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Transform Your Documents into the Digital World for the AI Era — Empower Efficiency, Organization
Thursday April 24th, 9:00am-10:30am
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Prepare your Business for the AI-driven future with DocItUSA’s Document Management Solutions.
In today’s digital world, businesses need to leverage the benefits of the Digital Cloud Age by streamlining Document Organization, Storage, and Accessibility.
Michael Feingold, of Digital Onesource Consulting Solutions/DOCS Consulting, Inc. will show you how DocItUSA equips your company with the tools to efficiently capture, classify, and retrieve documents and enable seamless AI integration.
Don’t just adapt to the AI revolution—lead it!
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Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable (SBDC Clients Only)
Thursday May 1st, 8:30am-10:00am
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Join other SBDC small business clients at our Business Solutions Roundtable, being held IN-PERSON!
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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Perfecting Your Pitch
Thursday May 1st, 9:00am-10:30am
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"Perfecting Your Pitch" is a hands-on workshop aimed at helping entrepreneurs improve their business pitch.
Stony Brook SBDC Sr. Business Advisor Ree Wackett will show participants how to clearly explain their business idea, show what makes it unique, and grab the attention of potential investors, partners, or customers.
| | Client Stakeholder Resources | | Martha Stansbury, the Regional Director of the Stony Brook Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently met with Senator Mattera to champion the needs of Long Island’s small businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators. This meeting underscored the SBDC’s ongoing commitment to advocacy—ensuring that the voices of our local business community are heard at every level of government. Through direct engagement with policymakers, the SBDC continues to fight for the resources, support, and recognition our small business clients need to grow and thrive. | |
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Senior Business Advisor Ree Wackett visited From the Earth Foods in Ronkonkoma, a Client of the SBU SBDC since its inception. Ree met with owner and founder Nadinea Ramnarain, who just celebrated two years in business, to discuss her recent expansion. Nadinea has added soups, smoothies and fresh juices to her array of healthy food options. From the Earth offers fresh salads and sandwiches; as well as healthy, locally sourced bottled beverages.
The SBU SBDC is here for all phases of small businesses, and is proud of the success of From the Earth Foods! Congratulations to Nadinea!
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Are you a New York State farmer or rural business owner wondering how to access funding to grow your business? Join us for a free webinar on Friday, April 25 at noon (ET): Harvesting Funding – Mastering the Art of Finding, Writing, and Being Awarded Ag Grants.
Live Webinar: Harvesting Funding – Mastering the Art of Finding, Writing, and Being Awarded Ag Grants.
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: Noon (ET)
This session will help NY agricultural entrepreneurs understand, prepare for, and confidently apply for grant funding.
You’ll learn:
- Where to find the right ag grants
- How to assess if you're eligible
- What to prepare before writing
- How to write a compelling application
- What to expect if you’re awarded
- Practical tips from an advisor who also runs a farm in NY
Presented by Bree Bacon, Certified Business Advisor at Niagara SBDC and Chair of the NYSBDC Agriculture Committee.
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Are you a New York food or beverage business ready to expand your reach? Join us on Wednesday, May 7 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT) for a free international trade webinar introducing the NYSBDC Food Exporting Accelerator Pilot Program—a new initiative designed to help you explore and succeed in global markets.
Learn about the tools, insights, and connections the program offers, including:
• Cost-shared funding
• Expert-led country briefings
• Customized market research
• Access to buyers’ missions and international trade shows
You’ll hear directly from the organizations leading the pilot program, including:
• NYSBDC International Trade
• USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
• Food Export Northeast
• Global NY
• Cornell AgriTech
This is a unique opportunity to learn how your business can prepare for international growth and connect with expert resources supporting NY exporters.
| | SBA International B2B Small Business Resource Forum | |
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📅 Friday, May 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Federal Plaza Conference Center, 26 Federal Plaza, 6th Fl, NY, NY 10278
Connect with exhibitors and join expert-led workshops on:
🌍 Selling to the Global Market
🏛️ Doing Business with the Government
🚀 Starting a Business in NY/US
Free to attend – registration required (closes at 800 max)
📩 Email your name and email to Ms. Man-Li Lin at man-li.lin@sba.gov for confirmation and security clearance.
| | | | Round 2: Startup Companies – Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund Manufacturing Grants | | |
📅 Applications Open: April 15, 2025
⏳ Deadline: May 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
Grants support collaborations between NYS not-for-profits and small to mid-sized manufacturers, helping startups grow from concept to commercialization through innovation, tech adoption, and product development.
✅ Eligible startups typically meet all of the following:
- Annual revenue under $100K and total revenue under $500K
- Less than $2M in investments (excluding grants)
- In business less than 5 years (or 7 for life sciences/biomedical)
🚫 No deadline extensions.
🌐 Visit our website or subscribe to stay updated on Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund opportunities.
| | 💰 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!
| | | Important News: Suffolk County Sales and Use Tax to Increase! | |
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Attention Business Owners & CPAs!
Starting March 1st, the sales and use tax rate in Suffolk County is increasing to 8.75% (8 ¾%). All taxable sales—whether in-store or online—must reflect this new rate.
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What This Means for Your Business & CPA Firms:
Business Owners – Update your point-of-sale systems and ensure accurate sales tax collection to stay compliant.
CPAs & Accountants – Advise your clients on this change to prevent miscalculations, penalties, and audit risks.
Sales tax changes can have serious compliance implications. Staying ahead of these updates is essential for both businesses and financial professionals.
Need Help Navigating This Change? Contact Sales Tax Defense LLC using the link on the logo — connect with trusted expert sales tax consultants, with proven expertise of assisting businesses and CPAs with sales and use tax compliance.
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Main Street Capital Program for Small Businesses
Governor Hochul recently announced the launch of the Main Street Capital Program, a new $10 million fund that will provide qualifying start-up and early-stage companies with access to affordable term loans up to $100,000. Part of New York’s broader State Small Business Credit Initiative efforts led by Empire State Development, this program will help bridge the financing gap experienced by many entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their businesses.
This program offers minimal payments for the first 12 months of the loan to give businesses more flexibility as they launch and grow. Loans will be up to six years with a fixed interest rate of 9.9%. In the first year, borrowers will pay less-than-interest-only, with no principal payments during that time.
Contact the Stony Brook SBDC for eligibility and application details below!
| | 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. | | | | |
