The Advancing Black Entrepreneurs in NYC briefing paper describes the current state of Black entrepreneurs in NYC, as well as our plan to understand and address these challenges after conducting outreach and research.”
In 2017, the New York City Council passed LL 209-2017 and LL 210-2017 requiring the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to complete a survey and plan to address the needs of small businesses.
The guide offers advice on topics such as: signing a commercial lease, navigating government, and understanding the rights of immigrant New Yorkers. The guide is part of the City’s Immigrant Business Initiative, launched by Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2014 to support immigrant entrepreneurs.