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To view Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise Newsletter, please click on the following link:

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NYC Helps Small Businesses Find Affordable Health Insurance

Jul 20 2010 - 2:28pm

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Category: Small Business Issues

Posted by: soozie

www.nyc.gov/hilink. The Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access (OCHIA), part of the city’s Human Resources Administration, developed and currently manages a web site, New York City Health Insurance Link, www.nyc.gov/hilink, designed to help individuals and small businesses in New York City find affordable health insurance options that meet their specific needs and budgets. The site enables users to compare the benefits and costs of plans offered by every NYC insurance carrier in one convenient location.

New at Revitalize NYC - July 15, 2010

Jul 15 2010 - 1:48pm

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Category: Website Updates

Posted by: C_Sampayo

Recently added Resource:

Northeast Center for Food Entrepreneurship at the New York State Food Venture Center
http://revitalizenyc.com/resource/northeast-center-for-food-entrepreneursh

Innovate @ EDA Monthly Update

Jul 15 2010 - 9:47am

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Category: Government and Policy

Posted by: C_Sampayo

In this Issue

Our Broken Regions - Fixing the Hidden Cause of our Economic Downfall
HUD Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Promotes Sustainable Development in Mixed-Income Neighborhoods
EDA Investments Advance Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Create Jobs in Auto Impacted Communities
EDA-backed “Crossing the Next Regional Frontier” Research Project Wins National Award
EDA Announces Award Competition to Promote Innovation

Click on the following link to see the update: http://bedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/investing-in-americas-regio

Doing Good Right Here.

Jul 1 2010 - 1:43pm

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Category: Government and Policy

Posted by: C_Sampayo

With Independence Day upon us, we are inspired by our remembrance of the Battle of Brooklyn, and the valor and courage of those who sacrificed everything in their pursuit of independence. Our challenge today – building a new community foundation for Brooklyn - clearly does not compare with the challenge of building a new nation. But, like our forebears, it is inspired by a passion for social and economic independence and justice.

Agencies Propose to Expand Scope of Community Reinvestment Act Regulations

Jun 22 2010 - 2:57pm

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Category: Funding and Grant Opportunities

Posted by: C_Sampayo

Agencies Propose to Expand Scope of Community Reinvestment Act Regulations to Encourage Depository Institution Support for HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program Activities

NYC SBS: Avenue NYC Bulletin

Jun 17 2010 - 3:36pm

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Category: Funding and Grant Opportunities

Posted by: C_Sampayo

The Avenue NYC Bulletin allows the Department of Small Business Services to provide Avenue NYC grant recipients with information on a range of topics that impact your organization. Please send any questions or comments to avenuenyc@sbs.nyc.gov.

For the full Bulletin, please click the following link: http://bedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/nyc.pdf

Office of the Mayor

Jun 8 2010 - 10:17am

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Category: Government and Policy

Posted by: C_Sampayo

This Week
On Monday, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg answered the ceremonial '100 millionth' call to the 311 Customer Service Center. As the City's single phone number for all non-emergency government information and services, 311 has received more than 100 million calls since its March 2003 inception. 311 has been utilized to hold City agencies accountable for results and has been a catalyst for the development of new, more efficient delivery of City services.

The Furman Center announces the release of two new white papers.

Jun 3 2010 - 12:20pm

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Posted by: C_Sampayo

The Furman Center announces the release of two new white papers: Improving U.S. Housing Finance through Reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Assessing the Options; and Building Environmentally Sustainable Communities: A Framework for Inclusivity.

http://furmancenter.org/files/publications/Furman_Center_GSE_Reform_Whit...

http://furmancenter.org/files/publications/White-Paper-Environmentally-S...

New at Revitalize NYC - June 3, 2010

Jun 3 2010 - 12:06pm

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Category: Website Updates

Posted by: C_Sampayo

A new resource has been added to the Resource Section. To view, please click on the link below.

http://revitalizenyc.com/resource/new-york-states-2010-2011-executive-budg

NHS StoreWorks Open House - Sunday, June 13th

Jun 1 2010 - 3:03pm

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Posted by: Adam Marcus

NHS Community Development Corp. is pleased to announce an open house for 4 fully renovated mixed use buildings in Brownsville/East New York, Brooklyn on Sunday, June 13th from 1:00-4:00 (Rain or Shine). These buildings were rehabilitated through the HPD StoreWorks program and feature a 20 year UDAAP tax abatement. Residential or commercial occupancy is required.

* * Buyers intending to live in the building may be eligible for up to $200,000 in NSP Downpayment Assistance. Income and occupancy restrictions apply.

New York State Department of Banking Issues new report and recommendations for Banking Development Districts

May 4 2010 - 3:17pm

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Category: Government and Policy

Posted by: C_Sampayo

May 4,2010

Enclosed please find a copy of 10 Years In: A Review of the Banking Development District Program. This report is a result of a year-long review of the BDD Program and outlines important changes being made to the program. In addition to programmatic changes, in the report you will see our key findings based on our survey of BDD branches and community organizations, and two public hearings that solicited testimonies from 16 financial institutions, 11 community organizations and seven public officials.

New at Revitalize NYC - April 15, 2010

Apr 15 2010 - 2:27pm

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Posted by: C_Sampayo

A new resource has been added to the Resource Section. To view, please click on the link below.

http://revitalizenyc.com/resource/2007-final-brooklyn-census-tract-map

New at Revitalize NYC - April 13, 2010

Apr 13 2010 - 4:03pm

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Category: Website Updates

Posted by: C_Sampayo

A new resource has been added to the Resource Section. To view, please click on the link below.

http://revitalizenyc.com/resource/bidldc-brooklyn-map

StoreWorks Open House! (Sunday, April 11th)

Apr 6 2010 - 3:15pm

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Posted by: Adam Marcus

Mixed Use Buildings For Sale
Sunday, April 11th
1:00-4:00pm (Rain or Shine)

NHS Community Development Corp. invites Brooklyn homebuyers, small business owners and entrepreneurs to view 7 newly renovated mixed use buildings for sale in the Ocean Hill/Brownsville area of Brooklyn. NHS staff will be on hand to answer questions, hand out applications, and discuss the NSP Downpayment Assistance program which provides up to $200,000 towards the purchase of a StoreWorks building. Income and occupancy restrictions apply.

Con Edison Introduces a Business Incubator Business Incentive Rate

Apr 6 2010 - 12:33pm

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Posted by: C_Sampayo

Con Edison has long offered a Business Incentive Rate that provides special reduced energy rates to attract and retain businesses and jobs in New York City and Westchester County.

As of April 1, 2010, two new categories of eligible businesses are available: business incubators and business incubator graduates.

Furman Center Releases 2009 State of the City Report

Mar 25 2010 - 3:49pm

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Posted by: C_Sampayo

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

New at Revitalize NYC - March 25, 2010

Mar 25 2010 - 9:31am

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Category: Website Updates

Posted by: C_Sampayo

EDA's Mission

"To lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldide economy."

Click here for more information - http://revitalizenyc.com/resource/2010-eda-brochure

A Message from Independence Community Foundation

Mar 9 2010 - 3:01pm

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Category: Website Updates

Posted by: C_Sampayo

Do Good Right Here.
Message from Marilyn Gelber

Dear Joan,

Telling the Nonprofit Story

New at Revitalize NYC - February 25, 2010

Feb 25 2010 - 10:45am

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Category: Website Updates

Posted by: C_Sampayo

CPEX Real Estate is proud to announce the release of the 2010 NYC Retail Report, a comprehensive survey of pricing levels for the primary retail corridors throughout the five boroughs of New York City. We hope you find this report informative and welcome any questions or comments you have regarding it.

Click here for more information - http://revitalizenyc.com/resource/cpex-real-estate-releases-2010-retail-re

All Real Estate Resources can now be reached normally in the Resource Guide Section.