About MicroBizNY

MicroBizNY, formally launched December 10, 2003 is a statewide association devoted to furthering microenterprise development in New York State.

In the summer of 2003, a broad spectrum of upstate and downstate microenterprise organizations responded to the need for New York State to take a leading role in the growing national microenterprise movement. A Steering Committee comprised of microenterprise organizations that provide training, lending, and other enterprise opportunities to individuals and communities in New York State began this process; with the support of such national organizations as the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) and the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED). The Statewide Emergency Network for Social and Economic security (SENSES), based in Albany, served as an organizing force behind MicroBizNY, coordinating and contributing to the association’s development.

Together, these organizations realized that the growing field of microenterprise needed a strong voice to advocate, educate and provide leadership at a statewide level. The development of MicroBizNY marks a turning point, providing a voice and a vision for microenterprise development in New York State.