New Rochelle Business News October 2021: Pandemic Grant Program, Business Recovery Center, NR Thanksgiving Parade, Holiday Market

NR Business News

October 29, 2021

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Dear Business Owner,

Welcome to the October edition of the New Rochelle business newsletter, here is some information to help your business be more successful!


Funding Resources


The New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

Created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  FUNDING IS STILL AVAILABLE

APPLY HERE

SBA Loan

SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Westchester County for Businesses Affected by Remnants of Hurricane Ida

New York Power Authority Building

123 Main Street, White Plains, NY  10601

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. until further notice.

Closed: Saturday and Sunday

More Information Here


Business Opportunity


Thanksgiving parade

The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce is looking for sponsorships for their 57th annual Thanksgiving Parade

Businesses are invited to share their brand by sponsoring or participating in the New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade. Sponsorship opportunities available from $300 to $10,000.

If your business provided Essential Services and you would like to march in the Parade please contact Catherine White.

For questions or more information you can also call Catherine White 914-632-5700 or email catherine@newrochamber.org.

VENDORS WANTED for the DRI Holiday Market – Daily Dec 3- 12, 2021

 

NEW This Year! The City of New Rochelle Presents a Holiday Market at the New Rochelle Train Station December 3-12, 2021. (12-8pm weekends and 2-8pm weekdays).

New Rochelle is getting in the Holiday Spirit and pulling out all the stops with this new and festive Holiday Market in a charming Holiday Winter Village setting at the New Rochelle Train Station. Each day will feature festive Market Attractions including Swag Bag Giveaways; Food Samples; Entertainment - DJs, local choirs, performers, children’s entertainment; Free Classes - Wreath Making, Mixology and others; Instagram Booth and additional attractions.

All we need is YOU as a VENDOR! The Holiday Market will be a special venue to provide minority and women owned businesses and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their crafts and products.

All vendors are welcome to reserve a space. Please visit www.newrochelledri.com/HolidayMarket for application. Confirmations will be sent no later than November 15th

Contact Catherine White (914-632-5700) / Mariana Jusufaj (914-654-2193) for more information.

  • Lighted, heated, lockable 6’x10’ booths with Wi-Fi and signage will be provided.
  • Vendors will be responsible for bringing displays, table, chairs and any other set up materials needed.
  • If you are selected, the fee is $300 for 10 days December 3-12 or $200 for 5 days December 3-7 or December 8-12.
  • 10% Discount for New Rochelle Residents or Businesses.
  • FULLY- REFUNDABLE FEE to ALL vendors who attend ALL their registered dates!
  • 24-hour Security at Train Station
Holiday Market
Holiday Market

Business in the News


Business owner recognized as “Unsung Hero” by New York State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins on Hispanic Heritage Month.

Jose Filipe, owner of New Rochelle Farms, supported pop-up vaccine events outside his business where 50 people signed up and got vaccinated.

Jazz Festival

We would like to thank the businesses for being part of the Queen City of the Sound International Jazz Festival bringing delicious food and products to the event.

  • Matrix on the Go
  • Mikey Dubb’s Frozen Custard
  • Taqueria del Valle
  • Beechmont Tavern
  • Olibar Restaurant
  • Baobab Spa

Fall Hudson Valley Restaurant Week happening from Nov 1 - Nov 14

Maria Restaurant and Dubrovnik Restaurant in New Rochelle are part of the event and are offering a pre-fix Menu for Lunch and Dinner.

More information Here

sMOKEHOUSE

Grand opening of Smokehouse Restaurant Grill flagship restaurant


Beechmont

Beechmont Tavern relaunches under owner Rob Hayes


Tutoring Solutions

Tutoring Solutions – 5-year anniversary ribbon cutting


Sincerely,

Lisa Davis

Business Ambassador

Ldavis@newrochelleny.com | 914-654-2193