New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross announced that the city is awarding $95,000 to Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Development Corporation/KRVC to facilitate merchant organizing. Including this new round of grants, SBS has awarded over $35 million in grants to neighborhood organizations citywide since the beginning of the Adams administration.
“KRVC is honored to have been chosen for this wonderful opportunity. We aim to inspire and advocate for the small businesses along the selected commercial corridors for this grant,” said Laura Levine-Pinedo, Executive Director of KRVC.
“Investing in our city's diverse neighborhoods and commercial corridors, is a way to support the well-being of every New Yorker,” said NYC SBS Commissioner Dynishal Gross. “This round of grants strengthen and expand the infrastructure for neighborhood development, strengthening the local economy and making New York City's streetscapes safer, more welcoming and more vibrant.”
The merchant organizing grant program includes:
● The revitalization and expansion of BAMBA (The Bailey Ave Merchants & Broadway/238th Street Alliance)
● Brightening the corridors with beautification efforts
● Small business events
● Small business spotlights and podcast features
● Workshops for merchants and more.
“To bring this opportunity to businesses in my community is very special. Being raised on West 238th Street, it brings me complete joy to know that we will be able to build up the businesses on the corridor that built me. Let’s get to work!” said Ms. Levine-Pinedo.
Added Lilka Adams, owner of Lloyd’s Carrot Cake, “Lloyd’s Carrot Cake has been a local business operating for over 30 years in the Kingsbridge/Riverdale community. We strongly support KRVC applying for this opportunity through The Department of Small Business Services. KRVC is an advocate for all our surrounding businesses. This grant is a perfect fit for us all to thrive.”
“Home BX Steakhouse strongly encouraged SBS to consider KRVC for the merchant organizing grant. Our neighboring businesses on Bailey Ave are rebuilding after a fire destroyed an entire block. KRVC can help rebuild our business community. We look forward to hosting events for this grant and being a supportive community partner.” Norman Martinez, owner, Home BX Steakhouse.
About KRVC:
Founded in 1981, the Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Development Corporation/KRVC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that supports local programs and initiatives that seek to build, develop, improve and beautify the communities of the Northwest Bronx. KRVC’s cultural program, launched in 2012, is a Bronx-wide initiative that brings concerts and artistic
performances, presentations and events to all the communities throughout the Bronx. In 2016, KRVC opened a small storefront space along a commercial corridor at 505 West 236th Street in the Northwest Bronx. The space was rebranded as 505BX in the spring of 2019 to serve as a much-needed community space for co-working, small events, workshops and meetings. 505BX features Gallery 505 - a small, pop-up art gallery for Bronx artists - and serves as the primary work and event space for KRVC and our other projects. In 2022, KRVC launched two new projects, KRVC Productions and 4Bronx. KRVC Productions has already produced an award-winning film. 4Bronx is a community service project devoted to help low-income Bronx families, small businesses, the LGBTQIA+ community and more.
About the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS):
SBS helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by
connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building vibrant
neighborhoods across the five boroughs. For more information on all SBS services, go
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