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Caring for Our Morris Park Community
Monday, May 11, 2020
In this issue:
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1) Financial support under the CARES Act still available through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) from commercial lenders; Bronx BOEDC 0% loan still accepting applications.
2) Honoring medical personnel for their dedication and heroism:
"Nurses Appreciation Week"
3) MPBID
"Masks by Mail"
Program
4) New leadership at NYC Department of Small Business Services
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Many Morris Park businesses were successful at obtaining financial assistance under the "CARES Act 3.5". If you still consider applying for financial assistance, applications are still accepted for:
1)
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Grant, check the SBA website
here
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2) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): loan application submitted through commercial lenders! Contact your accountant to apply directly with your banking institution!
Also available through non-bank lenders including Square, PayPal and Quick Loans.
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"Bronx Business Continuity Loan" by the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation and the Bronx Borough President is still OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:
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0% interest loan for $25,000 - $100,000 over 2 years, with 90 days deferred payment. For more application information fill the form
here
Additional information:
Fact Sheet
,
Application Form
.
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Honoring the medical personnel - Nurses Appreciation Week
In honor of the medical workers risking their lives every day, the Morris Park BID provided 200 lunch boxes delivered to the Montefiore Medical Center as part of Nurses Appreciation Week. Local businesses - Morris Park Inn, Fine Food Cuisine, Subway, Scaglione Bakery and Healthy&Fresh provided the lunches and helped us with the delivery.
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Thank you to all essential working serving Morris Park and the Bronx!
Thank you to Bronx Times for continuously keeping the community informed!
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Morris Park BID starts "Masks by Mail" program for zip codes 10461 and 10462
Upon noticing insufficient coverage of east Bronx in the NYC map of face coverings distribution sites, the MPBID started a "Masks by Mail" program for residents of zip codes 10461 and 10462. Thank you News12TheBronx for the support.
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With support from CB11, Bronx Borough President's Office and NYC Mayor Community Affairs Unit we obtained masks that will be distributed to vulnerable community residents. 2 masks/postal address, while supplies last.
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If you were unable to find a surgical mask, have an elderly neighbor that may need it, or for the disabled veteran next door, the Morris Park BID will mail you 2 masks.
Send us your name and address at morrisparkbid@gmail.com.
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The NYC Mayor announced appointing Gregg Bishop, previously Commissioner of the NYC Dept. of Small Business Services, as Senior Advisor for Small Business COVID19 Recovery. Congratulations!
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The NYC Mayor announced the appointment of Jonnel Doris, Director of the NYC Mayor's Office for M/WBEs as the new Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services. Congratulations!
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The last two events in the series organized by the NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer for the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises will take place on May 12 and 14. More information is available
here.
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Thank you Council Member Mark Gjonaj for supporting mask giveaways on the Morris Park Avenue corridor. Thursday, May 14, 5:30pm at 700 Morris Park Avenue, in front of Roots and Fruits.
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If you have difficulties procuring food for your family, the City of New York may provide food deliveries at your home. You may apply for this program by calling 311 or online at nyc.gov/getfood.
Morris Park BID celebrated in April 1 year of independent operation serving the Morris Park Avenue commercial corridor! Thank you all businesses, community members, Morris Park elected officials, CB11 and individuals supporting our work to keep Morris Park clean, green, safe and thriving!
Morris Park BID Team, May 11, 2020
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Our district is among the most under-counted NYC districts! Did you know you can provide your informatIon safely, online, RIGHT NOW?
You can fill your Census 2020 questionnaire
HERE.
Over the next decade, lawmakers, business owners, and many others will use 2020 Census data to make critical decisions. The results will show where communities need new schools, new clinics, new roads, and more services for families, older adults, and children.
The results will also inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are allocated to more than 100 programs, including Medicaid, Head Start, etc.
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We encourage all businesses to actively use social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), to inform customers of operational updates.
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Morris Park Business Improvement District
morrisparkbid.org
966 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY US 10462
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