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.”
This report highlights the challenges Black entrepreneurs face when starting and growing their businesses and offers solutions through public-private partnerships.
Annual fair and effective affirmative employment plan to provide equal employment opportunity for minority group members and women who are employed by, or who seek employment with the agency
Annual fair and effective affirmative employment plan to provide equal employment opportunity for minority group members and women who are employed by, or who seek employment with the agency
Report utilizes broader methodology and offers detailed recommendations designed to support Mayor Adams’ commitment to double the rate of M/WBE procurement.
This report describes the City’s efforts to ensure minority and women-owned businesses have greater access to public contracting opportunities. The reporting period covers program accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020).
Report about Workforce1 Career Centers in the city during the 2023 fiscal year. Report includes: list of all Workforce1 Career Centers, number of new registrants, number of registrants who obtained employment utilizing the services of such center, and number of registrants who received job training
The audit found that the Kingsbridge Business Improvement District (BID) provides supplemental services, including sanitation services, holiday lights and seasonal decorations, marketing and special events, and streetscape and beautification.
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.
The FY14 Trends Report contains data reported to the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) in each Business Improvement District (BID)’s FY14 Annual Report.
The Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) Trends Report contains data reported to the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) in each Business Improvement District’s (BID) FY15 Annual Report. Data was self-reported by each BID and should be treated as a guide.
The FY15 Trends Report contains data reported to the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) in each Business Improvement District (BID)’s FY15 Annual Report. Data was self-reported by each BID through an online survey tool.
The FY17 Business Improvement District Trends Report contains information intended to illustrate basic comparisons between BIDs and groups of BIDs in NYC, using data for FY17 (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017).
The FY18 NYC Business Improvement District Trends Report contains information intended to illustrate basic comparisons between BIDs and groups of BIDs in NYC, using data from FY18 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018).
The FY19 NYC Business Improvement District (BID) Trends Report contains information intended to illustrate basic comparisons between BIDs and groups of BIDs in NYC, using data from FY19 (July 1, 2018 -June 30, 2019).
The FY20 NYC Business Improvement District (BID) Trends Report contains information intended to illustrate basic comparisons between BIDs and groups of BIDs in NYC, using data from FY19 (July 1, 2019 -June 30, 2020).
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the Department of Small Business Services on behalf of the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District pursuant to Section 25-405(a) of Chapter 4 of Title 25 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, as amended, concerning etc
SBS developed this Comprehensive Guide to BID Formation and Expansion to outline the multi-year process to form a new BID and serve as a resource for those interested in expanding an existing BID.
This guide provides basic information to consider before you enter into a commercial lease in New York City. Topics include location selection, evaluating space needs, space construction, working with professionals, reviewing key lease terms, and limiting business and personal risk.
This guide is a resource for local stakeholders to start the process of merchant organizing and potentially form a formal merchants association to bring additional resources to commercial corridors in New York City.
Executive Order No. 15, dated May 2, 2022 effective date, shall take effect immediately, as it relates to Small Business Advisory Commission, promoting the local economy and fostering workforce development through programs and initiatives.
Executive Order No. 37, dated November 17, 2023, is being submitted in promoting the local economy and fostering programs and initiatives that support City's nightlife industry, shall take effect on November 26, 2023.
1st Quarter (July -September), due November 17, 2023. A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual plan) of Section 815(a).
2nd Quarter (October – December), due January 30, 2024. A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual plan) of Section 815(a).
Local Law 22 of 2015 (LL 22) places reporting requirements on MOCS and the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) on the status of worker cooperative businesses in the City.
Multi-Agency Response to Community Hotspots (M.A.R.C.H.) Operations - Q3-Q4 2023 Report. New York City Charter section 20-d(e)(2) requires the Office of Nightlife (ONL) to publish a semi-annual report of Multi-Agency Response to Community Hotspot (MARCH) operations.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga, and New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim announces a joint initiative to bring financial counseling to jobseekers.
Mayor Eric Adams signs the “Small Business Forward” Executive Order to reform existing business regulations, ensuring local businesses face fewer needless fines and penalties.