SIBL Hosts 2014 NYC Small Business Technology Expo by Bogdan Horbal, Head of Technical Processing, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFLNovember 7, 2014

On a rainy November 6 SIBL hosted The 2nd annual NYC Small Business Technology Expo. This free event is part of a citywide initiative supported by the New York City Department of Small Business Services, Citi Community Development, and the The NYC Small Business Technology Coalition (a public-private partnership between the NYC Department of Small Business Services, Citi Community Development, and select community development organizations across New York City). The goal is to help NYC small businesses located in low-to-moderate income communities implement technology that will help them grow.

 

 

Among the speakers were:

  • Kelvin Collins, Assistant Commissioner, NYC Business Solutions Program Management.
  • Eileen Auld, Citi’s Community Development Director for the New York Tri State Market. 
  • Euan Robertson, First Deputy Commissioner at Small Business Services. 
  • Kristin McDonough, Director of The New York Public Library Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL).

The NYC Small Business Technology Expo presents a great opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs to network with innovative and cutting edge technology companies. This year's participants included:

Topics discussed during breakout sessions included:

  • Crowdfunding
  • E-mail and Social Media Marketing
  • Mobile Payments
  • Online Ordering

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