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Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Walsh with 2008 Neighborhood Achievement Awards honorees at Gracie Mansion. >Click here for a slideshow of honorees >Click here for awards ceremony photos >Click here to read our press release	NYC Business Solutions Click here to access free help starting and growing your business, including assistance creating business plans, accessing financing and incentives, and hiring and training staff.
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Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Walsh Present 2008 Neighborhood Achievement Awards On July 14, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Robert W. Walsh presented the 2008 New York City Neighborhood Achievement Awards to 11 recipients at Gracie Mansion. The awards honor outstanding organizations, businesses and individuals for strengthening the City’s neighborhoods and commercial corridors. Citigroup New York State Director of Community Relations Eileen Auld and Con Edison Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Frances Resheske joined the Mayor at the awards ceremony on behalf of their organizations, which sponsored the event. Click here for more information.

Online Directory of Certified Businesses
This easy-to-use directory makes it simple for buyers in both the public and private sectors to find and do business with minority, women-owned and locally-based businesses.

NYC Business Express
NYC Business Express is an interactive Web site where business owners can identify the licenses and permits required to open in New York City.

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Notices of Solicitations for Request For Proposals (RFPs) and Bids

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Request For Proposal (RFP): The Retention and Advancement Center