Discover How The Largest Black Chamber Of Commerce Blazes New Partnerships To Help Small Businesses Get PPP Financing

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Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Blazes New Partnership to Keep African American Small Business Owners Afloat Amidst Pandemic

New York, New York - Many small business owners and members in the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. were underserved during the first rounds of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans due to inequities and delays in getting to details to the African American community. At the same time, many large companies had the advantages provided by well-staffed accounting departments to deal with the issues and process of applying for PPP loans. 

Prior to the pandemic, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. launched its Retool, Refocus, and Rebuild Black Business Campaign. The Chamber looked at the staggering number of businesses in the local community that were sole proprietorships and were told they could not apply for the PPP loans.

After some research, the Chamber learned sole proprietors who report income and pay taxes on a Schedule C in their personal tax return, as well as independent contractors who collect 1099-MISC forms were able to participate in the PPP program if they submit a Schedule C, instead of 1099s.

Discover How NYC Make-up Artist Zania Imani Glams UP New Film: "A" for Alpha

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Emerging New York Based Make-up Artist Zania Imani Glams Up Acclaimed New Movie: "A" For Alpha

Rising Make Up Artist Zimani, Founder of Faces By Zimani

By nZinga EFA Austin

Meet Zania Imani, known in the industry as Zimani. Zimani, is a New York City based Freelance Make-up Artist and aspiring esthetician. She is a well regarded graduate of the HBCU North Carolina Central University and Founder of Faces By Zimani. Zimani, is also the talented up and coming make-up artist for the provocative new movie: "A" for Alpha. According to her, " the movie “A" for Alpha is a short film that explores gender norms, toxic masculinity and social disparity in today’s society."

"A" for Alpha, will premiere in the Toronto Black Film Festival, February 10th, 2021. For more information on seeing the film online click here.

She reveals "the film was written and produced by NCCU Alumni Reggie Lochard. Furthermore, Zimani looks towards a bright future in the business as she states "this is the first of many more to come" in terms of her debut as the Key Make-up Artist for the film.

Zimani reflects "it was a pleasure to have worked with an amazing cast and crew! I can’t wait for you to see our work!"

Click Here To Register To See The Movie