New York, NY — The 2026 NYC Small Business Month Expo, organized by the NYC Department of Small Business Services, will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 60 Pine Street, New York, NY 10005.
This free, in-person event is designed for New York City small business owners, entrepreneurs, startups, local service providers, contractors, retailers, restaurants, professional offices, community organizations and anyone planning to start or grow a business in NYC.
Register for the NYC Small Business Month Expo
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 60 Pine Street, New York, NY 10005
Admission: Free registration
Free Help for NYC Small Businesses
The Expo will bring together city agencies, business programs, advisors and partner organizations to help small business owners find practical solutions in one place.
Topics and services are expected to include:
- Business funding and financing options
- Growing and expanding a small business
- Finding and retaining employees
- Marketing and building a customer base
- Saving time and reducing operating costs
- Legal services and business compliance
- M/WBE certification and government contracting
- Workshops, consultations and networking
Who Should Attend?
This event may be useful for business owners and entrepreneurs from all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island — as well as business owners from the wider New York metro area who serve NYC customers.
The Expo is especially relevant for:
- Small business owners looking for funding
- New entrepreneurs planning to open a business
- Restaurants, cafes, nightlife businesses and food vendors
- Retail stores and local service businesses
- Construction, cleaning, transportation and professional service companies
- Immigrant-owned businesses
- Women-owned and minority-owned businesses
- Companies interested in government contracts
Schedule Highlights
- 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. — Networking with Industry Experts
- 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Resource Fair
- 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. — Opening Remarks
- 4:00 p.m. — Post-Expo workshop: “Getting Your Small Business Game-Ready: FIFA World Cup 26™”
On the registration page, attendees are asked to select only one main Expo timeframe: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., or 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Why This Matters for New York City
Small businesses are the foundation of New York City’s neighborhood economy. From restaurants and retail shops to professional services, construction companies, travel agencies, medical offices, beauty salons and technology startups, local businesses create jobs and keep communities active.
For many entrepreneurs, the challenge is not only starting a business but finding the right information — financing, permits, hiring, legal support, contracts, certification, marketing and city programs. The NYC Small Business Month Expo gives business owners a chance to connect directly with people and programs that may help them move forward.
Event Details
- Event: 2026 NYC Small Business Month Expo
- Organizer: NYC Department of Small Business Services
- Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 60 Pine Street, New York, NY 10005
- Admission: Free registration
- Registration: Register on Eventbrite
Map: 60 Pine Street, New York, NY 10005
The event will take place in Lower Manhattan, near the Financial District.
Official Registration
Business owners and entrepreneurs can register for the event through Eventbrite:
2026 NYC Small Business Month Expo — Eventbrite Registration