BRONX SBDC / LEHMAN COLLEGE OUTREACH CENTER NEWSLETTER
The New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) provides small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York with the highest quality, no cost, confidential business counseling, training, and business research inclusive of, but not limited to, accessing capital, financial data, and more to help entrepreneurs better manage their business.  
CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME ABOARD VANESSA JOSEPH
Vanessa Joseph assumed the role of Regional Director for the Small Business Development Center in October 2022. Vanessa is a prior alumna of Lehman College with both a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Science degree in
Organizational Leadership.

Prior to joining the SBDC, Vanessa worked in the banking industry for over 16 years as a former branch manager in Westchester, where she focused on small business development. Currently servicing as Vice President of Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Vanessa interests lies in promoting the advancement of local businesses and community affairs. Vanessa looks towards providing more educational workshops and readily available resources to anyone looking to create or expand a business in the Bronx.

We are excited to have Vanessa Joseph join the SBDC family, bringing her expertise, leadership, and commitment to the business community she serves. Congratulations again, and welcome to the Bronx SBDC.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
National Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American people. To properly celebrate Native American heritage, it's important to acknowledge and educate ourselves on the contributions and sacrifices they have made throughout history.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP (S)
TAX PLANNING AND REPORTING
Thursday, November 10th, 2022
10:00am-12:00pm

Presenter:
Joseph Santiago
AVP/ Retail Cluster Manager

Join Ponce Bank and the Bronx Small Business Development Center to talk about how tax planning and reporting benefits and affects small businesses. We will discuss what do you need to know about federal taxes and how to set up and run your business so paying taxes isn’t a hassle.
NATIONAL VETERANS SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
(NVSBW)
HOW TO REGISTER AT SAM.GOV
Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
10:00am-11:00am
If your business is interested in working with the Federal government, it is essential that you register in www.sam.gov, otherwise known as the System for Award Management.

This workshop will walk you through all that you need to know about registering with the Federal government and how to start your registration with SAM.

Hosted by: The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
USDA Programs and Services
Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
11:15am-12:15pm
USDA’s programs help provide the capital, training, education, and entrepreneurial skills that can help those living in rural areas start and grow businesses or find jobs in agricultural markets as well as in the bio-based economy. USDA and our public and private partners are connecting rural residents to the global economy.

Topics will include: The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), the Business & Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee program, the Rural Business Development Grant program (RBDG) as well as answer your questions!

Presenter: GARY PEREIRA, Energy Coordinator, Business Programs Specialist | Rural Business Programs, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture.

Hosted by: Brooklyn Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Access to Capital the SBA 504 Loan Program
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
11:00am-12:00pm
This Webinar will discuss ways to access capital for your veteran owned small business, specifically the 504 Loan Program.

Hosted by: The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
SBIR/STTR Program
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
12:30pm-1:30pm
The Federal Government provides Grants for Research and Development through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs

Learn about the funding procedure, eligibility requirements of the grants, the participating Federal Agencies, and tips for proposal writing.

Presenter: Man-Li Lin, Economic Development Specialist, the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Hosted by: Brooklyn Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
How to write your capabilities statement and how to define your
government target market – or “Marketing to the Government”
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
10:00am-11:00am
This webinar will help businesses understand how the government buys, & how they can communicate their value to government agencies.

We will also review how to be a pro-active bidder & learn about government contracting opportunities before they become public. Finally, we will review how to create capability statement. 

Hosted by: The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
Neuro-Marketing
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
11:30am-12:30pm
Join us to learn about the new science of consumer decisions, Neuro-Marketing tools, Neuro-marketing strategy, and Neuro-marketing Examples. 

We will also cover what is Neuro-marketing and how neuroscience affects consumer decision-making.

Hosted by: Women’s Business Center (WBC)
Access to Capital SBA 7(a) loan Program and the Express loan Program
Friday, November 4th, 2022
10:00am-11am
Learn how to access financing for working capital, lines of credit, real estate, equipment, and more.

Presenter: Marlon G Samuels, VP Pursuit | Community Finance 

Hosted by: Brooklyn Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Access to Capital SBA Microloan Program and Community Advantage Loan
Program
Friday, November 4th, 2022
11:15am-12:15pm
WEDC is co-hosting with the SBA an informational webinar on funding opportunities to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW). Join us to learn how to access this money for your business.

  • SBA CDFI Financing; Microloans and Community Advantage loans
  • Learn how to access financing for working capital, supplies, equipment, and more.
  • Presenter: Tshering Gurung, Senior Manager of Business Development and Training, Accompany Capital 

Hosted by: the Women’s Enterprise Development Center | Mid-Hudson Women’s Business Center
How to Respond to an RFP
Tuesday, November 8th, 2022
10:00am-11:00am
This webinar will help businesses understand how to write winning proposals for government contracts. By the end of the webinar, you will be able to identify contract opportunities realistic for them, understand how the government describes what it needs, prepare responsive & effective proposals, & improve chances at winning government contracts. 

Hosted by: The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
Surety Bonds
Tuesday, November 15th, 2022
10;00am-11am
This webinar will help you understand the following:
  • What is a bond??
  • Bonding Vs. Insurance (hint: They are NOT the same)
  • Role of the Surety Bond Agent (the middleman/woman)
  • Types of Surety Bonds you’ll need as a contractor
  • How your company is evaluated
  • Obtaining a Bond/ Required information
  • What’s needed to maintain your bond line
  • Costs of Bonds

Webinar will also offer a Q&A session at the conclusion of the presentation.

Hosted by: The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
New York State Seed Funding Grant Program
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW YORK'S FIRST-IN-THE-NATION $200 MILLION SEED FUNDING GRANT FOR EARLY-STAGE BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Helps Early-Stage Small and Micro-Businesses Recover and Grow in a Post-Pandemic Economy  
State's Successful COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program Will Expand Eligibility as it Winds Down Available Funding 
 
APPLICATION PORTAL OPENED EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2022 
 
If you need assistance determining eligibility and completing an application, please contact an SBDC advisor! 
THE BRONX SBDC IS HERE TO HELP!
Speak with a Bronx SBDC advisor for help with your application or other business needs at no cost to you. If you need additional assistance, contact us at sbdc.bronx@lehman.cuny.edu
BILINGUAL BUSINESS ADVISEMENT
                               ASESORIA GRATUITA BILINGÜE PARA NEGOCIOS 
¡Atención Negocios de Habla Hispana! 
Si desea tener asistencia técnica personalizada acerca de las ayudas disponibles para los propietarios de negocios, y otro tema que necesite establecer para hacer crecer su negocio, puede solicitar una cita de consejería en español e inglés aquí Bronx SBDC

Si aún no es cliente de SBDC solicite una cita, llenando el formulario SBA 641. 
BUSINESS RESOURCES
The Bronx SBDC hosted at Lehman is a partner program supported by the U.S Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. The SBA and Bronx SBDC cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities.