State launches Small Business Outreach Initiative
Published on 05/16/2012
In late March, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced an initiative that will send a team of representatives from various government entities to each region of the state to help small business owners start and grow their businesses.
The team will consist of employees from at least six New York State agencies including the departments of State, Labor, Taxation and Finance as well as Empire State Development, State Liquor Authority, and the Workers Compensation Board.
"This program is all about creating jobs because when small businesses do well, New York does well," said Governor Cuomo. "It so important for us to get out of the office and go into communities to see how we can help anyone who wants to start, grow or improve a business and that's what this program will do."
As part of the initiative, the state will conduct workshops in conjunction with local chambers of commerce. Some of the topics that will be addressed include: starting a business and adhering to regulatory timelines; how to obtain and file tax forms; first steps for hiring employees; and, how to become certified as an MWBE.
Following presentations by the representatives, business owners will have an opportunity to speak with them about relevant state programs and services.
The program will begin with workshops in Utica on April 3rd and will continue throughout the spring and summer months.
