What: We are New York City business owners who come together to answer these questions (and many more!). We are committed to creatively sustaining and growing our business, ourselves as business leaders, and the communities that we operate in.
Who: From a small deli in Hell’s Kitchen to a multi-million dollar industrial manufacturer in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, all SBNYC’s businesses are local. What does this mean? Our businesses are headquartered within one of the five boroughs and all decisions related to the functioning of our business takes place here.
Why: A thriving local economy depends on the collective strength of its business leaders. By embracing responsible business practices, local businesses can increase profits, protect our environment, improve the neighborhood and meet the expectations of more values-driven consumers.
How: The Sustainable Business Network NYC connects and supports a business-to-business peer network through:
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Confidential business mentorship circles
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Resources, trainings, and expeditions to effectively grow your business and leadership
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Ongoing assistance in creating a competitive advantage through sustainable operations
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Member-to-member deals to help us keep business Local First
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Increased visibility through SBNYC publications and media efforts
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Marketing campaigns to build your local brand with values-driven consumers
SBNYC is a local network of
About BALLE: Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) ("bah-lee") is a national alliance of local business networks in North America that are building living economies in their regions. A living economy supports both community life and natural life, while sustaining long-term economic viability. To read more about local living economies click here.