Samantha Hawkins

[PHMSA @PHMSA_DOT]

Thanks to @POTUS's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re announcing $196M to repair community-owned natural gas pipes: 37 projects across 19 states. This first-of-its-kind program will protect the public from high-risk pipes, limit methane emissions, and help w/ energy costs.

[UGA Grady College @UGAGrady]

Congratulations to @samanthakeitt (AB '16) on her recent oath of office as Director of Governmental, International and Public Affairs for the US Department of Transportation (PHMSA).

[Ashlee Rezin @Ashlee_Rezin]

U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, who will retire from Congress next year after 15 terms, endorsed Karin Norington-Reaves today to succeed him in the historic Black 1st Congressional District in Chicago.
https://t.co/wmeuEAOL8Q by @lynnsweet

[CNBC @CNBC]

Melinda French Gates, Alexis Ohanian and others call on Congress to pass paid family leave (via @CNBCMakeIt) https://t.co/B2UE3DhxNX

[Entrepreneur @Entrepreneur]

Meet the New CEO Laying Groundwork for Corporate Equity Just In Time for Juneteenth | by @KennyHerzog https://t.co/2SqfnNeGhS

[Squawk Box @SquawkCNBC]

"We have a coordinated problem that we have to deal with and the only way we're going to deal with it is a coordinated solution. The problem we're trying to solve for is the fact that there is this 10-1 racial wealth gap," says @iamwesmoore on launching NinetytoZero.

[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

"The assistance from the city was critical...because it came through in the early days of the crisis," said the #PanderingPig owner. Check out the full article @WSJ on how City funding helped save business and more. Read: https://t.co/XmkYWeWD1v

[Mets Radio 880 @metsradio880]

“As people begin to feel safe, they’re going to come out.” @NYC_SBS Commissioner @JonDoris1 outlines the resources available for companies to survive on the #SmallBusinessSpotlight with @JoeConnollybiz and @NeilACarousso, sponsored by @bank_bnb. https://t.co/8amxbNDAHB

[Spectrum News NY1 @NY1]

The city’s Small Business Services Commissioner @jondoris1 says the SBS is exploring all options to help businesses – things like allotting outdoor space to restaurants are even on the table. “We want to make sure that we help you to survive, that is our job.”

[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

"SBS has stepped up collaboration with federal partners to see what new products we need, resources beyond the Paycheck Protection Program" said @NYC_SBS Commissioner in yesterday's article in @eldiariony: https://t.co/7TOaRgdUoB

[Angélica M. Acevedo @angacevedo15]

interviewed new @NYC_SBS Commissioner @JonDoris1 abt his plans to serve small biz in all boros.

“We’re going to deepen our reach, particularly in communities that are underserved, & ensure...our resources are being distributed in an equitable way.” https://t.co/CJBSPsDzAL

[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

“We have to make sure our small businesses can thrive and grow and reach their full potential. That’s our mission at SBS and that’s what I intend to do,” said @NYC_SBS Commissioner Doris via @NYAmNews. Read more: https://t.co/7D06U4m5j6

[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

Now is the chance for all of us to get it right. As our City continues to advocate for relief, our private partners must also lend the helping hand that we all desperately need. @NYC_SBS calls to action new relief methods for small biz in @CrainsNewYork. https://t.co/O6SlYEI97G

[Spectrum News NY1 @NY1]

Through a direct cash grant or no interest loan, the city is offering relief to businesses taking a hit from coronavirus. "We took a playbook from Hurricane Sandy and realized we needed to get capital to these businesses as quickly as possible," says @GreggBishopNYC.

[Business Insider @BusinessInsider]

A Grenadian immigrant went from being laid off from his tech job to heading a major city agency in NYC. Here are his tips for getting back on your feet — and who to hire once you get there. https://t.co/QeuwmRUyDi

[Squawk Box @SquawkCNBC]

Revenues for businesses in Flushing and NYC’s Chinatown are down 40% because of #coronavirus fears, says NYC’s Small Business Service Commissioner @GreggBishopNYC.

[The Brian Lehrer Show and A Daily Politics Podcast @BrianLehrer]

Worried about empty storefronts?
Neighborhood mom-and-pops getting pushed out? @GreggBishopNYC of @NYC_SBS joined us to talk about commercial rent control, reducing fines and storefront vacancy taxes, invoked in Mayor BDB's State of the City.
Listen:
https://t.co/qryfHP5Q13

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

Tech companies in New York City are sending their own workers into college classrooms to make sure students have the skills they need after graduation https://t.co/wEk4NQlmmo

[Samantha Hawkins @samanthakeitt]

Check out @NYC_SBS’ Commissioner @GreggBishopNYC!

[Entrepreneur @Entrepreneur]

3 Ways to Support Minority-Owned Businesses | by @greggbishopnyc https://t.co/DFqria1jIQ

[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

DYK? Black individuals account for more than 20% of New Yorkers, but only own 2% of NYC businesses and hire only 1.9% of employees. Find out what we’re doing to help in the @NYC_SBS Commissioner’s NEW column in @Entrepreneur Magazine https://t.co/GiGuENnHm1