Grow Your Business in West Harlem

Increase your bottom line: Energy cost savings

The Manhattan Clean Energy Hub exists to help free of charge tenants, nonprofits, small businesses, and affordable housing owners in Manhattan learn about low and no-cost renewable energy upgrades that improve indoor air quality and reduce utility costs. We also connect interested jobseekers to clean energy careers. LEARN MORE. INFORMATION FLYERS: English Spanish

May 26, 2026

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Free Legal Services @ Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic at Columbia Law School

Businesses can sign up for the Clinic using the following link. For more information, call 212-854-4291. This service was organized by Manhattan Community Board 9’s Economic Development Committee for Columbia University’s Law Clinic, “Morningside Heights Legal Services, Inc.” Get Help with: Incorporation Women/Minority Owned Business Enterprise Certification IP (Trademark, Copyright) Operating/Llc/Partnership Agreement Employee Agreements Commercial Lease Assistance Navigation Of NYC Regulatory Landscape Other Contracts To Aid The Operation Of Your Business General Transactional Legal Questions

March 24, 2026

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NY Future Fund

City backed loans that are tied into your sales revenue. Check it out! $25,000 to $500,000 are available at a 7.5% annual interest rate, with principal repayment terms designed to adjust based on business revenue, offering greater flexibility in managing cash flow so that small businesses may focus on growth.

March 20, 2026

Hamilton Heights Business Alliance – Neighborhood Schools Promotion

Teachers & Schools Campaign Connects Businesses and Schools This winter, the Hamilton Heights Business Alliance launched its Teachers & Schools promotional campaign, connecting 16+ West Harlem businesses with the 18 local K–12 schools that employ an estimated 800 teachers and staff. Members have stepped forward with generous, educator-focused offers. At Cohen’s Fashion Optical (3525 Broadway), union and non-union school employees receive a $100 discount on eyewear plus 20% off a second pair. At Crispin’s,

February 15, 2026

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Grant Opportunity – $5,000 Due March 31

To complement the hundreds of free resources available through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, Verizon, in partnership with LISC, is awarding $5,000 grants to 25 small businesses based in New York to help them sustain and grow their businesses. The grant will be awarded directly to selected business owners and does not need to be repaid. Who can apply? To be eligible to apply for the New York $5,000 Grant, you must meet the following

February 12, 2026