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Second Annual Competition THRIVE to Support Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Last Updated March 19, 2013 at 2:41 pm | NYCEDC

With the success of the first Competition THRIVE last year, NYCEDC launches an expanded competition this year, broadening eligibility to the private sector to encourage new and innovative ideas.

Competition THRIVE

Last Updated April 22, 2013 at 4:18 pm

Competition Thrive invites organizations that support entrepreneurs to develop proposals for scalable programs that promote growth opportunities for NYC’s immigrant-entrepreneurial community.

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Programs to Support Food Manufacturers

Last Updated February 21, 2013 at 5:43 pm

The second annual NYC Food Manufacturers Business Expo and Networking event, the place to meet, greet, and eat, is approaching!

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Build Business Capacity

Last Updated February 27, 2013 at 4:00 pm

NYCEDC is partnering with the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), and multiple Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to expand business assistance courses into additional languages (including Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, Spanish, and Russian) and geographies.

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Programs for Entrepreneurs

Last Updated December 18, 2012 at 4:30 pm

NYCEDC has created an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs across industries and stages of business with access to information, training, and innovative competitions.