The Pace University Small Business Development Center teamed up with SBDCs from Baruch College and York College on tabling at the 2024 NYS Regional MWBE Opportunities Expo Series. Our team had the opportunity to network with small business owners to discuss strategies for helping them access procurement opportunities, and the important role NYS minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) certification can play in achieving their business goals.

ESD Commissioner Hope Knight also unveiled the agency’s “Sail-Thru Summer” initiative, providing a streamlined process to expedite certification determinations, with eligible participants potentially receiving decisions in as few as 90 days. Commissioner Knight also encouraged small businesses to work with SBDCs in completing their NYS MWBE certification applications. Read more here and connect with a business advisor for help with MWBE application & access to contract opportunities.

The Pace University Small Business Development Center hosted an informative, online CPA Accounting Clinic in partnership with the New York State Society of CPAs. The event allowed New York State small business owners and entrepreneurs to learn through one-to-one, virtual sessions with seven CPA volunteers, and ask about accounting-related topics for their small businesses such as tax filing responsibilities and tax minimization strategies. Read more here and schedule an in-person or Zoom session with a Pace SBDC business advisor to discuss accounting best practices for your small business. 

We're celebrating Pace SBDC business advisors Sandra Cely and Pedro Soto earning certifications as an Advanced Business Advisor and Business Advisor, respectively. Sandra and Pedro completed a thorough review process established by the New York SBDC central office, and each received their certification at the recent NYSBDC state training. Sandra is part of the NYSBDC international trade committee and has a great deal of experience in accounting and bookkeeping and helping her clients secure funding. Pedro leads the NYSBDC Ole committee in support of Spanish-speaking small businesses, has been certified as Crowdfund Better business advisor, and is seeking AI certification by America’s SBDC. Additionally, Sandra and Pedro both offer one-to-one business counseling sessions in Spanish.

We are delighted to welcome Nishtha Sood as our newest Pace SBDC student intern. Nishtha is a graduate student pursuing an MBA degree in Marketing Analytics at Pace University’s Lubin School of Business. Nishtha has previously worked as a marketing intern helping fashion brands build a strong social media presence, and as a visual merchandising intern collaborating with retail teams to optimize store layouts and product displays. Her experience in social media and building partnerships will be instrumental in supporting the growth of our clients. Read about Nishtha and our team here.