Newsletter

The November 2025 Newsletter highlights Pace SBDC’s virtual CPA Accounting Clinic, where small business owners received one-on-one guidance on tax responsibilities and accounting strategies. It also features the team’s participation at the Greater NY Chamber of Commerce Expo, where Pace SBDC connected with SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and engaged resource partners and NYC entrepreneurs. The newsletter showcases Website development workshops for the New York State Center for Entrepreneurial Empowerment Program. Additionally, Pace SBDC welcomed new team member Chi Dang, an MBA student specializing in analytics and market research. Client success stories include WITH LOVE, which advanced its food platform with advising support and a Pace University class project, and a reminder that applications are open for the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 grant program, offering training, resources, and funding opportunities for small businesses.

The September 2025 Newsletter celebrates Pace SBDC client Liz’s Book Bar receiving the NYSBDC 2025 Neighborhood Business of the Year Award at an event in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. It also highlights the free, in-person one-on-one advisory sessions across Brooklyn. The newsletter features a visit from SBA Regional Administrators Matt Coleman and Brad Zaun to Pace SBDC, where the team showcased advisory services, partnerships, and Brooklyn expansion efforts. Additionally, Counseling Coordinator Roxanna Astorga represented Pace SBDC at the 2025 Annual ASBDC Training, gaining insights on AI tools and best practices for client advising. Client success stories include BushBox NYC, which secured a six-figure loan and line of credit with SBDC support to expand into a larger Bushwick retail space, and Auria’s Malaysian Kitchen, which received financing and a STEP grant to grow operations and create new jobs.

The June 2025 Newsletter highlights the successful Pace SBDC's Small Business Financing Panel & Networking Event, which was attended by over 150 small business owners. We also celebrate Pace SBDC being named the 2025 SBDC of Excellence & Innovation by the SBA NY District Office during National Small Business Week. The newsletter also features team recognition at the NYSBDC Staff Training in Saratoga, where Pace SBDC received the 2025 Neighborhood Hero Award and was honored for leading the state in business starts and client certifications. Additionally, it announces the launch of in-person advisory sessions in Park Slope, Brooklyn and grant opportunities and training through the Verizon Digital Ready program

The April 2025 newsletter highlights Pace SBDC’s participation in SBDC Day at the New York State Capitol, where Director Andrew Flamm joined state leaders to spotlight small business success stories and expand advocacy efforts. It celebrates the successfull launch of in-person advisory services in Williamsburg and Red Hook, Brooklyn, in collaboration with local partners and elected officials. The newsletter also introduces Pace SBDC’s partnership with the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program, providing digital training and grant opportunities. Additionally, it welcomes new Business Advisor Eeshani Juthani and features the success story of Rayal Lounge, a Guyanese restaurant in Brooklyn supported by Pace SBDC. For more, visit Pace SBDC’s newsletter. 

The February 2025 newsletter highlights the Pace SBDC's recent Small Business Financing Panel and Networking Event. It announces the expansion of in-person advisory services to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The newsletter also recaps an online CPA Accounting Clinic, offering small business owners personalized sessions with CPA volunteers to discuss tax-related topics. Additionally, it presents the 2024 Year in Review, showcasing the center's growth, key partnerships, and client success stories. For details, visit Pace SBDC's newsletter.

The December 2024 newsletter highlights the Pace SBDC's milestone of offering in-person advisory services in Flatbush, Brooklyn, and recognizes clients who won the Brooklyn Public Library’s PowerUP! competition. It showcases Robofun's success in securing financing, thanks to Pace SBDC guidance, and recaps participation in the NYS Small Business Forum. The team also also conducted walking tours in Manhattan’s Chinatown and Grand Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn supporting small business owners in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) NY District Office. The newsletter previews a January 2025 panel on financing strategies and emphasizes continued efforts to empower entrepreneurs. For details, visit Pace SBDC's newsletter. 

The October 2024 Newsletter highlights the Pace SBDC's recent recognition of Nose Best Candles as the NYSBDC 2024 Millennial Small Business of the Year. We also feature the expansion of our advisory services to Flatbush and Sunset Park, Brooklyn, bringing business guidance to entrepreneurs in these communities. Additionally, Pace SBDC advisors Joe Peterson and Pedro Soto attended an AI training at America's SBDC Annual Conference, exploring how AI can streamline small business operations. The newsletter showcases client success stories, including Fit N Play Mama, where Business Advisor Joe Peterson helped secure a Neighborhood Business Grant, and IDEO Skincare, where Advisor Rawle Brown assisted in obtaining a $150,000 SBA loan for expansion. We also recap recent events where the Pace SBDC team connected with business owners at MTA, Qualitas of Life Foundation, and SBA events, offering support on financing and MWBE certification. Lastly, we welcome our new student intern, Caroline Gomes, a graduate student at Pace University’s Lubin School of business.

The August 2024 Newsletter highlights the successful Pace SBDC's Small Business Financing Panel and Networking Event which was attended by over 150 small business owners. We also feature Pace SBDC's participation in the NYS Regional MWBE Opportunities Expo Series, where our team connected with small business owners to discuss procurement opportunities and the importance of MWBE certification. We also shine a light on the online CPA Small Business Accounting Clinic hosted in partnership with the New York State Society of CPAs. The newsletter also showcases client success stories, including CJB Safety Corp, where our business advisor Rawle Brown assisted in reissuing their EIN; and  Liz's Book Bar where advisor Greg Callender helped secure an SBA loan. We also congratulate our business advisors Sandra Cely and Pedro Soto on earning their certifications, and introduce our newest student intern, Nishtha Sood, a graduate student at Pace University’s Lubin School of business.

The June 2024 Newsletter highlights Pace SBDC attending the annual NYSBDC Staff Training Conference in Lake Placid, NY. We also shine a spotlight on Regional Director Andrew Flamm as he joined a panel headed by Congressman Dan Goldman in honor of National Small Business Development Week. Additionally, Pace SBDC hosted a NYC-based SBDC meeting to discuss best practices and strategies with our New York SBDC colleagues. We are also excited to share details on LGBTQ+ Owned Business Certifications in honor of pride month. We also highlight Pace SBDC client success story Here Studio, who worked with business advisor Pedro Soto on market research, business planning, and financial projections. The newsletter also features details on our upcoming Small Business Financing Panel, as well as details on how to take the Pace Small Business Poll. Finally, we welcome our newest student intern – Alexa Lotano, an undergraduate student at Pace University’s Lubin School of business, to the Pace SBDC team.

The March 2024 Newsletter highlights Pace SBDC's 2023 Year in Review showcasing the past years achievements and relationships built. We also shine a spotlight on Regional Director Andrew Flamm's time with NY Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network colleagues for SBDC Day at New York’s Capitol in Albany. This month we also partnered with Turner Construction on an in-person event at Pace’s Lower Manhattan campus that focused on procurement opportunities with the U.S. General Services Administration Silvio Mollo Federal Building project. More events that occurred during March include Website Workday events, and National SBDC Day! Lastly, our team member Joe Peterson has been promoted to Business Advisor, congratulations! Reach out to him and any member of our business advisor team for guidance through our Contact page.

The January 2024 Newsletter highlights Pace SBDC's Expansion to support Brooklyn-based Small Businesses and the launch event held to celebrate with Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez. We also kicked off our in-person one-to-one business advisory sessions at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Business & Career Center. This month we also feature The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance for those impacted by the severe storms and flooding in September around New York counties. We also shine a light on the online CPA Accounting Clinic Pace SBDC hosted in partnership with the New York State Society of CPAs, and Pace SBDC client success story Intelligent Pest Control where our business advisor Rawle Brown guided them with business formation, facilitating WBE certification, and developing a Capability Statement to support procurement opportunities. Finally, we are excited to welcome our newest members, Roxanna Astorga - Pace SBDC's Counseling Coordinator and Pedro Soto - Business Advisor, to the Pace SBDC team.

The November 2023 newsletter highlights Pace SBDC’s Small Business Financing Panel and Networking Event which was attended by more than 100 small business owners. This month we also have new features on our intern alumni page, where our past interns talk about their experience of working with us and give their thoughts on their current roles. We are also proud to present our newly developed Spanish version of the website, for our Spanish-speaking clients. The newsletter also highlights Pace SBDC client success stories Moxie Mandarin and Ilibrium where our advisors Sandra Cely and Susan Gluck helped them respectively. Lastly, we would also like to congratulate Joe Peterson who recently achieved the Crowdfunding certification with the CrowdfundBetter program.