TESTIMONY
Tonisha Hurd, Representative for the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, on Endorsing the City of YesPlan
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Tonisha Hurd speaks on behalf of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce to endorse the City of YesPlan, emphasizing its potential to foster economic growth.
- Hurd represents Lisa Sorin, president of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, and emphasizes the importance of small businesses in New York City.
- Outlines the challenges faced by small businesses, including complex regulations and lack of governmental support.
- Highlights that 89% of NYC businesses are small, employing fewer than 20 individuals and over half of the private sector workforce.
- The City of Yes plan is described as a visionary initiative aimed at supporting these small businesses by creating an environment conducive to economic growth, innovation, and prosperity.
Tonisha Hurd
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Good afternoon to the esteemed members of the city council as well as my fellow citizens.
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My name is Tanisha Heard, and I have the honor of representing Lisa Sorin, who is the president of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.
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I come before you all to express our endorsement of the visionary initiative, the city of YesPlan.
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Businesses in the Cornerstone Businesses are the cornerstone of New York City, and we thrive on the creation of new businesses, the ability to support existing ones, and the dynamic nature of commerce.
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It may be surprising that most of these businesses are small with 89% being classified as exceedingly small employing fewer than 20 individuals.
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These small businesses constitute the bedrock of New York City employing over half of the city's private sector workforce.
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What we have noticed in the Bronx is that these small businesses are not only essential for economic vitality, but also serves as catalysts for entrepreneurship and social mobility.
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However, it has become increasingly difficult to operate as a small business in New York City.
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Every day, our businesses face a daunting challenge such as dealing with government regulations.
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They deal with complex systemic issues and the inability to keep pace with ever changing laws.
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Moreover, they lack the necessary resources and support from the government to navigate these obstacles effectively.
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As representatives of the Bronx Business community, we understand the critical importance of fostering an economic conducive and environment conducive to economic growth, innovation, and prosperity.
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This plan embodies these principles and offers a comprehensive strategy to unlock the full potential of our city's economy and support our small businesses.
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Thank you.
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