Free websites and marketing support for NYC small businesses.
Built by student teams. Businesses get practical help, and students gain experience they can use in applications and interviews.
THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS
A citywide network of local partnerships.
Novus works with neighborhood organizations that know the businesses they serve and help us connect with owners who could use support.
Community partners
Working with the organizations trusted by NYC small businesses.
Chambers, BIDs, local development corporations, and merchant groups connect Novus teams directly with the businesses that need support.
Greater Jamaica Development Corporation
Bay Ridge 5th Avenue BID
Lower East Side Partnership
North Flatbush BID
Third Avenue BID
West Brighton Community Local Development Corporation
Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation
Long Island City Partnership
Asian American Federation
Castleton Avenue Merchants Organization
Queens Economic Development Corporation
SIBOC
East New York Merchants Association
SUPPORT WITH A PURPOSE
One small business stronger. One city moving forward.
We turn a business owner’s priorities into websites, marketing, and other practical work they can use.
Selected projects
FIND YOUR PLACE
Three ways to work with local businesses.
Choose Digital & Tech, Marketing, or Finance & Operations and help deliver work that businesses can use.
The three tracks
Every project is staffed by students across our three tracks. Work ships to production quickly and includes ongoing support after delivery.
Your track
Digital & Tech
Responsibilities
- Build and launch websites for client businesses
- Set up backend workflows: forms, databases, auth, automations
- Optimize Google Maps and Yelp listings for search visibility
- Implement SEO improvements and accessibility fixes
- Deploy and maintain code in a shared production repo
Who fits in
- React.js or TypeScript, with some backend or API experience
- Comfortable with GitHub and basic deployment workflows
- Interest in working on full-stack production systems
Sample project
Launch a neighborhood business site
Turn a local business story into a fast, clear, customer-ready web experience.
Our network
From New York City to new communities.
Novus began in New York City and is growing through student-led teams in communities across the country.
13 locations
New York CityBostonChicagoAlabamaLos AngelesTampaBaltimoreNorth CarolinaNew JerseyAustinSalt Lake CityVirginiaWashington
- New York City, NY
- Boston, MA
- Chicago, IL
- Alabama, AL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Tampa, FL
- Baltimore, MD
- North Carolina, NC
- New Jersey, NJ
- Austin, TX
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Virginia, VA
- Washington, WA
