New York StartUP! 2023 Business Plan Competition Judges


Craig Abbott 

Co-Chair, Mentorship

Chapter Champion, TiE University (NY) 

Jacques Brunvil

Start Small Think Big 

Arli Cornejal

Start Small Think Big

Andrew Flamm

Director, PACE Small Business Development Center 


Nina Flores

Staten Island Business Outreach Center

Jill Johnson


CEO,  Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL)


Thomas Yoseloff Business Center

at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)


The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) is The New York Public Library’s premier business library, offering an array of free resources for those interested in personal finance and investing, small business, financial research, and career services. It also provides premium electronic resources and services for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to established businesses seeking expansion, and for job seekers, from entry to executive levels.

Virtual Consultations with a Business Librarian
An expert librarian researches your question in advance and provides you with a detailed list of resources to meet your business needs. Book your consultation today!

Resource Guides
Explore dozens of business and finance topics with information databases and other resources specially curated by our librarians.  

Business Center Electronic Resources
Utilize our premium databases: D&B Hoovers • Reference Solutions • IbisWorld • eMarketer • Winmo • Emerging Markets • Mintel • Simply Analytics• First Research • Plunkett Research • Bloomberg • Mergent and more. Book a consultation to learn more.

Events
Hear from industry experts on key business and finance topics. Staff-led classes show you how to use free Business Center resources to start or expand your business, manage your finances, or advance your career. Attend a webinar or class today.

Advisory Services
Have questions about your current financial situation? Credit issues? Medicare? Our counselors are available to help with free and confidential sessions to answer your questions and provide the info and guidance you need. Book an appointment today.