Business Programs

NYCEDC operates a variety of programs for businesses and entrepreneurs across the city's industries.
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Helping New Yorkers Grow and Thrive

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a nonprofit, a small business looking for support, or someone looking for professional training, we offer business programs to help you grow and thrive in NYC. We offer programs in the following areas:

  • Initiatives to grow business across key sectors
  • Nonprofit resources
  • Opportunities for Women, Minority and Disadvantaged Businesses
  • Workforce development and training
  • Other services
D'Ann Ricketts, Owner, BarDen Contracting Services, LLC. Photo by NYCEDC.

Opportunity M/W/DBE

Helping Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (M/W/DBEs) overcome challenges that may make it difficult to win contracts on public projects.

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The classes were intense but gave me all the knowledge and tools I needed to open my food business. The more I learned about how to do it, the more I realized I could do it—and that I had a clear vision for my business.
Tavia Kowalchuk
Founder & Owner, Bliss Street Creamery, LLC, Jamaica FEASTS participant 

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Doing Business in NYC

Extensive support, resources, and financing to help maximize your company’s potential.

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