In today's world, there are so many options for capital that are available for entrepreneurs, but how do you parse out predatory lenders from safe lenders?
New York Small Business Owner Highlight
Janna Rodriguez siempre ha sido una líder activa en su comunidad—cuando tenía 16 años, ella comenzó a trabajar como voluntaria en campañas políticas, desde la junta escolar de su localidad hasta las elecciones presidenciales. En 2018, su espíritu emprendedor la llevó a establecer Innovative Daycare Corp. en Long Island, Nueva York. Su misión es asegurar que los niños de minorías en su comunidad tengan los recursos y privilegios que tienen los niños en otras comunidades.
New York Events
Monday, March 31, 2025 |
12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT
Workshop | National
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT
Webinar | National
Since President Trump and the new Republican-controlled Congress took office in January, our nation’s capital has seen a flurry of activity on key issues impacting the small business community—from tariffs and immigration to federal funding.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 |
2-3 pm (ET)
Workshop | National
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New York Policy
Browse our latest state-based regulatory comments and legislative testimony in this area below, or click the button to view all records.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is at the center of a thriving and inclusive economy in New York.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
On February 11, New York Director Lindsey Vigoda submitted testimony in support of the Fair Pricing Act, which would provide needed relief to thousands of New York small business owners and employees and save up to $1.5billion annually in healthcare spending in the state.
New York Research
Published:
Mon, 04/21/2014
New York small business owners are still recovering from the Great Recession and doing everything they can to fortify their businesses, and with them, the economy. In order to grow and thrive, entrepreneurs need smart policies that help bolster their bottom lines and fuel the consumer demand that underpins economic success. They believe increasing the minimum wage will do this, and support granting cities and counties the authority to set higher minimum wages above the state level.
Published:
Mon, 12/16/2013
Small business owners in the Empire State have been working tirelessly to pull the state’s economy back from the brink of the Great Recession. The long hours and commitment they put into their businesses are rivaled only by their employees, whose hard work is crucial to the success of the business. That’s why New York small business owners feel it makes good business sense to take care of their employees, as it’s crucial they retain a loyal, talented workforce.
