To Sell Your Products/Services Online

CMP BOC will be hosting a 2-day online course “Steps to Creating an Ecommerce Store” on Tuesdays, June 14th and 21st, at 7:00-8:30pm, to help entrepreneurs learn about launching and growing an online business.

Course topics include:

• building an online store from scratch

• advantages and challenges of selling online

• marketing strategies to promote online business.

Classes will be held in Chinese Mandarin. RSVP at https://bit.ly/CMPECOM. Questions can be directed to Jocelyn Liu at (646) 292 - 5380 or jocelynliu@cmpny.org

Getting Money for Your Business

In partnership with TD Bank, we will be hosting a webinar “Getting Money for Your Business” on Thursday, June 16th from 7:00-8:00 PM to assist startups and small businesses to navigate the complex world of business credit and financing.

Topics will include:

• building business credit

• establishing a banking relationship

• securing short-term and long-term funding.

The webinar will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin. To RSVP, please visit https://bit.ly/CMPJUNE16.

Webinar on "How to Successfully Start a Business"

CMP BOC will be hosting a webinar on “How to Successfully Start a Business” on Thursday, June 2, at 3:00-4:00 PM. This webinar is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business and share with them important tools and resources needed to establish a solid foundation for their businesses in the early stage.

The webinar will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin. Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/CMP0602.

Questions can be directed to Larry Mei at larrymei@cmpny.org.

How to Start a Commercial Child Care Business

CMP BOC (Business Outreach Center) will be hosting a 2-session online course on How to Start a Commercial Child Care Business on May 17th and May 24th. Join us to learn about daycare licensing requirements, how to create a daycare business plan, and how to seek grants and funding for your business.

Classes will be conducted in Mandarin. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/CMP51724. Questions can be directed to Jocelyn Liu at jocelynliu@cmpny.org or 646-292-5480.

Small Business Recovery Grant Application Workshop on 1/24

CMP BOC (Business Outreach Center) is actively assisting small and micro businesses, for-profit independent art and cultural organizations that have experienced economic hardship due to pandemic in applying for NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Economically and socially disadvantaged business owners, and those located in distressed communities, are strongly encouraged to apply.

If your business needs assistance on applications, attend our workshop on Jan. 24th, at 7-8 PM, to learn about the eligibility and documentation requirements of the program, and how CMP could assist you in applying for the grant.

The workshop will be conducted in Mandarin. RSVP here: bit.ly/CMPJAN24

2021 Small Business Bootcamp

Our online Small Business Bootcamp will be starting this Saturday, October 16th. Seats are still available. Register today!

This 10-week program will equip small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with important knowledge, tools, and resources required to start and grow a successful business. Course topics range from entity formation and business regulations to financial management, access to capital, and more.

For more information or registration, please contact us at LarryMei@cmpny.org.

Social Media Marketing Class on 9/22

Our Digital Marketing Online Class Series (in Chinese Mandarin) for small business will have our last session next Wednesday, 9/22, at 7-9 pm. The session topic will be Social Media Marketing. If you are interested in attending, RSVP for free by visiting Webinar Registration - Zoom or emailing MoruLiang@cmpny.org.

Learn about Community Resources and Support Services during COVID-19

CMP BOC and Hamilton-Madison House together will be hosting a free webinar on Learning about Community Resources and Support Services (in Mandarin) on Monday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, September 20th, 2021.

Join us to learn more about pandemic relief assistance for small businesses provided by CMP BOC, as well as behavioral health services, early childhood and senior services provided by Hamilton-Madison House and NY Project Hope.

For more information, please contact us at (212) 571-1698. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/CMP920

Small Business Recovery Grant Program

CMP BOC (Business Outreach Center) is actively assisting small and micro businesses, for-profit independent art and cultural organizations that have experienced economic hardship due to pandemic in applying for NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program.

If your business needs assistance, or simply wants to learn more about the Recovery Grant Program, please contact us at MoruLiang@cmpny.org or JocelynLiu@cmpny.org or 646-292-9672 / 646-292-5380.

Webinar on PPP Loan Forgiveness

In partnership with the SBA (Small Business Administration), CMP BOC will be hosting a webinar on PPP Loan Forgiveness at 7 - 8:30 PM, Thursday, 6/24.

The webinar will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin. To RSVP, please visit: http://bit.ly/CMP624.

Digital Marketing Online Course

Partnering with NYC Department of Small Business Services, CMP will be offering a series of Digital Marketing Online Classes every other Wednesday, 7-9 PM, from July 14th through September 22th, 2021!

Session topics include:

• Developing a marketing strategy

• creating contents your customers value

• Building your own business website

• Search engine optimization

• and many more

Contact MoruLiang@cmpny.org to learn more or register for all or some of the sessions.

CMP BOC is Back!

CMP BOC (Business Outreach Center), currently located at 123 Walker St., New York, NY 10013, has been partially re-opened on June 7th to provide small business owners in-person consulting services, technical assistance, and application assistance for COVID relief grant and loan programs.

The BOC office will open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM. It will operate remotely every Tuesday and Thursday until further announcement.

Appointments and face masks are required in order to visit our office. To schedule an appointment, please call (212) 571- 1698.

CMP’s other services will continue to be delivered through phone and online platforms until further announcement.

Interested in Applying for Restaurant Revitalization Fund?

Attend our online Workshop on Restaurant Revitalization Fund(RRF) (in Cantonese and Mandarin) on Monday, May 17th, 3 - 5 PM to learn more about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program details, eligibility, application process, and other information.

RSVP here: bit.ly/CMP517

For more information about the workshop or application assistance for the RRF, please contact CMP BOC at larrymei@cmpny.org.

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Webinar on PPP Loan and Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants - May 6

In collaboration with Bank of America, CMP BOC will provide a webinar on PPP Loan and Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants in Chinese Mandarin on Thursday, May 6th, at 7 -8 PM.

Join to learn more about PPP application process and forgiveness, and Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants application process! RSVP here: bit.ly/CMPMAY6

Workshop on Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Attend our Workshop on Restaurant Revitalization Fund (in Mandarin) this Friday, 4/23, 3-4:30 PM to learn more about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program details, eligibility, application process, and other information.

RSVP here: bit.ly/CMP423

For more information about the Workshop and application assistance for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, please contact CMP BOC at larrymei@cmpny.org.

Chinese American Small Business Impact & Recovery Survey Report

During the period of September 2020 through December 2020, CMP and the Rotary Club of Chinatown NYC conducted a mini survey of Chinese American businesses in New York City.

From the 66 responses we received, we learned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on them, and the support that they need towards recovery. Based on this survey and the numerous dialogues in which the Rotary Club of Chinatown NYC and CMP participated, we also compiled a list of recommendations to be shared with small business owners, community advocates, policy makers, the philanthropic sector, and concerned individuals.

This report focuses on presentation of key findings and recommendations derived from the survey. For a complete set of survey questions and aggregate responses, please contact us at info@cmpny.org.

Webinar on PPP and Small Businesses Resources on 4/15

CMP, alongside a panel of experts, will be joining the PPP & Small Businesses Resources Webinar hosted by Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez in Chinese Mandarin Thursday, 4/15, at 3 pm.

Attend for information on the SBA’s PPP and the most recent PPP deadline extension, as well as information on EIDL program.

Webinar link: https://bit.ly/3e02Pgq

Webinar on COVID Relief Programs for Small Businesses on 4/19

In partnership with the SBA (Small Business Administration), we will be hosting a webinar on Updates of SBA COVID-19 Relief Programs at 7 -8 PM, Monday, 4/19.

Small businesses please join us to learn more about:

• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

• Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG)

• Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application

• and more!

The webinar will be conducted in Chinese. To RSVP, please visit: http://bit.ly/CMP419.

Train and Retain Your Employees

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) launched the Customized Training Grant Program to help NYC-based businesses train and retain their employees. It’s a reimbursable training grant for businesses that are for-profit, operating for at least one year, and able to pay for training upfront.

Businesses identify a problem(s) they are facing and select the training(s) that will help them solve for this problem(s). SBS will reimburse up to 60% of the total training costs in one or more of the following areas:

1. Training on recently purchased equipment or software

2. Training to offer new services/products to reach new markets

3. Training to give current staff new skills to advance into hard-to-fill positions

4. Training to update obsolete skills that are necessary for the business to be competitive

If your business is interested in applying for this program, please contact CMP BOC (Business Outreach Center) at LarryMei@cmpny.org for assistance.

Webinar on Business Re-Opening

Are you looking to re-open your business? Attend our webinar on April 7th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, to learn how to find information regarding State’s and City’s opening guidelines for your industry, and resources that are available to help your business adapt to a changing business environment.

Resources include:

• Virtual Compliance Advisement

• Financial Assistance

• Commercial Lease Assistance

• FREE Face Coverings and a PPE Supplier Directory

• Online Business Education Courses

• Employee Support

The webinar will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin. Register here: https://bit.ly/3qsRIRF