"Starting a business is never easy, and I congratulate all of the winners and finalists for their creativity and persistence," said Linda E. Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Brooklyn Public Library. "We look forward to visiting their shops, downloading their apps and using their services very soon."
Stuart H. Lubow, president and chief executive officer of Dime Community Bank, presented the top prize to Noir Yoga, stating, "For 160 years, Dime has remained a pillar of financial strength for New York's communities. It is our pleasure, and more importantly, our honor to be the lead sponsor of PowerUP! for the eighth year."
Founded to provide businesses a boost after 9/11, PowerUP! has since provided over $600,000 in funding to more than 200 entrepreneurs, including several that went on to become staples of Brooklyn's small business scene."
Noir Yoga, a yoga studio in Bedford Stuyvesant, on Thursday won the $20,000 grand prize in the Brooklyn Public Library 's 21st annual PowerUP! business plan competition.
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