The Asian American Federation’s (AAF) Small Business Technical Assistance program provides support to Asian American business owners throughout New York City. We offer assistance in English, Korean, and Mandarin, helping to remove any language barriers that may exist between immigrant business owners and the resources and support they require. We serve as advocates for our clients, guiding them through the bureaucratic requirements they must fulfill in order to obtain resources for their businesses. Business owners can come to us for help with issues regarding their lease agreements, fines or violations issued on their business, as well as for various kinds of financial assistance necessary to help their business survive and thrive.
AAF’s Small Business Program is grateful for the support of the following:
NYC EDC (former partner for Flushing Small Business Assistance Program)
NYC SBS
NYC DOT
Citi Foundation
Surdna Foundation
Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A (BKA)
GrantAssociates
United for Small Businesses NYC (USBnyc) coalition
NYS ESD
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
OUR IMPACT
AAF’s Executive Director Jo-Ann Yoo unveils “Color of Sound” Mural in Murray Hill alongside elected officials and local community leaders, as part of AAF’s efforts to revitalize the commericial corridor, 2023.
Korean Small Business Roundtable with Deputy Mayor Thompson and NYC SBS commissioner, Gregg Bishop.
AAF’s Flushing Small Business Assistance program helped local restaurateurs set up their online presence in 2019. In this photo, our marketing consultant takes photos of popular dishes to present with the menu online.
AAF’s Flushing Small Business Assistance Program helped over 40 immigrant small business owners get new code-compliant signage for their businesses.
Korean Small Business Roundtable with Deputy Mayor Thompson and former NYC SBS commissioner, Gregg Bishop.
Installation of a second mural on Union Street, Flushing, as part of AAF’s efforts to revitalize and beautify the commercial corridor and attract customers.
PPE distribution to local small business owners, 2020
PPE distribution to local small business owners, 2020
Rallying for small business assistance
Providing technical assistance for a sole proprietor applying for a small business recovery grant, 2021
CM Koo takes a look at a local small businesses directory created by AAF
Union Street Promotional event, 2021
Korean/English
Ahyoung Kim, Associate Director of Small Business Programs
[email protected]
212-344-5878 (ext.220)
Mandarin/English
Michelle Shang, Small Business Technical Assistance Coordinator
[email protected]
212-344-5878 (ext. 231)