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Pandemic Challenges Continue for NYC Small Businesses

by The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law ProjectSeptember 2, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic plagued the world, the U.S. shut down and businesses were forced to close their doors. No one anticipated just how devastating the pandemic would be for our city’s 240,000 small businesses, which were hit harder than many larger establishments.

New COVID-19 Economic Relief Available for Struggling Small Businesses

by Akira Arroyo, Esq.January 13, 2021

Under the third and most recent round of stimulus funding passed on December 27, 2020, and known as the Economic Aid Act, there is some hopeful news for struggling small businesses.

Minority-Owned Small Businesses Face Increased Inequities during COVID-19

by The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law ProjectJuly 22, 2020

Businesses across the United States have been financially impacted by COVID-19. Many businesses have had to close their doors or have seen decreased revenue since March, when COVID-19 cases started to increase throughout the U.S. Although all types of businesses and people have been affected, the worst impacted have been minority-owned small businesses.

Dealing With the Financial Impact of the Coronavirus in New York City

by CBJC StaffMarch 18, 2020

With the spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19, communities are being financially impacted as many suffer loss of income as a result of becoming ill or due to the temporary closure of businesses. In these uncertain times, it is important to be proactive when faced with financial distress. Below is a guide including essential tips and resources New Yorkers will find helpful from the City Bar Justice Center.

NELP Clinic held for Women's History Month

Free Small Business Legal Clinic Held in Honor of Women’s History Month

by Faith AlexanderMarch 29, 2017

NELP organized a free small business legal clinic in honor of Women’s History Month in order for women entrepreneurs to receive brief, personalized legal advice. Held on March 22, 2017, the clinic was conducted in partnership with Blank Rome LLP.