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It’s a great class! Chloe, you and the other young entrepreneurs enrolled in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) program are fortunate to have some of the best mentors within the business sector!

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What a joy to be working alongside my colleague Niles French at the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). He volunteered to serve as a business mentor for the 2025 cohort of students. As the instructor for the YEA course, I am deeply pleased to know that in addition to serving on the Board of Trustees for the Seamen's Society for Children and Families and the Staten Island Museum—we now also share the very unique experience of mentoring the brightest and best, next generation of young entrepreneurs! Dr. Janet Leslie #MentoringMatters!

What a joy to be working alongside my colleagues Kathryn Aquino and Niles French at the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) program. Both volunteered to serve as business mentors for the 2025 cohort of students. As the instructor for the YEA course, I am deeply pleased to know that in addition to serving on the Board of Trustees at the Staten Island Museum we now also share this very unique experience of mentoring the brightest and best, next generation of young entrepreneurs. Dr. Janet Leslie #MentoringMatters!

What a joy to be working alongside my colleagues Kathryn Aquino and Niles French at the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) program. Both volunteered to serve as business mentors for the 2025 cohort of students. As the instructor for the YEA course, I am deeply pleased to know that in addition to serving on the Board of Trustees at the Staten Island Museum we now also share this very unique experience of mentoring the brightest and best, next generation of young entrepreneurs. Dr. Janet Leslie #MentoringMatters!

?? Purpose Over Paychecks: Why Today’s Youth Seeks More ?? For the younger generation, a mere paycheck doesn’t cut it anymore. They're driven by a desire for meaningful work and a purpose that aligns with their values. ?? They are redefining success to include not just financial gains but also personal fulfillment and impact. ?? ?? Witness the shift from grind to significance in our latest episode, where we dive deep into what truly motivates the emerging workforce. Join the conversation and explore why purpose beats paychecks every time. ?? Catch us this Monday at 6:30 PM on The Leadership Table Podcast on YouTube & Spotify. #PurposeDrivenLife #NewGenerationLeaders #MeaningOverMoney #TheLeadershipTable Chad L. Reyes Danielle Reyes Mark S. Tranchina Chris Auger

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. HQ - Staten Island Section’s High School Achievers Award is open through 3/9/25 to all #NYC #HighSchoolStudents. Please encourage students to apply before the deadline. Questions about this funding opportunity or the application process may be directed to [email protected] Beth Coleman-Oliver, President Theodora M. Cross, Committee Chair

What a powerful message about mentoring and aligning one’s self with like-minded partners, Dara N. Byrne! So very true, passion for the work shines through. Jennifer Rubain Borrero, JD, MBA, thank you for sharing!

Zora Neale Hurston is among my very favorite authors, period! Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937) is my favored penned ‘by her’, and Valerie Boyd’s Wrapped in Rainbows (2003) is my favored penned ‘about her’… National Council of Negro Women, Inc. HQ, excellent choice to bridge the observance of Black History Month into Women’s History Month! #NCNWLegacyLifeMember!

How Can Small Businesses Compete with Big Box Giants? Many small business owners struggle to stand out in a world dominated by corporate giants like Walmart, Amazon, and Starbucks. But there are proven strategies to not only survive—but thrive! Join us tomorrow for "How to Compete with Big Box Businesses", an insightful webinar featuring Bentley Ritter, entrepreneur and small business coach, who grew his personal training company from a local startup into a nationwide brand. Date & Time: Thursday, February 27 at 3PM What You’ll Learn: -Strategies to differentiate your small business -How to build a loyal customer base & boost visibility -Real-world success tips from an experienced entrepreneur This event is presented by the Small Business Partner Initiative & BE NYC NYC Department of Small Business Services, focusing on the unique challenges faced by Black-owned businesses during Black History Month. If you're a small business owner looking for practical advice and real-world solutions, don’t miss this opportunity! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwqSKrn9 What’s the biggest challenge your small business faces when competing with larger companies? Let’s discuss below! ??