Get Business from NYC and NYS Government: M/ WBE Certification
Learn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business at this free online webinar.
Via Online: Register Here
Ready, Set, Go!
Ready, Set, Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that covers all the things you need to think about when going into business. It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture.
Via Zoom: Register Here.
Patent Basics for Small Businesses
This session will cover:
What qualifies as a patentable invention
Key steps in the patent application process
How to avoid common mistakes when working with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Where to access pro bono patent services for qualifying inventors
Whether you're still refining your product or ready to file, this session will give you the tools to move forward with confidence.
Via Zoom: Register Here
Funding Your Business: Strategies for Securing Business Financing
Via Zoom: Register Here
Join Council Member Shekar Krishnan, Accompany Capital, and the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) for an interactive session designed for small business owner!
Learn how to:
Identify funding needs of immigrant-owned businesses Understand how credit scores impact capital access Explore financing options for small businesses
Guide clients in choosing the right lenders
Navigate the small business loan application process
Get to know Accompany Capital’s loan programs & referral process
Recognize the benefits of working with a CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution)
2025 Annual Meeting of the 82nd Street Partnership
Join us for the 82nd Street Partnership's Annual Meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, June 24 at the offices of Apicha Community Health Center (basement level of 82-11 37th Ave). We will meet to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and discuss what’s to come for 82nd Street over the next 12 months.
BID property owners, commercial tenants, businesses, and residents within the boundaries of the Business Improvement District who wish to vote at the meeting must register by Friday, June 13, 2025. Property owners, commercial tenants, businesses, and residents must register in order to vote at this meeting.
On-site check-in begins at 9:30 am. The meeting starts at 10:00 am followed by a reception with light fare. Register and RSVP here.
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Acompáñenos a la Reunión Anual 2025 de la Asociación de la Calle 82 el martes, 24 de junio en la 82-11 37th Avenue- sotano (oficinas del Centro de Salud Comunitario Apicha ). Nos reuniremos para celebrar los logros del año pasado y hablar sobre el futuro de la Calle 82 en los próximos 12 meses.
Propietarios, inquilinos comerciales, y residentes del Distrito de Mejoramiento Comercial (BID por sus siglas en Ingles) que deseen votar en la reunión deben registrarse antes del viernes 13 de junio del 2025. Para votar en esta reunión, es necesario registrarse. Solo aquellos dueños de propiedades, inquilinos comerciales, y residentes dentro del area del BID son elegibles para registrarse y votor.
Las puertas habriran a las 9:30 a. m. y la reunión comienza a las 10:00 a. m. Regístrese y confirme su asistencia aquí.
Hispanic Day Parade
The Hispanic Day Parade, celebrated in many cities across the United States, is a vibrant cultural event that honors Hispanic heritage and contributions to American society. It typically features colorful floats, traditional music and dance performances, marching bands, and showcases of Hispanic cuisine and art. The parade serves as a platform to celebrate the diverse cultures within the Hispanic community, including those with roots in countries such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and many others.
Ecuadorian Day Parade
The annual parade honors the “First cry of Independence” in America, which took place in Quito, Ecuador, in August 10, 1809, beginning that nation's and the South American continent's efforts to gain independence from their Spanish and Portuguese colonial rulers. The parade will include live music and entertainment.
LOCATION:
Northern Blvd. – 69th Street to 89th Street
PERUVIAN DAY
July 28th commemorates the liberation of Peru from Spain by José de San Martin, the most famous liberator of Latin America aside from the Liberator himself, Simón Bolívar. The following day, July 29th celebrates establishment of the Republic of Perú. Together these two days are called Las Fiestas Patrias and are by far the most important national holidays in Peru.
Colombian Day Parade
Hundreds of Colombian Americans danced through the streets of Jackson Heights, Queens on Sunday for the annual Colombian Independence Day Parade.
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger was along Northern Boulevard to introduce us to some of the groups who work with the community behind the celebration.
It's a celebration of more than 200 years of independence from Spanish rule.
"Celebrate the freedom of Colombia. Our people are really happy," New Haven, Conn. resident Marcela Rua told Kliger.
It's also a display of the richness and beauty of Colombian culture.
Festival De Las Flores
The Flowers Festival
(Spanish: Feria de las Flores) is a festival that takes place in Medellín, Colombia. The annual festival is a significant driver of tourism and holds importance to the cultural fabric of the city. In addition to various flower display-oriented events and contests, the festival includes musical performances, an antique car parade, and an 11km bike ride. It is estimated that the Flowers Festival annually attracts more than two million people to the city, and the event cost the city around $3.6 million to organize in 2019.