Keeping Chinatown Open, Thriving, and Resilient.
For generations, Chinatown has been a gateway for opportunity and cultural pride. We work to bolster small businesses, foster economic resilience, and drive community-led placemaking - ensuring Chinatown’s future remains in the hands of the community.
Good ideas deserve a chance. That’s why we created The Hub.
Our Small Business Innovation Hub empowers legacy businesses and new entrepreneurs with the tools to adapt, scale, and thrive in an evolving economy. All while serving as a gathering place where community, culture, and collaboration come to life.
Come visit us.
115 Bowery, Ground Floor
New York, New York 10002
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The Hub is a 2,500 square foot space intentionally located on the ground floor of Bowery Street, one of Chinatown’s busiest streets and conveniently located next to three train stations. The easily accessible space is dynamic, flexible, and functional to meet a diverse range of programming needs.
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The Hub is open Mondays to Fridays (except holidays) from 9AM to 5PM for coworking and drop in consultations. Timing of Welcome to Chinatown hosted events vary and can include evenings and weekends. Visit our Events page to check out upcoming events.
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The Hub is available for co-working and rentals. To learn more, visit our Coworking and Rental portal.
Coworking Hours: Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM
Rental Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:30PM onwards. Saturday and Sunday, 8AM to 12AM.
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Our programming is designed to tackle both the immediate needs of small businesses and the broader systemic challenges shaping Chinatown’s future.
Coach: Providing mentorship, workshops, and technical assistance.
Connect: Building bridges between small businesses and larger market opportunities.
Invest: Helping small businesses secure capital and scale.
Innovate: Bringing modern tools and strategies to businesses.
Our Impact
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Sacha, Sacharaps
If a rising tide lifts all boats, then Welcome to Chinatown is a tsunami. The deluge of empowerment, support and celebration of New York’s vibrant Asian community is unrivaled.”
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Over $2 million secured in financing for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
We connect Chinatown’s businesses and entrepreneurs to the capital they need to grow, innovate, and build long-term sustainability.
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Sam, Golden Diner
The entire team is nothing but helpful, selfless, and generous. Their acute understanding of business needs and their ability to connect people and communities make us willing participants for any future collaborations and partnerships!
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450+ small businesses and entrepreneurs served in 2024.
In 2025, Welcome to Chinatown is projecting to serve 1,300+ small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Eva, New Kam Man
Welcome to Chinatown has been amazing to work with. You are just amazing. Hands down, easy to work with. And how you’ve been able to help come in to assist with our marketing is just...unbelievable. I’m blown awayDescription goes here
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24K+ Attendees in 2024
From business workshops to cultural events, our programming fosters economic resilience, community connection, and lasting impact.
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Daisy, DAWANG
We cannot be more grateful to have WTC's support throughout the season. You have guided us through the hardest time during and post covid. Wouldn't have made it this far without your love and support! Thank YOU and the whole team for supporting small AAPI owned brands like us. And giving us a space to shine in NY
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Ben's Meat Market
“Our shop is located in the heart of Manhattan Chinatown and we sell fresh meat, cooked food, groceries, baked goods, and more. Even under the pandemic, we decided not to increase prices and sell at a lower price to benefit our customers. All our groceries are sold at a lower price, to ensure our community can enjoy delicious food at a reasonable price. We truly appreciate the help of Welcome To Chinatown and the grant which will help ease the economic burden of our business.
How We’re Keeping Chinatown Open
We take a community-driven approach to ensuring Chinatown remains a thriving economic and cultural hub. Our work is guided by four strategic goals.
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Strengthening Chinatown’s economy by fostering a self-sustaining ecosystem that adapts to external forces.
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Ensuring Chinatown remains a vibrant cultural and economic anchor by prioritizing residents and legacy businesses.
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Expanding access to capital, fostering market influence, and promoting conscious investment in the community.
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Sharing our insights and strategies to support other Chinatowns and ethnic enclaves facing similar challenges.
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