Dance Class in New City February 8th

Wed. 2/15/2023 12:00pm-1:00pm
(SBA and Italy America Chamber of Commerce)

“How to Start a Business- Ten Steps, Business Structure, Register, Rules”

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Wed. 2/22/2023 11:00am-12:00pm
(SBA and Flushing Library)

“How to Start Your Business”

https://queenslib.org/3wa8QRa
Meeting ID: 891 8396 8618, Passcode: 0222

Wed. 2/22/2023 3:00pm- 4:00pm
(SBA and Flushing Library)

Webinar in Chinese Mandarin “How to Start Your Business”

https://queenslib.org/3wa8QRa
Meeting ID: 891 8396 8618, Passcode: 0222

Thus. 2/23/2023 9:30am-10:45am
(SBA and LaGuardia Community College SBDC)

“Access to Capital -Meet 10 Lenders”

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Tue. 2/28/2023 2pm-3pm
(SBA and Iona University Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation)

“Access to Capital- Meet the Lenders”

https://iona.zoom.us/j/99993511139?pwd=K3NScFBiV2ZMTFFnN2Rta2xwWUpCZz09
Password: 063120

Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates

To view the budget book, click here

News from Governor Hochul

$22 million has been awarded to support 21 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative – details here

More than $390 million in financing to build more than 1,600 affordable and supportive homes across New York State – details here
$672 million electric and gas utility bill relief for New Yorkers – details here

$143 million investment in critical water infrastructure projects across New York State – read more here

Regional Highlights

On Thursday, January 26, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Zinc8 Energy Solutions, USA, a leader in the long-duration energy storage industry, will relocate its $68 million manufacturing facility and U.S. headquarters to Kingston, Ulster County at the former Tech City, IBM Ulster campus, now known as iPark 87 business park.

Zinc8 Energy Solutions develops innovative battery technology that uses zinc and air as fuel. Zinc8 has committed to creating up to 500 jobs, complementing New York State’s national leadership in growing the green economy, spearheading efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and prioritization of combating climate change.

The company’s location to Ulster County supports Governor Hochul’s newly announced framework for the State to achieve a nation-leading six gigawatts of energy storage by 2030.

See press release here.

January 26, 2023 – Kingston, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul makes an economic development and clean energy innovation announcement in Kingston. (Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)

Click here or scan the QR code above to access the survey

Economic Development Opportunities

esd.ny.gov/ssbci

Upcoming Events

Workforce Funding Opportunities through OSWD

The Office of Strategic Workforce Development will be hosting a webinar to provide details on funding opportunities and how they can be used to develop and grow workforce development programs in your region.

Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm EST

Click here to register

Nanuet Little League needs your support

The Nanuet Little League, a non-profit organization, has been a fixture in Clarkstown and Rockland County for over 60 years. We provide baseball and softball leagues, as well as tournament and instructional opportunities for over 500 boys and girls in the Nanuet community each year.

As you know, operating such a program takes volunteers, time and money. We need your help to keep the registration fees affordable. In addition, your sponsorship will make the difference in providing uniforms, replacing worn equipment, maintaining our fields and other direct expenses associated with operating the league.

The Nanuet Little League sincerely hopes that you will consider participating as a sponsor for the 2023 season. The league offers multiple sponsorship levels, (see attached Sponsorship Form), that will offer your business the opportunity to showcase your support to the hundreds of consumer families in the community.

If you are interested in a sponsorship program, we have attached a link and picture of our sponsorship form.

If you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact Joe Piscani, Fundraising Coordinator, at jpiscani@icloud.com.

We look forward to your partnership and support in an equally rewarding and successful 2023 Season!

Thank You in advance!

Click here for Sponsorship Form

LGBTQ+ Series Kicks-off at Sing Sing Kill Brewery

Sing Sing Kill Brewery is excited to kick off a monthly series of queer programming on Thursday, February 2 at 7PM with LOFT Night Out Queeraoke Open Mic.

Brewery co-owner Eric Gearity said, “Creating a taproom environment where all people feel welcome is core to Sing Sing Kill Brewery’s mission. We are thrilled to be partnering with our friend Christina Picciano for this series of events showcasing local queer talent.”

Christina Picciano of the Ossining LGBTQ Alliance and the LOFT LGBTQ Community Center said, “Starting with punk shows in church basements, I have been organizing community events centered on the arts and LGBTQ+ visibility since I was 15-years-old. Out of all the places I’ve performed and organized, Ossining has always shown up. I’ve had great success with events at Sing Sing Kill Brewery in the past, and this monthly series takes that programming to a new level.”

Stay tuned for details about upcoming events planned through the spring including Queer Music Night, a drag show, and Pride Month Kick-off Dance Party.

Sing Sing Kill Brewery is located at 75 Spring Street, Ossining, NY.