Tech Hub
Major components of the Chamber’s Tech Hub are the Innovation Roundtable and our GoDigital initiative.
Innovation Roundtable
The Chamber’s Innovation Roundtable curates intimate conversations that provide critical intel and high-level networking to founders of emerging and mid-market tech firms in New York City. Roundtable Co-Chairs are Jason Dodier, CCO & Co-Founder of GRAIN EcoSystem and Jay Norris, CEO & Co-Founder of Guesst.
Recent topics have included:
- The Future of NYC’s Entrepreneurial Tech Industry
- Capital Summit on The Skyline: Exploring Funding Sources For Growth
- Climate Week NYC: Climate Leadership and Sustainable Infrastructure
GoDigital
Research shows that small businesses that leverage tech (such as artificial intelligence) have higher rates of growth, operational efficiency and customer relationships. The problem is that many small businesses don’t even know what tech solutions are out there or how to use them. The Chamber is working to change that!
By providing resources, knowledge and best practices, we are helping businesses leverage technology in order to achieve their business goals.
THE CHAMBER'S DIGITAL MARKETING BUSINESS ADVISOR
Our Digital Marketing Business Advisor is Maisha Walker, President of Message Medium. She is guiding our efforts to help your business grow by leveraging tech solutions! Profiled by Forbes, digital marketing columnist for Inc. Magazine, and identified by Black Enterprise as one of the top 11 people to follow on X (formerly Twitter), Maisha has helped thousands of businesses harness the power of digital marketing through strategy, implementation, consulting, coaching and hugely successful events and classes in 15 cities across the country.
Maisha has personally conducted more than 500 classes and workshops on digital marketing, social media, blogging, Web site design, social media advertising, search engine advertising, email marketing, and search engine optimization, in partnership with Microsoft Bing, JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Capital One, and many others.
CURRENT TRAINING SERIES: "LEVERAGING DIGITAL TO DRIVE SALES"
Unlock the power of technology for your business with our new training series that will run through May 2025! Most of the sessions incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that will help you drive sales!
All webinars are hosted by the Chamber's Digital Marketing Business Advisor, Maisha Walker. Two days after each session, Maisha will hold an optional online Q&A session to address any issues that businesses face as they begin to implement the strategies identified in each training session. Topics include:
- Facebook & Instagram Advertising Overview: How to Not Waste Money (Part 1 of 2)
- Facebook & Instagram Advertising Overview: How to Not Waste Money (Part 2 of 2)
- Google Advertising: How to Do It Right (Part 1 of 2)
- Google Advertising: How to Do It Right (Part 2 of 2)
- Digital Marketing 101: How to Drive Traffic to Your Website and Turn Visitors Into Customers
- Building a Website that Converts: Platforms, Design, & Plugins
- Data-Driven Growth: Google Analytics & Other Digital Analytics
- E-Commerce: Building an Online Store with Shopify
- Email Marketing: Using AI to Help You Draft Email Content (Part 1 of 2)
- Email Marketing: Using AI to Help You Draft Email Content (Part 2 of 2)
- Search Engine Optimization: How to Rise to the Top in Online Searches
BUILDING FREE WEBSITES & LOGOS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
With generous support from Wells Fargo, the NYC Small Business Resource Network (which our Chamber is part of) will help 500 businesses across the city improve their digital presence by creating new websites, logos & branding designs, or provide SEO consultations -- all at no cost to you!
These services normally cost hundreds to thousands of dollars, but the Open + Online Program covers these costs. What an incredible value!