Avoiding Storm Recovery Scams
Avoiding Storm Recovery Scams
Protect yourself from home repair and other scam artists, who may try to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners who suffered property damage from Storm Sandy.
Please be aware that the only ways to register for FEMA help are to call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) or visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov (or m.fema.gov from a smartphone or Web-enabled device).
There is never a fee to apply for FEMA disaster assistance or to receive it and there is no fee for FEMA or U.S. Small Business Administration property damage inspections.
See link for some scams to watch out for: http://www.governor.ny.gov/storm-resources#scams
Cattaraugus County Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism administers a PTAC dedicated to promoting economic growth in our County and region. We provide confidential one-on-one consulting and training to assist businesses with marketing goods and/or services to federal, state and local governments. We have the resources to help you grow your business and, as a governmental organization, most of our services are free.
We also offer no-cost training events and workshops to help you strengthen your business knowledge of marketing to the government and apply it immediately to your business plans. Whether starting a new business or running an existing business, we can help you guide your business to a more successful future. Click on the Training Events/Webinars link on the left to look at the FREE training available
All businesses located in the four-county service area, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Wyoming, are eligible to utilize the PTAC services. However; because of the federal funding no business is turned away.
Continuity Planning for Businesses
Continuity Planning is a hot topic in the business community but it doesn’t necessarily require a lot of time or money. All it means is that you think about what you will need to re-open your business quickly, should an emergency require you to shut down operations. Many small business owners do not have the time or money to hire professional continuity planners, but there are still steps they can take to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Step 1: Assess the hazards
Step 2: Plan to stay in business
Step 3: Talk to your people
Step 4: Protect your investment
Step 5: Know how to respond
Cornell Program on Applied Demographics
The New York Cornell Program on Applied Demographics serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Contact information:
Cornell University
Beebe Hall, 2nd Floor
Ithaca, NY 14853
Mr Jan Vink
(607) 255-8399
(607) 254-2903
CorpNet
CorpNet provides business partners with current, accurate information about emergencies to enhance awareness and aid decision making should their businesses be affected. OEM monitors public safety radio and information networks, news media, and commercial and proprietary weather systems 24 hours a day through its Watch Command. Watch Command uses the OEM paging system to forward relevant messages to CorpNet subscribers.
When an incident reaches a specific threshold, OEM dispatches an emergency responder to verify the event and facilitate interagency coordination onsite. This process enhances CorpNet's accuracy, as information comes directly from the scene via the OEM responder.
If you do business in New York City, you may be eligible to receive CorpNet notifications. If you have a legitimate business e-mail address (no web mail or personal ISP accounts, i.e. AOL, hotmail, Verizon) you can enroll in the CorpNet program.
Types of incidents reported by CorpNet:
Fires, three-alarm or higher, sensitive location
Building collapses/construction incidents
Water main breaks
Utility outages where a significant population or business is affected
Explosions
Significant weather-related emergencies (flooding, wind damage, etc.)
Major transportation accidents (plane crashes, train derailments)
Hazardous materials incidents
Enroll: http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/businesses/businesses_corpnet_subscribe...
Update: http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/businesses/businesses_corpnet_update.shtml
If you no longer wish to receive CorpNet notifications, e-mail corpnet-nyc@oem.nyc.gov and write "unsubscribe" in the subject line.
Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS)
In a global business center like New York City, it is critical that both government and business be well prepared to quickly respond to and recover from an emergency. OEM and BNet, in cooperation with New York City's public safety agencies, introduced the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) in 2004 as part of the City's economic development plan.
CEAS authorizes essential employees to access restricted areas following an emergency. CEAS-credentialed employees can work to shut down or sustain core business functions until normal entry is restored. CEAS is the only program recognized by the NYPD and OEM that allows emergency access to businesses. The next time there is a major business disruption to your work location, CEAS may help you limit financial loss, retain customers, and get you back in business faster. CEAS may enable you to:
Gain emergency access to your business when access is restricted
Rescue vaulted assets such as cash, checks, receipts, and certificates
Retrieve vital records such as contracts, invoices, customer records, insurance documents, tax records and licenses
Shut down technology systems
Retrieve critical equipment such as laptops and servers
Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in New York
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
Disaster Recovery Assistance Websites
In the event of a large emergency, local, state, and federal resources may become available to help businesses recover. To qualify for assistance, business owners will be asked for documentation to support damage assessments.
Learn more about local disaster assistance: http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/businesses/disaster_assistance_local.shtml
Learn more about state disaster assistance: http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/businesses/disaster_assistance_state.shtml
Learn more about federal disaster assistance: http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/businesses/disaster_assistance_federal....
Disaster Relief Resources for the Cultural Community
Disaster Relief Resources for the Cultural Community
The following Link will show a list of several disaster recovery and relief resources. For more information on emergency City assistance and other services, visit www.NYC.gov or dial 311.
In addition to reviewing the below resources, remember to follow these first key steps for disaster relief:
1. Register with FEMA ‐ apply online or call 1‐800‐621‐FEMA (3362) or TTY (800) 462‐7585.
2. In the case of damaged or lost property, contact your insurance company immediately.
3. Document damages prior to clean up. Take time stamped photos, geo‐code locations.
4. Keep your receipts and accurately track all recovery expenses.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcla/downloads/pdf/disaster_relief_resources_for...
Hurricane Sandy Business Recovery Information and Disaster Assistance
For more information and all clickable links, go to the link below.
New York City, including the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYEDC) is coordinating a set of services to help New York businesses in recovering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Below is an outline of available assistance and how you can access them.
Download Hurricane Sandy Business Recovery PDF: http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/downloads/pdf/home/HurricaneSandy_Bus...
Download Hurricane Sandy Business Recovery PDF (en español): http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/downloads/pdf/home/hurricane_spanish_...
Download Hurricane Sandy Business Recovery PDF (中文): http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/downloads/pdf/home/hurricane_chinese_...
Download Hurricane Sandy Business Recovery PDF (ру́сский язы́к): http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/downloads/pdf/home/hurricane_russian_...
If you need financial assistance
Get help with the Emergency Loan Fund and the NYC Matching Grant (NEW!)
The City of New York, Goldman Sachs, and the New York Bankers Association are providing $15 million in emergency loans to help New York City businesses damaged by Hurricane Sandy. NYC Business Solutions and the New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC) will administer the loan program. If you are a small business in need of an emergency loan to recover from business interruption, you can now access loans of up to $25,000. Loans are interest-free for the first six months and 1% interest for the following 24 months. Businesses that are approved for a loan and have been displaced from their workplace for three weeks or more can also receive up to an additional $10,000 through the NYC Matching Grant.
Please see our Emergency Loan FAQs (http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/downloads/pdf/home/Emergency_Loan_FAQ...) and NYC Matching Grant FAQs (http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/downloads/pdf/summary/financing/Small...) and fill out the application (http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/html/summary/grant_program_applicatio...) today. Applications must be submitted through an NYC Business Solutions Account Manager at one of the centers listed below. For more information, you can also fill out our inquiry form (http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/html/contact/manager.shtml) or call 311 and ask for “NYC Business Emergency Loan.”
Access Federal Aid Programs for Disaster Recovery
Businesses and private non-profit organizations of any size may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-related damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. To learn more about disaster loans provided by the SBA, visit sba.gov/disaster or call the SBA hotline (1-800-659-2955) or visit an NYC Business Solutions Center (http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/html/contact/locations.shtml).
Apply for sales tax exemptions of up to $100,000 for rebuilding materials and equipment
The New York City Industrial Development Agency will provide emergency assistance to small businesses by establishing the Hurricane Emergency Sales Tax Exemption Program (“HESTEP”). This program will provide sales tax exemptions of up to $100,000 for each affected company on purchases of building, construction and renovation materials, machinery and equipment and other items of personal property and related services needed to rebuild after the storm. Eligible businesses should obtain the HESTEP sales tax letter prior to making eligible capital expenditures. For more information, visit the EDC website (http://www.nycedc.com/backtobusiness). To apply, please fill out the following HESTEP Application (http://www.nycedc.com/sites/default/files/filemanager/Back_to_Business/H...) and email it to HESTEP@nycedc.com.
Get Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) if you are self-employed
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is a Federal program that can provide payments to people who have lost work or income due to Hurricane Sandy. Self-employed entrepreneurs are eligible if their business was damaged or destroyed, or their business income has been reduced as a direct result of the disaster. Deadline to apply for DUA has been extended to February 4, 2013. Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (http://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/2012-sandy-services.shtm) today or call 1-888-209-8124 for more information.
If you need temporary office space:
Free co-working space, supplies, and other services available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Businesses can access desk space, power, internet and more at many locations throughout the five boroughs. You can access a complete listing of locations (http://www.nyc.gov/cgi-bin/exit.pl?url=http://www.nycedc.com/FreeTempora...) today. If your company can donate space or other services, please visit www.nycedc.com/canyourcompanyhelp.
Some locations include:
Metrotech/Forest City Ratner: Ali Esmaeilzade, 718-923-5302, aesmaeilzadeh@fcrc.com
Brooklyn Army Terminal: Doug Roberts, droberts@nycedc.com
Sunshine Bronx Incubator: Cheni Yerushalmi, cheni@sunshineny.com
If you are in danger of laying off employees due to Hurricane Sandy:
Enter employees into The Shared Work Program
The Shared Work program gives you an alternative to laying off full-time employees when you have to deal with temporary business downturns. It makes sense for you to keep productive employees. Instead of cutting staff, you can reduce the number of hours of all employees or just a select group, and the employees would receive Shared Work Benefits to help offset the lower wages. Apply today: (http://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/2012-sandy-services.shtm).
Help employees get Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is a Federal program that can provide payments to people who have lost work or income due to Hurricane Sandy. Deadline to apply for DUA has been extended to February 4, 2013. Send them to Disaster Unemployment Assistance (http://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/2012-sandy-services.shtm) to apply today or call 1-888-209-8124 for more information.
If you need help with business interruption:
Take steps that can help reduce and recover your losses
If you have access to your building, gather employee and supplier contact information, legal, insurance and financial records
Lock your facility
Document your losses and take high-quality photos of damages to the structure and your inventory
Contact your insurance company
Try to assess value of each item, with invoices and receipts where possible
Discard perishable/dangerous items after documenting them
Keep everything else to show to insurance companies
Keep invoices or receipts if you are repairing the damages
Contact your customers, your employees, and your suppliers
Collect any logs of business decisions, communications, and correspondence you have
If you need on-site assistance, the SBS Business Outreach is currently on-call for any storm-related business inquiries and is closely coordinating with the NYC Office of Emergency Management. Please contact an account manager (http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/html/contact/manager.shtml) or call 311 and ask for “NYC Business Solutions.”
If you are a contractor who can provide immediate construction services:
Register to be a contractor for NYC Rapid Repairs
NYC Rapid Repairs is a new program to send teams of contractors and City inspectors to areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Under unprecedented partnership with FEMA, City will coordinate all repair work and crews can work to quickly and efficiently repair damaged homes.
To register, go to BTEANY Rapid Repairs website (http://www.nyc.gov/cgi-bin/exit.pl?url=http://bteany.com/). There is no fee to register your company. A program manager will then use the registration forms you fill out to identify specialty trade contractors to perform work. Unregistered contractors will not be contacted. For more information, go to the NYC Rapid Repairs program page (http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/rapid_repairs.html).
Hurricane Sandy: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Benefits
Many people who live or work in New York were not able to work because of Hurricane Sandy
disruptions. If you were unable to work because of Hurricane Sandy, you can apply for unemployment
assistance benefits through the New York State Department of Labor. You may be able to get
money for wages you lost any time after October 29, 2012. You may be eligible for these benefits if you were working legally when you lost your job, are legally allowed to take a new job, and you meet the other requirements for unemployment insurance.
First, you must file a regular unemployment insurance benefits claim with the New York State Department of Labor and indicate that you became unemployed or that you lost income due to Hurricane Sandy. To do so, call the New York State Department of Labor at 1-888-209-8124. If you live out of state, call 1-877-358-5306.
You should be sure to file your claim as early as possible. The New York State Department of Labor’s deadline is February 4, 2013. You will need:
- Your Social Security number
- Your mailing address and zip code
- A telephone number where you can be reached for additional information
- Your NYS driver's license or Motor Vehicle ID card number, if you have one
- Your alien registration card number, if you have one
- The names and addresses of all employers you worked for within the 18 months prior to October 29, 2012, including those in other states.
LaGuardia Community College Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
LaGuardia Community College PTAC provides specialized and professional technical assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to pursue and successfully perform under contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and/or state and local governments. What separates us from other programs is that we support the client through the entire government contracting process. Government contracting training and learning requires constant exposure to the Government sector. Currently, we organize many workshops and seminars for clients throughout the entire year in order to guide and support their interest in government contracting as well as inform the client of any new changes within the government sector. Clients benefit from the one-on-one counseling which provides them with the assistance needed in their readiness to do business with any government agency. Counseling truly provides the small business owner a personalized learning and individualized business overview.
Launch NY Introduces IdeaCrossing
Launch NY, a non-profit organization which devotes financial and managerial resources to accelerating the growth of high-potential startups in order to create jobs in the region, has teamed with a variety of cross-regional economic development and entrepreneurial support organizations to introduce IdeaCrossing® to Upstate New York. This free online resource is being offered to help Upstate New York’s startup community make connections with in-region and national resources and other long-term business opportunities. The tool is being promoted in conjunction with organizations committed to supporting and advancing entrepreneurship in the region including the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA), the New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences at the University of Buffalo, Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD) and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (EII) of the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University.
IdeaCrossing is a web-based resource designed to create connections that build businesses. Interested participants decide which description fits them best – entrepreneur, investor, service provider or business mentor. After completing a brief registration and business profile, users can immediately begin to participate in the online entrepreneurial community.
Whether an entrepreneur is interested in being matched to new business mentors or potential investors, accessing a regional directory of service providers or inviting existing advisors to collaborate privately online, this free tool is designed to quickly expand entrepreneurial engagement with the startup ecosystem. IdeaCrossing includes valuable features such as:
A business profile generator that creates a downloadable, presentation-quality document based on the information submitted to IdeaCrossing. This Business Profile is automatically updated as an entrepreneur evolves his or her business description online
Workspaces which are virtual collaboration areas where entrepreneurs can invite trusted advisors and request online feedback, securely share documents and obtain referrals to others who can help advance their business
A proprietary matching engine that matches entrepreneurs with prospective investors and business mentors
A searchable service provider directory of regional assets such as universities, economic development organizations, chambers, foundations and professional service providers
A resource center containing an array of entrepreneurial support content and resources, including member-submitted articles, white papers, news stories and a geographically-searchable calendar of entrepreneur-related events
Monroe County Finger Lakes Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Administered by the Monroe County Economic Development Division, the PTAC is part of our strong commitment to growing small businesses and creating jobs.
The Monroe County Finger Lakes PTAC helps businesses secure government contracts that will keep them competitive and thriving in our region. The U.S. government is the world’s largest purchaser of goods and services, and New York State budgets for more than $35 billion in contracts each year.
From free bid matching services to one-on-one counseling, the Monroe County Finger Lakes PTAC can assist your company in selling to the government and military. Call us today at (585) 753-2015 or (585) 753-2017.
Monroe County Finger Lakes PTAC
50 West Main Street, Suite 8100 Map
Rochester, New York 14614
ptac@monroecountyfingerlakesptac.org
New York - Hurricane Sandy Information & Assistance
Hurricanes can be dangerous, generating high winds, torrential rain and tornadoes and causing death, injury and costly property damage. Be prepared now before a hurricane strikes, how to stay safe during the event, and where to find help when you need it.
Important Resources - See link for detailed information and assistance.
New York - Office of Emergency Management
About the NY OEM (Office of Emergency Management)
For more than 50 years, the New York State Office of Emergency Management and its predecessor agencies have been responsible for coordinating the activities of all State agencies to protect New York's communities, the State's economic well-being, and the environment from natural and man-made disasters and emergencies. NYS OEM routinely assists local governments, voluntary organizations, and private industry through a variety of emergency management programs including hazard identification, loss prevention, planning, training, operational response to emergencies, technical support, and disaster recovery assistance.
Hurricane Sandy Helpline
1-888-769-7243 / 1-518-485-1159
For those who use 711 or Relay Services 1-888-769-7243
FEMA Disaster Assistance
1-800-621-3362
1-800-462-7585 (TTY)
email: postmaster@dhses.ny.gov
New York and Federal Disaster Assistance
See link below for access to State and Federal links within the information below.
Hurricane Sandy Helpline - 1-855-NYS-SANDY
How to apply for FEMA Assistance
You can register for FEMA assistance by:
Calling 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585)
Visiting www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Visiting m.fema.gov (from a smartphone or Web-enabled device)
There is never a fee to apply for FEMA disaster assistance or to receive it.
There is never a fee for FEMA or U.S. Small Business Administration property damage inspections.
Please be aware: Government workers will never ask for a fee or payment. They wear a photo ID. Watch out for middlemen who promise you will receive money, especially if they ask for an up-front payment.
One of the dire consequences of any disaster for many people is the loss of important documents. Often, such documents are needed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state emergency services in order to process assistance applications for those who suffered losses or damage to their homes and belongings.
For copies of your utility bills, bank records, insurance policies, mortgage payments and the like, call the appropriate firm and speak to a customer-service representative.
If papers are lost - like birth certificates, Social Security cards, drivers' licenses, tax records and so on - you can receive replacements by contacting the following:
Birth certificates:
For Five boroughs of New York City:
Visit or write to the Office of Vital Records, 125 Worth Street, Room 133, New York, N.Y. 10013. (A photo ID is required both by mail and in person.)
The office advises the fastest way to get records is online at NYC Office of Vital Records.
Print an Application or Apply online,
Phone: (212) 788-4520.
New York state (Not including New York City)
Vitalchek This will connect you to a company called VitalChek, which is contracted with the state to handle credit-card orders. There are modest fees involved.
Phone: 1-877-854-4481
Drivers' licenses:
Visit any New York Department of Motor Vehicles office.
To find an office nearby, log onto NYS Department of Motor Vechicles
Social Security cards:
Phone: 1- 800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
For TTY users the number is 800-325-0778
US Social Security Administration
Tax records:
Federal:
Phone: 800-829-1040, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time
IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
New York State:
Phone: 518-457-5181
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance - Sandy Tax Relief Information
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance - General Information
Information About Disaster Loans through the Small Business Administration
SBA provides low interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private, nonprofit organizations to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery & equipment, inventory and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster.
For more information:
Visit SBA.gov - U.S Small Business Administration
or contact the SBA Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-490-2498 or 1-800-659-2955.
New York City Department of Small Business Services
The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) makes it easier for businesses in New York City to form, do business, and grow by providing direct assistance to business owners, fostering neighborhood development in commercial districts, and linking employers to a skilled and qualified workforce.
New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) - Storm Sandy Hotline
*** STORM SANDY INFORMATION ***
Storm Hotline
Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Hotline Number: 1-800-339-1759
Call the DFS Disaster Hotline 24/7 with banking and insurance problems
Governor Cuomo Announces 24/7 Insurance Disaster Hotline to Help New Yorkers Recovering from Hurricane Sandy
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Department of Financial Services disaster hotline will now be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help New Yorkers recovering from Hurricane Sandy. The hotline, at 800-339-1759, can answer insurance related storm questions and help consumers file complaints. Previously, the hotline was operating from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends since immediately after Hurricane Sandy.
“It is crucial for New Yorkers to receive their insurance assistance as quickly as possible to help them recover from the storm,” Governor Cuomo said. “This hotline will make it possible for them to reach out for help at any time day or night with any storm related insurance issues.”
Benjamin M. Lawsky, Superintendent of Financial Services, said, “People pay for insurance so it will protect them from disasters such as Storm Sandy. The Department of Financial Services is monitoring the insurers’ response and will step in whenever necessary to aid homeowners.”
DFS is also sending its mobile command center to hard hit areas to help consumers with insurance questions and problems and is helping to staff disaster assistance centers in many areas hit by the storm. Callers to the hotline can also be directed to the closest disaster assistance center so they can seek in person assistance. Homeowners unable to resolve disputes with insurers can also file complaints at http://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumer/fileacomplaint.htm.
Since the storm, Governor Cuomo has taken several measures to protect homeowners:
The Governor announced that hurricane deductibles will not apply to any damage from Storm Sandy covered by homeowners’ insurance because the Storm did not have sustained hurricane force winds when it reached New York.
The Governor directed DFS to instruct insurers to accept homeowners’ documentation, including photos and video, of losses so residents can discard debris that is necessary to remove for health and safety. Typically, insurance companies require an on-site inspection first before a claim can be processed.
The Governor directed DFS to impose a 30-day moratorium on cancelling or terminating homeowners’ and small business owners’ insurance policies in storm stricken areas for any reason, including non-payment of premiums.
DFS urges homeowners who experienced property losses to file insurance claims with their insurers promptly and as soon as possible after losses occur.
Homeowners are also reminded that flood damage is only covered by flood insurance, which is a federal program administered by FEMA. Homeowners who have flood insurance and have flood damage should make claims through that insurance.
New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership
New York State Data Center
The New York State Data Center serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Contact information:
Empire State Development
30 S. Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12245
Ms. Jennifer McCormick
jmccormick@esd.ny.gov
(518) 292-5300
FAX (518) 292-5806
New York State Library
The New York State Library serves as a state data center that provides local business communities with education and access to Census Bureau data and products such as Population Estimates and Projections, Income, Poverty, and Employment, and Gross Domestic Product in addition to other economic data and statistical resources.
Contact information:
New York State Library
6th Floor - Cultural Education Center
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12230
Mr Allan Raney
araney@mail.nysed.gov
(518) 474-5355
New York State Office of Emergency Management
For more than 50 years, the New York State Office of Emergency Management and its predecessor agencies have been responsible for coordinating the activities of all State agencies to protect New York's communities, the State's economic well-being, and the environment from natural and man-made disasters and emergencies. NYS OEM routinely assists local governments, voluntary organizations, and private industry through a variety of emergency management programs including hazard identification, loss prevention, planning, training, operational response to emergencies, technical support, and disaster recovery assistance.
New York State Trademark Registration Information
To register a trademark and/or service mark at the state level, you must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
To learn about your state registration requirements, visit the link below for contact information for your location.
North Country Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
The North Country PTAC provides specialized and professional technical assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to pursue and successfully perform under contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and/or state and local governments.
North Country PTAC has a primary service area of Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Oswego, and Oneida Counties.
1241 Coffeen St, Watertown, NY 13601
Tel: 315.788.4400
Email: ptac@watertownny.com
NY City Office of Emergency Management's - Partners in Preparedness program
What is Partners in Preparedness?
OEM’s Partners in Preparedness program is designed to help your organization better prepare its employees, services, and facilities for disasters. Join Partners in Preparedness by completing five preparedness activities (three required and two additional). Once you are finished, report your actions through our completed partners survey to become an official partner and to receive your Partners in Preparedness seal.
By becoming a partner, you can:
Highlight your dedication to the safety and well-being of your employees and their families.
Gain tools and resources to prepare your organization for all types of emergencies.
Receive emergency updates from OEM.
Display an official seal from OEM to demonstrate your commitment to emergency preparedness.
Start today and register to become a partner.
View the full list of 2013 Partners in Preparedness. (View the 2012 list)
Contact us at publicprivate@oem.nyc.gov for further questions and comments. Don’t forget to follow us on Tumblr!
NY Homeowners Assistance with Insurance Complaints
NY Department of Financial Services sends its mobile command center to hard hit areas to help consumers with insurance questions and problems and helps to staff disaster assistance centers in many areas hit by Sandy. Callers to the hotline can also be directed to the closest disaster assistance center so they can seek in person assistance. Homeowners unable to resolve disputes with insurers can also file complaints at http://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumer/fileacomplaint.htm
How To File A Complaint
Please use our on-line consumer complaint form to file a complaint about a consumer financial product or service. After submitting your complaint, you will receive immediate email confirmation and be assigned a file number. Please save that number and use it in any future correspondence.
The Department of Financial Services has new authority over previously unregulated consumer financial products and services. The Department reviews complaints to gather information on companies' compliance with law and to detect patterns of wrongdoing and/or fraud. The Department cannot attempt to resolve or otherwise handle every individual complaint, and we will notify you if your complaint is not being individually reviewed by the Consumer Assistance Unit.
Please be aware, it may be necessary to share a copy of your complaint with the company or individual that your complaint is against.
NY-Manhattan Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center
MBDA provides funding for a network of minority business centers located throughout the nation. The Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures.
The Centers are staffed by business specialists who have the knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. Business referral services are provided free of charge. However, the network generally charges nominal fees for specific management and technical assistance services.
MBDA strives to create a new generation of minority-owned businesses generating $100 million in annual revenues. The strategic focus is to maximize job creation and global competitiveness for minority-owned businesses and to foster innovation and entrepreneurship with minority-owned businesses in high-growth industries.
The NY-Manhattan MBDA Business Center is a business development consulting firm managed by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). The center is committed to augmenting economic parity in performance between minority and non-minority companies. NYCMBC utilizes strategic partnerships and the diverse business and professional backgrounds of its principals to improve minority-owned companies’ performance and profitability.
Location:
114 West 47th Street, Floor 19
New York, NY 10036
646-821-4008
Point of Contact: Suzette C. Bather
New York National Enterprise Center
26 Federal Plaza Room 3720
New York, NY 10278
Telephone: 212-264-3262 | Fax: 212-264-0725 | nyro-info@mbda.gov
Serves: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia and Puerto Rico.
To obtain additional information on the Minority Business Development Agency, please visit: www.mbda.gov
NYC - Disaster Assistance Service Center Locations
Disaster Assistance Service Center Locations
Staten Island - Mount Loretto, 6581Hylan Blvd
Staten Island - Miller Field/Federal Park, 600 New Dorp Lane
Coney Island, Brooklyn - MCU Parking Lot, 1904 Surf Avenue
Rockaway, Queens - Walbaums Parking Lot, 112-15 Beach Channel Drive
Breezy Point, Queens - Fort Tilden Park (closest end to Breezy Point), Beach Channel Blvd
Bronx - Edgewater Firehouse Parking Lot 1, Adee Place between 9th Avenue and Edge Street
NYC - Federal Disaster Assistance for Individuals, Families, and Businesses
Federal Disaster Assistance Is Available Immediately for Individuals and Families and Businesses Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Pursuant to President Obama’s declaration of emergency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications immediately for disaster assistance.
Residents and business owners can begin the disaster application process by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by web enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers are available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) Monday through Sunday until further notice. Applicants registering for aid should be prepared to provide basic information about themselves (name, permanent address, phone number), insurance coverage and any other information to help substantiate losses.
The following types of assistance are available for eligible households and businesses:
· Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable. Initial assistance may be provided for up to three months for homeowners and at least one month for renters. Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of individual applicant requirements.
· Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items not covered by insurance to make damaged dwellings safe, sanitary and functional.
· Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical, dental, funeral, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other federal, state and charitable aid programs.
· Unemployment payments up to 26 weeks for workers who temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and who do not qualify for state benefits, such as self-employed individuals.
· Low-interest loans to cover residential losses not fully compensated by insurance. Loans available up to $200,000 for primary residence; $40,000 for personal property, including renter losses. Loans available up to $2 million for business property losses not fully compensated by insurance.
· Loans up to $2 million for small businesses and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes that have suffered disaster-related cash flow problems and need funds for working capital to recover from the disaster's adverse economic impact.
Other relief programs include crisis counseling for those traumatized by the disaster; income tax assistance for filing casualty losses; and advisory assistance for legal, veterans benefits and social security matters.
NYC Business Express
NYC Business Express helps businesses identify their City, County, State, and Federal requirements to start, operate, and expand in New York City. The interactive website provides businesses with a customized list of requirements, information about incentives and other resources to aid in their long-term success.
NYC Business Solutions
NYC Business Solutions is a suite of services that help businesses start, operate and expand in New York City. Regardless of the size or stage of a business, NYC Business Solutions can help meet the needs of entrepreneurs and business owners. NYC Business Solutions’ services can be accessed at NYC Business Solutions Centers located in the five boroughs Follow this link to find Center locations: http://gis.nyc.gov/doitt/nycitymap/?featureTypes=SBS_BUSINESS_CENTER .
Services include:
Business Planning to help businesses develop appropriate strategies to reach their business goals
Business Courses to teach businesses business planning, computer-based bookkeeping, and marketing skills
Financing to help businesses identify lenders, package loan applications, and increase their chances of receiving loans
Legal Review of Contracts and Leases with a network of lawyers offering pro-bono services
Hiring to provide businesses access to a ready pool of screened job candidates
Training Funds to improve the skills of entry-level employees while increasing the profitability of businesses
Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise Certification to help businesses become certified and access assistance related to bidding and procurement opportunities and to technical support through SBS’ Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity.
Navigating Government to help businesses understand regulations and meet requirements
Incentives to save businesses money as they relocate, expand or make capital improvements
NYC Businsses - Emergency Loans and other business disaster assistance programs
Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
SBS has partnered with Goldman Sachs and the New York Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to provide Emergency Loans up to $25,000 for New York City businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy. There is 0% interest for the first 6 months, followed by 1% interest for the next 24 months. Click here for the Superstorm Sandy Small Business Relief Fund Loan Application
SBS and the EDC are providing free temporary office space for businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy. Businesses can access desk space, power, phone and internet at many spaces located throughout the five boroughs. Please check here for locations. For additional information regarding free services provided by the New York Economic Development Corporation (EDC) such as administrative help, clean up and moving support, IT and communications assistance and free supplies, please check here.
NYC Council - Disaster Resources
Resources for New Yorkers:
Follow the link below for access to information for New Yorkers:
Disaster Assistance Service Center
Food, blanket and water distribution locations.
Daytime Warming Centers
Overnight Warming Center locations and bus pick ups
Shelters
School Relocation Information
Transit Updates
NYC Recovery Loan Program for Nonprofits Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
November 27, 2012
MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES NYC NONPROFIT RECOVERY LOAN PROGRAM FOR NONPROFITS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE SANDY
Loan Program will provide at least $26 Million of Interest-Free Loans to Help Nonprofits Rebuild
Pro-Bono Lawyers Will Provide Legal Service to Impacted Nonprofits
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced several efforts to support New York City's nonprofit organizations in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Building on a strong commitment to support and strengthen the nonprofit sector, the initiatives include the NYC Nonprofit Recovery Loan Program, a $26 million bridge loan program, pro-bono legal assistance dedicated to nonprofits, briefings regarding federal reimbursements and filing procedures, updated nonprofit assistance information on NYC.gov and support for nonprofits at the NYC Restoration Centers. The NYC Nonprofit Recovery Loan Program is supported by funders including the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, the Ford Foundation, Capital One Bank, the Robin Hood Foundation and The New York Community Trust. It will be administered by the Fund for the City of New York. The program will provide interest-free loans ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 to New York City nonprofits impacted by Hurricane Sandy and will cover losses associated with the disruption of operations and property damage. Priority will be given to organizations that have suffered the most severe losses and/or are operating in the worst affected areas, and will be made against expected claims to be filed with the nonprofit's own insurance company and with FEMA, as well as against committed government, foundation and corporate contracts and grants.
NYC residents - one-time emergency grant, also called a "One Shot"
Emergency Assistance
New York City residents may apply for a one-time emergency grant, also called a "One Shot", when an unforeseen circumstance prevents the applicant from meeting an expense. An applicant must meet eligibility guidelines and is subject to investigative review of the application. Emergency grant applicants may obtain rental assistance in cases of impending evictions, assistance with home energy and utility bills, disaster assistance including moving expenses, and the purchase of personal items for health and safety. For more information, please contact 311 or HRA's Infoline at 1-877-472-8411.
The most common One Shots are for rent, utilities and moving/furniture. FIA/TANF and ODVEIS emergency programs (HEAP, UAP and Heatline) provide "One Shots" when needed. The services are related, but organizationally FIA/TANF and ODEVIS are separate entities who may refer people to each other if another program meets the person's needs better.
The best way to figure out if someone qualifies for a One Shot or has an ongoing need that may be better addressed through another benefit program is to refer the client to the job center or program area. The staff in each of the designated programs is able to evaluate the client's situation and determine the benefit. Since "One Shots" are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, this information is not advertised. However, many social services agencies are aware of the benefit and process and are able to direct clients to the job center or appropriate program area.
NYC Severe Weather after Storm Sandy
NYC Continues Recovery From Sandy
The City is working to help New Yorkers recover from Sandy.
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As Hurricane Sandy recovery continues, the large scale evacuation shelters have closed. If your home has been damaged due to the storm and you need shelter or relocation assistance, please visit one of the NYC Restoration Centers. Learn more.
Warming centers are open for residents needing relief from cold temperatures.
Go to the list of daytime warming shelters
Federal Disaster Assistance
Anyone affected by Sandy (homeowners, renters, and businesses) can apply for federal disaster assistance. Register at disasterassistance.gov or by calling FEMA at 800-621-3362 (FEMA) Before you call, be sure to have the following information ready:
Address of affected property
Insurance information
Social Security number
Locate a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. Disaster Recovery Centers are facilities where applicants may go for information about FEMA or other disaster assistance programs, or for questions related to their cases.
City Disaster Assistance
City of New York Restoration Centers are now open. Learn more.
Food Distribution
Get the list of locations where prepared food is available
Post-Storm Repairs and Re-occupancy
For information for homeowners and licensed professionals performing repair work, visit the Department of Buildings website.
NYC Rapid Repairs
NYC Rapid Repairs is a program to make your home safe for return. The City is working with contractors to assess damage to your home from Hurricane Sandy and make the necessary repairs so that you and your family can safely return home. NYC Rapid Repairs is a program for property owners.
Learn more about NYC Rapid Repairs.
Register for NYC Rapid Repairs.
Electricity
Visit coned.com for the latest on the restoration efforts. To report a loss of electric service, contact Con Edison at 1-800-75-CONED (26633) or online at ConEd.com.
For LIPA customers:
Learn more about restoring electrical service to your home
For Con Ed customers:
Self-certification form for your electrician
Temporary Housing
Air BNB, an online service that connects people seeking temporary housing with those who have unused space, has launched a new platform to link New Yorkers displaced by Hurricane Sandy to New Yorkers who want to offer places to stay. Air BNB is providing with service at no fee, and information is available at airbnb.com/sandy.
Health/Safety
Go to the list of medical van locations
The City tap water is safe for drinking with the exception of Breezy Point. In Breezy Point, the water is NOT drinkable, even after boiling. The City is providing Breezy Point residents with safe drinking water from portable water stations and from bottled water distribution sites. Learn more.
If you have experienced loss of power or flooding, see the attached fact sheets about portable generators, keeping your food safe, appropriate use of dry ice, and other related safety tips.
Visit the Health Department's website for more information
Carbon Monoxide: Alert for Portable Generator Use (in PDF)
Floods: Food and Water Safety (in PDF)
Major Flood Damage and Mold (in PDF)
Heat: Never use stove burners or ovens for heat (in PDF)
Respiratory Health (in PDF)
Cleaning Up After a Flood: Using the Right Dust Mask (in PDF)
Dry Ice: Safety Tips (in PDF)
Bellevue Hospital is offering walk-in non-emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will open limited adult and pediatric outpatient primary care clinics and routine OB-GYN services to women from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Coney Island Hospital is providing walk-in services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in addition to primary care services and some specialty clinics, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Visit the HHC's website for more details.
Garbage & Recycling Collection
Visit the Department of Sanitation website for the latest information on garbage and recycling collection, as well as debris cleanup.
Transit/Transportation
Trucks remain barred from the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel (formerly Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel).
The contraflow lane of the Queens Midtown Tunnel is being restored between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., giving motorists three lanes into Manhattan during the peak morning drive time.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has introduced new (and free) special H shuttle train, which will operate between Far Rockaway-Mott Ave. and Beach 90 St. Learn more.
For the latest subway, LIRR, and Metro-North information, visit www.mta.info.
PATH service will operate on weekdays and weekends between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. Learn more.
For the latest on NJ Transit service, visit the NJ Transit website. Learn more.
Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations are in effect in most of the city and have been reinstated east of but not including Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn Community Board (CB) 6. ASPs are suspended indefinitely in Brooklyn CBs 13, 15, and 18, and west of and including Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn CB 6, and in Queens CB 14 to allow for continued storm cleanup.
Staten Island Ferry: A new, temporary service from Staten Island to Manhattan will run for eight weeks as storm recovery work continues. Learn more.
Seastreak continues to operate a temporary ferry service between the Rockaways and Manhattan. Learn more.
Schools/Colleges
School will be open the last three days of scheduled winter break, February 20 to 22. Additionally, the half-day scheduled for June 4 will now become a full day of class. Learn more.
Visit the Department of Education website for more information.
Business Recovery Information
Mayor Bloomberg announced a new program that will make available $5.5 million in matching grants for New York City businesses most impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Learn more.
New York City, including the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), is coordinating a set of services to assist small businesses in recovering from Hurricane Sandy. For more information, please call 311 and ask for NYC Business Solutions. Learn more.
Parks
Visit the Parks website to learn the status of New York City's parks, playgrounds, and beaches.
Donations & Volunteering
To make a food donation, visit City Harvest or Food Bank for New York City.
Those individuals, businesses and organizations who wish to donate goods and service to New Yorkers who suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy should visit NYC Donations Portal.
Those who wish to give cash donations, visit the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City.
Those who wish to volunteer, visit NYC Service.
Those who wish to give blood, visit The New York Blood Center.
Damage
Report downed trees online to 311
Website and Shelter Accessibility
If you are having trouble accessing this site, please call 311. If you need to determine whether you are in Zone A, or where the closest evacuation/shelter centers are to your location, please call 311.
Private Asset and Logistics Management System (PALMS)
When disaster strikes, businesses are often among the first to provide support. To ensure donations are used and distributed effectively in the wake of an emergency, the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) created the Private Asset and Logistics Management System (PALMS) - a registry of private sector resources.
PALMS aims to maximize public-private partnerships in future emergencies and enhance the City Asset and Logistics Management System (CALMS). Through PALMS, businesses list goods and services they may have available for use by the City in an emergency. The City's most-needed assets during emergencies include personnel, equipment and supplies, and facilities. If the need arises, City response agencies will call on PALMS participants to supply assets listed in the registry.
In an emergency, the City's most-needed assets range from facilities, like warehouses and phone banks, to equipment, like refrigerated trucks and office trailers, to personnel with special skills, like foreign language speakers and licensed engineers. For a complete list, download the PALMS brochure at http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/downloads/pdf/palms_brochure.pdf.
To enroll in PALMS, complete the online form or call 311. After a brief discussion about your company's assets, OEM will grant you access to the PALMS database. You may then enter and update resource data via a secure Internet site. Upon enrollment, you will also be asked to provide company contact information for updates and resource requests.
Rockland Economic Development Corporation (REDC)
To achieve its goals, REDC designs programs and services for the attraction, retention and expansion of business, for marketing of the County of Rockland and REDC, and for the provision of business assistance and information services.
CONTACT: Liz Kallen, PTAC Program Manager, 845.735.7040 | lizk@ redc.org
Small Business Administration (SBA) Buffalo District Office
Small Business Administration (SBA) New York District Office
Small Business Administration (SBA) Syracuse District Office
South Bronx (SoBRO) Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
The SoBRO PTAC provides specialized and professional technical assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to pursue and successfully perform under contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and/or state and local governments. Programs include:
Workshops
The PTAC conducts a series of workshops to prepare businesses to effectively utilize its services. Topics include: Introduction to Government Contracting; Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise certification assistance (M/WBE); 8(a) Certification Assistance; HUB Zone & Other SBA Initiatives; Marketing Techniques and Strategies; Introduction to E-Commerce; Business Financing; How to Prepare a GSA Federal Supply Schedule Proposal.
Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise Program
The program provides free assistance in obtaining proper certifications, access to government and private sector procurement opportunities, and free business counseling and resources.
Annual Bronx Business and Career Expo
Hosted by SoBRO, this annual expo is the longest running business and career fair in the Bronx. The expo offers resources on how to become a better business owner, make more informed business decisions and improve productivity. Examples of the wide variety of topics addressed include transitioning to broadband, mobilizing a team, automating processes.
What to do after a loss - Homeowners Insurance Resource Center
What To Do After a Loss
Homeowners Insurance Resource Center
If you sustain a loss, the first thing to do is to notify your insurance company or its agent. You can do this by telephone, although it is a good idea to follow up with written notification. Remember, if you give the notice to your broker rather than directly to the insurance company, you still have a responsibility to make sure that the insurance company receives notice of your claim.
It is also important to notify your insurance company promptly after any incident takes place that might result in a claim at some later date, even though no claim was made at the time the event occurred.
For example, if your dog bites a neighbor or a guest falls on your property, it should be reported to the insurance company even though you don’t know whether any claim is actually going to be made against you. Your failure to notify the company promptly might result in a denial of coverage in the event a claim is filed against you at a later date.
It is also important to protect your property against further damage. For example, if the windows are broken, have them boarded up to protect against further vandalism or burglary. The cost of this type of protection is covered in the policy and would be reimbursed by your insurance company.
However, no permanent repairs should be made until your company or its representative has inspected the property. The company has the right to inspect the property in its damaged condition, and can refuse to pay you for any damage that is repaired before inspection.
An adjuster will be sent by your insurance company to examine the damage and give you an estimate of the cost of repairs or replacement. You may also get an estimate from your own contractor to compare with the insurance company’s estimate.
If you need assistance, your agent, broker or insurance company sales representative should help you fill out the claim form and help gather the materials you need to substantiate your loss.
In the event you are unfortunate enough to experience a major loss such as a fire or severe windstorm which has badly damaged or destroyed your home, and you are not in a position to negotiate a settlement with your company, you may want to consult an attorney or hire a licensed public adjuster to act on your behalf with your insurance company. Public adjusters are licensed by the Department. They represent you, not the insurance company. They will help you in taking inventory of your loss, securing your home from vandalism, contacting your insurance company, advising you on the extent of your coverage and help you secure the services needed to repair or rebuild your home. They will negotiate on your behalf with the adjuster from the insurance company.
A public adjuster may not charge a fee higher than 12.5% of the recovery amount and must obtain a signed compensation agreement from you in which the amount of compensation is clearly stated. Such agreement may be cancelled up to midnight of the third business day after the date on which you have signed the compensation agreement. In addition, public adjusters may not solicit your business between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m.
If an agreement cannot be reached between you and your insurance company, your policy provides for an appraisal process. Every homeowner, tenant, cooperative apartment and condominium policy issued in New York contains a provision for you and your company to select a competent and disinterested appraiser. The two appraisers, in turn, select an umpire. Each appraiser must evaluate the loss and determine the value of each item. Any disagreements between the appraisers regarding the value of any items are submitted to, and settled by the umpire. The costs of this process are paid by the policyholder and the insurance company.
Williamsburg Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center
The Williamsburg MBDA Business Center provides services to assist eligible minority business enterprise (MBE) clients achieve higher levels of growth and competitiveness. Over the past 40 years, MBDA has been charged with the growth and expansion of MBEs based in the United States.
Businesses owned or controlled by the following persons or groups of persons are eligible to obtain services from this center: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, Native Americans (including Alaska Natives, Alaska Native Corporations and Tribal entities), Asian Indian Americans and Hasidic Jewish Americans. Services include, but are not limited to, the financing, bonding, certification, market entry, and the development of business partnerships.
While this center serves all MBEs affililliated with the aforemenetioned ethnic groups, it specifically targets clients with annual revenues of over $1,000,000 or participants in a high-growth industry (e.g., green technology, clean energy, health care, infrastructure and broadband technology, etc.).
Location:
12 Heyward Street, 2nd floor
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Telephone #: 718-522-5620
Yehuda Turner
New York National Enterprise Center
26 Federal Plaza Room 3720
New York, NY 10278
Telephone: 212-264-3262 | Fax: 212-264-0725 | nyro-info@mbda.gov
Serves: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia and Puerto Rico
To obtain additional information on the Minority Business Development Agency, please visit: www.mbda.gov.