VIDEO: 1010 WINS Neighborhood Spotlight: 'Sparking NYC's Small Business Comeback'

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Manhattan is ready for it's close-up!

After all, it has a starring role in the 1010 WINS Neighborhood Spotlight! (WATCH ABOVE)

The theme of the Spotlight -- sponsored by Dime Community Bank and the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce -- is "Sparking NYC's Small Business Comeback: Building Back Bigger & Better."

Below, 1010 WINS' Juliet Papa interview Republican NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa.

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What to expect:

- Welcome by Kevin O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer, Dime Community Bank

- Presentations by NYC Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa on an agenda for the Creation & Growth of Small Businesses. NYC Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams has also been invited to participate.

- Moderated by Award Winning 1010 WINS Reporter Juliet Papa

- Panel of Experts provided their thoughts, recommendations and strategies to reenergize NYC.

- Discussion led by Former NYC Commissioner of Small Business Services and current 1010 WINS Anchor of “The Bottom Line for Small Business,” Rob Walsh

- Interview with Republican candidate for NYC mayor Curtis Sliwa (WATCH ABOVE)

List Speakers & Affiliations:

- Jessica Walker, President and CEO, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

- Jessica Taylor, National Director, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program

- Ramon Ray, founder, Smart Hustle and Board Member, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

- Patrick Hall, Small Business Owner, Elan Flowers

- Bert Rosenblatt, Principal, Vicus Partners LLC

Presentation of Leadership Award to:

- Jessica Walker, President and CEO, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

- Jessica Taylor, National Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program

- Announcement of next Small Business Challenge: Mark Businski, Audacy Director of Strategic Partnerships

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WATCH THE PREVIOUS TWO 1010 WINS NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHTS (SEPT. 2020 AND MARCH 2020):

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