This event is in the past.It took place on February 11, 2026 at The Hub.
Educational TalkEducational TalkSmall business owners and advocates take the stage to fight corporate policies squeezing out NYC's independent shops. Expect real talk about survival, community organizing, and what it takes to keep neighborhoods from turning into chain-store wastelands.
Community organizing
Small business advocacy
Panel discussion
Grassroots activism
Tips
âThink Coffee's founder shares fair trade insights
đĄSave Coney Island founder on the panel
đŹbring questions about protecting local shops
How We Fight Back: Keeping Small Businesses in NYC
Melrose
Educational TalkEducational TalkSmall business owners and advocates take the stage to fight corporate policies squeezing out NYC's independent shops. Expect real talk about survival, community organizing, and what it takes to keep neighborhoods from turning into chain-store wastelands.
Community organizing
Small business advocacy
Panel discussion
Grassroots activism
Tips
âThink Coffee's founder shares fair trade insights
đĄSave Coney Island founder on the panel
đŹbring questions about protecting local shops
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