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Business Outreach Center Network: A micro-enterprise/small-business development organization that delivers customized business services to under-served entrepreneurs in New York City, as well as capacity-building services to organizations establishing and operating community and micro-enterprise development programs.
Help for Neighborhoods:Business Improvement Districts, New York City Department of Small Business Services.
New York State Contract Reporter: The official weekly listing of bidding opportunities for New York State.
Smart Business Center of the West Brighton Community LocalDevelopment Corporation.
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce: Your business resource center, the Chamber provides business referrals daily, networking opportunities, legislative involvement, community and media access and a help desk hotline.
Staten Island Netpreneurs, formed in 2001 to facilitate the growth and development of local web businesses on the web.

Business Library: St. George Library Center
The Business Library: Brooklyn Public Library's Business Library is dedicated to business, finance and entrepreneurship.
New York Public Library:The New York Small Business Resource Center includes the Business Owner's Manual and a database of small business assistance programs in New York.

Industrial and Technology Assistance Corporation: An economic development organization that provides business management services, technical assistance, and programs to manufacturing and technology firms in New York City to help them become more profitable & competitive. We seek to improve the economy of NYC through the positive impact we have on our client’s businesses.
SBA NY District Office: Services provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration Offices and Partners.
New York City Economic Development Corporation: A list of nearly 60 business incentives that can help your business grow, including financing options, tax benefits and cost-saving energy programs.
Small Business Development Center at the College of Staten Island: The staff of the SBDC conducts seminars on problems unique to Staten Island business owners.
Staten Island Economic Development Corporation: Promotes public and private investment, encourages the development of industrial and commercial property, provides diverse employment opportunities, and "Direct Business Services" such as loans and no-fee real estate brokerage. We also sponsor development and economic planning initiatives throughout the Borough of Staten Island.
SCORE : Service Corps of Retired Executives. The Staten Island SCORE chapter consists of both working and retired executives and business owners who donate their time and expertise as business counselors.

Selling to Government (Minority and Women-Owned Businesses), New York City Department of Small Business Services.
Asian Women in Business: Business and economic development information for the entrepreneur; a directory of Asian American and business organizations; and a searchable directory of small business owners.
SBA Women Business Center: SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO) promotes the growth of women-owned businesses through programs that address business training and technical assistance, and provide access to credit and capital, federal contracts, and international trade opportunities.

US IRS Tax info for Businesses: See the Digital Daily of informational tax-related items specifically of interest to businesses.
NY State Dept. of Taxation and Finance: Downloadable tax forms, instructions, publications, press releases, statistics, electronic filing information, and contact information.
NYC Business & Excise Tax Portal: Links to helpful tax information, including news and forms.