The NYUL Small Business SOLUTIONS Center 2026 Program Guide The 2026 New York Urban League Small Business SOLUTIONS Center Business Guide marks a significant milestone—five years of building entrepreneurs, ecosystems, and real opportunity. This is more than a guide; it’s a gateway into a growing, living community where business owners don’t just learn from experts, they learn with and from each other. In 2026, SBSC doubles down on what works: more inperson, hands-on programming, deeper peer exchange, and spaces where ideas are tested, challenged, and strengthened in real time. From Cohort 7 of Black Business Matters to the 4th annual Pitch Black Competition, this year reflects our commitment to moving entrepreneurs from concept to confidence and from planning to execution. We’re also looking ahead. Based on the overwhelming response to 2nd Act, we are curating our third installment of NYUL x TD Bank specialty programming launching in early 2027. The momentum is unmistakable. This guide invites you into what’s next, where strategy meets community, and where your next chapter begins.
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For over 100 years, the New York Urban League has worked hard to help New Yorkers live the lives they deserve to lead. From putting our youth on the path to a fruitful educational career to landing living wage jobs with good benefits or business sustainability, it’s the New York Urban League’s role to strengthen underserved communities, ensuring everybody has a seat at the table.
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The Small Business SOLUTIONS Center (SBSC) is where ideas turn into action. We champion entrepreneurship across Greater New York City and beyond, rooted in community, powered by a global mindset. We don’t just connect entrepreneurs to resources; we help build the ecosystems that allow businesses to launch, scale, and last. Through one-to-one consulting, technical assistance, hands-on workshops, and signature events, NYUL SBSC meets entrepreneurs at every stage of the journey. If you’re building a business or ready to bet on yourself, stay connected and plug into our dynamic programming.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Intuit IDEAS Program. IDEAS helps eligible small businesses strengthen operations, improve financial readiness, and prepare for growth with access to Intuit tools, expert support, coaching, business advising, community connections, and grant support. The program is open to eligible small businesses in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, New York City, Philadelphia, San Diego, and West Virginia. Military veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses nationwide may apply for the special virtual military cohort for the 2026–2027 program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority Application Review: September 12, 2026 at 11:59PM PST. Interested entrepreneurs should apply early and respond quickly to follow-up requests during the application review process.
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Partner Programs Together, We Are Building An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. At the New York Urban League, we firmly believe in the power of community and collaboration to foster successful entrepreneurship. We recognize that building a thriving business requires support from various stakeholders and resources. That's why we actively promote and encourage partnerships with our peer organizations and allies. By working together, we can leverage our collective expertise, networks, and resources to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed. Through these partnerships, we aim to create a supportive ecosystem where individuals from diverse backgrounds can access the mentorship, training, and resources necessary to turn their entrepreneurial visions into reality. Together, we can empower aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthen our communities' economic vitality.
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The 2026 Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit (EAS), presented by NYBLACKMBA & bccelerator, Inc. and hosted by OUTFRONT Media, will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EST. This full-day experience will convene entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, professionals, content creators, and industry leaders for workshops, panels, and conversations focused on how content, technology, experiences, partnerships, and innovation can drive business growth and revenue. The EAS NYC will explore three core areas: Content, Branding, AI & the Attention Economy; Commerce, Experiences, Media & Revenue; and Partnerships, Protection & Business Infrastructure. Sessions will examine the evolution of content, social metrics and audience behavior, AI-powered business, branding, e-commerce, customer experiences, film and media, licensing and intellectual property, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, legal protection, and the infrastructure required to scale. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for understanding what consumers are watching, sharing, discussing, and buying, while learning how to transform attention into engagement, experiences into revenue, and partnerships into new business opportunities. EAS will connect the full entrepreneurial journey. from creating and positioning a brand to monetizing intellectual property, developing multiple revenue streams, protecting the business, building strategic partnerships, and creating the infrastructure for sustainable growth. Held at: OUTFRONT Media 90 Park Avenue, 9th Floor New York, NY 10016
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