The Annual Business Conference
About this Event
Build Your Business with New York City’s Leading Business Experts
Whether you're thinking about starting a business, ready to grow, or looking for financing and expert guidance, the SCORE NYC Small Business Conference brings the people, tools, and resources you need together for one FREE, action-packed day.
Connect with New York City business leaders, lenders, government agencies, nonprofit resource organizations, and experienced SCORE mentors. Attend practical workshops, ask questions in interactive discussion groups, explore the Business Resource Tables, and make connections that can continue supporting your business long after the conference ends.
What You'll Experience
Hear from featured keynote speakers The Honorable Julie Menin, Speaker of the New York City Council, and Rafael A. Roger of the Business Initiative Corporation of New York (BICNY), followed by Growing Your Business: Community Capital & Business Resources, a panel focused on connecting entrepreneurs with financing, mentoring, technical assistance, procurement opportunities, and other resources available throughout New York City.
Throughout the day, explore practical workshops and discussions covering:
- AI for business owners
- Government contracting and certification
- Financing and preparing for growth
- Marketing, branding and social media
- Business planning and financial projections
- Website development
- Taxes, accounting
- Market research
- Starting and sustaining a nonprofit
More Than a Conference
Visit the Business Resource Tables to connect directly with organizations including SCORE New York City, Harlem Community Development Corporation, Business Initiative Corporation of New York, Bronx Economic Development Corporation, Empire State Development, NYC Small Business Services, Ponce Bank, and other organizations committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed.
You'll also have access to FREE SCORE business mentoring, with experienced mentors available to provide guidance on everything from launching and financing a business to marketing, operations, and long-term growth.
Whether you're starting with an idea or preparing to take an established business to the next level, you'll leave with practical strategies, valuable connections, and resources you can begin using immediately.
Admission is FREE. Advance registration is required and seating is limited.
Reserve your seat today and invest one day in the future of your business.
Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Registration and Networking
9:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Keynote Speakers & Panelist Discussion
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Activities
Visit resource partners. Access to the Legal Clinic. SCORE Speed Mentoring. Workshops. Discussion Groups. Lunch will be provided in this timeframe.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Closing
Workshops & Discussion Groups
Where is it happening?
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