Business Support And Retention

Business Support And Retention

In October, we conducted: a Commercial Leases atelier, at Sapoara; and in November, we conducted: a LOANS 101 workshop at the MTA’s Second Avenue Subway Community Room. Both trainings provided valuable information about alternatives, options and possibilities within the subjects. At the end of each session, we responded to questions by merchants on specific cases. […]

Merchant Organizing

MO continues to be a hard milestone to overcome. Merchant’s low response and attendance to community issues is a reflection of the need for a better understanding about the power of working together. EH 360 will continue to push for alternatives that facilitate the organization of our District, to a more efficient operation. Our October […]

Placemaking

This quarter 15 businesses benefited again from the Upper Grand Central pop up booth under the rail tracks at 125th Street (UGC). The booth is a great opportunity for any merchant looking for visibility and promotion, as that location is visited daily by thousands of commuters. As a reminder the booth is offered at no […]

Coordination

This quarter, we continued to share activities and program goals with: Community Board 11; East Harlem Community Alliance; NYS Comptroller Office; NYC Manhattan District Attorney Office; 116th Street Block Association; Apple Bank; The Caribbean Cultural Center; The Manhattan Neighborhood Network; East Harlem Talent Network; and The People’s Federal Credit Union. From these meetings a truck-load […]

District Marketing

  To keep attention on the District through our “Jumping” Santa, hosted by several participating businesses, as an opportunity to take a free picture with Santa, and for kids to receive gifts and candy. This pilot project was a FIRST on the Corridors. We hope to continue this tradition. During this quarter we focused on […]

Cleaning And Beautification

The multi-bike racks, requested from NYC, are not possible. They would be located near gas lines; in front of a doorway; or, too close to a hydrant. We are now reaching out to property owners for, alternative solutions to keeping bicycles off planter rails. Have you noticed the Holiday Lights? Thanks to collaboration between EH […]
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