The NYC Small Business Resource Network has received a $500,000 grant from Wells Fargo to help 500 small businesses across the city improve their digital presence, New York Nonprofit Media exclusively reports.Grants will be expanded on the network open + online Initiative: Free resources to help business owners establish or improve their digital presence, with a focus on minority- and women-owned businesses.
This grant was provided by Wells Fargo as part of the bank's continued efforts to support small businesses.
“Our goal is to support the needs faced by diverse small business owners and reach as many small businesses as possible, with a focus on providing them with the digital tools and services they need to compete in the 21st century economy. ,” said Chrissy Moore. , Senior Vice President of Northeast Regional Relations.
The New York City Small Business Resource Network was initially launched as a recovery effort from the coronavirus pandemic among five chambers of commerce across the borough to provide personalized guidance and support to small businesses. The network reaches nearly 50,000 businesses and provides direct support to more than 13,000 businesses. 76% of the companies are his MWBEs. Touting a “comprehensive approach to small business resilience,” the network works one-on-one with small business owners through a team of dedicated business support specialists, offering grants, loans, loans and more. We offer free, personal guidance to help you navigate our programs and services. Connections to lawyers, technology support, and more.
The grant will be used to help small businesses develop their digital presence, from websites to online marketing tools, through expanded services. open + online Initiative. Supported by funds raised by the New York City Partnership, open + online was launched to address the digital divide by focusing on MWBE entrepreneurs with little or no online presence. up to now, open + online has completed approximately 1,000 digital projects, including basic websites, e-commerce websites, SEO consulting, and logo/branding design.
“open + online is a valuable resource that helps entrepreneurs compete in an increasingly digital marketplace. Wells Fargo's support will significantly expand access to technology tools for minority- and women-owned businesses across the five boroughs,” said Kathryn, president and CEO of the New York City Partnership. Wilde said.
open + online Projects include design sessions with web designers, video tutorials, expert support, and an assigned project manager to guide business owners through each step of the program. All services from website building, design, logo and branding projects are free. This initiative, supported by a grant from Wells Fargo, will empower more MWBE small businesses by helping them build a robust digital footprint to be more competitive in today's business marketplace. hoping to give.
“Expanding New York City’s Small Business Resource Network open + online Andrew Kimball, president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, said, “This initiative is an MWBE initiative whose success is essential to building an inclusive economy that works for all New Yorkers. “It will also lead to more resources for people.”
