Q&A
Commissioner Kim responds to proposal for temporary SBS positions
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Commissioner Kevin Kim of the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) responds to Council Member Feliz's proposal for temporary SBS positions to assist with BID formation. Kim explains that existing grant programs already address some of these needs.
- Kim mentions that Avenue NYC and Neighborhood 360 grant programs often include funding for hiring community organizers.
- The commissioner suggests that having local community members organize BIDs might be more effective than SBS staff from outside the community.
- Kim expresses willingness to explore Council Member Feliz's proposal further.
Kevin Kim
0:49:01
The only thing I would say to that is that also is part of why the avenue NYC and and neighborhood 360 grandstandpoint because when we do give the money, we do expect sometimes.
0:49:13
In many cases, it runs on the proposal, but in many cases, they will use part of that money to hire someone to help organize the community.
0:49:20
And we feel that if you're from the community, that it might be more effective than if somebody over at one Liberty Plaza was trying to do it.
0:49:28
So but, you know, we'll definitely explore that option with you.
0:49:31
Thank you.
Oswald Feliz
0:49:31
Thank you.
0:49:32
Thank you so much.
0:49:33
Now, majority of whips, I'll be number course.