NY J01731

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 18, 2026, as Small Business Development Centers Day in New York State

New York SBDC network includes 20 regional centers and over 70 satellite offices, hosted at 13 SUNY campuses, 5 CUNY campuses, St. Thomas Aquinas College, and Pace University

In 2024, NYSBDC supported more than 31,000 small businesses, hosted over 500 workshops, and facilitated financial impact exceeding $240 million

Since its founding 40 years ago, NYSBDC advisors have assisted over 580,000 businesses, helped create or preserve more than 260,000 jobs, and generated total financial impact surpassing $8.7 billion

SBDCs provide free advisory services including business plans, financial projections, market research, certifications, and funding assistance, and serve as first responders for small businesses after disasters like 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, and COVID-19