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Ascend NYC Application 2025
Please answer the following questions about your business.
Company Name
Website
http://
Email
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Business Address
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Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Business Owner Name(s)
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If there are multiple owners, please list all owners.
Membership in a group that has been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias within American society:
Gender
Race
Sexual Orientation
Religion
Limited English Proficiency
Veteran Status
Disability
Race/Ethnicity
Black
Hispanic
Phone
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(###)
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Date of Establishment
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Does your company hold certifications for:
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Minority Business Enterprise (New York City) (NYC MBE)
Minority Business Enterprise (New York State) (NYS MBE)
Women Business Enterprise (New York City) (NYC WBE)
Women Business Enterprise (New York State) (NYS WBE)
Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOB)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
None
If the work you do requires licensing, list that information below:
What kind of legal entity is your company?
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Corporation
Partnership
Sole Propietorship
Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)
Limited Liability Partnership (LLC)
What was your annual revenue in 2023?
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What was your annual revenue in 2024?
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How does your 2025 projected revenue compare to the past 2 years
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Increasing
Consistent with previous year
Other, explain below
Number of employees year-round
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Number of employees project-based
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What is your business/industry?
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Construction Trades
Construction Professional Services
Professional Services
Food Services
Information Technology
Manufacturing/Wholesale Distribution
Transportation
Retail
Personal Services
Describe the products/services your business offers.
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What is your strategic vision for your business?
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Does your business have a current Strategic Growth Plan?
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Yes
No
List your three largest projects / contracts in the last two years. Please list Source and Value
Are you currently participating in another Business Capacity Building program?
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Yes
No
Do you have a business capability statement? Or any other collateral that describes business services?
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Yes
No
What critical business challenges are you currently facing?
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What are you aiming to learn/accomplish by participating in the Ascend New York City program?
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Establish relationships with key procurement officers at large institutions
How to bid on public and private contracts
Contract-based financing options
Contract management
Financial management capacity
Network with other businesses in my industry
Other
How do you think Ascend New York City training will positively impact your business and/or your community?
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We work with companies with diverse ownership that create quality jobs and opportunities for both the entrepreneur and employees to build wealth as the business grows. Please tell us how your business aligns with these values.
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Is there anything else that you would like to share with us?
Thank you for completing the Ascend NY 2025 Application. We will reach out to you shortly.
