Our latest news & announcements

Renaissance's first Holiday Lunch and Networking event

In May 2022, Citizens and LISC NY celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by partnering with Asian Americans for Equality and Renaissance Economic Development Corporation to launch the largest corporate business grant for minority-owned small businesses in Chinatown in recent years. Highlights: • Citizens committed $400,000 to support two small businesses initiatives in Chinatown, with $350,000 directly supporting small minority-owned businesses and $50,000 towards sponsoring the Chinatown Night Markets • Twenty-two (22) minority-owned small businesses have been selected to receive direct grants of $10,000 to help strengthen and sustain their businesses • 100 small businesses will receive place-based, culturally responsive, support and in-depth technical assistance from AAFE, in partnership with Renaissance EDC

Opportunity Finance Network National Conference convened to discuss how to invest in change.

Federal Officials to Engage in Dialogue with Stakeholders Concerning Pandemic Recovery, Access to Capital and Small Business’ Path Forward

Renaissance was proud to celebrate its 25th year anniversary on July 21st, 2022. In attendance were esteemed funders, partners, and REDC’s small business clients, all of whom have had a hand in propelling the organization’s mission to empower low-to-moderate income and minority communities in New York City.