By: Janet Howard | Photo courtesy: Ismahieel Ali The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) is set to lead a high-profile Trade Mission to New York from September 15–19, 2025, a strategic initiative aimed at deepening commercial ties and opening new distribution channels for Caribbean-made products in the United States. Featured on the Business Matters […]
By: Janet Howard | Photo courtesy: Wayne Devonish For nearly two decades, the Bedford Central Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) has been a cornerstone for Brooklyn residents pursuing the dream of homeownership. At the helm of this effort is community advocate Wayne Devonish, who first launched the Home Buyers Seminar Series more than 20 years ago. […]
By: Jose M. Reyes Taveras | Photo courtesy: Mayor’s Flickr New York City has reached a historic record number of small businesses while expanding access to seed capital, loans, and contracts for entrepreneurs. The heartbeat of the neighborhoods From the corner bodega to the local restaurant and beauty salon, small businesses are the backbone of […]
By: Amir Khafagy| documentedny.com | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has released the Employer Violations Dashboard for the second year in a row, which lists companies with a history of labor violations, including Amazon, DoorDash, and Crown Heights Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Workers can be fired by […]