Baruch College Small Business Development Center

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The Midtown Manhattan SBDC at Baruch College provides no-cost, confidential 1-on-1 business advisement, training, and business research to small business owners and entrepreneurs.

02/18/2026

New business starts are exciting. Strong foundations help them last.

This National Entrepreneurship Week, we’re recognizing the 1,264 new businesses our network assisted in launching across New York State in 2025, and the work that happens before the ribbon-cutting.

Data Source: NYSBDC Data Management System, FY2025

02/11/2026

🧠 Inventors Day Trivia
Which of these inventions got its start in New York State?

02/06/2026

What’s coming up next week for business training events ⤵️

📅 February 10–13, workshops and webinars range from tax planning and employment law to marketing fundamentals and business plan writing.

This snapshot is just a look at what’s ahead next week, with more training always on the calendar. Join us to learn, ask questions, and build practical skills 👉 https://nysbdc.org/events/"

02/02/2026

Throughout February, you’ll see posts across our feed on:

🤖 Tech & Artificial Intelligence
🤝 Mentoring & Technical Education
🚀 National Entrepreneurship Week

From client stories highlighting early launches and growth milestones to practical insights, fun trivia, events, and staff shout-outs, there’s a lot to look forward to.

Thanks for being here. We’ll see you in the feed!

📢 TOMORROW 📢🤖 AI Starter Kit Booster Series [ONLINE]📅 Part 1 – Workshop: Tuesday, Jan 6, 12:00–1:30 PM📅 Part 2 – Drop-in...
01/05/2026

📢 TOMORROW 📢

🤖 AI Starter Kit Booster Series [ONLINE]
📅 Part 1 – Workshop: Tuesday, Jan 6, 12:00–1:30 PM
📅 Part 2 – Drop-in 1:1 Sessions: Tuesday, Jan 13, 12:00–1:30 PM

✅ Learn how AI can streamline marketing, operations, and customer insights — no tech background required.
✅ Get practical tools you can use right away.
✅ Bring your questions to a 1:1 session with our expert instructor the following week.

01/04/2026

🧠 New York State Small Business Trivia:
Which industry employs the most people across the state?

A) Manufacturing
B) Healthcare & social assistance
C) Retail trade
D) Hospitality & tourism

👉 Answer: B) Healthcare & social assistance

From hospitals and home health services to childcare and social services, this sector plays a major role in New York’s economy and includes many small businesses across the state.

Source: New York State Department of Labor; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

P.S. It’s National Trivia Day, and we couldn’t resist joining in.

01/02/2026

’Tis the season for goal-setting. And while goals matter year-round, January is a natural time to pause and reset.

If you’re looking for a little guidance right now, here are a few ways to keep business goals realistic and achievable:
• 🎯 Focus on one or two priorities instead of everything at once
• 🧩 Break bigger goals into smaller, actionable steps
• ⏳ Be honest about what’s realistic with your current time and resources

Still not sure where to start? Our business advisors can help you figure out the next steps that make sense for you.

12/22/2025

As the holiday season continues, we want to thank the small business owners, entrepreneurs, partners, hosts, stakeholders, and our New York SBDC network. We are grateful for the opportunity to support your journey this year and wish you a season filled with peace, connection, and meaningful moments.

🚀 Emerging Talent: New York’s Next Generation of EntrepreneursAcross campuses, incubators, and local communities, studen...
12/21/2025

🚀 Emerging Talent: New York’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Across campuses, incubators, and local communities, students and emerging founders turned ideas into action and gained experience that will shape the future of business in our state.

Student founder Felix Gonzalez, creator of Chat With Menu, advanced AI-supported tools that help small business owners improve customer access and streamline operations. His work is an example of the growing connection between technology and entrepreneurship across New York.

Emerging creative entrepreneur Robin Lazzara continued to grow the business she launched shortly after college. She now collaborates with the Greater Buffalo SBDC as a pitch competition panelist and works with her alma mater to support new student founders stepping into the same seat she once occupied.

One reason student entrepreneurs thrive here is access. Many New York SBDC centers are hosted at SUNY, CUNY, and private institutions like Pace University and St. Thomas Aquinas College, placing advisors directly on or near campus where students can easily walk in, shape an idea, or navigate next steps.

Our regional and Central Office interns also made meaningful contributions this year, supporting client projects, research, and communications while gaining firsthand experience in what it means to support small businesses.

Across the state, advisors worked closely with students preparing for pitch competitions, business plan contests, and campus entrepreneurship programs. Staff across the network also supported SUNY’s Startup Demo Day and served as competition judges, helping student founders refine ideas and build confidence.

Together, these students and emerging entrepreneurs showed what is possible when support, opportunity, and ambition come together.

12/08/2025

🚨 Happening TODAY! 🚨

Before you build a website or pitch investors… make sure you’re solving the right problem for the right people.

Join us for Customer Discovery: Find Your First Customers — a hands-on workshop to help you:
✅ Define your ideal customer
✅ Test your top 3 assumptions
✅ Build a real interview plan
✅ Leave with tools to validate your idea this week

📅 Date: DEC 8
🕒 Time: 5-7PM
📍 IN-PERSON at the
🎟️ Free to attend – but space is limited!

RSVP now → Link in bio.

12/04/2025

🚀 SBDC Clients Gain Increasing Recognition

New York entrepreneurs made incredible strides this year. Our clients, along with the centers supporting them, celebrated statewide momentum with moments like:

• National Recognition
Standout clients honored during National Small Business Week.

• Local Celebrations
Centers highlighted client success stories in their communities.

• Roadshow Expansion
More regions featured as the Client Award Roadshow grew.

These highlights reflect the determination of the business owners and entrepreneurs who trust us to be part of their journey. Throughout December, we will also be sharing more accomplishments from across the state, including major media moments, national awards, and powerful examples of how New Yorkers continue to grow, innovate, and lead in their communities.

11/27/2025

🍁 Wishing you a meaningful Thanksgiving filled with the people and moments that make a difference.

At the New York SBDC, we’re especially thankful for the small business owners across New York who pour their heart into building something of their own while lifting up the communities around them.

Your work brings people together, strengthens neighborhoods, and inspires what’s possible. We’re more than grateful to support your journey!

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55 Lexington Avenue, Room 2-140
New York, NY
10010

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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