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Background
Renaissance Tours is operated by Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (Renaissance). Renaissance provides affordable credit and business training to small businesses in
New York City, with a focus on Chinatown. The organization is based in Chinatown and has served the local community since 1997.
Staff
• Professional: Renaissance counselors provide technical assistance to small businesses on financial, marketing, tax, and management issues and conduct credit analysis.
• Experienced: Our staff conducts regular site visits on all our borrowers and is trained to assess the capacity of small businesses.
• Multilingual: Our diverse staff speaks English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Korean.
Our Commitment to Chinatown
Renaissance has assisted over 1,000 local businesses through our technical assistance and lending. The vast majority of our small business clients are located in Chinatown. We publicize our events through local and ethnic language media.
Our Ties
Through our lending and counseling, we have established a network of over 1,000 businesses in the area. The variety of products and services these businesses offer reflect the richness of Chinatown. Businesses include:
• Restaurants, Bakeries and Tea Houses
• Arts, Crafts, and Antique Venues
• Jewelry Stores and Fashion Boutiques
• Alternative Medicine (Acupuncturists and Herbal Shops)
• Beauty Salons and Spas
• Non-Profit Cultural Organizations, such as Buddhist Temples, Cultural Museums, and Chinese Dance and Performance Troupes.
Recognition
Renaissance has been recognized for its commitment to Chinatown. We work with a number of private and government agencies including:
• U.S. Department of Treasury
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• New York Empire State Development Corporation
• The September 11th Fund
• NYC & Company Tourism Promotion Campaign
• Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation
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