Changes at "Bi-lingual Small Business Workshops"

What problem would you like to solve?

Asian small business owners are the largest segment minority owned businesses, yet few access programs for minority-owned businesses at the federal, state and city level. The Asian business community which hires a large work force continues to struggle post pandemic.

Why is it important to solve? Why is it relevant for the community?

Asian businesses drive employment and economic growth while providing products and services throughout the city.

What idea do you have to address the problem?

Asian bi-lingual workshops for business owners to identify government and related resources to help their businesses, including applying for MWBE status, accessing government financing programs and governmental business consulting services.

Who would that help?

Business owners in rapidly growing communities that hire and create jobs

What NYC borough would benefit from your idea?

The three boroughs with large Asian communities and businesses Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens