Throggs Neck BID
Friday, May 5: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, $6 Margaritas, and DJ Johnny!
Saturday, May 6: Canelo v. Ryder
Saturday, May 6, 3pm: Kentucky Derby & Free BBQ! 3pm
4100 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10465
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and of vital importance to our city and state.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF Free NYC Small Business Services
Trained business specialists are available to: Conduct an assessment of
your business needs and answer questions. Connect you with free
resources ranging from business courses to legal services. Assist with
navigating government rules and regulations. Help apply for funding to
launch or grow your business.
BUSINESS COURSES Develop your business plan and get guidance on the right strategy for your business. Learn computer based bookkeeping, how to master marketing, what it takes to get to sell to the government, and much more.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE Access our network of pro bono attorneys who can answer all of your legal questions. They’ll guide you and help you consider a legal structure, trademark your products and services, and review your contracts or business lease
FINANCING ASSISTANCE Secure the financing you need. We’ll help you identify alternative lenders and package your loan application so that
you can operate or expand your business.
INCENTIVES Save money and maintain a competitive edge with government incentives. Your business will benefit from tax credits, energy cost savings and dozens of other government incentives.
RECRUITMENT Hire talented staff to open a new location or expand your existing business. We’ll save you time and money by recruiting and
screening jobseekers from a citywide pool of qualified candidates, and
refer only the right fit for your business.
TRAINING Give your employees the skills they need to take your business to the next level. Whether you want to invest in new technology, seek a larger market share, or reduce costs, we offer employee training
solutions to help you achieve your business goals.
SELLING TO GOVERNMENT Learn what it takes to become a government contractor. We will connect you to resources that will help your business compete on government contracts, and sell goods and services to the City of New York.
M/WBE CERTIFICATION Getting certified in NYC as a Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE), Locally Based Enterprise (LBE), or Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE) puts your business in position to compete on government contracts and access exclusive programs designed to help small businesses grow.
Visit nyc.gov/getcertified to learn more.
TO LEARN EVEN MORE VISIT NYC.GOV/BUSINESS
Bronx Location: 400 East Fordham Road (entrance on Webster Avenue) 7th Floor or call 888-727-4692
Fiorentina, the wonderful steak house in our community, (3617 East Tremont Avenue) is offering a special deal. While awaiting the finalization of its liquor license, you can have a FREE appetizer with any steak dinner! Make a reservation now at 718-812-1112.
The Throggs Neck BID, in cooperation with the NYPD’s Community Affairs Bureau, have been “walking through” the area to hear your concerns and provide any information requested. (Photo, left to right: TN BID Executive Director Bob Jaen, Joseph DiMarco, from Pastosa’s Italian food store, and Officer Hannah Rivera, NYPD Community Affairs Bureau.)
Charles Saenz has been contracted by the Throggs Neck BID to develop a picturesque advertising map of our BID, for the purpose of marketing and enhancing business within our community.
Please give him your cooperation and assistance. This project will benefit all who do business in our area.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call the BID at call 347-281-8323
There is a new program launched by the Department of Buildings (DOB) targeted to small business owners: The “Small Business Support Team” (SBT.)
The goal is to help small businesses navigate DOB requirements, resolve issues, and enable businesses to open and operate in a timely and safe manner. The dedicated team of project advocates is available to offer information or assistance with property research, applications filling and signoff processes, or violations.
SBT will provide small business owners and entrepreneurs the dedicated DOB support they need. With a single point of contact at DOB, this allows you to have one-on-one guidance so your planned or ongoing construction projects can move to completion
Dedicated Team of Project Advocates. One point of contact for answers, coordination, and project scope management to help your business open on time without issues.
One-on-one guidance. Providing support at NO COST for your planned or ongoing construction projects, including assistance with inspections, permits, and overall general advice.
Proactive Consultations. SBT will provide answers up front to avoid issues down the road, creating a project road map to facilitate completing your project on time.
Interagency Assistance. Working closely with our partners at SBS Business Express Service Team, they help you coordinate with other City agencies to resolve technical and operational issues relating to your project or property, so your project is done right and on time. Apply for assistance at https://a810-dobnow.nyc.gov/publish/MPPBuildProject/index.html#!/SmallBusinessSupport
On April 14, Throggs Neck BID Executive Director Bob Jaen met with the Commissioner of New York City’s Small Business Services, Kevin D. Kim. Bob pointed the extraordinary accomplishments of the BID, and urged Commissioner Kim to provide all available support to the community as the BID develops even greater and more ambitious projects,
Photo: Commissioner Kim (left) TN BID Exec. Director Jaen (Right) BID legal Counsel Steve Kaufman (Background)
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP” or “Department”) is adding rules to implement new legislation regarding automated employment decision tools (“AEDT”). Local Law 144 of 2021 prohibits employers and employment agencies from using an automated employment decision tool unless the tool has been subject to a bias audit within one year of the use of the tool, information about the bias audit is publicly available, and certain notices have been provided to employees or job candidates.
These rules establish that a bias audit of an AEDT must calculate the selection rate for each race/ethnicity and sex category that is required to be reported on to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) pursuant to the EEO Component 1 report, and compare the selection rates to the most selected category to determine an impact ratio. These calculations are consistent with Section 1607.4 of the EEOC Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. See 29 C.F.R. § 1607.4. These rules generally clarify obligations of employers and employment agencies under the new law.
1010 WINS Small Business $10K Challenge
1010 WINS and Dime Community Bank are offering a $10,000 grant for small businesses to “relaunch, rebuild, or expand.”
How to Apply: Business Owner must complete and submit the online entry form on the Website with a written statement presenting their business as well as how the $10,000 prize would help rebuild, launch or grow their Eligible Business. Entries may only be submitted by an owner or proprietor of the Eligible Business. Only one application is allowed per business.
Deadline: Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET. Enter at:
The Throggs Neck BID, in partnership with the 45th Police Precinct and the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, announces the 2023 Community “Walk Through” April 13th, 1pm.
We will walk through the neighborhood to talk to merchants and property owners at their places of business to hear concerns, answer questions, and to make available contact information in case you need our assistance.
We look forward to speaking with you!