Business Development
Enhancing the economy and commercial vitality of East Harlem.
WHAT WE DO
Our Business Development Center offers business education, technology training and technical assistance to over 880 entrepreneurs and business owners in the community. Our classes are offered at beginner and intermediate levels in English and Spanish. We provide access to capital and business development assistance to maintain, expand or create new businesses in our neighborhood.
Located at
The Business Development Center
205 East 122nd St (Third Ave)
Contact
Sandra Deleon
Deputy Director
smdeleon@unionsettlement.org
(646) 545-5203
Programs & Services
Business Education
Technology Courses
We offer computer education classes in both basic computer literacy and more advanced software. Courses include training in Microsoft Suite (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and Quickbooks. To register for upcoming classes, complete the Computer Education Registration Form.
Complete Course Listings (English and en Español) >
Business Literacy
For aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses in East Harlem, our business education courses provide skills training and professional development. To register for any business classes, complete the Business Education Registration Form.
Complete Course Listings (English and en Español) >
Edwin Nieves
Director of Business Development
enieves@unionsettlement.org
(646) 545-5202
Community Development
East Harlem 360°
East Harlem 360° is a community development program intended to revitalize the local economy and trigger economic growth in East Harlem. The East Harlem 360° program is being conducted in collaboration with two other local organizations – Hope Community and Uptown Grand Central – and is funded by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Neighborhood 360° grant program.
East Harlem Community Alliance
The East Harlem Community Alliance is a consortium of non-profits, businesses, religious organizations and government agencies working together to enhance the vitality and well-being of East Harlem. We are undertaking joint projects and activities designed to address the needs of the East Harlem community and we serve as a forum through which member organizations can create connections, share information, and continue to grow and thrive in East Harlem. One important project is our “Buy Local East Harlem” initiative funded by Citi Community Development.