Small Business
Nonprofits
Helping small businesses thrive in the Bronx
An interview with Rob Walsh, president of the Bronx Economic Development Corporation
New York City Council
NYC Council mulls removing limits to street vendor licenses
At a hearing Wednesday, council members discussed how to legitimize vendors as small businesses.
Opinion
Opinion: It's time to pass a City Council amendment giving restaurants greater flexibility on delivery app platforms
The legislation would create an option for eateries to voluntarily choose from different marketing services levels, while maintaining pandemic era rates and fee caps
New York State
Hochul celebrates New York meeting its 2021 MWBE goal
The governor wants $11 million to clear the certification backlog to meet its target again this year.
Small Business
Bill pending Cuomo’s signature requires mandated savings plans for small-business employees
Employers with at least 10 workers would be required to offer the Secure Choice Program if the measure is signed into law.
New York City
New York is inching toward its MWBE goals
The pandemic hit MWBEs particularly hard, making New York City and state contracting even more important.
Small Business
Slow start for New York’s $100 million small businesses loan program
Reach is limited by its focus on small businesses, landlords and nonprofits who haven’t received federal support.
Small Business
Bracing for heat waves and hurricanes during a pandemic
It could even mean the city buys some people air conditioning units
New York State
Should insurance companies have to cover small businesses’ pandemic losses?
New legislation would require insurers to pay out due to the coronavirus – regardless of what their policies say.
Small Business
Is the federal government shortchanging small businesses?
Amid backlash against large companies getting federal loans, Velázquez calls for transparency.
Small Business
Despite progress, MWBEs say challenges remain
New York has sought to award more government contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.
Small Business
A balancing act in Brooklyn
Brooklyn business improvement districts want to grow their neighborhoods - without spurring gentrification.
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New York City
Here’s why State Sen. Jessica Ramos wants the cap on NYC street vendors lifted
The City Council could take action, but it hasn’t.
