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  • +["<xml><dl class=\"decidim_awesome-custom_fields\" data-generator=\"decidim_awesome\" data-version=\"0.12.0\">\n<dt name=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\">Idea Submission for The People's Money:</dt>\n<dd id=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>This year-long program will provide funding, training, and hands-on support to help businesses expand their services, improve operations, and create new job opportunities within the community. Quarter 1: Outreach &amp; Assessment\nConduct door-to-door outreach and info sessions with local businesses. As well \nconnect businesses to existing NYC programs (SBS, Workforce1, etc.). Quarter 2: Capacity Building &amp; Resource Distribution. Provide workshops on marketing, financial literacy, bookkeeping, and digital tools. Quarter 3: Expansion &amp; Workforce Development. Support businesses in expanding storefronts, equipment, or products. Partner with local schools and CBOs for internship and youth employment pathways. Quarter 4: Community Showcase &amp; Evaluation. Host a Small Business Expo to highlight businesses funded through the initiative. Gather community feedback and measure job creation + business growth.\n</div></dd>\n<dt name=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\">What is the problem your idea aims to address?</dt>\n<dd id=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>Small businesses should receive more funding because those small businesses are the main reason that the city is what it is.</div></dd>\n<dt name=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\">Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply</dt>\n<dd id=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\" name=\"checkbox-group\">\n<div alt=\"public-housing\">Public Housing Residents</div>\n<div alt=\"immigrants-migrants\">Immigrants / Migrants</div>\n<div alt=\"parents\">Parents</div>\n<div alt=\"unhoused\">Unhoused People</div>\n</dd>\n</dl></xml>"]

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