New York, NY — The New York City Department of Small Business Services will host the 2026 NYC Small Business Month Expo on Thursday, May 28, 2026, bringing small business owners, entrepreneurs, city agencies, partner organizations and business-support partners together at 60 Pine Street in Lower Manhattan.
The free, in-person event is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is designed to help New York City business owners address some of their most common challenges — from financing and customer growth to hiring, legal support, government contracting, certification and cost-saving strategies.
Register for the 2026 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
A One-Day Resource Hub for NYC Small Businesses
The Expo will offer free resources, consultations, workshops and networking opportunities for small business owners across different stages, industries and boroughs. The program is focused on practical needs that many entrepreneurs face when trying to start, stabilize or grow a business in New York City.
According to the event information, the Expo will focus on key business needs including:
- Funding a business
- Growing a business
- Finding and retaining talent
- Building a customer base
- Saving time and money
- Accessing legal services
Workshops, Networking and Consultations
The event will include a resource fair, opening remarks, workshops and special sessions. A pre-expo networking session is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., focused on industries including food and beverage, nightlife, cannabis and street vendors.
The main Resource Fair will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. A post-expo workshop titled “Getting Your Small Business Game-Ready: FIFA World Cup 26™” is scheduled for 4:00 p.m..
Attendees are asked to select only one main Expo timeframe when registering: 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 It Matters
Small businesses remain a major part of New York City’s economic life. Local stores, restaurants, service providers, contractors, professional offices and family-owned companies serve as employers, community anchors and neighborhood institutions.
For many business owners, however, the biggest obstacle is not lack of effort but lack of access — access to capital, legal guidance, city programs, contracts, reliable employees, marketing tools and clear information. The 2026 NYC Small Business Month Expo is designed to bring many of those resources into one place.
For entrepreneurs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and the wider metro area, the Expo may provide a practical opportunity to speak directly with agencies and experts instead of navigating separate websites, offices and application systems.
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.
- Pre-Expo Networking: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
- Location: 60 Pine Street, New York, NY 10005
- Admission: Free registration
- Registration: Eventbrite — 2026 NYC Small Business Month Expo
Official Source
Registration and event details are available through the official Eventbrite listing: