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NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

The NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program (the “Program”) was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardship due the COVID-19 p

CUNY Medgars Evers 2nd International Conference of 2016

You are invited to attend the Medgar Evers School of Business International Conference June 14th – June 17th. The Medgar Evers College School of Business and ENS Global will hold their second international conference of 2016, “Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility with the Global Community.” The

MWBE Outreach | Governor’s office of storm recovery (GOSR)

GOSR encourages Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) to participate in the rebuilding of New York from Hurricanes Lee and Irene and Superstorm Sandy by promoting economic and contracting opportunities. For purposes of procurement, GOSR follows the New York State established overall pa

NYS: $800 million COVID-19 grant program for small firms opens June10

ADRC’s Annual Walk & Memory Festival – June 7, 2025

We are thrilled to join ADRC’s Annual Walk & Memory Festival this year, they are turning the day even more purple in honor of Prince’s birthday!

Join Americorps – The Next Generation of Leaders

Americorps has several positions open that they need to fill by late August. These are paid positions and come with several benefits. Currently, they have 3 construction positions open and 2 office staff positions. Download the pamphlet and share with anyone who may be interested.

Babylon Business Expo – June 18, 2025

Join us at the Babylon Business Expo for a dynamic day of networking.

Request for Proposal – SCWBEC Website Redesign & Development

Submission Date for Proposal: May 24, 2026

Suffolk County Business Industry Sector Operating and Reopening Best Practices

Document Purpose: The information contained within is a collection of local and national resources to assist various industry sectors and businesses(based on NAICScode)in safely operating and reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information is subject to change and based on best practices by

Brookhaven Job Fair: June 23, 2016

TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN JOB FAIR 2016 – Thursday, June 23 Time: 5:30 – 8PM at Brookhaven Town Hall 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 FREE Admission for Job Seekers! Bring Your Resume and Be Ready to Talk to Prospective Employers! 2016 Graduates Welcome! BUSINESSES: A great way for Brookhaven em

We are participating in HIA-LI 38TH Annual Business Trade Show – May 28, 2026

Stop by our table at this year’s HIA-LI 38TH Annual Business Trade Show & Conference.

City & State on Small Business Forum

With business ownership on the rise and over 2 million small businesses across the state, New York’s small business industry is not only a rapidly growing one, it’s a competitive one. Furthermore, this administration has set aggressive goals, including a commitment to award more than $16 billion to

Tips for Successful Event Booths

At April’s meeting, Sue Glenn from Diverse Marketing & Web Design shared valuable information on how to make the most of exhibit booths. To optimize your investment, be sure to do pre-event planning that will wow the attendees who stop by your booth.

Announcing the SCWBEC 2020 Stimulus Award

Procurement Opportunity – April 20, 2023

Sands is proposing to build a multi-billion entertainment and casino resort in Nassau County and wants your business to be a part of it. From pre-construction through operations, Sands will procure hundreds of millions in dollars from companies just like yours. Details Inside.

SCWBEC Chairwoman Lisa Albinowski on Brian Cohen Radio Show

Listen to SCWBEC Chairwoman talk to Brian Cohen about what SCWBEC offers its members and about the upcoming Annual Business EXPO in a radio interview that aired on April 17, 2016. Click Here for the interview.

Visit SCWBEC At These Upcoming Events

Don’t miss Long Island’s Largest B2B Trade Show and Conference! 4,500 + Attendees! 375 Exhibitors! 78% Decision Makers 60,000 sq ft Trade Show Floor! The event will take place on May 31, 2018 from 9AM to 3PM at th SCCC Sports and Exhibition Center in Brentwood, NY. Please click here for more informa

International B2B Forum

A Platform for Buyers, Suppliers, Investors, and Exporters to Network and Get Resources/Assistance.

15th Annual Small Business & Procurement Expo – June 9, 2017

LIA Launching LIA-AI Growth Academy in partnership with Stony Brook University

The Long Island Association (LIA), through its philanthropic arm the LIA Foundation, is launching the LIA-AI Growth Academy in partnership with Stony Brook University, a free artificial intelligence training program funded by Google.org to provide practical guidance on AI tools to help small busines