West Brighton Community Local Development Corporation

“The cpa presents the 990 to the organization's board members who review and approve the form before it is submitted to the irs.”

“Conflicts of interest are monitored on an ongoing basis.”

“A review of compensation for the executive director is performed by the bo ard of directors using data from similar organizations and determining fun ding availability for compensation.”

“The governing documents, policies and financial statements are available u pon request.”

“Staten island business outreach center”

“The west brighton community local development corporation dba staten island business outreach center (siboc) was established as a not-for-profit corporation that is dedicated to making staten island, new york a better place to live and shop. Our programs are designed to attract new businesses and assist existing businesses in expansion, renovations, promotions, and interactions with government agencies. Siboc, through our small business development services, empowers underserved and low- and moderate-income (lmi) entrepreneurs and small business owners, through a combination of business assistance and workforce development. Various services are available to assist business owners such as: one to one business counseling, financial literacy, loan applications assistance and services from government, understand regulatory requirements and how to become compliant; seminars on business topics and technology classes. Siboc provides minority and women business owners with outstanding support services in obtaining city, state and federal m/wbe certification and licenses, and work with city and state agencies to expand their access to procurement opportunities. Through our neighborhood development division, siboc works with local businesses and newly formed merchant's organizations which occasionally leads to business improvement district (bid) exploration and formation process. Siboc provides organizational assistance and advice to improve the micro-economy of targeted neighborhoods. Siboc also provides graffiti removal programs in several communities. Commercial revitalization and neighborhood development services are provided to local commercial corridors in the borough of staten island. Our workforce development division at siboc manages the program in the areas of community outreach, community recruitment and the supervision of daily operations of training programs open to staten island residents looking to gain employment in the borough. Secure the participation of local residents in employment opportunities available through development and redevelopment projects. In addition, siboc assists small business owners and entrepreneurs with job descriptions for new hires, review potential employees, and assist in interviews of potential employees.”