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Happy Black History Month |
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Happy Women's History Month! This month is a time to celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of women throughout history. It invites us to reflect on the countless women who have paved the way in various fields. |
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March marks a significant milestone as we celebrate five years of organizing as a merchant association. We have united local businesses under a common goal: to promote economic growth, support one another, and enhance the overall vibrancy of our community. We are thankful for the role the community plays in supporting our events and for the dedication of our volunteers to the association. Our success would not have been possible without the support of Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, who has been with us from the very start. We also extend our gratitude to Jennifer Viechweg-Horsford for her continous support of our events, including our clean-up initiatives and financial literacy programs for Small Business Saturday. |
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February Business Networking Event |
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On February 20th we hosted our February Business Networking event! We truly appreciate the time and effort you put into making this event a success. Networking is all about building relationships, and the enthusiasm helped create an environment that fostered meaningful conversations and new opportunities. A special thank you to Bank Of America for hosting us and contributing to making the event a success. Thank you to SCORE for their continuous support and bringing these events together. Thank you to our community partners My Time Inc. and Pastor Maureen Rush for their support. We hope everyone left feeling inspired and equipped with new strategies to elevate your business.
If you missed this event, be sure to stay connected with us on social media, as our next one is scheduled for March 20th.
Check out the pictures from the event:
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On Saturday, February 8th Snipes had their soft opening. As a welcome to the corridor, we provided them with our CMA Bags and Map Of Canarsie for the manager and employees. We are excited that Snipes has filled one of the vacancies. We look forward to seeing more businesses occupy the remaining vacancies. |
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SBS Visit to Rockaway Parkway |
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On Wednesday, February 26th, Senator Persaud collaborated with the Small Business Services (SBS) to bring their mobile unit to Rockaway Parkway. This initiative aimed to provide valuable resources and guidance to both aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners in the community. The mobile unit served as a hub of information, offering insights into business development, financing options, and other support services. We had the opportunity to be a vendor, where we shared more about CMA and welcomed our new interns from Medgar Evers College to the team. |
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CMA had a wonderful time attending the M/WBE Borough Forum last Friday. The event was not only engaging but also informative, offering guidance on the process of signing up as a M/WBE. Attendees had the opportunity to connect directly with a variety of service providers through a tabling session, allowing them to seek assistance and advice tailored to their business needs. It was great to see merchant members and community partners in attendance as well. |
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4th Annual Urban Community Gardening Initiative |
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Join us on Wednesday, March 12, for our 4th Annual Urban Community Gardening Initiative. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle, and it all begins with understanding the food we put into our bodies. On this day, we will provide the community with the necessary materials and resources to help you create your own mini gardens at home. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting, this initiative is designed to empower everyone with the knowledge and tools needed to cultivate fresh and nutritious produce. You will also enjoy some samples of quick and budget-friendly meals and drinks. Taylor Chambers who is passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle and a member of the clean and green team will be doing a salad demonstration using all the ingredients you will receive at the event. |
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As we approach March, we are beginning to see some of the daffodils we planted over the years start to bloom. We are excited to continue our tradition of the daffodil scavenger hunt. While you are out walking or biking along the corridors, take a moment to look for daffodils in the tree beds. Make sure to share them with us on social media using the hashtag #CanarsieDaffodilWatch2025 |
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Join the Clean Corridor challenge. We are looking for volunteers to assist us in the spring season. High school students will receive community service hours. |
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Canarsie Civics Collective - Survey |
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We encourage you to support local businesses by continuing to shop locally. Additionally, your support helps create local jobs and keeps money circulating within the community, ultimately benefiting everyone who lives and works there. So next time you're looking for something to buy or do, remember to think local first.
We are passionate about giving back to the community and making a positive impact for everyone to benefit from. To achieve our goals, we rely on the dedication and commitment of our volunteers. If you are interested and have a desire to make a difference, we have a wide range of volunteer opportunities waiting for you. |
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- March Business Networking Event - March 20th
- Small Business Saturday
- Earth Day - April 16th
- April Business Networking Event - April 24th
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Stay Connected With Us On Social Media
To keep up with any events we are hosting follow us on our social media pages!
Website - https://www.cmainc.org/
Instagram - @canarsiemerch
Twitter - @RockawayPKMerch
Facebook - Canarsie Merchants Association
TikTok - @canarsiemerch |
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