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🎉 Congratulations to Keisha Butler, our SBDC Business Assistant, on 25 years of dedicated service at Stony Brook University! 🎉
Thank you for your commitment, and years of impactful contributions to the university and our community. Here’s to celebrating an incredible milestone!
| Insight Spotlight Video Series | | |
🌟 Insight Spotlight Video Series – Now Featuring Christine Curzio! 🌟
We’re excited to share the latest installment of our Insight Spotlight video series, highlighting insights from our Business Solutions Roundtable members.
This episode features SBDC Roundtable member and business owner Christine Curzio of Simply Payments, who shares quick, impactful perspectives drawn from real-world experience to help business owners grow and succeed.
Watch the Insight Spotlight featuring Christine by clicking the video link above.
🌐 Visit and learn more about Simply Payments at this link!
Stay tuned for more short-form insights from our Business Solutions Roundtable experts!
| | Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable (SBDC Clients Only) | | |
Join other SBDC small business clients at our Thursday, February 5th IN-PERSON Business Solutions Roundtable!
Connect with like-minded professionals, discover actionable strategies, and gain practical insights to fuel your business growth - all within a supportive and innovative community.
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, SHARE, AND THRIVE!
Networking from 8:30AM - 9:00AM; Roundtable meeting from 9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Join us for a focused seminar on the essentials of international trade for small businesses. Mercedes Sanchez-Moore, Director of International Trade at the New York SBDC, will cover export readiness and key export fundamentals. John Tracy, Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce, will explain landed cost calculation, demonstrate the FTA Tariff Tool, and highlight other U.S. Commercial Service resources. Kathryn Bamberger, International Trade Manager at Empire State Development, will provide an overview of ESD’s international trade services and support programs.
This event is co-hosted by the Mohawk Valley SBDC, MVCC's thINCubator, and the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing.
| | Join Us at the 6th Annual Miller Business Center Business Networking Open House! | | |
We’re excited to share that our SBDC will once again be participating in the 6th Annual Miller Business Center Business Networking Open House on January 20. As proud returning attendees—having been part of this event every year—we’re looking forward to connecting with local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community partners.
Stop by our table to meet our team, learn about the services and resources we offer, and explore how we can support your business goals in the year ahead. This event is a great opportunity to expand your network, spark new ideas, and engage with the region’s vibrant business community.
We hope to see you there!
| | New York Offers Tax Credit to Help Small Businesses Fight Retail Theft | | |
Get up to 80% funding to boost your capabilities through the Maritime & Defense Supply Chain Program for NYS manufacturers.
The Long Island MEP can assist with the ISO 9001, AS9100, ITAR, and CMMC compliance; both in subsidizing the cost and with a vetted LIMEP consultant to help you achieve these certifications.
Also, please note if you want to do work for the maritime and defense industry there is a program to assist manufacturers that may be very appropriate for machine shops. See the attached one-page for application details.
The NY State MEP has a grant to assist small and medium sized manufacturers in several areas; ISO 9001 is one area. Awarded companies will receive funding for up to 80% of training or consulting costs - not to exceed $12,800 in the area of ISO 9001 or AS9100 implementation.
| | Explore Resources for Rural Businesses | | Grow Your Manufacturing Business | | Funding Opportunity for Suffolk Small Businesses | |
In celebration of National Small Business Month, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine has launched the Small Business Sewer Infrastructure Financial Assistance (SIFA) Program. This pilot program offers up to $15,000 in reimbursement-based assistance for eligible small businesses (25 or fewer employees) located within a Suffolk County Sewer District. Funds can be used for costs related to connecting to sewer facilities.
Apply early—funding is limited and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
📩 For details, email sifa@suffolkcountyny.gov or call 631-853-4800.
| | 💰 NY Manufacturers: Get 20% BACK on Machinery & Building Upgrades! 💰 | | |
If you're a New York State Manufacturer, you could be leaving money on the table!
Empire State Development is offering a game-changing reimbursement grant—covering up to 20% of your costs for machinery and building renovations.
Why pay full price when you can get funded?
Don’t miss out on FREE MONEY to grow your business and boost efficiency. Find out if you qualify before it's too late!
Reach out to Maheen K., Grants Manager at Maheen.Khan@IgniteLI.org or call (347) 239- 4730 to see if your business qualifies!
| | | The New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) is a Partnership Program with the SBA, administered by the State University of New York. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All SBA-funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. | | | | |
