Small Business Services

The New York State SBDC offers a host of programs designed for specific groups of entrepreneurs:

• The Office of Entrepreneurial Education's (OE2) primary objective is to facilitate, sponsor and develop tools, aids, and models of entrepreneurial instruction. The office has developed a web-based training program in entrepreneurship for 8th - 12th grade students.
   
• The International Business Development Program exists to help small- and medium-sized businesses in New York State to enter, promote and expand into the global marketplace.
   
• The Defense Economic Transition Assistance (DETA) program provides management and technical assistance to businesses and individuals affected by disruption and dislocation resulting from changes in the defense industry.
   
• The Veterans Business Outreach Program (VBOP) has assisted thousands of Veterans in New York since 1998, providing face to face counseling, training and mentorship.
  


• During difficult times SBDC Disaster Recovery programs help put small businesses back on their feet.

Beyond these programs, the New York State Small Business Development Center also provides specialized services and outreach to:

• Women business owners & entrepreneurs
• Minority business owners & entrepreneurs
• Native American business owners & entrepreneurs

As well assistance with issues related to:

• Technology & innovation
• Selling to the government
• 8(a) and MWBE certification
• Regulatory compliance