Always Thinking About the Community
Empowering Small Businesses Through Advocacy & Community
The Bodega & Small Business Group is the voice of bodega owners and small business owners across New York City.
Videos
BSBG
BSBG at the EDC Event: Defending & Finding Solutions for Bodegas & Small Businesses
What the Community Says
Comments from the Somos Pueblo Media video
@rafaelfrias8053
YouTube · Somos Pueblo Media
"Ese bodeguero me hace orgulloso de ser dominicano."
@beatrizacevedo1391
YouTube · Somos Pueblo Media
"Me gustaron sus expresiones fue bien preciso gracias Somos Pueblo y al Piro 🎉❤"
@hildaguzman7700
YouTube · Somos Pueblo Media
"Felicito a ese señor porque fue muy inteligente para mantenerse en esos tiempo nada facil. Y entiende y SABE lo que habla."
@NolanPerez-jc2et
YouTube · Somos Pueblo Media
"Mi ex jefe Frank, en taino tower pura candela ese bloke, así como ven a Frank e visto pocos hombres mas guapo que el 😂😂😂"
@julioespinal5504
YouTube · Somos Pueblo Media
"Tuve el gran honor de conocerlo en el Condado de Queens — nuestro compatriota y compueblano Frank Marte. Ha alcanzado un gran respeto y popularidad en New York. ❤❤"
@luisrosado1372
YouTube · Somos Pueblo Media
"Frank, tremenda persona, lo conozco, trabajé en una de sus bodegas en la década del 90. Me alegré mucho cuando me enteré que estaba dirigiendo ese laborioso gremio. ¡Enhorabuena Frank!"
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve and champion the interests of our members, as the unified voice, by advocating for forward-thinking laws and policies that advance our profession, elevate public health, and ensure public safety. We focus our representation through strategic partnerships, policy advocacy and legislative engagement.
We strive to empower our members not only through advocacy but also through education with interactive workshops, seminars and robust training initiatives from private institutions as well as government agencies. We empower our community.
On the Radio
Francisco Marte on Shoplifting, Shootings & Sirens in NYC Bodegas
From the Blog
Support the Movement
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. Your donation helps BSBG continue advocating, organizing, and protecting bodega owners across New York City.
🚨 ¡ATENCIÓN BODEGUEROS! 🪳🚫 BSBG se une a AGJ Pest Control para ayudar a nuestros bodegueros a mantener sus negocios limpios, seguros y li
The Bodega and Small Business Group (BSBG) welcomed representatives from the Office of Advocacy in Washington, D.C., to hear directly from N
The word “bodega” carries generations of history. 🏪❤️ More than a neighborhood store, bodegas represent immigrant roots, entrepreneurship,
🇩🇴 ¡Feliz Día de los Padres Dominicanos! 💙❤️ Hoy celebramos a esos padres y figuras paternas que, con amor, esfuerzo y dedicación, fortal
The future of our communities is shaped by the conversations we choose to be part of. BSBG attended the Mayor’s O.P.E.N. for Small Business
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When one of us stands alone, we're easy to ignore. When thousands of us stand together, we're impossible to overlook. Add your name — become part of the united front fighting for every bodega and small business in New York City.
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Momentos From Our Events
Scenes from the gatherings that strengthen our community.
Keynote address at the summit
