Run the Room — New York
Resources for people starting and running a business in New York — the national programs that apply everywhere, the state offices that register and support businesses here, and the local help in New York's largest metro areas. Compiled by Run the Room, the weekly podcast on how business actually works, hosted by Alex and Jordan.
New York Resources
- U.S. Small Business Administration — District OfficeSBA Buffalo District Office
Federal small-business programs, counseling referrals, and disaster assistance for New York.
- U.S. Small Business Administration — District OfficeSBA Metro New York District Office
Federal small-business programs, counseling referrals, and disaster assistance for New York.
- U.S. Small Business Administration — District OfficeSBA Syracuse (Upstate New York) District Office
Federal small-business programs, counseling referrals, and disaster assistance for New York.
- Small Business Development CenterNew York Small Business Development Center (New York SBDC)
Free, confidential business advising and low-cost training across New York.
- Business Registration & Entity SearchNew York Department of State — Existing Corporations and Businesses
Register a business, search entity records, and keep filings current.
- Commerce & Economic DevelopmentEmpire State Development
The state's economic development agency — programs, incentives, and business assistance.
- State Chamber of CommerceThe Business Council of New York State
The statewide business association and chamber network.
- Business One-Stop PortalNY Business Express
The state's official one-stop portal for business registration and licensing.
Local Resources — Largest Metro Areas
New York City
- SCORE MentoringSCORE New York City
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterPace University Small Business Development Center
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceManhattan Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
Buffalo
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Buffalo Niagara
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterBuffalo State University SBDC
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceBuffalo Niagara Partnership
The metro chamber of commerce.
Rochester
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Western NY (serves Greater Rochester)
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- Chamber of CommerceGreater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
Albany
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Northeast NY (Capital Region)
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterCapital Region SBDC (University at Albany)
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceCapital Region Chamber
The metro chamber of commerce.
National Resources
- National ResourceU.S. Small Business Administration
The federal agency for small business — starting, funding, growing, and government contracting.
- National ResourceSBA Local Assistance Finder
Find SBA offices, SBDCs, SCORE chapters, and other resource partners near you.
- National ResourceSCORE — Mentoring & Workshops
Free mentoring and low-cost workshops from experienced business volunteers.
- National ResourceAmerica's SBDC
The national network of Small Business Development Centers — free advising in every state.
- National ResourceSBA Funding Programs
Loans, investment capital, grants, and surety bonds administered or backed by the SBA.
- National ResourceIRS Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center
Federal tax guidance, forms, and deadlines for small businesses and the self-employed.
- National ResourceUSA.gov — Business
The federal government's official business portal: licenses, permits, and regulations.
- National ResourceMinority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Programs and business centers supporting minority-owned businesses.
- National ResourceVeterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)
Business training and counseling for veterans, service members, and military spouses.
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Resource links point to official program and agency sites and were verified when this page was generated. Programs and URLs change — if a link fails, the SBA Local Assistance Finder above will route you to the current office.