VoltaVOLTA NYC

For Businesses & BIDs

A dedicated team
for your business.

Volta places student teams on real projects for NYC small businesses — websites, social media, grant writing, SEO, and more. Professional-grade work, no cost to you.

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What your business gets

  • A custom website, built and deployed
  • Social media strategy and account management
  • Grant research and full application writing
  • Google Maps, Yelp, and SEO optimization
  • POS and sales data analysis
  • Digital payment and online ordering setup

Why is this free?

Our students want hands-on experience they can put on a resume and in their portfolio. Working with real businesses gives them that.

Your business gets the work done, they get the skills and credentials. This is the mutual benefit we want to create.

How it works

Three steps.

1

Tell us what you need

Fill out the form below or get referred by your local BID. We respond within a few days.

2

We scope the work

A quick call or in-person visit to understand your business, your challenges, and what's realistic.

3

Your team gets to work

A dedicated student pod is assigned to your project. One point of contact throughout.

What we deliver

Six service areas.

Website Design & Development

Custom-built sites using modern frameworks. Mobile-friendly, accessible, and maintained.

Social Media & Content

Instagram strategy, posting calendars, founder interview videos, and audience growth.

Grant Research & Writing

We find grants your business qualifies for and help prepare the full application.

SEO & Online Visibility

Google Maps optimization, Yelp, Apple Maps, and search engine improvements.

Sales & Financial Analysis

POS evaluation, transaction fee reduction, menu pricing, and inventory analysis.

Digital Payment Setup

Help transitioning from cash-only to digital, setting up loyalty programs and online ordering.

Start a conversation

Work with us

Tell us about your business and what you need. Switch the form to your preferred language using the toggle below. If you were referred by a BID, mention that in your message.

We typically respond within 2–3 business days. Our services are 100% free.

For BIDs & district organizations

We coordinate
through your district.

We partner with Business Improvement Districts to coordinate neighborhood-level operations — identifying businesses that need support, making introductions, and ensuring follow-through on every project.

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Currently active

9

BID partnerships across NYC

Active across 9 neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island.