FIFA World Cup 2026™
Get Featured in the 2026 Summer Guide!
Summer 2026 is set to be a historic, global moment for the borough, and VisitBrooklyn.nyc is offering a premier opportunity to put your brand at the center of the action. As the world arrives for the World Cup and the 250th Anniversary of USA, Brooklyn will serve as the ultimate hub for fan zones, watch…
Spotlight Your Business on the Summer 2026 Live NYC Map
By submitting your information, your business will be included in an interactive digital map that highlights local shopping destinations across the city. During summer 2026, the map will be promoted to visitors traveling to NYC for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the Sail4th 250 celebration—helping tourists discover unique local shops and driving foot traffic…
Five Borough Winners Special
Register Now for the Five Borough Winners Special Promotion When the world comes to play, it comes hungry. The Five Borough Winners Special is NYC’s official citywide dining program for the World Cup—bringing together restaurants, bars and food businesses across all five boroughs to showcase the flavors that define New York City.If you run a…
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™NEW YORK NEW JERSEY HOST COMMITTEE : COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOOLKIT
FIFA World Cup 2026™ is coming to New York New Jersey – and it’s going to behuge for our region, as well as the rest of the country. As we prepare to welcomethe world, it presents an exciting opportunity for local businesses, nonprofits, andcommunity groups to get involved and be part of something unforgettable. Categories…
World Cup One-Day Permit
Permit Information The World Cup One-Day Permit allows event organizers to host off-site activations, such as fan festivals, events with multiple vendors and large viewing events, throughout the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bars and restaurants can also apply for the World Cup One-Day Permit to extend service into contiguous unlicensed outdoor areas…
Submit Your Event
Planning a tournament-themed festival, watch party, art show, or community gathering? Submit your World Cup-inspired event for a chance to be featured on the NYNJ Host Committee website and promoted through social media, public relations, and marketing channels.
Small Business Resource Guide for FIFA World Cup 2026™
New York City’s 183,000 small businesses are our home-field advantage for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™. With millions of global fans and visitors expected throughout the tournament, business owners will have major opportunities to reach new customers, boost visibility, and showcase the vibrancy and creativity of NYC’s business community. As you consider hosting watch…
Grants/Prizes
Welcome to NYC Funds Finder
NYC Funds Finder is New York City’s first free funding marketplace for small business owners. Register now to find available loan and grant resources and schedule a free, one-on-one session with a financing advisor.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
National ACE has teamed up with Verizon to deliver personalized tools for small businesses like yours to succeed in today’s digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, and more—it’s all here, and it’s all part of our goal to provide resources to help one million small businesses thrive in the digital economy. Register now…
1 week. $10,000. Your Fast-Track Into Silicon Valley.
We are your first believer. We’ve worked with high school dropouts, college students, and people with full-time jobs across a variety of industries, including consumer, social, enterprise, defense, healthcare, edtech, fintech, gaming, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, crypto, AI, ML, climate, biotech, and more.
Education
On-Demand Webinars: Workforce Development
Watch previously recorded sessions on relevant topics in Workforce Development. Brought to you by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
National ACE has teamed up with Verizon to deliver personalized tools for small businesses like yours to succeed in today’s digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, and more—it’s all here, and it’s all part of our goal to provide resources to help one million small businesses thrive in the digital economy. Register now…
Silver Corps
Silver Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded initiative through the NYC Department for the Aging. The program mission is to connect adults 55+ to volunteer assignments at a partner organization, while they simultaneously engage in training, and/or credentialing with the end goal of obtaining sustainable employment. Our participants offer their time, skills, and experience to community organizations…
Offshore Wind Training New York
This website, supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), will introduce you to career pathways and training opportunities in the growing offshore wind industry to help jumpstart or further your career. https://www.offshorewindtraining.ny.gov/
Climate Justice Fellowship
New York State is committed to promoting environmental and climate justice and ensuring an equitable clean energy transition for all communities, especially those disproportionately burdened by environmental health hazards. A key element of climate justice is ensuring the green jobs needed to get us there are available to all New Yorkers. Learn more about the…
Workforce Development
Hiring Assistance for Businesses
Find the Right Candidates for Your Business No matter your staffing needs, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) can help you hire the right employees at no cost. Our pool of 100,000+ candidates enables us to identify qualified individuals in industries like food services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and warehousing, tailored to meet…
⚠️Employer Compliance Alert: NYS Paid Prenatal Care
New York State Paid Prenatal Care Leave The big news is that, as of January 1, all pregnant employees are entitled to 20 hours of paid leave to tend to their prenatal care. This applies to all workers in the State of New York — full and part-time; and there is no accrual period —…
Workforce Community Partners for Brooklyn Talent
Local Hiring | Brooklyn Talent Pipeline | Expand Your Candidate Pool
On-Demand Webinars: Workforce Development
Watch previously recorded sessions on relevant topics in Workforce Development. Brought to you by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee.
⚠️ Employer Compliance Alert: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Effective June 2024 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Federal: Read EEOC regulations effective June 2024. Pregnant employees have the right to accommodations – including additional breaks, relief from hazardous duties, and a modified work schedule – assuming they are not an undue hardship on the business.NYS: All employers must start paying for breaks taken by nursing mothers to express milk. They…
⚠️ Employer Compliance Alert: Non-Compete Agreements
Effective September 4, 2024 The nationwide ban on non-compete agreements has been struck down, but remains unlikely to be enforced in New York courts. Employers should focus on protecting their confidential information through trade secrets and non-solicitation agreements. While the FTC may still challenge non-competes, it’s important for employers to consult with legal counsel to…
Climate Justice Fellowship
New York State is committed to promoting environmental and climate justice and ensuring an equitable clean energy transition for all communities, especially those disproportionately burdened by environmental health hazards. A key element of climate justice is ensuring the green jobs needed to get us there are available to all New Yorkers. Learn more about the…
Programs
Offshore Wind Innovation Hub | 2026 Innovator Program
The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub launches 2026 Call for Innovators and expands industry collaboration, bringing in NYSERDA as a partner, broadens technology scope, and transitions to a new headquarters to accelerate climate innovation. Read the full press release → After three successful cohorts, the Urban Future Lab (UFL) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is…
NYPA’s PowerUP2030
Now Accepting Applications: NYPA’s PowerUP2030 Fall cohort — a 10-week, 15-hour course at CUNY’s LaGuardia Community College — prepares small and MWBE businesses to break into the solar, storage, and clean energy sectors. The program offers hands-on training and support to navigate NYPA’s procurement process and deliver successful renewable energy projects. The program provides comprehensive training…
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
National ACE has teamed up with Verizon to deliver personalized tools for small businesses like yours to succeed in today’s digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, and more—it’s all here, and it’s all part of our goal to provide resources to help one million small businesses thrive in the digital economy. Register now…
Silver Corps
Silver Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded initiative through the NYC Department for the Aging. The program mission is to connect adults 55+ to volunteer assignments at a partner organization, while they simultaneously engage in training, and/or credentialing with the end goal of obtaining sustainable employment. Our participants offer their time, skills, and experience to community organizations…
JCI – Junior Chamber International
HISTORYFounded more than 100 years ago, JCI is the premierorganization for youth leadership and skills enhancement. PURPOSEYoung people are talented, dedicated and searching for opportunitiesto make a difference in the world. Here’s how we help. https://jvc.jci.cc/#/home
Climate Justice Fellowship
New York State is committed to promoting environmental and climate justice and ensuring an equitable clean energy transition for all communities, especially those disproportionately burdened by environmental health hazards. A key element of climate justice is ensuring the green jobs needed to get us there are available to all New Yorkers. Learn more about the…
2024 Sloan Public Service Awards Nomination
Since 1973, the Fund has recognized City employees at all ranks and levels of government through its Sloan Public Service Awards—widely regarded as the “Nobel Prize” of City government. Annually, six outstanding civil servants are honored for their extraordinary work performance and commitment to the public. This award also acknowledges the contributions of the more…
Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program
NY Ventures, the state’s venture capital arm for innovative, expanding businesses, supports early-stage technology and start-up companies through the Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program (NYVPSSF). The Program will offer early-stage businesses equity investments from $50,000 up to $250,000 with matching from the private sector (there must be at least $1 of private sector investment…
Opportunities
Offshore Wind Innovation Hub | 2026 Innovator Program
The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub launches 2026 Call for Innovators and expands industry collaboration, bringing in NYSERDA as a partner, broadens technology scope, and transitions to a new headquarters to accelerate climate innovation. Read the full press release → After three successful cohorts, the Urban Future Lab (UFL) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is…
Get Featured in the 2026 Summer Guide!
Summer 2026 is set to be a historic, global moment for the borough, and VisitBrooklyn.nyc is offering a premier opportunity to put your brand at the center of the action. As the world arrives for the World Cup and the 250th Anniversary of USA, Brooklyn will serve as the ultimate hub for fan zones, watch…
NYPA’s PowerUP2030
Now Accepting Applications: NYPA’s PowerUP2030 Fall cohort — a 10-week, 15-hour course at CUNY’s LaGuardia Community College — prepares small and MWBE businesses to break into the solar, storage, and clean energy sectors. The program offers hands-on training and support to navigate NYPA’s procurement process and deliver successful renewable energy projects. The program provides comprehensive training…
1 week. $10,000. Your Fast-Track Into Silicon Valley.
We are your first believer. We’ve worked with high school dropouts, college students, and people with full-time jobs across a variety of industries, including consumer, social, enterprise, defense, healthcare, edtech, fintech, gaming, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, crypto, AI, ML, climate, biotech, and more.