Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “We are invested in the success of entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout Westchester County. Launch1000 participants having access to Kivaloansis an important step towards enhancing sustainability for thesenew ventures.”
Deborah Novick, Westchester County’s Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, said: “The first-class education residents are receiving throughLaunch1000 and the zero-interest loans they can access throughKiva area winning combination. Our Launchers have done their market research, de-risked their concepts, made strategic refinements and will be wonderful additions to our local business community.”