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NYSBDC Minute | Issue 9 | Small Business Recognition, Innovation, and Growth Across New York

May 22, 2026

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NYSBDC Minute | Issue 9 | Small Business Recognition, Innovation, and Growth Across New York

May 22, 2026

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250-Year Pitch Competition Launches for Small Businesses

May 13, 2026

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Northern New York

Martin’s Pretzel Bakery Named National Small Business Manufacturer of the Year

May 11, 2026

SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC IN THE BRONX

Small Business Month

Small Business Clinic in The Bronx

May 11, 2026

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National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Connects Entrepreneurs with Free Business Resources

May 7, 2026

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SBDC Clients Across New York Honored with State and National Small Business Awards

April 17, 2026

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SBDC Clients Across New York Honored with State and National Small Business Awards

April 17, 2026

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New York SBDC Marks SBDC Day with Small Business Discussion at the Capitol

March 25, 2026

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Bronx SBDC Highlights Small Business Support and Resource Access on BronxNet

March 25, 2026

NYSBDC Minute | Issue 6 | Statewide Small Business News

NYSBDC Minute | Issue 7 | Let’s Talk About Small Business: Buffalo Edition, Client Awards Roadshow, SUNY Startup Demo Day, CUNY + SUNY Collaborations, Global NY Export Promotion Tour

September 26, 2025

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2025 Client Roadshow Honors Small Businesses Across New York State

September 24, 2025

Sonya Smith Elected Treasurer of America’s SBDC Board of Directors

September 19, 2025

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Empire State Development

International Trade

Connecting New York Businesses to Global Opportunities | Global NY & New York SBDC

August 24, 2025

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SBA Opens Nominations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards

August 16, 2025

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Small Business Stories

Let’s Talk About Small Business | Episode 2 | Buffalo Edition

July 16, 2025

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Small Business Stories

Let’s Talk About Small Business | Episode 2 | Buffalo Edition

July 16, 2025

NYSBDC Minute | Issue 6 | Statewide Small Business News

NYSBDC Minute | Issue 6 | NYS Small Business Person of the Year, Reflections on an Economic Development Icon, SBDC advisor featured on Kitchen Nightmares, SBA Roundtable on Manufacturing

June 15, 2025

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Small Business Stories

Let’s Talk About Small Business’ Series Launches, Featuring SBDC Advisors in Action Across New York

May 15, 2025

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Small Business Stories

Let’s Talk About Small Business’ Series Launches, Featuring SBDC Advisors in Action Across New York

May 15, 2025

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Melissa Baideme, SBDC Client, Named New York State Small Business Person of the Year

May 14, 2025

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SBDC Clients Across New York Honored with SBA Small Business Awards

May 8, 2025

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The New York SBDC Mourns the Passing of Founding Director Jim King

May 7, 2025

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Kelly Valmore Named Associate State Director for Strategic Programs & Partnerships

April 17, 2025

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Gina Coletti Named Chair of the New York SBDC Advisory Board

December 13, 2024

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Finance, Commercialization, and Veteran Assistance Experts Join NYSBDC Board

November 18, 2024

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New York SBDC State Director Sonya Smith Elected to National Small Business Board

October 8, 2024

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NYSBDC Celebrates New York’s Small Businesses on 2024 Summer Client Roadshow

July 31, 2024

NYSBDC Minute | Issue 6 | Statewide Small Business News

NYSBDC Minute | Issue 4 | New York Business Person of the Year, Buffalo Pitmaster on CBS, Pitch Plan Competition Winner, Tips on Government Contracts & More

May 31, 2024

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The New York SBDC Welcomes New Senior Financial Analyst and Information Specialist

April 11, 2024

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Aneesa Waheed, SBDC Client, Recognized as New York State 2024 Small Business Person of the Year by U.S. Small Business Administration

March 21, 2024

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Ramona Cedeño Appointed as Vice Chairperson of the New York SBDC Advisory Board

March 15, 2024

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New York SBDC Bolsters its Advisory Board with the addition of Distinguished Leaders

March 1, 2024

NYSBDC Minute | Issue 6 | Statewide Small Business News

NYSBDC Minute | Issue 3 | Education & Awareness Campaign Launches, Pace SBDC Expands to Brooklyn, Panel on Immigrant Entrepreneurship & More

February 27, 2024

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International Trade

Dr. Mercedes Sanchez-Moore Appointed as Director of International Trade at the New York SBDC

September 1, 2023

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NYSBDC State Director highlights the connections between New York’s Small Businesses and Higher Education System in Congressional Testimony

June 22, 2023

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NYSBDC State Director highlights the connections between New York’s Small Businesses and Higher Education System in Congressional Testimony

June 22, 2023

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Gerianne Stevens Appointed Associate State Director of Finance and Operations at New York Small Business Development Center

April 24, 2023

The New York SBDC Appoints Kevin McGoldrick Inaugural Director of Communications and Marketing

The New York SBDC Continues to Strengthen its Statewide Network, Announcing Kevin McGoldrick as its Inaugural Director of Marketing & Communications

March 9, 2023

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Sonya Smith Appointed as State Director of the New York Small Business Development Centers by SUNY

February 1, 2022

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Sonya Smith Appointed as State Director of the New York Small Business Development Centers by SUNY

February 1, 2022

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