SUNY Levin Institute

FastTrac supports entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow their businesses through an intensive entrepreneurship education program. SUNY Levin Institute delivers FastTrac in partnership with the New York City Department of Small Business Services and Kauffman FastTrac Foundation. The NewVenture program, for aspiring entrepreneurs, is a seven session full day program, and FastTrac GrowthVenture, for business owners seeking growth, is an eight session evening program.

Since 2009, Levin has served thousands of participants. Of those completing programs, on average, 35% of NewVenture participants start a business within six months, 58% of GrowthVenture participants grow revenues and 15% of GrowthVenture participants hire additional people, according to surveys completed by the NYC Department of Small Business Services. The SUNY Levin Institute is a leader in developing and supporting entrepreneurs. For more information, contact Jason Mellen, Project Manager at Fast.Trac@nycbusiness-solutions.com

Participant Feedback

"The coaching session helped me verbalize my business concept.”

"I always leave thinking differently about my business plan and its components."

"Great instructors--informative, friendly and dedicated to help us think critically and succeed in honing our ideas."