Business Help for Immigrants (Central)

Wed, Jun 18 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

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Start or grow your business - in your language!

Brooklyn Public Library offers free, one-on-one support for immigrant entrepreneurs. Whether you're just getting started or already running a small business, we can help you find the resources to:

  • Register your business

  • Access loans or grants

  • Apply for permits

  • Market your services

  • Learn new tech tools

  • Manage your finances

All industries are welcome, including:

  • Fashion

  • Restaurants

  • Childcare

  • Cleaning

  • Delivery (Doordash, Uber, etc.)

  • Consulting

  • Retail

  • Street vending - and more!

 

No appointment needed!
Drop by our weekly business support hours:

  • Bushwick Library – Tuesdays, 1–3 PM

  • Central Library – Wednesdays, 10 AM–12 PM

  • East Flatbush Library – Wednesdays, 2–4 PM

  • Rugby Library – Thursdays, 1–3 PM

     

Can’t make it to our sessions?
Email us at ydavid@bklynlibrary.org or complete this quick form to receive a free, customized list of business resources tailored to your needs.

The Immigrant Business Help program is made possible through the generosity of Carnegie Corporation of New York.

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