Events
Upcoming Training Programs
NELP Contract Basics
July 14, 2026, From 4:00 PM (EST)
The Pace University Small Business Development Center is partnering with the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project and the Brooklyn Public Library Business & Career Center to present Contract Basics.
This presentation will cover the fundamentals of contracts for small business owners, including how to create a contract, key provisions to include, how to address contract breaches, and important tips and reminders to help protect and strengthen business relationships.
Doing Business with NYCHA's Capital Programs
July 15, 2026, From 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Interested in supporting the NYC Housing Authority's (NYCHA) capital improvement projects? Join this informative webinar hosted by the Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about contracting opportunities within NYCHA's Asset & Capital Management Division.
Participants will gain insight into upcoming capital construction, professional services, and consultant contracting opportunities, as well as the procurement processes used to support NYCHA's capital investment portfolio. The session will also cover vendor registration requirements, how to respond to solicitations, and resources available to help firms successfully compete for and perform capital project work.
Data Visualization for Small Business Owners
July 20, 2026, From 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
This workshop will demonstrate the power of data visualization. Participants will learn how charts and dashboards can make business data easier to understand, reveal patterns and opportunities, and support better decision-making. The session will also include simple examples using Tableau to show how everyday business data can be transformed into clear, useful visuals.
The webinar will be led by Dr Vishal Lala, Professor of Marketing from Pace University's Lubin School of Business.
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Upcoming Webinars from Partner Organizations
New York SBDC Business Training
For information and registration links to other free webinars offered by the NY Small Business Development Center network click here.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program
The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program provides small businesses with access to free training, valuable resources, and grant funding opportunities.
To get started, businesses sign up at Verizon Small Business Digital Ready by answering four quick questions, at which point you can access more than 60 free live and recorded training sessions on topics such as social media marketing, financial management, and customer engagement. Further, note that a range of courses are available in Spanish.
NYC BEST Boot Camp
The NYC Best Boot Camp offers a series of sessions to help small business owners understand permits, inspections, and licenses required to operate in New York City.
Participants can attend one or more sessions, each focused on practical, city-specific guidance.
All sessions are held virtually.
AI Exchange
The AI Exchange will be an alternating monthly program offering live webinars and roundtables on Artificial Intelligence and small business. All sessions are presented virtually.
All sessions are held from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Webinar Topics:
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September 24th - AI Strategy Development: How to Get Ready to Use AI
Roundtable discussion sessions will be held on June 25th, August 26th, and October 29th.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp
Each Tuesday (Usually At 2pm ET) from January 9, 2024
This free USPTO event series provides a comprehensive overview of the process for federal trademark registration and maintaining a federal trademark. If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur seeking to protect your brand and product identities, Trademark Basics Boot Camp is for you.
You can attend the entire series or just the modules that best match your interests, but you must sign up for each module to attend. If you attend all eight modules, you can request a certificate of attendance. To learn more and sign up, select an individual module from the listing below.
FastTrac
Numerous Days & Times
FastTrac® is a series of free multiple-session entrepreneurship bootcamps offered by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) for aspiring and established entrepreneurs throughout New York City.
SBS offers both general and specialized NewVenture™ / GrowthVenture courses.
NYC Department of Small Business Services Webinars and Training
Numerous Days & Times
The NYC Department of Small Business Services’ NYC Business Solutions Centers offer small business training sessions in topics such as QuickBooks and Certifications. You can register for their free events and courses on Eventbrite.