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Are you a West Bronx business owner in need of help? You’ve come to the right place. In collaboration with various partner organizations, the Jerome Avenue Revitalization Collaborative (JARC) can help your business apply for grants and loans, access free legal assistance, develop a marketing or public relations strategy, and so much more.
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Small Business Grant from New York State. Apply starting on June 10, 2021 (Updated: 06/10/2021)
For more information about this grant, visit https://nysmallbusinessrecovery.com/ or call 347-973-0945
—- DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED —-
– Government Issued Photo ID/ITIN CP565
– 2019 and 2020 Business Income Tax returns
— Corporations & LLCs: IRS Form 1120
— Partnerships: IRS Form 1065 and Schedule K-1
— Sole proprietors: IRS Form 1040 Schedule C
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION IF APPROVED FOR A GRANT
– Completed IRS Form 4506-C
– Proof of number of employees (NYS-45)
– One of the Following: Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Organization, Fictitious Name of Registration, Government-Issued Business License
– Two proofs of business location, including:
— Current lease or mortgage statement
— Utility bill
— Business bank statement
— Credit card statement
— Professional insurance bill
— Payment processing statement
— NYS ST-809 or ST-100 sales tax collection documentation.
– Schedule of owners, including Photo ID, names, addresses, Social Security Numbers, phone numbers, e-mails, and percentage ownership.[+] Show More

For more information about this grant, visit https://nysmallbusinessrecovery.com/ or call 347-973-0945
—- DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED —-
– Government Issued Photo ID/ITIN CP565
– 2019 and 2020 Business Income Tax returns
— Corporations & LLCs: IRS Form 1120
— Partnerships: IRS Form 1065 and Schedule K-1
— Sole proprietors: IRS Form 1040 Schedule C
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION IF APPROVED FOR A GRANT
– Completed IRS Form 4506-C
– Proof of number of employees (NYS-45)
– One of the Following: Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Organization, Fictitious Name of Registration, Government-Issued Business License
– Two proofs of business location, including:
— Current lease or mortgage statement
— Utility bill
— Business bank statement
— Credit card statement
— Professional insurance bill
— Payment processing statement
— NYS ST-809 or ST-100 sales tax collection documentation.
– Schedule of owners, including Photo ID, names, addresses, Social Security Numbers, phone numbers, e-mails, and percentage ownership.[+] Show More

01:27 Eligibility
06:04 What do you need to apply
09:56 Where to apply
32:24 Uploading documents
Update: Governor Kathy Hochul on Aug 25th announced changes to New York State’s $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that will enable more small businesses to apply for funding. Starting today, businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million can apply for grants, up from the previous threshold of $500,000. Additionally, the limitation for businesses that received PPP loans has been increased from $100,000 to $250,000.
More information is available by visiting the Empire State Development page at https://esd.ny.gov/ and searching “NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant.” From there, you will find the link to the application portal at: https://nysmallbusinessrecovery.com/
*This program is only open to small businesses registered in New York State that were open before March 1, 2019 and are operating on the date that you fill out the application. Please read the full eligibility on nysmallbusinessrecovery.com before you apply.*
WHEDco is a non-profit in the Bronx and an official NYS Technical Assistance provider. For help with your application, call/text 347-973-0945
—- DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO APPLY —-
– Government Issued Photo ID/ITIN CP565
– 2019 and 2020 Business Income Tax returns
— Corporations & LLCs: IRS Form 1120
— Partnerships: IRS Form 1065 and Schedule K-1
— Sole proprietors: IRS Form 1040 Schedule C
– Application Certification (from https://nysmallbusinessrecovery.com/)
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION IF APPROVED FOR A GRANT
– Completed IRS Form 4506-C
– Proof of number of employees (NYS-45)
– One of the Following: Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Organization, Fictitious Name of Registration, Government-Issued Business License
– Two proofs of business location, including:
— Current lease or mortgage statement
— Utility bill
— Business bank statement
— Credit card statement
— Professional insurance bill
— Payment processing statement
— NYS ST-809 or ST-100 sales tax collection documentation.
– Schedule of owners, including Photo ID, names, addresses, Social Security Numbers, phone numbers, e-mails, and percentage ownership.[+] Show More

For help with your application call 917-943-9661[+] Show More

00:45 Eligibility
05:05 Required Documents
06:53 How to apply
17:13 Uploading documents
*This program is only open to NYC small businesses registered in New York State that were open before Oct 1, 2019 and are operating on the date that you fill out the application. Please read the full eligibility on https://covidresilience.nyc/ before you apply.*
WHEDco is a non-profit in the Bronx and an official NYS Technical Assistance provider. If you are a Bronx business owner and need help with your application, call/text 347-973-0945.
—- DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO APPLY —-
– Application Certification (from https://covidresilience.nyc/)
– Government Issued Photo ID
– 2019 Business Income Tax returns
– Proof of loss of sales, gross receipts or revenue comparing same period in 2020 to 2019
— quarterly (P&L Statements or quarterly taxes
— annually (2020 Business Income Tax, etc)
– Signed W-9 form[+] Show More

This is the first of series of videos from WHEDco/JARC to help get your business online. In this series, we will also cover:
– how to build a free retail website with eCommerce functionality
– how to build a free appointment booking website for hair/beauty/service businesses
– how to build a free menu page for restaurants
– other tips to get your business listed online.
* Weebly by Square offers a free business website, but you will be charged credit card transactions fees for items purchased through your site. For more information on fees visit: https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing
WHEDco is a nonprofit in the Bronx and a member of the Jerome Avenue Revitalization Collaborative (JARC). If you need help setting up a website for your Bronx business, email business@whedco.org[+] Show More

* Weebly by Square offers a free business website, but you will be charged credit card …transactions fees for items purchased through your site. For more information on fees visit: https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing
WHEDco is a nonprofit in the Bronx and a member of the Jerome Avenue Revitalization Collaborative (JARC). If you need help setting up a website for your Bronx business, email business@whedco.org[+] Show More

* Weebly by Square offers a free business website, but you will be charged credit card transactions fees for items purchased through your site. For more information on fees visit: https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing
WHEDco is a nonprofit in the Bronx and a member of the Jerome Avenue Revitalization Collaborative (JARC). If you need help setting up a website for your Bronx business, email business@whedco.org[+] Show More

* Weebly by Square offers a free business website, but you will be charged credit …card transactions fees for items purchased through your site. For more information on fees visit: https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing
WHEDco is a nonprofit in the Bronx and a member of the Jerome Avenue Revitalization Collaborative (JARC). If you need help setting up a website for your Bronx business, email business@whedco.org[+] Show More

Learn how your small business can benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). During this panel, SBA-approved lenders, technical service providers, and legal representatives …answer questions on applying, eligibility, forgiveness, financial management, and more to make the most of this funding!
Where to get help with your PPP Loan:
For information: nyc.gov/ppp
Register for SoBro’s PPP webinars (Mondays): bit.ly/BxPPP
Pre-apply for PPP
– bit.ly/SoBroCARES
– spring.bank/ppp-applicants
– bit.ly/BOCPPP
Apply for legal, financial, or marketing at bit.ly/sstbapp
Moderator:
Lisa Sorin, President, Bronx Chamber of Commerce
http://www.bronxchamber.org/
Panelists:
Stephanie Charles, Cleary Gottlieb Fellow, Start Small Think Big
http://www.startsmallthinkbig.org
Pedro Estevez, President, United Auto Merchants Association
http://www.uamanys.org
John Frias, Minority Business Program Manager, BOC Network
http://www.boccapital.org
Xavier Givens, Business Developer Officer, Spring Bank
http://www.spring.bank
Christophe Le-Gorju, Sr. Director of Economic Development, SoBro
http://www.sobro.org
The Jerome Avenue Revitalization Collaborative (JARC) is dedicated to bringing inclusive economic growth and sustainability for local residents, employers, and workers impacted by the Jerome Avenue rezoning in the Bronx. More info: jarcbx.com[+] Show More

To get help from a free high-quality attorney sign up at http://www.nyc.gov/commlease or call/text WHEDco at 347-973-0945[+] Show More

– …Understand what is in your lease…
–What do you actually owe every month
–How much will your rent go up next year
–Who has to pay if repairs are needed
-Negotiate, change or end your lease
-Draft oral and unwritten agreements
-Address landlord harassment/breach of contract
…and other transactional legal services!
Call 347-973-0945 for help signing up to the CLA program![+] Show More
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