BOC Updates

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CMP held a workshop on Work for Yourself@50+ on Wednesday, September 19th. Through this workshop, older adults learned about the options of self-employment and received advice and guidance on entrepreneurship opportunities, as well as the steps to starting a business. We’re glad that participants found the workshop very helpful and inspiring.

On Thursday, September 25th, a Small Business Legal Clinic was held to help entrepreneurs obtain legal advice from pro bono attorneys for their business ventures in manufacturing, fashion, E-commerce, restaurant, translation services and etc. We will provide them additional assistance and resources to help build their businesses and achieve their goals.

 

Our Business Outreach Center's (BOC) Upcoming Activities

Small Business Bootcamp: We are proud to present the 24th annual Small Business Bootcamp, a 10-week intensive course designed to assist entrepreneurs in developing management skills and refining business concepts, as well as creating business plans. Course topics range from entity formation and business regulations to financial management and access to capital. Class will begin on Saturday, 9/29, through Saturday, 12/15.

Work for Yourself@50+ Workshop: In partnership with AARP Foundation, CMP is proud to present Work for Yourself@50+ workshop to help older adults learn the ins and outs of successful self-employment. Our next workshop is on Wednesday, September 19th from 6 pm to 8 pm and it will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese. 

Legal Clinic: CMP is holding a Small Business Legal Clinic on Tuesday, September 25th from 2 PM - 5 PM. Volunteer attorneys will be available to provide free consultations on issues related to business formation, contracts and agreements, trademark and copyright, commercial leases and more.  Space is limited and registration is required.

Let us help you make your first step in accomplishing your entrepreneurial ambitions!  For more information and registration details, please contact 212-571-1698.

Accounting and QuickBooks Course

We're starting our next cycle of Accounting & QuickBooks Course on Saturday, October 13th!

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Upon finishing the course, trainees will receive free job placement assistance from us.

Class Length:  3 months
Class Schedule: October 13th; Sat. 10 am to 5 pm
Program Fees :Depend on your family income; Enjoy Up to 50% off; Free for SNAP recipients

Registering: Please visit us at 70 Mulberry St, 3rd FL, New York, NY and bring your valid identification documents, social security card, NYC proof of address and SNAP budget letter with you.

Seats are limited. Don’t miss it!

Work for Yourself@50+ workshop

In partnership with AARP Foundation, CMP is proud to present Work for Yourself@50+ workshop to help older adults learn the ins and outs of successful self-employment. Our next workshop is on Wednesday, September 19th from 6pm to 8pm and it will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

For more information, please contact our Business Counselor Larry Mei at (212) 571-1698.

THANK YOU, Cathay Bank, for Your Continued Support!

Cathay Bank Senior Vice President Ms. Elizabeth Lee (left) is handing over the donation check to CMP Executive Director Mr. Hong Shing Lee (right).

Cathay Bank Senior Vice President Ms. Elizabeth Lee (left) is handing over the donation check to CMP Executive Director Mr. Hong Shing Lee (right).

THANK YOU, Cathay Bank, for working with us, as always, in bringing educational Financial Literacy workshops to our new immigrant students and clients!

In additions to its charitable community work, Cathay Bank again makes a generous donation of $10,000 to support CMP programs and services - thank you again for making a genuine difference in helping people achieve their goals of personal and economic success!