New City, NY – Small business owners across New York State had the opportunity to access crucial resources and insights during the NYS Multi-Agency Small Business Resource Presentation, a webinar hosted by the New York Small Business Development Centers (NYSBDC). The PowerPoint and link to the webinar is listed below.
The event brought together experts from various state agencies to provide guidance on critical business topics, including workers’ compensation, licensing, taxation, labor regulations, and insurance.
Featured Presenters
The webinar featured key representatives from multiple state agencies, including:
- Anthony Tomaselli – Advocate for Business at NYS Workers’ Compensation Board
- Alvin Cooley – Account Manager at NYS Insurance Fund
- Timothy Gailie – Division of Licensing Services at NYS Department of State
- Christopher Meislahn – Taxpayer Rights Advocate at NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
- Orville Abrahams – Deputy Commissioner for Business Advocacy and Engagement at NYS Department of Labor
- Michael Thiemann – Business Advocate at NYS Department of Labor
- Ryan Trevas – Business Services Representative at NYS Department of Labor
Each presenter provided valuable insights tailored to small business owners, aiming to help them navigate state regulations, secure necessary insurance coverage, and optimize their tax strategies. They also very clearly outlined the penalties for non-compliance.
For instance, Anthony Tomaselli stated that the annual penalty of not having a Worker’s Compensation policy in place for businesses could cost them up to $72,000 per year, per instance.
Accessing the Webinar Materials
For those who missed the live session, a recording of the webinar is available on YouTube:
🔗 Watch the Webinar Here
Additionally, the presentation slides can be accessed here:
📄 View the Slides
Key Resources for Small Businesses
During the presentation, several helpful links were shared to provide further assistance to small businesses:
- General Business Services: NYS Department of Labor Services for Businesses
- Business Services Fact Sheet & Regional Contacts: Fact Sheet & Contacts
- New York State Job Bank: Job Bank Guide
- Virtual Career Center for Businesses: Career Services
- Recruitment Services: Find Employees
- Regional Business Contacts: Contact NYS Business Services
- Code Rule 60 – Incentive Credit Application: Apply Here
- Guidance on Independent Contractors: Contractor Classification
- Publication Requirements for LLC Formation: LLC Guidelines
Supporting Small Business Growth
This initiative underscores New York State’s commitment to supporting small businesses by providing free access to essential resources. The webinar served as a valuable platform for business owners to gain clarity on state requirements, explore financial assistance options, and optimize their business operations.
For ongoing updates and resources, business owners are encouraged to visit the New York Small Business Development Centers website and follow relevant state agencies for the latest updates. A new one has recently been launched at St. Thomas Acquinas College. Story is here.