On Thursday, April 19, a music video for “Brooklyn In The Summer” is scheduled to film scenes at the following locations.
Small Business
A Message of Support for the Greene Hill Food Co-op
Did you know that District 35 is home to one of just a handful of 100% worker owned-and-run food co-ops in the country? The Greene Hill Food Co-op welcomes anyone age 18+ to join, work and shop. But they need your help!
They are relocating on June 1st, and need your help to get there. Over 300 people have backed their project on Indiegogo, helping to raise $30,000 so far. Visit their page to help them reach their $50,000 goal: https://igg.me/at/greenehillfoodcoop/
2/21, 23 Events: SBA FREE Mini-MBA Classes
SBA Emerging Leaders 2018 Program NYC and Yonkers classes application is open. Please see the qualifications and register before Feb. 23rd. The class will be from April to Oct. on 13 Tuesday evenings.
Come to one of the Information sessions to meet the Project Manager, learn about the curriculum and recruiting process.
- Wed. Feb. 21st from3pm-4pm, Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), 188 Madison Ave, Room 018, NY, NY 10016
- Friday, Feb. 23rd from 2pm-3pm, Brooklyn Library, 2nd Floor, Balcony Conference Room, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
SBA New York seeks applicants for its 2018 Emerging Leaders class. This a great opportunity to learn more about your business and create a three-year growth plan. It’s also a way to work more closely with SBA and its Resource Partners – SCORE, the Small Business Development Centers and Women’s Business Centers.
Applicants to the program should:
- have an annual revenue between $400,000 and $10 million
- have been in business at least three years
- have at least one employee in addition to the owner
- commit to attending one Tuesday evening every-other week for seven months – April to October
- be a key decision maker in the company
- commit to meeting with “CEO groups” outside of class to discuss relevant topics
- be prepared to learn, have fun and grow their companies
You must register by completing the SBA Emerging Leaders Expression of Interest form!
9/26 -10/12 Events: Free Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop Series
Join Opportunities For A Better Tomorrow for its free 6-part Small Business Digital Marketing Workshop Series, every Tuesday and Thursday, from September 26th to October 12th to learn the best tricks and tips to market your business online! Each session will focus on a different area of marketing that can help small businesses covering: marketing strategy, social media, video marketing, email marketing, and expanding key business connections. Feel free to attend one, some or all! RSVP now at http://bit.ly/obtworkshops.
5/12 deadline: Brooklyn Nonprofits Can Apply for $100,000 Spark Prize
Brooklyn Community Foundation to Award $600,000 to Outstanding Local Organizations
Eligible organizations are invited to apply online at www.SparkPrize.org starting Monday, April 10th through Friday, May 12th.
Five Brooklyn-based organizations will receive the “no strings attached” $100,000 Spark Prize, chosen through a competitive selection process by a committee of distinguished Brooklyn civic, business, and neighborhood leaders. Applicants will be narrowed to 20 finalists in October, and the five award recipients will be announced in January 2018. Spark Prize Committee members will be announced in May following the close of the online application.
The Spark Prize recognizes nonprofits with a deep history of service to Brooklyn’s communities as well as strong organizational values, and a dynamic vision for the future of their work in Brooklyn and beyond. The Prize also supports Brooklyn Community Foundation’s vision for a fair and just Brooklyn by lifting up organizations working to advance equity and racial justice.
Brooklyn Community Foundation created the Spark Prize to bolster the borough’s nonprofit sector and spotlight exceptional organizations that have made a lasting impact in its communities. Brooklyn is home to over 2,000 nonprofits, yet they collectively receive less than 5% of funds distributed by New York City foundations, according to a Foundation Center report.
In addition to the five $100,000 Spark Prize recipients, the Foundation will donate up to $5,000 in matching funds to each of the 20 finalists through the Brooklyn Gives campaign on Giving Tuesday—the national day of giving observed the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Last year’s finalists collectively raised over $270,000 with the added support of Brooklyn Industries and other local businesses.
The Spark Prize is presented in partnership with the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
How to apply: Any Brooklyn nonprofit organization with an annual operating budget over $350,000 and a minimum of five years in operation is invited to apply for the Spark Prize starting Monday, April 10 through Friday, May 12, 2017 at www.SparkPrize.org. Organizations who applied for the Spark Prize last year are encouraged to apply again, including finalists—last year’s winners are not eligible to apply. Organizations do not need to be previous grantees of the Foundation to be eligible. Detailed application criteria and guidelines are available at www.SparkPrize.org/How-to-Apply.
Application Clinics for interested nonprofits will be held at Brooklyn Community Foundation’s offices at 1000 Dean Street in Crown Heights on Monday, April 10th from 10-11:30AM and on Thursday, April 20th from 2-3:30PM. Organizations are asked to RSVP in advance at www.SparkPrize.org/How-to-Apply.
New York City Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo 