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District Marketing

Meet & Greet

Turning Conversations Into Contracts
PROGRAM TYPE
District Marketing
STATUS
Quarterly Meetings
WHO IT’S FOR
Business Owners
COST
Free to Participants
Meet and Greet Union Settlement

About Meet & Greet

The Meet & Greet focuses on helping small businesses become suppliers to anchor institutions. This networking event is designed for East Harlem small businesses to connect with larger local institutions and explore opportunities to become suppliers of goods and services. This event brings together small business owners and key decisionmakers of East Harlem-based institutions, creating a space for meaningful conversations, relationship-building, and potential business partnerships. By fostering direct connections between buyers and local entrepreneurs, Meet & Greet aims to increase local procurement, strengthen the neighborhood’s economy, and expand opportunities for small businesses to grow and thrive. 

When:
TBD
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Where:
TBD

This event is brought to you by Union Settlement’s Department of Economic Development.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Meet & Greet

Union Settlement Economic Development
STATUS
Actively Recruiting
COST
Free
ELIGIBILITY
Open to EH Small Businesses
FOCUS AREA
East Harlem, NY

Registration Required

To attend the East Harlem Meet & Greet, please RSVP using the form below.
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How is this Right for My Business?

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Expand Your Network — Connect directly with nonprofit leaders, major employers, and community institutions that are actively seeking trusted local businesses and service providers.

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Increase Opportunities — Showcase your products and services to organizations with ongoing purchasing needs, creating opportunities for contracts, referrals, and repeat business.

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Build Your Brand — Increase your business’s visibility within the East Harlem community and position yourself as a reliable local partner committed to neighborhood growth.

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Grow with Confidence — Learn about upcoming projects, procurement opportunities, and community initiatives while building relationships that can support your business’s long-term success.

Benefits

Build Valuable Connections

Meet decision-makers from local nonprofits, hospitals, educational institutions, and major organizations. Establish relationships that can lead to future partnerships and business opportunities.

Grow Your Customer Base

Introduce your products and services directly to organizations that regularly purchase from local vendors. Open the door to new contracts, referrals, and long-term clients.

Learn How to Do Business with Institutions

Gain insight into procurement processes, vendor requirements, and purchasing needs. Understand what organizations look for when selecting local businesses and suppliers.

Strengthen East Harlem's Economy

Support a thriving local economy by building partnerships that keep spending within the community. When institutions work with neighborhood businesses, everyone benefits through job creation, investment, and economic growth.