Pace University
Small Business Development Center
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Pace SBDC Expands to Support Brooklyn Small Businesses |
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The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is excited to announce that our Brooklyn expansion is now live! The Pace SBDC now includes programming for Brooklyn-based small businesses, including in-depth and confidential one-to-one business advisement (both in-person and virtual) in areas such as access to financing, marketing and sales strategies, government procurement, and business planning. With this new expansion, we are eager to further connections with our public and private sector stakeholders to help generate new jobs and business investment in the Brooklyn communities we serve. We kicked off our expansion launch with Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Small Business at Pace SBDC small business client Guacuco. We were also pleased to be joined by Lawrence Singleton, Dean of Pace University’s Lubin School of Business, NYSBDC State Director Sonya Smith, and a range of other key partners.
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In-Person Advisory at Brooklyn Public Library |
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The Pace SBDC kicked off our in-person one-to-one business advisory sessions at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Business & Career Center, where we host 1:1 sessions every Thursday. To request an appointment small businesses just need to complete a brief counseling request at NYSBDC eCenter Direct and a Pace SBDC staff member will be back in contact to finalize. This strategic expansion is part of our ongoing commitment to support small businesses, both existing and aspiring, by providing confidential and in-depth counseling sessions. And just like our successful partnership with the New York Public Library in midtown, these sessions at the Brooklyn Public Library are offered at no cost.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a disaster declaration covering Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, and Suffolk counties for those impacted by the severe storms and flooding in September. This enables businesses and non-profits to access up to $2 million in SBA Business Physical Disaster Loans for damage to real estate and assets and Economic Injury Disaster Loans for working capital needs caused by the disaster, regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage. The interest rate is as low as 4% for small businesses with terms up to 30 years. Click here to read more about the eligibility.
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In November 2023, the Pace SBDC 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. Keep an eye out for our upcoming accounting training sessions on 1/25 and 2/8. schedule an in-person or Zoom session with a Pace SBDC business advisor to discuss accounting best practices for your small business.
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In 2016, Annmarie Pristera launched Intelligent Pest Control. Pace SBDC Business Advisor Rawle Brown guided the client by helping with business formation, facilitating WBE certification, and developing a Capability Statement to support procurement opportunities. The SBDC connected Annmarie with the Port Authority of New York, New Jersey (PANYNJ), leading to a sub-contract with TUCS Janitorial Services for pest control in PANYNJ buildings in Manhattan's financial district and helping create several other jobs.
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We are excited to welcome Roxanna Astorga and Pedro Soto to the Pace SBDC team. Pedro is our center’s our newest Business Advisor, bringing nearly three years of advisory service within the NYSBDC network and a commitment to lifelong learning, community engagement, and collaborative endeavors. Pedro holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economic Development from Lehman College's School of Business, with a specialization in corporate finance. Roxanna will serve as Pace SBDC's Counseling Coordinator and has more than 20 years of experience with the NYSBDC network. Her role has grown over the years from administrative support to office manager, and will manage client onboarding for our center. Read about Roxanna, Pedro, and our team here.
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Pace University Small Business Development Center
212-618-6655
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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. |
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