MCC recently recommended member N2Global to be profiled in Crain’s. Here’s what their COO David Katz had to say about MCC:
Laura, thank you for your ongoing support, MCC is a unique and outstanding business to business organization that goes above and beyond
to empower its constituents.
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce; in particular, you and the Green Council Finance Committee are a wonderful champion on our's and all of its member's
behalf. We are grateful and indebted to you and your amazing organization.
David Katz
Chief Operating Officer, N2 Global http://www.n2-gs.com
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
How to Get Grant Money and Other Benefits for Your Business
NEW YORK CITY — ForStellaService, a local tech company that helps other companies improve customer service, buying a decent coffee machine was the cherry on top of winning a $250,000 grant in 2013.
"It really allowed us to move into a much more comfortable space and get amenities that you think would be standard, but if you are a startup those things are not guaranteed," said Ty McMahan, StellaService's senior director of content.
At the time, the growing company had 20 employees packed into a 1,000-square-foot office in Flatiron. The grant helped facilitate its move to a wide-open space in Lower Manhattan.
StellaService won the grant in the Take the H.E.L.M competition, a New York City Economic Development Corporation initiative that aims to keep Lower Manhattan's economy bubbling.
The sweetener is just a fraction of what's available to small businesses in the form of grants and government contracts. This year, for example, the city'sEDC will give away more than $35 million and Empire State Developmenthas hundreds of millions in funding and loans.
"It really allowed us to move into a much more comfortable space and get amenities that you think would be standard, but if you are a startup those things are not guaranteed," said Ty McMahan, StellaService's senior director of content.
At the time, the growing company had 20 employees packed into a 1,000-square-foot office in Flatiron. The grant helped facilitate its move to a wide-open space in Lower Manhattan.
StellaService won the grant in the Take the H.E.L.M competition, a New York City Economic Development Corporation initiative that aims to keep Lower Manhattan's economy bubbling.
The sweetener is just a fraction of what's available to small businesses in the form of grants and government contracts. This year, for example, the city'sEDC will give away more than $35 million and Empire State Developmenthas hundreds of millions in funding and loans.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Sole Proprietors/Individuals – Health insurance renewal notices
Sole Proprietors/Individuals – Health insurance renewal notices should be arriving by the end of October if your coverage is ending on Dec. 31st. For a Jan. 1, 2015 coverage start date, enroll by Dec. 15,, 2014. Check out the renewal video located at http://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/RenewalVideo. If you are Medicaid eligible or have a qualifying life event (e.g. loss of health coverage), you can still enroll for health insurance in 2014. Small businesses (2-50 employees) can enroll in the Small Business Marketplace for healthcare insurance at any time. Enroll all employees by October 31st for a December 1, 2014 coverage start date. Tax credits of up to 50% are available for firms meeting the qualifying criteria. Contact Marcia Okon at 212-473-7805 or marcia@manhattancc.org if you have any questions.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
INSIGHTS: HOW MODERN GOVERNMENT POLICY COULD AFFECT LONG-TERM INVESTORS by MCC Guest Blogger Greg Blank, President, Blank Financial Group
In 1994 the Federal Reserve increased its discount rate from a then-record low of 3% to 6% – equivalent to a 100% increase in rates – in response to inflation fears. Expectedly, bonds followed suit. According to Morningstar, the total bond market dropped by over 4.5%. Investors, who had been enjoying yields from bonds in excess of 6-7%, got spooked. Between the rising rates and the sell-off in bonds, the stock market went berserk.
So what’s different now?
So what’s different now?
Continue reading here: http://guerrillaeconomics.com/2014/10/monthly-manifesto-september-2014/
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Need client gifts this holiday season? Try NYC-themed chocolate gifts from 5th Ave. Lindt Chocolate Shops!
Lindt, Master Swiss Chocolatier since
1845, has introduced a line of exclusive, NYC-themed gifts featuring the
company’s premium chocolate creations. The Lindt New York City Gift Collection
is available only in the Swiss
Chocolatier’s two Manhattan
locations, 665 & 692 Fifth Ave., respectively. The bags and boxes are
priced from $12-$25, feature NYC-inspired package design and are filled with
irresistibly smooth LINDOR truffles and exquisite European-style pralines. These
gifts aren’t just for tourists, they are ideal for clients and guests within
all business sectors – in particular, the hospitality and sales industries.
Sweet Benefits for Business
Customers
Both Manhattan Lindt Chocolate Shops are Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
members and offer volume discounts to business customers. Visit
their member page to get in touch today!
About
Lindt Chocolate Shops
Lindt Chocolate Shops feature a vast
array of delicious Lindt chocolate offerings you can’t find anywhere else, from
widely-known LINDOR truffles and EXCELLENCE bars to exclusive European
Specialties and gift boxes. Lindt Chocolate Shop customers are treated to
premium free chocolate samples and shopping assistance by expert Lindt
Chocolate Advisors.
Heritage
The Master Chocolatiers at Lindt have
perfected the art of creating the finest chocolate, with great skill and
passion. For more than 165 years, they have been developing innovative
chocolate recipes with meticulous craftsmanship, resulting in superior tasting
premium chocolate.
How
it All Began
A few short decades after the founding of
Lindt in a tiny confectionary shop in Zurich, Switzerland, Rodolphe Lindt
changed the world of chocolate with the invention of the “conch” in 1879. His
revolutionary machine and stirring technique allowed Lindt to manufacture
chocolate of a wonderfully delicate flavor and melting quality. His melting
chocolate soon achieved fame, and contributed significantly to the worldwide
reputation of Swiss chocolate.
Today
Lindt & Sprüngli is a global leader in the
premium chocolate category, offering high-quality products in more than 120
countries. Lindt & Sprüngli operates eight production facilities in Europe
and the United States — all while continuing to roast their own cacao beans to
product chocolate from bean to bar.
Lindt USA operates more than 50 retail stores in the U.S. and maintains
wide distribution through extensive retail and wholesale channels. Customers can order Lindt chocolate any time
day or night on Lindt.com.Lindt is the official chocolate sponsor of the MCC Awards Breakfast on November 6, 2014.
Special .NYC Domain Name Offer for MCC Members
Calling All New Yorkers,
By now you've likely heard about the .nyc web addresses, which are fast becoming the hottest internet real estate in Manhattan. With the launch of .nyc, New York made history as one of the first cities in the world to possess its very own top-level domain name. This means that individuals and businesses with a physical address in New York can claim their preferred web address ending in .nyc.
This technological advance in the Internet's domain name system has the potential to change the face of New York City's business community. In keeping with our mission to support entrepreneurs doing business at this exciting time, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Encirca, an accredited site registering the .NYC domain, to offer you .nyc websites at rock-bottom prices.
As detailed in a recent New York Times article, one of the driving reasons to register a .nyc domain name is, simply, to protect your business name and pertinent keywords from competitors, disgruntled customers, and opportunistic cybersquatters. Even if you're not ready to use your .nyc website, registering it today protects you from these and other threats to your online branding.
Registering a .nyc website also establishes your location-based identity to local customers and out-of-town visitors, improving your search engine rankings and helping you stand above the crowd. Retail pricing for .nyc domains ranges from $30 to $50 annually.
For a limited time, you can secure yours for less than $25. Simply send an email to events@manhattancc.org and you will be sent the registration code for your discount.
You can apply for an unlimited number of .nyc domain names for both business and personal use. Availability is first come, first served. All .nyc orders fulfilled via EnCirca include free email and web forwarding to existing websites.
This limited-time offer is one of the many benefits available to members of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in joining our organization, click here to learn more about the benefits of becoming an MCC member. With 10,000 members and subscribers, the MCC serves as a primary resource for small and mid-size firms doing business in Manhattan... (Nancy will re-write this paragraph)
About MCC's Preferred .nyc Registrar
EnCirca, with over a decade of experience in the domain name industry, is a .nyc Domain Name Registrar accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), organization responsible for managing the Internet's global domain name system.
By now you've likely heard about the .nyc web addresses, which are fast becoming the hottest internet real estate in Manhattan. With the launch of .nyc, New York made history as one of the first cities in the world to possess its very own top-level domain name. This means that individuals and businesses with a physical address in New York can claim their preferred web address ending in .nyc.
This technological advance in the Internet's domain name system has the potential to change the face of New York City's business community. In keeping with our mission to support entrepreneurs doing business at this exciting time, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Encirca, an accredited site registering the .NYC domain, to offer you .nyc websites at rock-bottom prices.
As detailed in a recent New York Times article, one of the driving reasons to register a .nyc domain name is, simply, to protect your business name and pertinent keywords from competitors, disgruntled customers, and opportunistic cybersquatters. Even if you're not ready to use your .nyc website, registering it today protects you from these and other threats to your online branding.
Registering a .nyc website also establishes your location-based identity to local customers and out-of-town visitors, improving your search engine rankings and helping you stand above the crowd. Retail pricing for .nyc domains ranges from $30 to $50 annually.
For a limited time, you can secure yours for less than $25. Simply send an email to events@manhattancc.org and you will be sent the registration code for your discount.
You can apply for an unlimited number of .nyc domain names for both business and personal use. Availability is first come, first served. All .nyc orders fulfilled via EnCirca include free email and web forwarding to existing websites.
This limited-time offer is one of the many benefits available to members of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in joining our organization, click here to learn more about the benefits of becoming an MCC member. With 10,000 members and subscribers, the MCC serves as a primary resource for small and mid-size firms doing business in Manhattan... (Nancy will re-write this paragraph)
About MCC's Preferred .nyc Registrar
EnCirca, with over a decade of experience in the domain name industry, is a .nyc Domain Name Registrar accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), organization responsible for managing the Internet's global domain name system.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
MCC Member Success Stories: How an MCC Business Referral Group Can Help your Business
By Faith Kinslow, True Identity Branding
Just wanted to tell you that I think so highly of my MCC referral group that I just got my husband to join yesterday. I got my son to join our group a few months ago. My husband, Ed, now occupies the Financial Advisor seat; my son, the Real Estate seat.
It's funny. I joined the group because Ken Sassano invited me, and I think very highly of his professionalism. He talks about the large number of Kinslows in the group — now using his new phrase: the "Kinsli". My husband just coined another term yesterday: "Kinsloi".
Last month I invited an art director whom I met at the Noir & Blanc event this summer to join, and she joined our networking group a few weeks ago. So, BRG 3 is strong and growing.
Each member of our group is invited to give a 10 minute presentation about our business to educate the others. I gave mine yesterday on developing a compelling, strategic message and the importance of articulating a unique selling proposition, and what it is. One of our members emailed me to say she was so impressed with it and my knowledge that she is going to hire me to write her marketing materials! The others in the group told me that the presentation was very helpful.
It's interesting that I joined the group hoping that the members would recommend me to those they know. But, it turned out to be even better. So far, I've done work for 4 members of the group, and they have given excellent reviews of my work to the others in the group. If I am hired by the member who just requested to work with me, that will be 5 from my group who have personally hired me. I don't think you could ask for more from a referral group.
Best regards,
Faith Kinslow, Copywriter/Brand Strategist
True Identity Branding
Know who you are. Say who you are.
www.trueidentitybranding.com
faithkinslow@gmail.com Mobile: 917-607-3267
Just wanted to tell you that I think so highly of my MCC referral group that I just got my husband to join yesterday. I got my son to join our group a few months ago. My husband, Ed, now occupies the Financial Advisor seat; my son, the Real Estate seat.
It's funny. I joined the group because Ken Sassano invited me, and I think very highly of his professionalism. He talks about the large number of Kinslows in the group — now using his new phrase: the "Kinsli". My husband just coined another term yesterday: "Kinsloi".
Last month I invited an art director whom I met at the Noir & Blanc event this summer to join, and she joined our networking group a few weeks ago. So, BRG 3 is strong and growing.
Each member of our group is invited to give a 10 minute presentation about our business to educate the others. I gave mine yesterday on developing a compelling, strategic message and the importance of articulating a unique selling proposition, and what it is. One of our members emailed me to say she was so impressed with it and my knowledge that she is going to hire me to write her marketing materials! The others in the group told me that the presentation was very helpful.
It's interesting that I joined the group hoping that the members would recommend me to those they know. But, it turned out to be even better. So far, I've done work for 4 members of the group, and they have given excellent reviews of my work to the others in the group. If I am hired by the member who just requested to work with me, that will be 5 from my group who have personally hired me. I don't think you could ask for more from a referral group.
Best regards,
Faith Kinslow, Copywriter/Brand Strategist
True Identity Branding
Know who you are. Say who you are.
www.trueidentitybranding.com
faithkinslow@gmail.com Mobile: 917-607-3267
MCC Thanks Septembers Renewing Members
| Company Name | Name | Website |
| Louis August Jonas Foundation | Judith Fox | www.lajf.org |
| Elle Esse Group | Lauren Staff | www.elleessegroup.com |
| Hearts of Gold Inc | Deborah Koenigsberger | www.heartsofgold.org |
| Revolution Rickshaws LLC | Gregg Zuman | www.revolutionrickshaws.com |
| SUNY New Paltz | Jeff Pollard | www.newpaltz.edu/iib |
| GCR Inc. | Britton Wenzel | |
| CIRE Travel, A Division of Tzell | Eric Hrubant | www.ciretravel.com |
| PKF O'Connor Davies | Leo Parmegiani | www.odpkf.com |
| Savoca Enterprises Inc. | Sharon Mahin | www.savocaenterprises.com |
| CLGR Communications Corp. | Linda Porto | |
| De Figlio Design | Rosemary Figlio | www.defiglio.com |
| Happy Happy Auto Repair | David Tran | |
| Infinite Glass and Metal Inc. | Joanne Tierney | www.infiniteglassandmetal.com |
| Invest Barbados | Adrian Sealy | www.investbarbados.org |
MCC Welcomes Septembers New Members
| Company Name | Name | Website |
| 4usjobs.org | JOEL WEINSTOCK | |
| Claudia Garbin | Claudia Garbin | |
| Empire Capital & Consulting Corp. | Mark Palmer | www.empirecapital1.com |
| Exotic Chocolate Tasting | Roxanne Browning | www.exoticchocolatetasting.com |
| McDonald's | Ross M. Wallenstein | |
| Castro Properties | Terri Keogh | |
| Warshaw Enterprises | Joel Warshaw | |
| The Center For Special Dentistry | Nitin Rajput | http://nycdentist.com/our-team/2195 |
| New York Life Insurance Company | Irene E Elmore | www.newyorklife.com |
| Linda Cedeno, Ph.D. | Linda Cedeno | |
| Surgo Group | Phoebe Cameron | |
| Apple Bank | Valerie J Ciani | www.Applebank.com |
| 262 Technologies Inc. | Ed O'Connor | www.262Technologies.com |
| Hudson Real Estate | Sang Oh | www.hrenewyork.com |
| Age & the City Home Care Agency | Catherine Lee | www.ageandthecity.com |
| The Cook Law Group, PLLC | Candice S. Cook | http://ca-coglobalinc.com/ |
| fleursBELLA | Susan Silverman | www.fleursbella.com |
| Vantagon | Mariano Malisani | http://vantagon.com |
| Resolve Mental Health Counseling Practice, PLLC | Renee Roberts | |
| Lokhandwala Builders | Zubair Lokhandwala | |
| Harlem Congregations for Community Impro | Carlisa Brown-Simons | |
| Central Park Bike Rental | Mergen Saryyev | www.centralparkbikeride.com |
| BKM International Inc | SHER MADRA | WWW.BKMINTERNATIONAL.COM |
| Unclaimed Property Recovery Service, Inc. | Robert Gelb | www.uprs-inc.com |
| Narrative I.Q. | Christopher Kogler | |
| Kitchen Cabinet Kings | Anthony Saladino | http://www.kitchencabinetkings.com/ |
Mayor De Blasio Unveils Digital.Nyc, First Ever All-Inclusive Online Hub For The City’s
Comprehensive Online Platform Connects New Yorkers with Information, Resources and Jobs in New York City’s Digital Economy
NEW YORK—New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio today unveiled Digital.NYC, a first-of-its-kind online platform that will serve as a centralized hub for the City’s tech ecosystem, providing information and resources to help turn ideas into businesses, deliver valuable tools for digital startups, and connect New Yorkers to opportunities in the City’s tech ecosystem. Digital.NYC offers a pioneering search portal and database with profiles of virtually every city-based tech company and investor; a continuously updated list of tech and digital job openings, a citywide tech event and class calendar; an interactive map of tech companies, startup resources across the boroughs; and additional features that combine to create a comprehensive one-stop shop for everything startup-related in New York City.
From venture capitalists looking for new start-ups in which they can invest to newly graduated students seeking job opportunities in the City’s digital economy, Digital.NYC will make New York’s tech ecosystem more accessible to all New Yorkers and will provide a platform for all players – investors, startups, community-based organizations and job seekers – to engage. More than a dozen New York City-based tech and civic organizations joined with the City, led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), to create Digital.NYC. Built by New York-based Gust on Bluemix, IBM’s new cloud development technology, it is one of the first web platforms to take advantage of the new dot-NYC top-level Internet domain, exclusively reserved for New York City residents and businesses.
“Technology is driving innovation across New York City’s industries – from fashion to finance to manufacturing, making it more necessary than ever for the City’s digital community to have a central platform,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “We are proud to launch Digital.NYC, a ground-breaking resource that will seamlessly connect members of the City’s tech hub to training, jobs, and funding and make our city’s digital economy accessible to all New Yorkers.” “Digital.NYC will have a tangible impact on the City’s economic growth, connecting companies to resources and introducing more New Yorkers than ever to opportunity in the tech ecosystem,” said Kyle Kimball, President of NYCEDC. “By bringing together the latest news and information about the companies, jobs, classes, events, financing, and workspaces that power New York’s burgeoning startup community, we are showcasing the diverse elements of the fastest growing digital and tech center in the world. We’re proud that engagement between the public and private sectors has resulted in this remarkable innovation.”
“IBM is proud to have a strong partnership with the City of New York, and we are especially honored to help NYC power its digital economy with IBM Cloud and Bluemix,” said Robert LeBlanc, Senior Vice President, Software and Cloud Solutions at IBM. “Adding to New York’s status as the media and financial center of the world, Digital.NYC is designed to bring the city’s dynamic and creative business culture into the cloud, and will help to unleash new innovations which will solidify New York’s status as one of the world’s greatest technology hubs.”
“Digital.NYC is a remarkable example of the power of public-private partnerships. It was inspired and directed by the City, sponsored and hosted by IBM, designed and built by Gust utilizing data and technologies from a dozen innovative New York companies," said David S. Rose, CEO of Gust. “It is an unprecedented resource for an early-stage ecosystem, empowering every member of the community to explore and engage with the wealth of startup resources and information that have made New York City the world's fastest growing digital hub."
Digital.NYC will bring together detailed information about more than 6,000 New York City-based tech and digital companies by providing immediate access to:
• A unified search portal and database with profiles of virtually every New York City tech company and investor;
• Continuous updates of early-stage tech and digital job openings and classes in New York City;
• A directory of tools, services and support needed to transform an idea into a business in New York City, including workspaces, startup funding sources, venture accelerators, connections to developers and business professionals, and guidance from investors and tech leaders;
• A comprehensive, interactive, event calendar for the New York City startup community;
• Up-to-the-minute news stories, videos and blogs about New York City’s tech and digital economy.
Digital.NYC builds on the City’s original Made in New York Digital Map, created in 2012 by Internet Week New York, and the City’s We Are Made in NY™ campaign, launched in 2013. Earlier this year, NYCEDC convened a series of roundtables with key tech companies, community-based organizations, business improvement districts and other stakeholders to solicit feedback on how the site can best serve its users and New Yorkers in general. The site’s development, which was led by Gust, integrates data, applications and content from leading New York high-tech firms including CourseHorse, WayWire.com, The Muse, Uncubed, Alley Watch, General Assembly, Flatiron School, Meetup.com and the New York Daily News. The site will be maintained on an ongoing basis by Gust, and optimized for mobile use within 60 days.
“Brooklyn has been revitalized and reinvigorated by the entrepreneurs of the digital age. Companies like Etsy, Huge, Kickstarter and MakerBot, which have generated thousands of quality jobs and millions of dollars in economic impact, are but a snapshot of the success stories our borough has helped to write. Just as the tech world is helping to spur innovation in the public sector, exploring solutions to a range of our civic challenges, Digital.NYC promises to be a powerful tool for our City to spur continued growth and opportunity for startups, developers and other tech players. I applaud Mayor de Blasio for his commitment to our digital economy, and I look forward to seeing the expansion of this sector's growth, with increased investments in education and infrastructure, throughout our borough,” said Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.
“New York City tech has a new address, and that address is Digital.nyc, a one-stop shop for civic hackers, businesses and big data. As Silicon Alley goes head to head with Silicon Valley, one advantage is a tech-savvy city that respects and promotes business and open data,” said Council Member Ben Kallos. “I applaud Mayor Bill de Blasio for making technology a central priority and for promoting innovation through this one-of-a-kind platform.”
“In 2012, Internet Week partnered with the City to launch the Made In NY Digital Map to track the growth of the industry. Today, we are delighted to take that map to the next level, joining with the City, IBM and our many partners in the New York digital ecosystem to unveil Digital.NYC,” said Allison Arden, Managing Director, Internet Week New York.
“One of New York City’s great strengths is the diversity of its economy – finance, real estate, media & entertainment, retail, fashion, health care, education, and now tech. And the reason tech is growing so fast in the City is that it is embedding itself in all of these other industries,” said Fred Wilson, Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures. “If you want to work in tech, build a new company using tech, and be part of a vibrant tech community, New York City is one of the best places in the world to do all of those things, and Digital.NYC will be the central access point to the entire New York City tech ecosystem.”
“New York City is home to some of the greatest makers in the world,” said Bre Pettis, Founder, MakerBot. “They are here to get stuff done, creating new businesses, products, and communities in the process. The Mayor's support of Digital.NYC and the resources it provides only facilitates our culture of creation.”
“New York City has proven to be a great place to start and build technology companies. Digital.NYC will be a valuable resource for venture capital and other early stage investors to learn about innovative new startups in New York's vibrant startup community," said Bob Greene, co-managing partner of Contour Venture Partners and President of the New York Venture Capital Association. “NYVCA is proud to have contributed to the development of this unique platform—a perfect showcase for the innovation that makes New York City such an exciting place to invest.” For more information, visithttp://www.digital.nyc/pages/mediaroom.
NEW YORK—New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio today unveiled Digital.NYC, a first-of-its-kind online platform that will serve as a centralized hub for the City’s tech ecosystem, providing information and resources to help turn ideas into businesses, deliver valuable tools for digital startups, and connect New Yorkers to opportunities in the City’s tech ecosystem. Digital.NYC offers a pioneering search portal and database with profiles of virtually every city-based tech company and investor; a continuously updated list of tech and digital job openings, a citywide tech event and class calendar; an interactive map of tech companies, startup resources across the boroughs; and additional features that combine to create a comprehensive one-stop shop for everything startup-related in New York City.
From venture capitalists looking for new start-ups in which they can invest to newly graduated students seeking job opportunities in the City’s digital economy, Digital.NYC will make New York’s tech ecosystem more accessible to all New Yorkers and will provide a platform for all players – investors, startups, community-based organizations and job seekers – to engage. More than a dozen New York City-based tech and civic organizations joined with the City, led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), to create Digital.NYC. Built by New York-based Gust on Bluemix, IBM’s new cloud development technology, it is one of the first web platforms to take advantage of the new dot-NYC top-level Internet domain, exclusively reserved for New York City residents and businesses.
“Technology is driving innovation across New York City’s industries – from fashion to finance to manufacturing, making it more necessary than ever for the City’s digital community to have a central platform,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “We are proud to launch Digital.NYC, a ground-breaking resource that will seamlessly connect members of the City’s tech hub to training, jobs, and funding and make our city’s digital economy accessible to all New Yorkers.” “Digital.NYC will have a tangible impact on the City’s economic growth, connecting companies to resources and introducing more New Yorkers than ever to opportunity in the tech ecosystem,” said Kyle Kimball, President of NYCEDC. “By bringing together the latest news and information about the companies, jobs, classes, events, financing, and workspaces that power New York’s burgeoning startup community, we are showcasing the diverse elements of the fastest growing digital and tech center in the world. We’re proud that engagement between the public and private sectors has resulted in this remarkable innovation.”
“IBM is proud to have a strong partnership with the City of New York, and we are especially honored to help NYC power its digital economy with IBM Cloud and Bluemix,” said Robert LeBlanc, Senior Vice President, Software and Cloud Solutions at IBM. “Adding to New York’s status as the media and financial center of the world, Digital.NYC is designed to bring the city’s dynamic and creative business culture into the cloud, and will help to unleash new innovations which will solidify New York’s status as one of the world’s greatest technology hubs.”
“Digital.NYC is a remarkable example of the power of public-private partnerships. It was inspired and directed by the City, sponsored and hosted by IBM, designed and built by Gust utilizing data and technologies from a dozen innovative New York companies," said David S. Rose, CEO of Gust. “It is an unprecedented resource for an early-stage ecosystem, empowering every member of the community to explore and engage with the wealth of startup resources and information that have made New York City the world's fastest growing digital hub."
Digital.NYC will bring together detailed information about more than 6,000 New York City-based tech and digital companies by providing immediate access to:
• A unified search portal and database with profiles of virtually every New York City tech company and investor;
• Continuous updates of early-stage tech and digital job openings and classes in New York City;
• A directory of tools, services and support needed to transform an idea into a business in New York City, including workspaces, startup funding sources, venture accelerators, connections to developers and business professionals, and guidance from investors and tech leaders;
• A comprehensive, interactive, event calendar for the New York City startup community;
• Up-to-the-minute news stories, videos and blogs about New York City’s tech and digital economy.
Digital.NYC builds on the City’s original Made in New York Digital Map, created in 2012 by Internet Week New York, and the City’s We Are Made in NY™ campaign, launched in 2013. Earlier this year, NYCEDC convened a series of roundtables with key tech companies, community-based organizations, business improvement districts and other stakeholders to solicit feedback on how the site can best serve its users and New Yorkers in general. The site’s development, which was led by Gust, integrates data, applications and content from leading New York high-tech firms including CourseHorse, WayWire.com, The Muse, Uncubed, Alley Watch, General Assembly, Flatiron School, Meetup.com and the New York Daily News. The site will be maintained on an ongoing basis by Gust, and optimized for mobile use within 60 days.
“Brooklyn has been revitalized and reinvigorated by the entrepreneurs of the digital age. Companies like Etsy, Huge, Kickstarter and MakerBot, which have generated thousands of quality jobs and millions of dollars in economic impact, are but a snapshot of the success stories our borough has helped to write. Just as the tech world is helping to spur innovation in the public sector, exploring solutions to a range of our civic challenges, Digital.NYC promises to be a powerful tool for our City to spur continued growth and opportunity for startups, developers and other tech players. I applaud Mayor de Blasio for his commitment to our digital economy, and I look forward to seeing the expansion of this sector's growth, with increased investments in education and infrastructure, throughout our borough,” said Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.
“New York City tech has a new address, and that address is Digital.nyc, a one-stop shop for civic hackers, businesses and big data. As Silicon Alley goes head to head with Silicon Valley, one advantage is a tech-savvy city that respects and promotes business and open data,” said Council Member Ben Kallos. “I applaud Mayor Bill de Blasio for making technology a central priority and for promoting innovation through this one-of-a-kind platform.”
“In 2012, Internet Week partnered with the City to launch the Made In NY Digital Map to track the growth of the industry. Today, we are delighted to take that map to the next level, joining with the City, IBM and our many partners in the New York digital ecosystem to unveil Digital.NYC,” said Allison Arden, Managing Director, Internet Week New York.
“One of New York City’s great strengths is the diversity of its economy – finance, real estate, media & entertainment, retail, fashion, health care, education, and now tech. And the reason tech is growing so fast in the City is that it is embedding itself in all of these other industries,” said Fred Wilson, Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures. “If you want to work in tech, build a new company using tech, and be part of a vibrant tech community, New York City is one of the best places in the world to do all of those things, and Digital.NYC will be the central access point to the entire New York City tech ecosystem.”
“New York City is home to some of the greatest makers in the world,” said Bre Pettis, Founder, MakerBot. “They are here to get stuff done, creating new businesses, products, and communities in the process. The Mayor's support of Digital.NYC and the resources it provides only facilitates our culture of creation.”
“New York City has proven to be a great place to start and build technology companies. Digital.NYC will be a valuable resource for venture capital and other early stage investors to learn about innovative new startups in New York's vibrant startup community," said Bob Greene, co-managing partner of Contour Venture Partners and President of the New York Venture Capital Association. “NYVCA is proud to have contributed to the development of this unique platform—a perfect showcase for the innovation that makes New York City such an exciting place to invest.” For more information, visithttp://www.digital.nyc/pages/mediaroom.
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