Small Business Resources
Helping small businesses grow
Helping small businesses grow
Are you interested in starting a business in the BID?
We are here to help you make important connections when you start your business in Port Washington. Learn more about the grants the Port Washington B.I.D. offers to eligible commercial property owners and/or merchant tenants.
Supporting local, regional, and national organizations can help with additional grants, rebates, and mentoring. Click through the links provided to find the help you need.
As always, contact the Port Washington B.I.D. office with any questions at 516-88-8890 or email director@portwashingtonbid.org.
As one of the oldest Chambers in New York State, the PW Chamber actively supports local businesses with events and a robust data source and partners with the Port Washington BID to provide the Try Port First app.
For Building Department & permits, Town Codes, Zoning Board, and so much more. Or residents can connect to Town Hall by dialing 311 from any phone.
Not calling from within the Town? No problem, just dial (516) TOWN-311 (869-6311)
Provides programs to assist new and current businesses. Businesses may be eligible for funding for Vacant Space Revival; Electric Rate Discounts; or Interior or Facade Improvements.
National Grid – Downstate Eco Development Grant Program. “Whether your goal is to focus your community’s economic development and business recruitment efforts, develop strategies and materials for marketing your community or to redevelop buildings and brownfields in your community, National Grid’s Economic Development Grant Program may be able to assist you.”
Long Island Clean Energy Hub. “Long Island Clean Energy Hub – The Long Island Clean Energy Hub connects small businesses with free educational and advisory services, offering personalized guidance from Community Energy Advisors on energy efficiency, rooftop solar, EV vehicles and charging, heat pumps, available tax credits and utility incentives, contractor referrals, and applications to help reduce costs and make informed clean energy decisions.”
Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “The LIHCC is dedicated to empowering local businesses through resources, networking, and advocacy. Visit their website to learn more and see additional resources they offer business owners.”
At La Fuerza CDC, our mission is to promote sustainable economic growth in Long Island by providing minority and women owned enterprises access to capital, business development services and other tools which will create jobs, community wealth and long-term prosperity.
SBDC provides professional business advisement, education, network resources and to advocate for small business and entrepreneurs.
Small Business Guidance & Resources
The Advancement of Small Business vision is to help small business on Long Island increase their sphere of influence and their business.
The National Federation for Independent Business is a member-driven organization advocating for small and independent business owners nationwide.