Dossier
Sonya Smith
Coverage of Sonya Smith in the Nexus archive.
- REPORT: NYC Small Business Development Centers spurred hundreds of new businesses and millions in funding
New York's Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) reported in 2025 that they supported over 4,800 clients, leading to 330 new businesses, 9,300 jobs, and $41 million in investment. Staten Island led with $13 million in funding and 2,300 jobs, while success stories like Bush Box LLC and Nose Best Candles highlighted the SBDC's role in business growth and community support.