The East Harlem Challenge
The East Harlem Business Capital Corporation (EHBCC) strives to ensure that local businesses and entrepreneurs participate in and benefit from East Harlem’s ongoing revitalization. We provide comprehensive business development services that help home-grown businesses satisfy the needs and wants of the growing consumer market in El Barrio. These services – including loans, business training classes, and one-on-one technical assistance – help give local businesses the strength they need to compete with other commercial districts in New York City.
Mission Statement
The East Harlem Business Capital Corporation’s mission is to improve the quality of economic and commercial activity East Harlem by providing financial and technical assistance to its small businesses, merchants and entrepreneurs. We provide access to credit and sound business development assistance to expand existing businesses or to create new enterprises. EHBCC works to increase employment opportunities, promote real estate development and commercial services, and support a nurturing business environment for East Harlem’s small business community.
Value Statement
We, the associates of EHBCC, are guided by the following statement of Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our organization. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and action we take demonstrate Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, clients and the communities we serve.
We value ALL EHBCC ASSOCIATES…
We treat one another with respect. We recognize the dignity and contributions of each individual and the creativity that results from the diversity of individuals and ideas. We strive to communicate clear expectations to each other as well as how each of us performs. We are committed to an environment of trust, teamwork, challenge and development. We endeavor to communicate with each other in frank, fearless and constructive ways.
We strive to deliver CLIENT SATISFACTION…
We have valued clients, whether they are new entrepreneurs, students, existing businesses, or one another. We believe in respecting our clients appreciating their requirements, understanding their expectations and satisfying them with distinction.
We regard our CONSULTANTS and SUPPLIERS as essential team members…
We treat our consultants and suppliers with the same respect that we show to our clients and associates. They deserve fair treatment and honest feedback on their performance and products.
We are accountable for the QUALITY of our work…
We enthusiastically develop and provide superior programs and services with distinction. We deliver excellence while constantly seeking ways to improve our knowledge, skills and the way we perform our jobs both individually and collectively. Each of us is accountable for the quality of whatever we do.
We demonstrate INTEGRITY in all we do…
We are each personally accountable for the highest standards of integrity. We measure our actions not only by what is legal, but by the highest standards of ethics that ensure fair and honorable actions. We are responsible, reliable and truthful.
We provide LEADERSHIP as a company and as individuals…
EHBCC’s leadership is founded on our dedication to achieving excellence through the loyal efforts of talented and enthusiastic associates. Our continued success requires taking full advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of our associates. We embrace change as an opportunity to fulfill our potential. We lead through competence, innovation, teamwork and an eagerness to excel.
We create an environment of FUN and PRIDE…
We provide a work environment that challenges each of us to excel in all we do. Yet, we embrace the necessity for also achieving a high level of happiness and fun in all that we do.
We are proud to be a part of EHBCC.