Business Mentor NY – a program of Empire State Development

Program Update

Mentees and Mentors,

We appreciate your interest in mentorship. Please be advised that after March 31, 2024, the Business Mentor NY Program will cease to operate. However, you can continue to access mentoring services by contacting Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers in your area at esd.ny.gov/eac-directory to obtain one-on-one counseling with your current business idea or small business.

If you would like to continue offering pro bono mentoring services to entrepreneurs or small business owners, please email us at nylovessmbiz@esd.ny.gov with your core business skills, experience or education and your preferred service area.

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What is the best way to get a mentor to respond to your request for mentoring?

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Javon, at times mentors are busy and are not able to provide you with assistance. Perseverance is the goal and you may want to continue contacting mentors until you do find one that can assist you. In the meantime, you may consider asking questions in this forum. While you're waiting for a mentor, it is an opportunity to continue to move forward yourself; gain confidence, clarity and focus. Good luck.

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