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NYC Black History Month: Free Business Services in Jamaica
February 20 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Schedule a free one-on-one consultation to get help with financing, legal services, and other business needs!
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and deliver free services directly in your neighborhood through our NYC Business Solutions Centers (BSC).
Each BSC offers a range of free services:
- Government navigation education and referrals to the NYC Business Express Service Team (NYC BEST)
- Help securing, renewing, or negotiating an existing commercial lease through the Commercial Lease Assistance program
- Emergency planning and risk assessment from disasters education, and referrals to the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program
- Financing assistance and capital access, including the NYC Funds Finder online marketplace
- Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Certification application support
- Workshops and webinars on topics ranging from how to open, operate, and grow a small business to marketing, financial management, and more
- Pro bono legal services and consultations related to business incorporation, employment, and intellectual property
- Hiring assistance through SBS’s NYC Workforce1 Career Centers
- Free onsite consultations from SBS staff to help business owners and entrepreneurs identify resources, services, and best practices for their small business needs
Interested in tapping into these opportunities? Be sure to register for a one-on-one appointment to learn more and get connected!
Appointments are suggested but walk-ins will be welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.