COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses

The Columbia University Emergency Loan Fund for Small Businesses is now accepting applications.

Resources

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Columbia Harlem SBDC Small Business Resiliency Guide

Columbia Rent Waiver for Qualifying Retail Tenants

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Applying for an SBA Loan With a Criminal Record

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125th Street BID Resources, Funding, and Banking for Businesses

NYC Assistance & Guidance for Businesses Impacted by Novel Coronavirus

What the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Provides for Small Businesses

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Photo Credit: Andrea Piacquadio

Economic Support for Single Person Businesses

Recent Business News

April 22, 2026

Columbia Business School’s Community Impact Club Builds on a Legacy of Student Volunteerism in Harlem

The club’s co-presidents, Leticia De Mattei Goncalves (BUS’26) and William Szczecinski (BUS’26), discuss making a local impact while pursuing their MBAs.

CU Grow Vendor Development Program Graduates Ninth Cohort

Launched in 2017 by Columbia’s Facilities and Operations department, the program is an extension of the University’s mission to champion small and locally owned businesses.

Neighbors’ 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: A Locally Made Collection

From art pieces to aromatic candles, explore this roundup of locally made gifts.

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Webinar: Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Columbia Business School's Small Business Development Center