Picture: Here's a quick snap shot/preview from our Annual Membership Meeting. We would like to share a huge thank you to all the board members and members who came out and had great questions during the presentation. We gave insights about our finances, introduced our newest permanent home and much more. To see the presentation slides Click Here.

Our mission is to further wealth-building, opportunity, and resilience in our communities by offering fair and affordable financial services.

TIP OF THE MONTH

Track Your "Invisible Spending"

We often budget for big expenses but forget about the small, daily costs that chip away at our income. Think of that $5 coffee or the streaming services you barely use. One way to get ahead is by setting a goal to track every dollar you spend for one week. You might be surprised by how these “invisible” costs add up. Consider them small leaks in your financial ship. Patch them before they sink your budget.

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Join Pace SBDC’s Business Advisors for a website building workshop! This is an IN-PERSON, no-cost, two-hour event at the Thomas Yoseloff Business Center.​ This workshop is an opportunity to begin building a website for your small business. We'll start by defining your website goals and sketching out the site on paper. Then, we'll get into choosing a platform, determining workflow, and the actual website building. All skill levels and stages of business are welcome.

Get Involved

We are excited to announce that the Pace University Small Business Development Center has launched in-person and high-impact one-to-one business advisory sessions from Bushwick, Brooklyn. These no-cost sessions are targeted to the business’ needs, and cover areas such as access to financing, marketing and sales strategies, government procurement and business planning.

In-person sessions will resume at RiseBoro’s office in Bushwick on Thursday, November 21st and all interested small businesses must complete the SBDC counseling request form to register for a session, and mention they want to schedule an in-person session in Bushwick.

Brooklyn Coop Blog Posts

A Lending update! Step Up Loan for Nonprofits and Coops.

By: Claudia Fernandez

Discover how Brooklyn Coop is pioneering support for the nonprofit sector with our brand-new Step Up Loan! Director of Lending Claudia Fernandez shares her excitement in introducing this exclusive financial product tailored to nonprofits, offering loans up to $100,000 without a personal guaranty, credit pull, or income proof! Born from the needs of our community and shaped by partnerships, the Step Up Loan fills a unique gap for non-profits, a sector that’s often overlooked by traditional lenders. Curious about how Brooklyn Coop makes this possible? Dive into the details and learn how we’re using grants and donations to fuel lasting community impact.