Small Business

The Small Business Committee provides a forum for small business owners, advocates, and community members to discuss the issues and challenges facing small businesses in Community District 8.

Alida Camp and Valerie Mason, Co-Chairs
P. Gayle Baron
Michele Birnbaum
Sarah Chu
John Philips

Current Agenda

• June 6, 2022 - Small Business Committee

Archived Agendas, Minutes and Resolutions

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Community Updates

• NYC Business Quick Start: An interagency effort to make it easier for small businesses to start, operate and grow.
• Commercial Lease Assistance Program:  Free legal services to help businesses with commercial lease issues.
• NYC Means Business: Training Your Employees SBS also offers small business owners and employees free training on technology tools and COVID-19 safety through “NYC Means Business: Training Your Employees” to help bridge the digital divide. Zoom and Google Workspace trainings are also available in Spanish and Mandarin.
• 09.23.14 Reminder: Saving Small Business Forum on Wed, 09.24.14
• Small Business Committee Meeting - Thursday, May 9th, 2013