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.

Civil Service 101 Virtual Workshop

NYC DCAS (Department of Citywide Administrative Services) is holding a Civil Service 101 virtual workshop on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 from 2:30pm - 4:00pm.

The HR leaders will discuss with job seekers the City’s available job and internship opportunities, exams and application processes. Job seekers will also learn about what to expect on their first city government job interview, how to discover if they are a good fit for city government, and how to better prepare themselves for municipal government job interviews.

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

Health and Mental Health Workshops for International Students

In collaboration with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, CMP Collegiate Student Service Center(CSSC) will present two workshops to international students to address the health and mental health challenges brought on by COVID-19.

Chinese Mandarin Session: Friday, March 26th, 9:30 am - 11 am

English Session: Friday, April 2nd, 11:30 am - 1 pm

Participants will learn:

• the up-to-date fight against COVID-19 in NYC

• health and mental health resources available in NYC every international student should know during the pandemic

• how to stay physically and emotionally healthy

• coping skills and the effects of trauma, stress and anxiety

CMP 2021 Virtual Job Fair: 3/25/2021

CMP will be hosting the 2021 Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, 3/25, from 10 am – 3 pm.

So far 15 employers from different industries/sectors have confirmed their attendance: healthcare, business, financial Services, retail, etc. Employers will share with job seekers information about their company and job openings, and will also answer questions that job seekers have. List is in formation and we are expecting more to come!

If you are looking for employment, don't miss the opportunity! It's open for all job seekers for FREE.

Register here: CMP Virtual Job Fair March 2021 Tickets, Thu, Mar 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A

Have questions or concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine? Join the Bridges Asian BERG for an informative COVID vaccination discussion this Friday, 3/19, at 12 noon. Chinese and Korean translators will be available.

Protect Chinatown - Request a Chaperone when You are Outside!

Since the start of the pandemic, Anti-Asian violence has been on the rise. Protect Chinatown, an organization that was formed in response to the increase in anti-Asian attacks across the nation, offers volunteer chaperone/escort service to Asian American individuals for a one-way destination with the purpose to reduce risk of anti-Asian violence.

To learn more about the service or to request a chaperone, please visit here: https://www.protectchinatown.com/.

NYC Council District 1 Candidate Forum

2021 Lantern Festival Party & Mini-Workshop: An Overview of Immigration Policies

CMP Collegiate Student Service Center is proud to present 2021 Lantern Festival Party & Mini-Workshop: An Overview of Immigration Policies to international students on Friday, 2/26, 6 - 7pm.

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-lantern-festival-virtual-party-registration-141869683041

Outline of activities:

1. Mini-workshop: An Overview of Immigration Policies of the Biden Administration related to F-1 students.

2. Lantern Riddle Challenge

3. Social Networking + Q&A

Stop Asian Hate

This past Lunar New Year, a time when we are celebrating our diverse Asian communities, we saw a rise in harassment and violence against Asian elders. Since the start of COVID-19, we have seen a sharp increase in instances of hostility and harassment directed at Chinese and other Asian communities related to COVID-19 stigma and misinformation.

If you have faced harassment or discrimination in housing, at work, or in any public place, contact the NYC Commission on Human Rights by filling out an online form: www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/about/report-discrimination.page or by calling 212-416-0197. If you are a victim of or witness a hate crime, call 911.

Meanwhile, the City has developed Stop COVID Hate: A Toolkit for Addressing Anti-Asian Bias, Discrimination, and Hate: www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/community/stop-asian-hate.page#isbioc. This toolkit provides comprehensive resources on how to identify, report, and receive support for hate crimes and incidents; educational material for both bystanders and those targeted by hate crimes and bias-motivated incidents; and infographics, media, and other digital campaigns against hate. 

SMALL PROPERTY OWNERS VIRTUAL RESOURCE FAIR

Manhattan Community Board 3, in collaboration with Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), will host a virtual Small Property Owners' Resource Fair on Thursday Feb 25th, 2021.

Attend via Zoom: bit.ly/3coqSXq | Meeting ID: 953 9027 3198

Webinar on Soft Skills that Employers are Looking For & How To Improve Them

Join our webinar on Wednesday, 2/17, at 1:30 PM to learn about why soft skills are so important to employers and how to improve them.

RSVP: Soft Skills that Employers are Looking For & How To Improve It (TD Edition) Tickets, Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

Vaccine Townhall in Mandarin and Cantonese

Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Attend the COVID-19 Vaccine Townhall that CMP is co-sponsoring:

• Mandarin: Wednesday, 2/17, at 6 PM

• Cantonese: Thursday, 2/18, at 4 PM

Lunar New Year and Presidents' Day Closure Notice

In celebration of Lunar New Year and Presidents’ Day, CMP will be closing at 1 pm, Thursday, 2/11, and will be closed on Friday, 2/12 and Monday, 2/15. We will resume services on Tuesday, 2/16. Happy Lunar New Year and Presidents’ Day!

NDA Opportunity Youth Program

The COVID-19 crisis is not over yet. Are you currently not in school AND not working, just staying home and doing nothing? Why not find something meaningful to do and meanwhile earn some money? Our NDA Opportunity Youth Program might be able to help if you are 16-24 years old and want to go back to school or gain employment. All program activities will be conducted online during COVID-19.

Click here for program flyers.

Interested in a Career in Banking?

In collaboration with TD Bank, we will hosts a webinar on Wednesday, 2/10, at 1:30 PM to introduce the job outlook within TD in the next few years to job seekers.

To RSVP: TD Bank's Job Outlook Beyond 2020 Tickets, Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

Webinars on COVID-19 Relief Loan Programs

In collaboration with TruFund Financial Services, CMP will provide a series of webinars in Chinese Mandarin to help small businesses learn about financing options and the application process on:

• Wednesday, 2/3, 7 PM - 8:30 PM - Emergency Loan Programs for Small Businesses. RSVP: http://bit.ly/CMPFEB03

• Wednesday, 2/10, 7 PM - 8:30 PM - How to Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness. RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/CMPFEB10

• Wednesday, 2/17, 7 PM - 8:30 PM - Getting ready for PPP. RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/CMPFEB17

If you have any questions regarding the webinars or need assistance for your small business, please contact us at MoruLiang@cmpny.org.

Webinar on Employment and Workplace Regulations for Small Businesses

CMP will be hosting a webinar with NYC Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday, Jan 20th, 7-8:30 PM, to help small businesses and employers learn more about employment rights and workplace regulations.

The webinar will be held in Chinese Mandarin. RSVP at  http://bit.ly/JAN20CMP .

Webinar on PPP and EIDL Guidelines

Does your business need to apply for the next round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)? Attend the Webinar on New PPP+EIDL Guidelines on Thursday, Jan. 21st, at 12 noon.

Webinar will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin.

Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89881057119

Join Via Phone：16468769923, Meeting ID: 898 8105 7119