Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez hosted a fireside chat to celebrate National Small Business Week, focusing on the impact of social media on entrepreneurship. Small business owners, including Rachel Nieves of Buddies Coffee and Esme Lean from TikTok, discussed how digital platforms facilitate community building and business growth. Nieves credited TikTok with transforming her confidence and business outreach, while a report indicated TikTok users contribute $1.8 billion to New York's GDP. Velázquez reiterated her commitment to policies supporting small businesses and inclusive growth.
It was a powerful reminder of the strength of our community, and of how online communities have a positive real world impact.
I was born in Brooklyn. I'm from Brooklyn. TikTok changed my life. It's grown my business, it's helped me feel more confident.
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