One of the largest cities in the world is focusing on small businesses.
New York City created the position of Mom and Pop Czar in April. The goal is to help small businesses navigate city government and get the support they need not only to stay open, but also to grow.
“Mom-and-pop businesses give every block, every neighborhood, every borough its unique identity,” says the first Czar, Delia Awusi. “Our smallest businesses have unique needs, and now, they have a champion to look out for them in City Hall.”
Awusi says she plans to take a closer look at some of the fines and fees faced by small businesses in New York City, such as the cost of permits and inspections from the Fire Department and Department of Transportation.
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