New York City entrepreneurs selected for 5th Annual Small Business Spotlight at Bank of America Winter Village in Bryant Park

New York, NY – Bank of America today announced this year’s four Bank of America New York City-based small business beneficiaries. Small business spotlight program at the iconic Bank of America Winter Village in Bryant Park. Each company will display and sell their products for over two weeks at a free rental booth inside the Bank of America Winter Village Holiday Shop. Four local entrepreneurs and businesses will have the opportunity to reach new customers in one of the city’s premier winter shopping and tourist destinations, with Bank of America paying for the store rental and opening the store. Adjust the basic construction of.

In addition, the Bank of America Marketplace by Seneca Women booth, sponsored by Bank of America, will also return to the Holiday Shop for the second year in a row. In 2023, the bank and Seneca Women launched Bank of America Marketplace by Seneca Women, an online marketplace that gives women entrepreneurs access to new markets and consumers. During the winter months, customers will have the opportunity to shop in person at booths featuring five women-owned businesses from the United States and Mexico.

Last year, more than 180 holiday shops opened in Bryant Park, including four shops. Small business spotlight Vendors and four Bank of America Marketplace by Seneca Women’s booth operations generated approximately $40 million in sales during the season.

“Entrepreneurs and small businesses help drive New York City’s economy and are the backbone of our local communities.” said Jose Tavares, President, Bank of America New York City. “Bank of America is committed to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and is proud to welcome this year’s Small Business Spotlight participants to the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park Holiday Shops. We look forward to welcoming you. This free to rent small business spotlight booth allows these businesses to connect with new customers and sell their products in this vibrant environment without incurring additional overhead costs. This year’s Business Owners will join a network of more than 20 entrepreneurs who have participated in the program since its inception in 2020.

4 people who appeared Small business spotlight The business is as follows.

• What a Cutie (Brooklyn): This Brooklyn-based business offers handmade, customizable pet accessories that are safe, functional, and stylish. Founder Jenna Chi (inspired by her beloved dog Sesame) uses her training in packaging design to create colorful products such as dog leashes, collars, and harnesses. Visit What a Cutie from October 25th to November 12th.
• Doosra (Queens): Doosra is founder Kartik Das’ savory, spicy, salty, sweet and crunchy take on the chai-time snack he’s enjoyed since childhood. Queens-based Doosra makes modern Indian snack mixes that incorporate South Asian flavors and ingredients. Visit Dusra from November 13th to December 1st.
• Eat2Explore (Manhattan): Based in Manhattan, Eat2Explore focuses on increasing global awareness and developing essential life skills through cooking kits focused on different countries and cultures. Founder and CEO Rowena Scheller created Eat2Explore as a way for families to connect and learn together, inspired by her memories of cooking with her family in Malaysia. Visit eat2explore from December 2nd to December 18th.
• Paige’s Candle Co. (Brooklyn): Brooklyn-based Paige’s Candle Co. specializes in making handcrafted soy wax candles and room and linen sprays made with unique scent combinations. Founder and Creative Director Paige Graham also hosts free candle-making workshops for residents of low-income communities to increase access to creative activities and arts education. Visit Page’s Candle Company from December 19th to January 5th.

“Being selected for the Bank of America Small Business Spotlight gives us the opportunity to pilot a store opening and learn what needs to be troubleshooted behind the scenes to make opening a store a reality. I got it.” said Beck Forney, Louise Goods Owner and Creative Director. “This experience allowed me to make important changes to my production workflow before they became costly lessons and built new confidence. And the big surprise gave me the momentum to grow my business.The lessons I learned didn’t come from a book or a class, but I can honestly say that Small Business Spotlight was life-changing. It was an experience. I’m really glad I did it.”

The five booth vendors at Bank of America Marketplace by Seneca Women are:

• Beautiful Curly Me (Atlanta, Georgia): Beautiful Curly Me’s mission is to inspire confidence in young girls through products and content, including beautiful black dolls, puzzles, and books written by 12-year-old CEO Zoe Oli . Visit Beautiful Curly Me from October 25th to November 10th.
• MAIKA (Oakland, California): Founder Viola Sutanto designs sustainably made bags and accessories with function and style in mind. Visit MAIKA from November 11th to November 24th.
• La Cana (Mexico City, MX): Daniela Ancira is the founder and CEO of La Cana. La Cana’s handmade baby toys and decorations are made in workshops that provide work and self-development opportunities for women in Mexican prisons, helping them reintegrate into society and reducing recidivism rates. Visit La Cana from November 25th to December 8th.
• Mercado Global (Brooklyn, New York): Founded by Ruth Álvarez Degoria, Mercado Global is a nonprofit accessories brand that supports indigenous women artisans and their communities in rural Latin America through entrepreneurship and education. Visit Mercado Global from December 9th to December 22nd.
• TWEE (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania): Founded by Margaux DelCollo, TWEE offers handmade, eco-friendly chalk products designed to improve grip strength and fine motor skills while encouraging children’s creativity. Masu. Visit TWEE from December 23rd to January 5th.

Celebrating more than a decade of partnership between Bank of America and Bryant Park, the 12th season of Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park will begin on October 25, 2024. Small business spotlight The dates align with the Holiday Shop calendar and will run from October 25, 2024 to January 5, 2025. The shop is open from 11am to 8pm on weekdays and from 10am to 8pm on weekends (opening day starts at noon).

of Small business spotlight The booth is located near the fountain and near the 41st Street and 6th Street entrance to Bryant Park. The Bank of America Marketplace by Seneca Women booth is located near the holiday tree behind the skating rink.

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, providing a full range of banking, investment, asset management, and other financial and risk management products and services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. The company offers unparalleled convenience in the U.S. with approximately 3,800 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 automated teller machines (ATMs), and approximately 58 million verified digital users. We serve approximately 69 million consumer and small business customers with digital banking. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate banking, investment banking and trading across a wide range of asset classes, serving businesses, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America provides industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative and easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves customers through operations in the United States, its territories, and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:BAC).

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is widely known as the only free-admission ice skating rink in New York City. Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park will be open daily from October 25, 2024 to March 2, 2025, and in addition to The Link, the annual winter event will feature Urbanspace’s Holiday Shoppes It features fun outdoor activities such as, and delicious food and drink offerings. Lodges, curling cafes, cozy igloos, and bumper cars on the ice. For more information, visit WinterVillage.org.

Juan Soto, Bank of America
Phone: 1.7646.855.5252
Juan.Soto3@bofa.com