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Empire State Development Programs Offer Unprecedented Access to Capital for Loans, Equity and Technical Assistance for Small Businesses

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More than $500 million in federal funding is now available to support the resurgence of small businesses across New York State through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a program through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury, SSBCI provides funds to support programs for small businesses, including socially and economically advantaged (SEDI) businesses and very small businesses (VSB), to recover from the economic effects of COVID-19 and allow them opportunity to succeed in the post-pandemic economy.
With this funding, Empire State Development (ESD) has developed a suite of capital access and equity programs to help New York State small businesses recover from the economic effects of COVID-19 and allow them the opportunity to succeed.

Chef Tom Doran Purchases Napoli’s Pizza

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Announces Homecoming Hometown Special for March

 

New City, NY, – Napoli’s Pizza, 48 Germonds Road, and new owner Chef Tom Doran have come full circle or in this case pie. Tom Doran, who grew up down the street from Napoli’s (called DiNoto Pizza at the time), got his first job there at age 14 and tossed his first pizza when he was 16 (see attached photo which is framed and on display in Napoli’s).

 

“I am thrilled to be back at Napoli’s where my love for food and cooking first started,” said Chef Tom Doran. “I grew up around the corner on Morris Drive, was part of the Rockland BOCES Culinary Arts program and graduated from Clarkstown South. I appreciate this close knit community that helped raise me and can’t wait to share great food, great pizza and a great deal with everyone in the area.”

 

In celebration of Tom’s return, Napoli’s is offering a Homecoming Hometown Special Sunday through Thursday in March. Any home within 1 mile of Napoli’s can order one large plain pie at the same price it was when he was 16, only $10.00, all other orders, regardless of distance, will be discounted 10%. One $10.00 pie per household.

 

“Giving back and helping out are two of the things Clarkstown, and Rockland are known for. The last few years have been hard on everyone, and I want to reintroduce people to delicious food and pizza made right in their neighborhood at a great price,” said Chef Doran.

 

Tom Doran graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996 and worked at several local restaurants before traveling through Europe as a chef in 2003. He later returned to New York to join the family painting business in NYC but never forgot his passion for pizza. Seeing the pandemic as a chance to make a change, Tom went back to his roots, purchasing Valley Pizza, 4 Lakeridge Drive, Valley Cottage, in April of 2020, and Napoli’s Pizza last January.

 

For more information about Napoli’s Pizza visit their website, Facebook or Instagram.

TIME MISSION TO HOST COLLEGE CHALLENGE

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(ROCKLAND/May 3, 2023) — Time Mission®, will host a College Challenge on Thursday, May 7 th with
student participants from Rockland Community College, St. Thomas Aquinas, Dominican University and
Ramapo College.

The four colleges will be tasked with completing as many of the 32 challenge rooms as possible in a one-
hour timeframe with the goal of getting the highest score. The college whose teams have the highest
combined score will win $500 for the school’s scholarship fund. Second place will receive $250 and third
and fourth place will win $100.

Time Mission is an indoor adventure game that transports players into the past or the future in a fun,
immersive experience. Teams work their way through up to 32 different portals where they collect
skill points by completing challenges in less than 2-5 minutes. There are portals for different skills, i.e.,
intelligence, strength, coordination, and speed, and each one propels you backwards or forwards into
a different time zone! Teams can repeat, or abandon, rooms at any time to improve their score or find
the next clues on the mission before the hourglass runs out and they are returned to the present.

Representing Rockland Community College Legal Studies, team, the “Justice League” will have
three Legal Studies students who are trained in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and
attention to detail, which are all qualities that can make them good at puzzles.

"I am incredibly proud of my students for their efforts in the Time Mission College Challenge
competition. Their dedication and hard work are a true testament to the character and
potential of the students here at Rockland Community College," said Patricia Szobonya,
Associated Professor of Legal Studies and Criminal Justice at RCC. "Supporting student
scholarships is vital to ensuring that we can continue to provide equal opportunity career
growth to our community, and I encourage everyone to contribute to the Rockland Community
College Foundation in any way they can,” she added.

In December Time Mission celebrated its grand opening with a fundraiser for local non-profits. More
than 50 representatives from Meals on Wheels, Girl Scouts, Wonder Girls, and Nanuet Interact Club
(playing for Nanuet/West Nyack Rotary) participated in a fun Charity Challenge and were the first to
experience the new Time Mission challenge rooms.

Nanuet Chamber of Commerce to hold 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser to benefit Nanuet and Beyond charity Nanuet

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(March 6, 2023) – The Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its upcoming 5K Race/Walk event taking place on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

This exciting event is a fundraiser that supports Nanuet and Beyond’s scholarship/grant program and related educational activities. Participants can expect a fun-filled day of competition and community spirit.

The race will start and finish in front of Nanuet High School and will begin at 8:30 AM. Each runner will receive a bib, timing chip, and official completion time, and the first 150 participants who complete the actual 5K race (not including virtual or walks) will receive a medal.

Runners can sign in for their bibs and timing chips starting at 7:00 AM. To ensure a prompt starting time and proper supplies on race day, participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register.

The top male and female overall finishers in the 5K race will receive a $50 Gift Certificate, second-place overall finishers will receive a $25 GC, and third-place overall finishers will receive a $15 GC.

The race is open to participants of all ages and will be held rain or shine. Age groups for the run/walk include: Up to 14 years, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. During registration, participants have the option to purchase a race t-shirt. To ensure shirts are available on race day, t-shirt orders must be placed by April 15.

The one-mile walk is available for those who prefer a shorter course, while the virtual 5K can be completed at your own pace, outside, on a treadmill, or in your neighborhood and both options help support a great cause. Donations and registration fees from this event are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law and support Nanuet & Beyond’s efforts.

For more information, visit the Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce or Nanuet and Beyond website or contact info@nanuetchamber.com. Registration and additional information are available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Nanuet/RacingforEducation

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