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Open Office Hours
Aug
11

Open Office Hours

Book a free consultation with our team! Our open office hours are an opportunity to meet with the WtC team to chat through your challenges and support needs.

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AAPI Female Incubator - W1: Orientation & Community Building
Aug
12

AAPI Female Incubator - W1: Orientation & Community Building

AAPI Female Incubator - W1: Orientation & Community Building

Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.

We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.

Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.

This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

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Legacy Business Opportunity: GingerChi
Aug
13

Legacy Business Opportunity: GingerChi

Legacy Business Opportunity: GingerChi

For over a decade, GingerChi has been a beloved wellness sanctuary on Henry Street, offering holistic skincare and self-care products inspired by traditional Chinese medicine. As the founder prepares to retire, we’re helping to find a passionate successor to purchase, learn from Anna, and continue the business.

​📅 Join us on August 13th for an intimate evening where GingerChi’s owner will share the story behind the business, demo signature products, and connect with potential buyers interested in carrying its legacy forward.

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Dragonboat Festival Family Day!
Aug
16

Dragonboat Festival Family Day!

hat better way to spend a summer Saturday with a day of family fun dragonboat activities! Come learn about the sport, race your friends, and see how you can join the local community! Join Welcome to Chinatown in hosting Ohana Paddling Association to teach us more about the dragonboat community in NYC!

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AAPI Female Incubator - W2: Finding Your Voice (Brand & Self)
Aug
19

AAPI Female Incubator - W2: Finding Your Voice (Brand & Self)

AAPI Female Incubator -  W2: Finding Your Voice (Brand & Self)

Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.

We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.

Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.

This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

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Open Office Hours
Aug
25

Open Office Hours

Book a free consultation with our team! Our open office hours are an opportunity to meet with the WtC team to chat through your challenges and support needs.

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AAPI Female Incubator - W3: Customer Discovery & Market Fit
Aug
26

AAPI Female Incubator - W3: Customer Discovery & Market Fit

AAPI Female Incubator -  W3: Customer Discovery & Market Fit

Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.

We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.

Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.

This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

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AAPI Female Incubator - W4: Business Model + Financial Basics
Sep
2

AAPI Female Incubator - W4: Business Model + Financial Basics

AAPI Female Incubator -  W4: Business Model + Financial Basics

Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.

We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.

Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.

This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

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Sep
4
to Sep 5

Design Hackathon

Design Hackathon 2025

Welcome to Chinatown is excited to host our very first hackathon to harness the creativity and problem solving skills to support small businesses through sustainable solutions for brand voice, marketing, and social media.

Each team will be invited to hack in person at the Welcome to Chinatown Hub from Sept 4-5 in-person. Food, drink, and expert guidance will be provided! Teams will be determined by the Welcome to Chinatown team and the team will assign you a specific case/task that is directly connected with a Manhattan Chinatown based small business.

Task: Create a solution to help create a cohesive brand voice and generate organic/authentic content with the goal of higher engagement + building past promotions -> growing towards brand voice/lifestyle/awareness.

Applications now open!!

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AAPI Female Incubator - W5: Personal Sustainability & Leadership
Sep
9

AAPI Female Incubator - W5: Personal Sustainability & Leadership

AAPI Female Incubator -  W5: Personal Sustainability & Leadership

Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.

We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.

Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.

This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

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AAPI Female Incubator - W6: Digital Readiness & Sales Channels
Sep
16

AAPI Female Incubator - W6: Digital Readiness & Sales Channels

AAPI Female Incubator -  W6: Digital Readiness & Sales Channels

Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.

We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.

Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.

This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

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AAPI Female Incubator - W7: Growing Your Team
Sep
23

AAPI Female Incubator - W7: Growing Your Team

AAPI Female Incubator -  W7: Growing Your Team

Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.

We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.

Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.

This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

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AAPI Female Incubator - W8: Capital, Pitching, & Power Dynamics
Sep
30

AAPI Female Incubator - W8: Capital, Pitching, & Power Dynamics

AAPI Female Incubator -  W8: Capital, Pitching, & Power Dynamics

Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.

We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.

Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.

This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

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AAPI Female Incubator - W9: Demo Day & Vision Forward
Oct
8

AAPI Female Incubator - W9: Demo Day & Vision Forward

AAPI Female Incubator -  W9: Demo Day & Vision Forward

Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.

We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.

Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.

This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

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Sounds & ‘Sum
Aug
1

Sounds & ‘Sum

Sounds & ‘Sum

Come gather with us at an intimate evening to start off August- featuring musicians and artists at Sounds and ’Sum at The Hub! Hosted by our Associate Board, this summer fundraising event is part of an ongoing effort to support Welcome to Chinatown’s mission of uplifting the dreamers and the entrepreneurs of the neighborhood.

Tickets include access to the show with three musical performances and 1 drink/food voucher for dim sum bites and beverages. Each set will be 15 minutes with short breaks in between. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Buy tickets below!

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Open Office Hours
Jul
21

Open Office Hours

Book a free consultation with our team! Our open office hours are an opportunity to meet with the WtC team to chat through your challenges and support needs.

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Open Office Hours
Jun
25

Open Office Hours

Book a free consultation with our team! Our open office hours are an opportunity to meet with the WtC team to chat through your challenges and support needs.

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Jun
11

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Workshop

For your small business.

National ACE and Welcome to Chinatown invite you to a free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Workshop in the heart of Chinatown.

Join us at The Hub for practical guidance on using digital tools to grow your business. After the session, enjoy light refreshments and networking with fellow entrepreneurs, community leaders, and
resource partners.

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Summer Closet Pop-Up Sale at the Hub!
Jun
7

Summer Closet Pop-Up Sale at the Hub!

Join us for a summer sale to benefit The Hub!

Shop the closets of Welcome to Chinatown’s staff and friends! Come for the clothes stay for the vibes. We’ll have free snacks and drinks (while supplies last), good vibes, and a range of vintage/designer/y2k clothes. Proceeds will benefit Welcome to Chinatown.

We’ll also have some archival goods from Ting’s Gift Shop (think vintage deadstock slips from Hong Kong, beaded bags, and brocade glasses cases, screen printed Japanese tshirts etc) for sale!

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88 COFFEE Pop-up
Jun
5

88 COFFEE Pop-up

Visit The Hub for Test Thursday, our new initiative for entrepreneurs to test concepts + gain customer insight. Stop by for Vietnamese iced coffee and banh mi.

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Open Office Hours
May
28

Open Office Hours

Book a free consultation with our team! Our open office hours are an opportunity to meet with the WtC team to chat through your challenges and support needs.

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THKS & AAPI Heroes in Media
May
22

THKS & AAPI Heroes in Media

THKS, hosted by Hope King, is the first Asian American talk show.

During this live taping, we’re spotlighting AAPI media heroes in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month — ensuring their contributions are recognized and supported, so they can continue their vital work for years to come.

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Small Business Peer Circle: Navigating Tariffs  (Copy)
May
22

Small Business Peer Circle: Navigating Tariffs (Copy)

Navigating headwinds together.

Running a small business in today’s economy comes with no shortage of challenges. From shifting tariffs to unpredictable market conditions, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted community to lean on. Join us for an informal Peer Circle hosted by Welcome to Chinatown—a space for small business owners and entrepreneurs to come together, share experiences, and learn from one another.

We’ll be facilitating a guided but open conversation around how businesses are adapting to current economic pressures, including rising import costs and uncertainty in consumer spending. This is not a panel or presentation, but rather a chance to connect, vent, exchange ideas, and find solidarity with others navigating the same headwinds. WtC staff will be present to listen and identify ways we can better support your needs.

Drop in and out as needed during gathering. Small bites and refreshments will be catered for all attendees. Approval required because this is for small business owners only.

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