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SBDC Client to receive NYSBDC 2024 Family-Owned Business of the Year Award

Join Damark's Market and the East Hampton community for an award ceremony on Tuesday, August 20

Stony Brook SBDC Business Advisor Earns America's SBDC State Star

Willa Smith has been recognized for her contributions to Long Island's Small business community

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We are a team of New York State Certified Business Advisors with diverse industry expertise assisting entrepreneurs in Suffolk County.

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Confidential and no-cost one-on-one counseling with our NYS Certified business counselors
Resources at the Research Network that can assist with market information, industry trends, sample business plans, etc.

Asesoramiento confidencial y sin costo uno a uno con nuestros asesores comerciales certificados de NYS
Recursos en la Red de Investigación que pueden ayudar con información de mercado, tendencias de industria, ejemplos de planes de negocios, etc.

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Upcoming Events

Taking the Mystery Out of Your Sales Tax Obligations- Thursday, January 9, 2024

Clean Energy Hub- Wednesday, January 15, 2024

Offshore Wind Supplier Opportunities
NYSERDA maintains an Offshore Wind Supply Chain Database that showcases local, regional, and global companies with capabilities to serve the offshore wind industry. Visit the Oceanic Network for more information.

New Things Taxpayers Should Consider as They Get Ready to File Taxes in 2023
When people get ready to file their federal tax return there are new things to consider when it comes to which credits to claim and what deductions to take. These things can affect the size of any refund the taxpayer may receive.

New York State Directory of Small Business Programs

Directory of Resources for Minority Businesspersons
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Resources

Empire State Development "Sail-Thru" Summer Initiative
This initiative encourages Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) to collaborate with local Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers (EACs) or Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in completing their New York State MWBE certification applications.

Accelerate Long Island Hot Spot Program
Applications for the Accelerate Long Island Hot Spot Program are open. Startup companies can access various support programs administrered via ALI and eligible companies can apply for a Hot Spot tax incentive.
Learn about eligibility requirements and apply to the ALI Hot Spot Program here

American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Child Care Stabilization Funds
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act included $39 billion in new child care funding.
Learn more about child care stabilization grants to providers, Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Discretionary Funds, and FAQ on our Disaster Relief page.

Suffolk County IDA

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