TBI, BLAC & Women’s Caucus Drive Passage Of MWBE Bill Package

On Wednesday, September 14th members of the City Council’s Women’s Caucus, Public Advocate Tish James, along with Council Members Laurie Cumbo, Helen Rosenthal and Elizabeth Crowley, gathered support from their colleagues to pass a package of bills dedicated to supporting the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) of New York City. Become a Harlem…

HW Pick: Johnson Publishing Sells Off Ebony And Jet

Johnson Publishing has sold the Ebony and Jet magazine brands, handing ownership of the titles born in Chicago to an investment firm in Austin, Texas. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe…

City Council Land Use Committee Approves Deadlines For Landmarking

Yesterday, the City Council’s Land Use Committee voted through a contentious bill that would impose deadlines on the Landmarks Preservation Commission and its process of designating historic properties. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine.…

How Does Your Digital Marketing Measure Up?

A recent survey of small business owners from Yodle has some insights that will help you see where you stands from Harlem to Hollywood.   Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe…

Join The Open House For M/WBE’s In Harlem

The Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer are hosting an M/WBE Open House and Networking event to connect business owners with the resources they need to compete for and win New York City contracts. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe…

Harlem’s Alicia Keys Joining “The Voice” For Season 11

Harlem’s Alicia Keys and Miley Cyrus are the latest superstar singers to join The Voice. NBC confirmed the news Friday, with Keys and Cyrus set to take ownership of their own teams on the hit reality singing competition’s upcoming Season 11. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine…

NYCEDC Announces Major Expansion Of Initiatives To Support Minority And Women-Owned Firms

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced a suite of initiatives to support emerging developers and minority, women-owned and disadvantaged businesses enterprises (M/W/DBE) across all five boroughs. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World…

Sylvia’s Restaurant Spotlighted In M&T Bank Campaign (video)

M&T Bank with three locations in Harlem today launched a marketing campaign in the Tri-State Area, including a series of new commercials featuring local business customers. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can…

Why Is Fairway Harlem On The Brink Of Default?

A few months before Fairway held its initial public offering in 2013, a retail expert told Crain’s that the supermarket’s financial condition was so precarious that it “sounds to me like a company that’s going bankrupt.” Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…

Why Internships Are Critical In The Job Outlook For College Graduates

By Matt Stewart The class of 2016 should see a more welcoming job market than college graduates have experienced in recent years, but competition remains stiff, especially for those who failed to hone the necessary skills. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…

How To Explain The Small Business Failure Rate

By Pamela Herrmann and Patty Dominguez Within the timeframe of a year and a half, about 80 percent of new businesses fail, according to Bloomberg Business research. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can…