Company

The St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation is a not for profit organization founded in 1975 to assist the long-term goal of revitalizing its multi-ethnic, multi-racial community to the benefit of its low and moderate income residents.

In 1996 St. Nick’s decided to create a Business Development Center. Since then the St. Nick’s Business Development Center has trained and assisted entrepreneurs and small business owners in the community to open and/or expand their businesses. The Center is also a partner with New York State’s Entrepreneurial Assistance Program and the Minority and Women’s Business Development Program. In early 2007, the Center decided to change its name to the Brooklyn Business Center and capitalize on the proliferation of new media and its place in the new economy.

Staff

Ernie Spears is the Small Business Development Manager at the Brooklyn Business Center. Mr. Spears has an MBA, has been a small business owner, has written business plans, and has a background in magazine publishing working for Time Inc. and Conde Naste (Vogue, GQ, etc.) as a market researcher.

Services

The Brooklyn Business Center is a host to small business trainings for individuals who want to learn more about owning and operating a business or for existing owners who want to take their business to the next level.

Combining the expertise of our staff and professional consultants we work to educate entrepreneurs so they are better equipped to meet everyday challenges, compete with existing enterprises, and successfully manage growth.

We deliver client focused assistance and services to help ambitious entrepreneurs turn an idea into a business, businesses looking to expand, or provide resources necessary to make a critical decision.

Mission Statement

The Brooklyn Business Center is dedicated to the comprehensive revitalization of the Williamsburg-Greenpoint community. Our mission is to support programs and services that develop a positive climate to attract and retain business in New York City with a focus on North Brooklyn. We work with entrepreneurs to access services and resources, thereby ensuring growth in our communities.