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Business Over Breakfast Tues. April 29, 2025 @ 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Mofongo del Valle, 3340 Broadway
Let's discuss: - Free storefront improvements.
- Adopt-a-Treebed Project.
- No-cost way to lower Con Edison bills.
- Special Event and Local Promotions.
- Google reviews - how to improve.
- Planning for Summer 2025.
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 Adopt-A-Tree Project! Hamilton Heights Business Alliance
KICK OFF TO A MORE BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY.
This Sat. April 26, community volunteers are participating in Hamilton Heights Car-Free Earth Day with a cleanup of area tree beds. Let's set the stage for the new Hamilton Heights Adopt-A-Tree project and beautify our sidewalks and your business. Text 646-543-6205 to participate. Supplies will be provided.
WHAT IS THE ADOPT-A-TREEBED PROJECT? Hamilton Heights Business Alliance kicks off spring with an important project for increasing the beauty of Amsterdam Ave. With funding from its NYC SBS merchant organizing grant, the Alliance will pilot an "ADOPT-A-TREEBED" project with neighborhood businesses. During May-June, up to 20 tree beds in front of local businesses, will receive a free makeover!
How to Participate: Participating business owners commit to maintaining their storefront tree bed by removing trash and watering spring and summer flower and plants. "Adopt-A-Treebed" businesses can show off their contributions to the community with an in-ground sign with your BUSINESS NAME AND LOGO. Text Jenn at 646-543-6205 to learn more.
Eligibility: This Spring 2025, Adopt-A-Treebed project is available to storefront business owners located on Amsterdam Ave between 135th-155th Street and Hamilton Pl between 142nd & 144th St. The number of treebeds is limited due to funding - please respond ASAP!
1. CLEAN UP TREEBEDS. Sat. April 26, 2025. 10am-3pm. Hamilton Heights Clean+Green event. Partners: Volunteers, Brotherhood Sister-Sol, Harlem One Stop, The Trash Project , Friends of St. Nicholas Park. We are an official partner of the "NYC Big Spring Clean."  2. TREEBED REPAIRS: May 2025 3. TREEBED PLANTINGS: May 2025 During early May, we will plant spring & summer perennials. Flowering annuals will be available for purchase (or you can source) for your customized storefront garden! 4. ADOPT-A-TREE BUSINESS SIGN INSTALLED: May 2025
LOOK WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER! from this:   to this!   Growing our business. Together in West Harlem! | | | | SPECIAL EVENTSHamilton Heights Business Alliance thanks all partners and customers for their contributions to a busy and beautiful community. | |
Hamilton Heights Celebrates Car-Free Earth Day! 
April 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Johnny Hartman Plaza (Harlem One Stop)
Join us on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm in Hamilton Heights-West Harlem for a day of giving back to community for a trash-free environment and engage with neighbors and make new friends.
Our community partners Brother/Sistersol, The Trash Project, and the Hamilton Heights Business Alliance have a full day of volunteerism, learn and play, and trash-free, clean-up activities planned for all to be involved.
Meet us at Johnny Hartman Plaza (Amsterdam and 143rd Street) and West 142nd Street, between Amsterdam and Hamilton Place for family-friendly games, pickle ball, dance class and more.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Trash Project leads the charge for trash free Amsterdam Avenue. Volunteers needed to work on Amsterdam Ave (145th - 138) and Hamilton Place (143 - 142) and 142 (between Amsterdam and Hamilton Place). 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Community Composting with Nando, BroSis 1:00 am - 4:00 pm The Zoescope Pop Up entertainment and arts workshop 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Dances for a Variable Population for a healthy body and mind 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Live Music by Bad Mothas and throughout the day family-friendly activities, giveaways, free pop corn, smoothie bikes, pickle ball and more...
Join us and add to the vibe of the day! Let's show that we love our
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6th Annual Harlem Culture Crawl May 2, 2025 - May 5, 2025
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Experience Harlem Like Never Before — The 6th Annual Harlem Culture Crawl Returns May 2–5! The Harlem Culture Crawl is back for its 6th year — and this isn’t just any neighborhood stroll. It’s your all-access pass to the cultural heart of uptown New York City. Brought to life by Harlem One Stop in partnership with members of the Harlem Cultural Collaborative and Hamilton Heights Business Alliance, the festival turns the neighborhood into a living gallery, concert hall, and walking history tour all at once. With more than 20 unique experiences across iconic venues and hidden gems, you'll get a true insider’s look at Harlem’s creative pulse. More information
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Celebrating Our Business Community - An Evening with Beejhy Barhany
Join us Tuesday, May 6, 6–8 PM at Winnie Said for an evening of food, conversation, and culture.
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🌟 Guest of Honor: Beejhy Barhany
📖 Cookbook Launch & Signing: GURSHA
🎉 Celebrating 11 Years of Tsion Café
🥗 Ethiopian & Vegan-Inspired Bites and Drinks by Winnie Said Don't miss this special gathering of neighbors, local business owners, and culinary inspiration! 
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Staffing Solutions Made Simple: Hire the Right Employees at No Cost
April 29, 2025 @ 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm No matter your staffing needs, we can help you find the perfect employees at no cost. With access to a pool of over 100,000 candidates, we can identify qualified individuals across various industries, including food service, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and warehousing. Our services include: - Sourcing candidates from our database, paid advertisements (free for you), and local partner organizations.
- Recruiting and screening candidates based on your criteria, presenting only the most qualified for your business.
- Coordinating interview schedules.
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Optimize Cash Flow for Your Small Business
April 29, 2025 @ 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Do you know how much cash your business needs to fund day-to-day operations, pay yourself, and invest for future growth? Join us for a free, 1-hour webinar designed to help small business owners understand the essentials of cash flow management. Learn key strategies to anticipate financial needs and plan for the timing and size of investments in your business. In this session, you’ll learn: - Cash Forecasting: Estimate how much cash you will have on-hand in different scenarios
- Cash Flow Analysis: Learn to interpret your cash flow statement and understand what the numbers are telling you about your business
- Cash Flow Planning: Practical tools to assess whether your business has adequate cash flow to support your plan
- Cash Flow Optimization: Practical strategies to maintain a healthy cash flow.
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Harlem Conference: Empowering Grassroot Entrepreneurs 
May 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at The Forum More information | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
