Mayor Recognizes Visionary Behind New Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce Office, Presents Special Honor to Family
Mayor de Blasio joined community members, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and elected officials today at Flatbush Caton Market in Brooklyn to recognize and honor Dr. Roy Hastick at the grand opening of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) headquarters. Dr. Hastick, who founded CACCI in 1985, was the visionary and strong advocate for building CACCI office space near a bustling market to help Caribbean-American vendors and small business owners with
“Dr. Roy Hastick was a tireless advocate who worked to promote small businesses and deepen ties between New York City and the Caribbean,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “His legacy lives on in the new permanent headquarters of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Caton Flats Market, spaces that will spur our small businesses’ recovery and bring us back stronger than before.”
“Dr. Hastick’s vision was always to promote small business development, trade and investment opportunities between the United States and the Caribbean. This space is critical in strengthening Brooklyn's Caribbean American, African American and other minority communities economic power. In collaboration with other community leaders, elected officials, city regulatory agencies, the developers and the community at large, today we are able to see the vision come to pass, to the City of New York this space is a gift for you,” said Renee Hastick-Motes, daughter of Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr.
“Strong communities and empowered small businesses are the key to New York City’s success. Caton Flats Market represents the fruits of a successful cross-sector collaboration, which honors the late Dr. Roy Hastick and his leadership of Brooklyn’s vibrant Caribbean-American community,” said Housing and Economic Deputy Mayor Vicki Been. “By listening to and partnering with our community leaders, New York City charges toward a true Recovery For All of Us.”
“We are proud to honor Dr. Hastick’s legacy with the opening of CACCI’s new offices at Caton Flats,” said NYCEDC President and CEO Rachel Loeb. “This new space will realize Dr. Hastick’s vision for CACCI and continue to provide Brooklyn’s small businesses and entrepreneurs with the resources, tools, and trainings necessary to help them thrive.”
“The grand opening of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) headquarters is one of the ways we are making our City better by bringing opportunity and economic activity to communities,” said Jonnel Doris, Commissioner NYC Department of Small Business Services. “It’s exciting to see the work of such an important community leader and mentor Dr. Roy Hastick come to fruition as we honor his legacy today. This new space will go a long way in serving the Caribbean American community, aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses across Brooklyn and the City as they embark on fulling their dreams and aspirations. Thank you to the Hastick family and to the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry for being great partners in getting this done.”
NYCEDC, partnering with the City and a coalition of community organizations,
At the new office, CACCI will continue to offer
· Business development and networking opportunities with the public and private sectors
· Free on-site confidential small business counseling services and technical assistance
· Minority and women owned business, financial literacy, and business service seminars
· Assistance with increasing Caribbean based exports to New York City
In addition to the CACCI headquarters, the ground floor will be home to Flatbush Caton Market, featuring upgraded amenities for the Market’s existing small business owners, expanded space for food vendors including a bar, café, and commercial kitchen, as well as flexible classroom space for business trainings and workshops for the community.
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