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.
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

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