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On Wednesday, December 11, The Council for Black Business Enterprises is holding a virtual workshop, The Power Contract Financing. Powered by BOC Capital Corp., this event will offer a deep dive into strategies to secure funding needed to fulfill procurement contracts. Register here: https://lnkd.in/emmRXZMg

So pleased to announce that the first edition of the Wind Connections newsletter is out. A collaborative effort led by Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation and BOC Capital Corp. Funded by the Equinor Ecosystem Fund. Creative support from the Institute for Workforce Advancement. We aim to provide businesses throughout NYC and the boroughs with the information and connections needed to prepare for the opportunities within the emerging offshore wind industry. You can read it and subscribe at the link below: https://lnkd.in/exaBtGPp #offshorewind #renewableenergy #economicdevelopment #workforce

Today, we wrapped up the 14th Annual Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Forum NYS MWBE, at Albany Capital Center, an inspiring event celebrating the 36th anniversary of the NYS MWBE Program. This year’s theme, Solidifying Our Future: A Commitment to Expanding Opportunities for MWBEs, underscored New York State’s steadfast commitment to empowering minority- and women-owned businesses by expanding access to essential opportunities. Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled the new NYS MWBE logo, a powerful symbol of a renewed vision for progress and inclusion. Hochul praised the MWBE program as a “beacon of opportunity,” providing crucial resources and access to state contracts that allow diverse businesses to thrive and contribute to New York’s economy. The event also featured panel discussions on key opportunities for MWBEs, such as involvement in mega projects and gaining access to capital, alongside practical workshops focused on certification, proposal crafting, and networking with agencies and contractors. Governor Hochul’s speech and the forum underscored the goal of empowering diverse businesses as central to New York’s future economic. Jason M. Clark, Esq. That’s one for the books! ✊ BOC Capital Corp. Earl Thomason Jr. William Whitley Urban League of Rochester SUNY Cobleskill Hope Knight Metropolitan Transportation Authority Jeanette Moy Luan Ximines, MBA Jenny Low Amanda Brennan Dalsie Andrade Dawn Sanders Doningnon Soro, PMP Jose A. Gerardo Rodriguez #mwbe #business #esd #governorkathyhochul #nys #smallbusiness

Exciting news! The Entrepreneurs of Color Loan Fund (EOCF) has officially surpassed its $500 million small business lending goal—more than two years ahead of schedule! This incredible achievement is helping close capital gaps in communities of color through loans and technical assistance, directly supporting the growth of 9,500 businesses across 10 metro areas. BOC Capital Corp. is proud to increase access to capital for diverse entrepreneurs who face challenges with traditional financing. But we’re just getting started! EOCF is expanding to double its impact, aiming to support $1 billion in financing for underserved businesses and communities. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gyu_tw6v

NYCEDC is hosting a M/WBE Business Networking Event on Thursday, June 27th. This event will be an opportunity for M/WBE business owners in the Broadway Junction/East New York area that are interested in learning about MWBE certification, contract opportunities for MWBE small businesses with the City of New York, and upcoming city RFPs related to the City’s work in and around the area. The event will include keynote speakers from Councilmember Sandy Nurse, CBDO Michael Garner, and NYCEDC’s VP of Program Innovation and Capacity Building Jashawn Frederick, MPA. To register, visit: https://bit.ly/44ZmPtM

Happy World Wind Day!   Today, we celebrate the power of wind energy and its pivotal role in our sustainable future. Offshore wind provides clean, renewable energy, creates jobs, boosts local economies, and helps combat climate change. At Karp Strategies, we are proud to support the advancement of offshore wind projects that harness the vast potential of our oceans. We have had the privilege of working on several offshore wind projects. Some highlights include analyzing the offshore wind supply chain and workforce for the State of Maine, examining community benefits agreements for projects from around the world for the Regional Plan Association, raising awareness among New York State’s youth about offshore wind, and developing an interactive website to explore career paths for NYSERDA, delivering a curriculum to prepare The City University of New York students for opportunities in the growing offshore wind industry, connecting BIPOC-owned businesses to green economy opportunities in the sector as part of the Growing GreenInitiative with BOC Capital Corp., Evergreen Exchange, and Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation.   Read more about these projects on our website: https://lnkd.in/g9ExWjxS #GlobalWindDay #WindEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #GreenFuture #CBA #WorkforceDevelopment #Economic Development

Ready to elevate your business? Join me on Thursday, June 20th at the AIA Center for Architecture for the annual 2024 WE Master Money Conference: Capital HerWay! Transform your entrepreneurial journey by learning how to transition from bootstrapping to strategic outside funding. This conference will include an inspiring keynote speech delivered by ME Johnson Security Bureau, Inc.'s President & CEO. I’m excited to join representatives from top funders including BOC Capital Corp., Ponce Bank, and Flushing Bank. The event will also offer credit and financial crash courses, networking opportunities and an exclusive one-on-one credit consultation! RSVP now! https://lnkd.in/e9gwU64a

A great day of catching up with colleagues and celebrating the success of the NYC Opportunity Fund and making new friends. This city really is like a marriage, to quote Mayor Adams—there is always something to love and come back to. Awesome to celebrate with Goldman Sachs, special shout out to Elissa Bard, Farah Awad (love to cross worlds!); Accompany Capital, Yanki Tshering ; Renaissance Economic Development Corporation: Jessie Lee , Véronique Marcus; Pursuit: Steven Cohen, TruFund Financial Services: Brian Gurski; Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund: Hamil Douglas; Ascensus: Ana Hammock; BOC Capital Corp.: Nancy Carin; and last but not least, Grow America (formerly NDC): Ann Finnegan and Conor McCarthy. Two great NYC Department of Small Business Services events kept me busy walking all over the city. Sherri Lane, Lillian Vail, Priscilla Kwak Thanks as always to Community Reinvestment Fund, USA for supporting me in finding the positive impact I can make on the world, esp Patrick Davis; Charlotte White Canter for letting me get a dose of baby and letting me tag along. I’m sure I’m forgetting someone—it was such a great day I’m struggling to remember it all. Reply with comments or photos and I’ll fix my narrative 😎 Laila Saleh and Sydney Mann, we’ll connect next time!

It takes a village, and what better village than NYC! An example of successful public private partnerships for #smallbusinessgrowth: #NYCSmallBusinessOpportunityFund, $85M disbursed, 80% to underserved, 8 local CDFIs involved plus Goldman Sachs, NYC Department of Small Business Services, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA. Thanks Elissa Bard for making The Acceleration Project part of this convening and working session to collectively share best practices and move together to help #smallbusinessgrowth. Good to see Brian Gurski from TruFund Financial Services, Nancy Carin from BOC Capital Corp., Maria Paulino from Accompany Capital. Good to meet Lillian Vail, Colleen Galvin. An honor to listen to Office of Mayor-Elect Eric Adams, Maria Torres-Springer, Jessica Taylor, Yanki Tshering of Accompany Capital, Jessie Lee of Renaissance Economic Development Corporation