A signature Women Who Influence conversation

The Power Seat

How Small Businesses Are Moving New York Forward.

DateThursday, October 22, 2026

Time10:00 AM–3:30 PM

LocationBrooklyn Borough Hall

Presented during the Pink Apple Awards

Where entrepreneurs and decision-makers meet.

The Power Seat brings small-business owners, public leaders, financial institutions, economic-development organizations, and community partners into one focused conversation about what entrepreneurs need to build and grow.

“Small businesses do more than serve neighborhoods. They create jobs, shape culture, and move New York forward.”

The conversation

Real barriers. Practical pathways.

Capital

Financial readiness, funding pathways, and stronger banking relationships.

Contracts

M/WBE certification, procurement readiness, and institutional opportunities.

Connections

Clearer pathways to agencies, partners, mentors, and decision-makers.

Visibility

Market access, credibility, storytelling, and opportunities to be seen.

Event experience

Leadership, recognition, and connection.

Complimentary admission is offered by invitation. The day combines focused conversation with the 2026 Pink Apple Award presentations and intentional networking.

10:00 AM

Doors OpenRegistration, refreshments, networking, and media check-in.

10:50 AM

Welcome & Opening RemarksWomen Who Influence and Brooklyn Borough leadership.

11:00 AM

Special RemarksEconomic-development leadership and the small-business landscape.

12:00 PM

The Power SeatA focused 30-minute moderated leadership conversation.

12:30 PM

Pink Apple AwardsRecognition and acceptance remarks.

Featured leadership

Voices helping shape New York’s future.

Opening remarks

Antonio Reynoso

Brooklyn Borough President

Special remarks

Jeanny Pak

Interim President & CEO, New York City Economic Development Corporation

October 22, 2026

Join the conversation.

Brooklyn Borough Hall · Complimentary admission by invitation

Invitation details coming soon