This Throwback Thursday, we’re highlighting winners of the2009 Neighborhood Achievement Awards.
- Jessamyn Rodriguez, Founder and CEO of Hot Bread Kitchen (Queens Small Business of the Year), received the Business Leader Award during this year’s American Dreamer Awards, part of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs’ Immigrant Heritage Week. They were also featured on American Express OPEN Forum earlier this month.
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- Beyoncé Knowles-Carter will lend her voice to help raise awareness about Goodwill’s mission of transforming lives through the power of work. Additionally, Goodwill is featured on Forbes.com in an article entitled “The Most Important Social Enterprise in 2013?”
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And don’t forget, there’s only 2 Days Left to submit nominations for this year’s Neighborhood Achievement Awards. Nominate your favorite small business for the “Small Business of the Year” award by April 26, 2013.