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New Entrepreneurs Graduate from Ponce Bank Small Business Boot Camp
Six local businesses receive awards from Ponce Bank and Fiserv after impressing judges NEW YORK, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ponce Bank recently
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[{"type":"text","content":"Six local businesses receive awards from Ponce Bank and Fiserv after impressing judges\nNEW YORK, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ponce Bank recently celebrated the graduates of its Bronx, Manhattan and New Jersey Small Business Bootcamps, part of a series of programs providing essential business planning, strategies, and tools for growth, free of charge, to local small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them achieve their goals. During the event three local business owners from the Bronx and three from Manhattan and New Jersey, who previously pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges, were recognized and presented with awards they can use to grow their businesses. The awards are sponsored by Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial technology, including the popular Clover point-of-sale and business management platform. The Small Business Bootcamp Bronx award recipients are: Jennifer Silvestre, Nasir + Idie Kids, apparel and fashion for children with special needs, will receive $10,000.Melissa Groneveldt, Yummy Tummy, gluten free, sugar free sweets and treats, will receive $7,500.Saraciea Fennell, The Bronx is Reading, promotes literacy and fosters a love of reading, will receive $5,000. The Small Business Bootcamp Man/NJ award recipients are: Wioletta Sudol, The Helper Bears, LLC, empowering older adults with tech education and confidence, will receive $10,000.Emely Martinez, Roxanna, affordable, elite fashion for all body types, will receive $7,500.Chere Montgomery, WealthStorm Consults, Business Consultants, will receive $5,000. “Small Businesses are the beating hearts of our communities, providing jobs, cultural diversity, and aspiration to so many of our customers and we’re proud to support these emerging community leaders in their journey through this powerful educational initiative,” said Ponce Bank President and CEO Carlos Naudon. With the support of The Business Outreach Center Network, whose mission is to improve the economic prospects of traditionally underserved groups, including low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs and their communities, Ponce Bank's Small Business Bootcamp has seen impressive attendance. More than 1,100 people from across the city have completed the Small Business Bootcamp since its launch in 2020. Nancy Carin, from The Business Outreach Center Networ...