AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and SBS mission
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Haris Khan, Acting Chief of Staff at the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS), introduces himself and outlines the agency's mission. He emphasizes SBS's commitment to creating economic security for all New Yorkers by supporting job creation, business growth, and neighborhood development.
- Khan is joined by Deputy Commissioner Calvin Brown from the Neighborhood Development Division
- SBS aims to make NYC the best place for entrepreneurs to start, operate, and grow their businesses
- The agency supports public space activation and small business revitalization
Haris Khan
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Good morning, chair for ease.
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Good morning, chair Rivera and members of the small business and cultural affairs committees.
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My name is Harris Khan.
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I'm the acting chief of staff at the New York City Department of Small Business Services.
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I'm joined today by deputy commissioner, Calvin Brown, from our neighborhood development division.
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SBS's mission is to create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting them to good jobs, creating stronger businesses and building thriving neighborhoods.
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Our teams work every day to make New York City the best place for an entrepreneur to start, operate, and grow their business.
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We're pleased to discuss the ways in which SBS supports public space activation, small business revitalization through our agency's work.
