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NYPACE Welcomes New Board Members from Corporate Powerhouses to Strengthen Economic Opportunity for NYC Entrepreneurs

New York City nonprofit NYPACE announces the appointment of three new Board of Directors and two new Associate Board Members, strengthening its ..

5 Dec 2025

Celebrating a Milestone Moment in Our Partnership with PayPal

This year, PayPal significantly increased its programmatic investment with NYPACE, bringing their total grant support to over $100,000 in 2025. This support powered NYPACE’s Fall 2025 Cohort, the largest cohort of the year, culminating in the graduation of 16 entrepreneurs on December 10.

10 Dec 2025

Midway Momentum: Driving Our Strategic Plan Forward

As we step into the second half of our three-year strategic plan, we are excited to see our progress and redouble our efforts to deepen our impact and broaden our reach across New York City’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape.

9 Jul 2025

2024 Impact Report Highlighting Progress, Partnerships, and Entrepreneur Success

NYPACE, a leading organization dedicated to empowering under-resourced entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Impact Report. …

24 Mar 2025

Unlocking Opportunities: NYPACE 2023 Impact Report Unveiled

NYPACE releases 2023 Impact Report, a testament to our relentless pursuit of fostering entrepreneurship and community development.

29 Mar 2024

Empowering Entrepreneurs: NYPACE Welcomes New Partners in 2024

We are thrilled to kick off 2024 by welcoming three new funding partners to the NYPACE family. These partnerships mark a significant…

8 Apr 2024

Why Volunteer With NYPACE?

Come join NYPACE’s Volunteer Advisor program for a rewarding, hands-on opportunity to better the community and change someone’s business trajectory.

1 Sep 2022

NYPACE Success Stories

Carlos Williams: DBC

As a result of his first engagement with us in 2023, Carlos Williams, founder of DBC, and his NYPACE team were able to completely restructure a pricing model to ensure consistent cash flow, providing

March 24, 2025

Latricia Friend: Household Management Services, LLC

Latricia Friend, Owner and CEO of Household Management Services, joined NYPACE’s Fall 2024 Flagship Program with a clear vision: to scale her thriving luxury household 

March 24, 2025

Ben Frierson: Ben’s Distribution Center, Inc

Ben Frierson of Ben’s Distribution Center, Inc. came to us in the spring of 2023 with a tricky problem: his business, which saw explosive growth in 2020-2022, was now in danger of major financial distress.

March 24, 2025

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New Yorker of the Week: Arnav Mody (Spectrum News NY1)

It can be difficult for entrepreneurs to get their businesses cooking. They have to blend passion with strategy. That’s where New York Professional Advisors for Community Entrepreneurs, or NYPACE, comes in. The nonprofit connects people with business acumen to start-ups in underserved communities.

Meet Melissa Gallardo, Founder and CEO of Bonita Fierce Candles

Melissa Gallardo, The Founder & CEO of Bonita Fierce Candles, has made an impact not only in the retail community but in her culture. Her brand, Bonita Fierce Candles was one of the first Latina‐owned candle brands to launch at big retailers such as Nordstrom Rack.

How a Data Scientist is Bringing Philly Flavor to Brooklyn with Filly Luv

Filly Luv has redefined comfort food with recipes of exciting, bold flavors possessing modern energy, creating a community hot spot. Located in Brooklyn, New York, owner Deja Bond has turned her childhood dream

How Wall Street Is Boosting Main Street, One Spreadsheet At A Time

When the mentors from NYPACE first met Maechi Aharanwa in 2023, she was drowning in fast success.A Julliard-trained actor, she had started Pin Me 1913 during the pandemic….

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