The Harlem Business Alliance (HBA), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit established in 1980, creates environments and opportunities that produce successful entrepreneurs and creates jobs for local residents. HBA is dedicated to enriching the local business community, with an emphasis on black owned businesses through education, support and advocacy. We believe local businesses create better communities and we inspire Black entrepreneurs to grow their roots not just locally but globally.
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DNAInfo: Supergroup Forms to Promote Harlem Businesses
HBA in the NewsBy Jeff Mays | May 14, 2012 9:04am HARLEM — It started out as a way to raise money for the holiday lights on 125th Street in the middle of a recession. Now a collection of Harlem community groups is banding together to promote businesses in the neighborhood. The Promotional Alliance of Harlem consists of […]
Curbed NY: Rezoning West Harlem and Bed-Stuy; A New Alliance in Harlem
HBA in the NewsBy Dave Hogarty HARLEM—The 125th Street Business Improvement District, Harlem Business Alliance, Harlem Park to Park and the Aloft Harlem Hotel have cooperatively formed the Promotional Alliance of Harlem (PAH). The PAH will support and showcase Harlem’s growing array of nightlife, shopping, dining, cultural destinations and neighborhood events. [Curbedwire Inbox] Read More at: https://ny.curbed.com/2012/5/7/10373364/rezoning-west-harlem-and-bed-stuy-a-new-alliance-in-harlem
NY Daily News: Harlem Business Alliance helps small business establish stable foundation
HBA in the NewsBy JOSEPH TEPPE Precious Williams used to tear out her hair over finding lingerie; and that’s when the light went on. “I realized that if you’re a woman who’s bigger, there aren’t many options out there,” said Williams, who spent nearly a year talking to friends and family about how she could sell plus-sized intimate […]
NY Daily News: Harlem Business Alliance executive director Regina Smith says climbing rents are killing small businesses
HBA in the NewsBy MICHAEL J. FEENEY Harlem small businesses are desperately in need of assistance, said the executive director of the Harlem Business Alliance. Regina Smith said she’s seen more than a dozen area small businesses close up over the last year. “It’s the rent,” she said, noting that many Harlem businesses have seen their rent skyrocket […]
NY Times: This Week in Small Business: Where Is the Recovery?
HBA in the NewsAround the Country: A Fracking Boomtown The Harlem Business Alliance is helping small businesses establish a stable foundation. In Oregon and elsewhere furniture manufacturing is on the rise. Michigan’s economic activity index is the highest since 2005, and economic optimism increases across Minnesota. Read More at: https://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/this-week-in-small-business-where-is-the-recovery/
Harlem Gal: The Harlem Business Alliance is taking applications for business plan competition
HBA in the NewsThe Harlem Business Alliance is holding their Annual Business Plan Competition once again. This year is their fourth year for the competition. The HBA competition is designed to support small business ventures in the Harlem area. The competition’s participants need to meet the following requirements; be at least 18 years old and a legal resident […]
Caribbean Life: Harlem Business Alliance honors six
HBA in the NewsThe Harlem Business Alliance is “Leading the Way through Partnership” literally. This mantra is not just a slogan but HBA’s core philosophy. For 31 years, HBA has served as a strong and tireless advocate for the business community in Harlem. The HBA hosted its 31st Awards Celebration on Dec. 8. HBA Awards Celebration Chair Maurice […]
NY Amsterdam News: Harlem Business Alliance’s 31st awards celebration
HBA in the NewsThe Harlem Business Alliance (HBA) is “Leading the Way Through Partnership.” This year, HBA honored Arthur Barnes, Michael Garner, Carol Griffin, Joe and Sheron Barnes and Jackie Rowe Adams for their distinguished achievements in business, the arts and public service. Sitting, L to R: Regina L. Smith, HBA executive director; Jackie Rowe Adams, Committee Service […]
NY Beacon: Harlem’s top restaurateurs Joe & Sheron Barnes feted by Harlem Business Alliance
HBA in the NewsBy Audrey J. Bernard Lifestyles & Society Editor The Harlem Business Alli-ance, Inc. (HBA) which serves asan advocate for the preservationand retention of Harlem’s busi-ness community celebrated its38th annual gala on Thursday,December 8, 2011 in the FacultyDining Hall at The City CollegeOf New York on 138th Street &Convent Avenue. The event fea-tured a lovely reception […]
NY Daily News: A Harlem fire extinguisher business that started in the basement of a restaurant is hiring, training and growing
HBA in the NewsPutting out a fire requires speed, skill and guts. You can say the same about starting a small business in New York City during the recession. Harlem entrepreneurs Londel Davis Jr., 40, and Keith Pearson, 47, know how to do both. Four years ago, Davis and Pearson, who became friends while serving on an army […]