“Empowerment comes from removing obstacles and creating opportunities. When businesses have access to the right resources, everyone thrives.”
Interested in getting a state certification?
We service all New Yorkers by providing expert guidance to business owners seeking federal, state or city certifications. We work closely with state agencies to help businesses navigate the application process and access valuable resources. Our services include:
Let us help you take the next step toward expanding your business with the right certifications.
Our programs are open and available to ALL New Yorkers.
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2 events, Entrepreneurship FastTrac Spring 2026 cohort (In-Person Event Jamestown NY) AI-Powered Finance: What Entrepreneurs Should Know Now | 2 events, Personal Credit: How It Impacts Your Ability to Launch & Grow a Small Business | 2 events, | ||||
1 event, Entrepreneurship FastTrac Spring 2026 cohort (In-Person Event Jamestown NY) | 3 events, NELP Intellectual Property Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 4 events, How the NYC Dept. of Small Business Services Can Assist Your Business QuickBooks Simplified: From Setup to Understanding Your Numbers (free 6-hour series) | ||||
3 events, Entrepreneurship FastTrac Spring 2026 cohort (In-Person Event Jamestown NY) Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) QuickBooks Simplified: From Setup to Understanding Your Numbers (free 6-hour series) | 5 events, The Price is Right “Government Contracting series II “Certifications for Government Contracts” IN-PERSON: Building a New Business Website at the New York Public Library | 2 events, Protect What You Build IP Series with the USPTO: How to File a Federal Trademark Application | ||||
1 event, QuickBooks Simplified: From Setup to Understanding Your Numbers (free 6-hour series) | 3 events, IN-PERSON: Small Business Website Workday at the Brooklyn Public Library Sustainable Finance for Small Businesses | 0 events, | 2 events, Grants for R&D: SBIR and STTR Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Sustainable Marketing for Small Businesses | 1 event, Government Contracting Series III “Marketing to the Government Agencies” | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
In 2019, 16-22% of the U.S. workforce held business-related certifications or licenses, key for businesses securing gov’t and industry contracts.

