Following the tremendous success of the REMA4US Business Fair, the Southeast Queens Scoop and community organization Ca$h Da$h are proud to announce the upcoming “Rock Your Business! BLACK BUSINESS SUMMIT” — a high-energy event dedicated to Black economic empowerment, small business growth, and community-driven revitalization in Far Rockaway, Queens.
The summit is FREE will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Arverne East Coastal Conservation Center, located at 190 Beach 44th Street, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Innovative attendees are expected, including small business owners, new entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders. Together with Southeast Queens Scoop — a highly Google-ranked digital community news platform with an average of 66,000 monthly views and a reach of more than 250,000 local readers — this event aims to create transformative connections for local businesses.
Led by Gail Johnson, Aiysha Simon, and Roni Anderson co-founders of Ca$h Da$h, the summit builds on their ongoing mission to strengthen Far Rockaway’s economic fabric through education, collaboration, and equitable development.
A Vision for Black Economic Power and Community Renewal
Far Rockaway, located on the southeastern tip of the Rockaway Peninsula, is home to a vibrant and diverse population of approximately 55,000 residents, of whom a majority identify as Black or African American and Latino. The community is rich in entrepreneurial talent but has historically faced challenges with investment access and small business infrastructure.
Today, Far Rockaway stands on the threshold of change — with new developments such as Arverne East and Downtown revitalization projects opening pathways for Black-owned and BIPOC-led businesses to thrive. The “Rock Your Business!” Summit taps directly into that momentum, bringing together local innovators, financial experts, and policy advocates to explore tangible strategies for growth and sustainability.
The Rock Your Business Black Business Summit Takes Place in
the Attractive and Modern Arverne East Coastal Conservation Center located 190 Beach 44th Street in Far Rockaway, NY 11691
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Why Is Far Rockaway The Epicenter Of Black Business Development?
Far Rockaway sits at the easternmost end of the Rockaway peninsula in Queens, anchored by an increasingly diverse and resilient community. The population has grown and shifted in recent years, with one report showing the broader Rockaway regions growth by roughly 8% from 2010 to 2020. Office of the New York State Comptroller In Far Rockaway specifically, the racial/ethnic makeup is approximately 43.6 % Black/African‐American, 27.0 % White, 12.3 % identifying two or more races, and 4.3 % Asian. Point 2 Homes Stat Atlas The median age is about 36, and the community features a majority‐renter housing market (about 70.7 % renter‐occupied) with approximately 29.3 % home‐ownership. Point 2 Homes
There are some who are here and are invested in this community, however there are not nearly enough businesses that cater to, celebrate or support the very community they do business in. We need more resources to get and secure business here, more opportunities for growth for our existing businesses and more communal involvement in promoting and sustaining business here. The Black Business Summit aims to do all of the above!"
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