Small businesses can take advantage of business assistance offered through the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, Business Improvement Districts such as the MetroTech BID, Fulton Mall Improvement Association (FMIA), and the Court-Livingston-Schermerhorn BID, and New York City's Department of Small Business Services.
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Local retailers can benefit from facade improvement programs, marketing support, relocation, and general business assistance through the MetroTech BID, FMIA, and CLS BID. These BIDs have helped numerous businesses in the district and will be happy to work with you.
In addition, the City of New York offers many useful resources and programs that are aimed directly at small businesses. The Business Solutions Center, sponsored by the NYC Department of Small Business Services and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, offers free technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. The Center is located at 9 Bond Street in Downtown. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce also has programs that help market locally-made products nationally and internationally.
The Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, located at 175 Remsen Street in Downtown, provides an array of services including a well-known entrepreneur training program.
If you have any questions, contact us at info@dbpartnership.org or 718.403.1600.