Pace University
Small Business Development Center
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The Pace SBDC launched in-person 1:1 business advisory sessions from Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s office, in partnership with the Assemblymember, the Flatbush Nostrand Junction Business Improvement District and Little Haiti BK. These sessions provide valuable support for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in key areas such as access to financing, marketing and sales strategies, government procurement, certification programs, and business planning.
We recently celebrated the expansion to this new satellite location alongside our key community partners. In addition to Flatbush, we operate at the Brooklyn Public Library’s and New York Public Library’s business branches, in Industry City (Sunset Park) at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce's office, in Bushwick, at our downtown Manhattan office, and virtually.
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The Pace SBDC proudly celebrates our clients' achievements at the Brooklyn Public Library's annual PowerUP! Business Plan Competition, which helps bring innovative business ideas to life.
Awardees included the following Pace SBDC clients:
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Noir Yoga ($20,000 First Place Award)
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ULI Cards ($10,000 Second Place Award)
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Outside with Recess Village ($1,000 Audience Choice Award)
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Stepping Stone Studios ($1,000 Audience Choice Award)
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Our team was happy to partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) NY District Office, Chinatown Business Improvement District, and Baruch SBDC on a small business walking tour in Chinatown! Special thanks to NYS Senator Brian Kavanagh, City Councilmember Christopher Marte, reps from Congressman Dan Goldman and Assemblymember Grace Lee, and Renaissance Economic Development for their support.
The Pace SBDC team also partnered with the SBA's NY District Office and the Grand Street Business Improvement District on a tour of their Williamsburg, Brooklyn district, and were happy to be joined by reps from the offices of State Senator Julia Salazar and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. We loved connecting with local entrepreneurs, sharing information on free SBDC programming, and celebrating the incredible contributions of small businesses as we highlighted Small Business Saturday.
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The Pace SBDC partnered with Congressman Dan Goldman to host a Small Business Workshop at the Brooklyn Public Library’s new Sunset Park branch.
The event featured presentations in English and Spanish on the free services offered by the Pace SBDC, as well as a presentation by NYC Councilmember Alexa Aviles.
The workshop concluded with a Resource Fair, where attendees connected with key organizations such as the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation, and the Sunset Park Business Improvement District.
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The Pace University SBDC recently joined our NYSBDC colleagues to host a table at the the 14th Annual NYS MWBE Forum, a premier event for empowering Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) across New York State. Joining over 2,000 attendees, the Pace SBDC team engaged with entrepreneurs, providing insights on accessing funding, expanding networks, and navigating procurement opportunities. This collaboration underscores the Pace SBDC’s commitment to supporting MWBEs in achieving their business goals and fostering inclusive economic growth.
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The Pace University SBDC and the US Small Business Administration are hosting an in-person Small Business Financing Panel on Wednesday, January 15th at 9:00 AM at Pace University's campus in Lower Manhattan. The session will include panels featuring small business lenders who will highlight what they look for when evaluating a loan application, typical loan terms, and the documents needed to apply, as well as networking opportunities with the participating lenders, SBA and Pace SBDC. Learn more and register for the event here.
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Robofun offers innovative STEM programs in coding, robotics, animation, and Minecraft, serving students across New York City.
Laura Hart, owner of Robofun, sought advice from Pace SBDC Business Advisor Pedro Soto Jr. for refinancing existing debt and accessing additional funds to address cash flow gaps caused by the pandemic.
With Pedro’s assistance, Laura successfully reworked her funding proposal, identified cash flow pitfalls, and secured over a quarter million dollars in financing through Lendistry, positioning Robofun for continued growth.
You can learn more about Robofun's journey here.
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| New York SBDC 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. | | | | |
