Regional, State and National Business Resources
Business Council of New York State
The leading business organization in New York State, representing the interests of large and small firms throughout the state.
111 Washington Avenue, Suite 400
Albany, New York 12210
518.465.7511
Business Mentor NY
For entrepreneurs, turning a passion into a business is the ultimate dream. But that dream doesn’t come easily. It’s hard work, and there are challenges around every corner. Fortunately, entrepreneurs don’t have to go it alone. Their chance of success increases with access to the business knowledge and guidance of experienced professionals. Business Mentor NY is a free, easy-to-use social network that allows entrepreneurs and volunteer business mentors to connect so they can solve problems and build businesses together. Join a growing community that has already created thousands of mentor-mentee matches and continues to make an impact through the power of mentoring to help small businesses thrive.
Empire State Development
New York’s chief economic development agency. Through the use of loans, grants, tax credits and other forms of financial assistance, Empire State Development strives to enhance private business investment and growth to spur job creation and support prosperous communities across New York State.
625 Broadway
Albany, New York 12207
518.292.5100
Internal Revenue Service
800.829.4933
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center
Simplified Option for Home Office Deduction
New York State Contract Reporter
The New York State Contract Reporter is an online publication of procurement opportunities with New York State agencies, authorities, public benefit corporations, and many municipalities. The Contract Reporter is an essential tool for selling your product/services to New York State government. You can learn about new bid solicitations, what products and services the State is buying, what agencies to market to, access archived solicitations, link to various agencies and be notified about procurement workshops and conferences.
New York State Department of Labor
Building 12
W.A. Harriman Campus
Albany, NY 12240
518.457.9000
New York State Department of State
One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12231-0001
518.473.2492
New York State Department of Tax and Finance
Building 9 W.A. Harriman Campus
Albany, NY 12227
518.485.6800
New York State Directory of Small Business Programs
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203
518.862.1090
New York State Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise
New York State Workers’ Compensation Board
328 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
877. 632.4996
Pursuit
50 Beaver Street
Albany, NY 12207
800.923.2504
