On March 27th, CMP hosted a workshop on “How to Start a Business”. This workshop was designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and resources required to start and grow a successful business. Topics covered include business planning, marketing, financing, and small business resources. Participants had the opportunity to learn business concepts and skills, as well as strategies for business growth and expansion.
Women in Entrepreneurship - Starting up a Business Successfully Workshop
🌟 Rotary Club of Chinatown is hosting a "Women in Entrepreneurship - Starting up a Business Successfully Workshop"!
🔍 Topics:
1️⃣ Why Restaurant
2️⃣ Skill Set Required
3️⃣ Challenges & Rewards
4️⃣ Financial Requirements
5️⃣ Do’s and Don’ts
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 21st, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 Location: Hop Lee Restaurant, 16 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
💰 Fee: $35/person (Includes a full dinner)
📧 RSVP: email Chinatownrotary@gmail.com
🎙️ Speaker: Erika Chou
Erika Chou combines her love of the restaurant industry with her background in fine arts, interior design, and branding. She brings her many talents to bear as an owner and operator after first gaining experience in the fashion industry, before working her way up the ranks of Andre Balazs’ Standard Grill and the Gotham City Hospitality Group. In 2012, she embarked on her own with the debut of Yunnan Kitchen, one of the first regional Chinese restaurants in NYC. Three years later, her sophomore project opened in the World Trade Center after which she founded Rivers and Hills Hospitality Group. Today, the group, deemed “a hit maker” by Eater, includes concepts like powerhouse Wayla, James Beard Nominee Kimika, along with Wan Wan, JIA, Bronson’s Burgers, and Lotus + Cleaver.
Along the way, Erika has been recognized as a leading female entrepreneur in the Food & Beverages industry by Cherry Bombe, The New York Times, and listed in the Hospitality News Watchlist of 15. A particularly notable feature was being named one of three pioneers of Chinese cuisine in America with a front-page feature by the New York Times. Her projects have been spotlighted in The New Yorker, Grubhub, Eater, Vogue, Louis Vuitton City Guide, The Infatuation, Bon Appetit, James Beard Foundation, and more.
In the past few years, Erika has pivoted by going back to her design roots and became a partner at the interior design firm, Bespoke Only. She has since then left to focus on her family and is very excited for what’s to come.
Small Business Start-Up Workshop Starts from January 31
🌟 CMP is teaming up with YMCA of Greater New York for a Small Business Start-Up Workshop! 📈✨
🌐 Do you HAVE a business idea?
👔 Do you WANT to be your own boss?
📊 Do you KNOW what it takes to start a business?
📝 What's your business plan?
🎓 For Adults 50 years old & up!
🗓️ Seven Wednesdays
⏰ January 31 - March 13, 2024, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
📍 Two Bridges Cornerstone Community Center (286 South St, New York, NY 10002)
🆓 FREE TO JOIN!
RSVP:
📧 Contact Wan Yee Mok, wmok@ymcanyc.org to register.
Empower your entrepreneurial spirit and turn your business dreams into reality! 💼🌈
Business 101 Course
CMP is launching a FREE online Business 101 Course on June 7th! Join us for an exciting opportunity designed to empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish and grow successful businesses. The course consists of 4 sessions:
6/7/2023 (Wed.), 7PM - 8PM: Business Insurance and Risk Management
6/14/2023 (Wed.), 7PM - 8PM: Business Formation and Taxes
6/21/2023 (Wed.), 7PM - 8PM: Small Business Financing
6/28/2023 (Wed.), 7PM - 8PM: First steps to Starting a Business
Courses will be conducted in Mandarin. We welcome all aspiring entrepreneurs, regardless of your background or industry. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn directly from industry experts, unlock your entrepreneurial potentials, and pave the way for success!
To register: call (646) 603-7172 or email moruliang@cmpny.org.
