Empowering Local Entrepreneurs to Shape the Future of NYC Neighborhoods

Sponsored by NYC Office of Neighborhood Safety

Saturday, June 29, 2024 | BKLYN COMMONS

Join us for is a full-day immersive event bringing together social entrepreneurs, visionaries, leaders, and creatives dedicated to reimagining and transforming NYC neighborhoods through the dynamic power of business and community.

  • Dynamic Speakers

    Learn from top entrepreneurs and experts as they share their expertise and stories on the intersection between business and neighborhood development.

  • Entrepreneur Demos

    Experience the innovative projects, solutions, and businesses from the 2024 Renaissance Project cohort set to revitalize communities.

  • Networking Opportunities

    Connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and build partnerships that can drive meaningful change.

  • Business Marketplace

    Explore a wide array of business services, organizations, and resources to support your ideas and business

The Renaissance Series

The Renaissance Series keeps the energy of the Summit alive year-round through workshops, conversations, and storytelling. We bring people together to share ideas, gain practical tools, and highlight the entrepreneurs and change-makers who are shaping our communities.

 Throughout the year, we host a range of experiences:

  • Workshops:  practical tools for entrepreneurs and community members.

  • Conversations: dialogues on the intersection of business and neighborhood life.

  • Stories:  highlighting entrepreneurs and change-makers whose work is transforming local communities.

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Who It’s For

  • Entrepreneurs seeking to connect business with community impact

  • Residents who want to strengthen their neighborhoods

  • Funders, partners, and policymakers exploring solutions for equitable growth

  • Anyone passionate about entrepreneurship as a tool for community development


Bring positive change to your hood

There is no one better than you to build a business that strengthens your neighborhood.

Hosts

Progress Playbook is a business training and service platform that designs customized experiences to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.

The Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) combines the efforts of the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP), the Office to Prevent Gun Violence (OPGV), and Atlas to empower New Yorkers and work with them to pursue community-driven solutions to public safety.

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