PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Doug Young, Representative of LEERFORM Fabrication Design, on the importance of Evergreen and IBSP funding
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Doug Young, representing LEERFORM Fabrication Design, testified about the crucial role of Evergreen, an Industrial Business Service Provider (IBSP), in supporting and growing his small industrial business in North Brooklyn. He emphasized the need for increased funding for IBSPs citywide and Evergreen specifically, highlighting the various ways Evergreen has assisted his company.
- Evergreen provided essential support in finding capital funding, securing legal counsel, and offering education in financial, HR, and marketing literacy
- They helped LEERFORM find a production facility and even became their landlord when the company needed to expand
- Young stressed that Evergreen's support was vital in helping navigate challenges such as high costs, complex regulations, and finding affordable space in New York City
Doug Young
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My name is Doug Young, and I'm one of the businesses that Evergreen helps at who can make it today.
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I represent a small business called Learform Fabrication Design.
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We're essentially fabrication company.
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We've proudly operate proudly operate in North Brooklyn, since 2019, and currently employ, roughly, 30 individuals contributing to our local economy.
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I'm here today to emphasize, how vital evergreenly has been to our success and to urge an increase in funding for the IBSPs, programs citywide, and Evergreen specifically.
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Simply put, Leerford will not be here without this woman, sitting right next to me.
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Evergreen has guided us through, finding capital funding and securing legal counsel.
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Resources essential for any small businesses.
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Evergreen has provided us and other business leaders with crucial education in Financial, HR and marketing literacy.
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When we needed a production facility, Evergreen not only helped us find 1 but also became our landlords when we needed to expand our facility.
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They've been, the lifeline we needed in moments of uncertainty, giving us the
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support to stay in
Doug Young
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business and grow.
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Uncertainty giving us the support to stay in business and grow.
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The challenges industrial businesses face in New York City, high costs, complex regulations and finding affordable space can be overwhelming.
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Evergreen has been instrumental in helping us navigate these hurdles.
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Their work impacts not only businesses like ours but the city's economy as a whole.
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Supporting organizations like Evergreen ensures this vital sector continues to
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thrive and provide high quality jobs for our communities.
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Thank you
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for your time and,
