New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/25/2013 -- New York Professional Advisors for Community Entrepreneurs (“NYPACE”), a not-for-profit organization focused on stimulating job creation and economic development in under-resourced neighborhoods of New York City, today announced the launch of two new videos as part of the organization’s “I Love My Boss” video series. The videos, featuring entrepreneurs from CROM Martial Training and Harlem Lady Real Estate Services, target entrepreneurs and small business owners in New York City and inform them of the various ways NYPACE advisors can support and help grow their business (To view the videos, go to: http://www.nypace.org/projects).

- CROM Martial Training, located in Rockaway Beach, Queens, and owned and operated by entrepreneurs Chris and Sarah Romulo, is a premier martial arts and fitness club offering a variety of class instruction including Muay Thai boxing, mixed-martial arts and other conditioning classes. After Hurricane Sandy devastated their studio in October 2012, NYPACE advisors helped Mr. and Mrs. Romulo create a formal budget, develop revised pricing plans and promotions, create a redesigned website, and manage lease negotiations for a new location.

- Harlem Lady Real Estate Services, based in Harlem, and owned and operated by entrepreneur Lupe Moreno, is a community-based real estate brokerage firm that works closely with residents of Harlem to meet their housing needs. NYPACE advisors worked with Ms. Moreno to evaluate a location for her business and assisted with lease negotiations, which provided her with additional office space to hire and accommodate three new agents.

Stephanie George, Executive Director of NYPACE said, “We are thrilled to introduce two new videos as part of NYPACE’s “I Love My Boss” video series and believe these stories demonstrate the wide range of expertise our advisors can share with small business owners all across New York City, ranging from business idea assessment and development, to financial planning and accounting, to marketing and website design.”

Previously released videos featuring other entrepreneur experiences may also be found online at http://www.nypace.org/projects.

About NYPACE
New York Professional Advisors for Community Entrepreneurs (“NYPACE”) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that endeavors to stimulate job creation and economic development in under-resourced neighborhoods in the five boroughs of New York City by providing assistance to local entrepreneurs/small business owners through the company’s network of volunteer advisors from New York City’s leading professional service firms, financial institutions, and other corporations. The organization provides a unique opportunity both for small business entrepreneurs who lack access to professional business advice as well as for volunteers who seek to effect change through community service.

In addition to providing valuable business advice to entrepreneurs from under-resourced neighborhoods, NYPACE provides a unique opportunity to stimulate an open dialogue between disparate communities of New York City. NYPACE was established in 2001 by a group of finance professionals who were looking to find a productive use of their business skills by giving back to the community. NYPACE is solely funded through the contributions of its generous donors and grants. For more information, to become a volunteer, or to make a contribution, visit www.nypace.org, email info@nypace.org or visit NYPACE on Facebook.

About CROM Martial Training
The CROM MT Fitness Center, established in 2011, is a full-service Thai kickboxing facility in Rockaway Beach, Queens featuring expert instruction from martial arts champion Chris Romulo and his wife Sarah Romulo, coupled with cutting edge strength training. CROM MT offers quality, professional-level instruction for all ages. Programs are designed for beginners in martial arts, experienced competitors hoping to enhance their Muay Thai skills, or fitness enthusiasts wanting to try something new or different. CROM MT is also a full-service gym and CrossFit center.

CROM’s mission is to help its members meet their goals of losing weight, improved fitness, Muay Thai boxing instruction or other various martial arts in a fun and unique environment. Mr. Romulo, co-owner, is a former Muay Thai professional champion who studied martial arts for more than 30 years and competed for approximately 16 years before retiring in 2011 to open CROM MT. Mrs. Romulo, co-owner, is CROM’s Muay Thai instructor for women. The Romulo’s are also active in their community and speak occasionally at local schools to advocate for anti-bullying and goal setting campaigns with students. CROM MT seeks to continue to expand its client base and community presence in the Rockaways.

About Harlem Lady Real Estate
Harlem Lady Real Estate, founded by Lupe Moreno, a longtime Harlem resident, is a full-service real estate brokerage firm that specializes in real estate consulting, property management, commercial leasing, as well as sales and rentals in Harlem and surrounding areas. It focuses on finding real estate solutions for its clients and seeks to preserve low and middle-income housing options for Harlem residents and provide them with expert guidance that has become unattainable over time due to exceeding costs and limited understanding of the local real estate market. Ms. Moreno is a property owner and investor, and is an active community member who has worked in the real estate industry since 2006 and is referred to as “The Harlem Lady" of real estate.

In her quest to serve the community of Harlem, Ms. Moreno began her career in the Harlem office of one of New York City’s largest brokerage firms. She is a Certified Property Manager, is experienced working with the NYC Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) and has expertise in training on how to navigate low and middle-income housing options offered by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. In 2014, Harlem Lady Real Estate plans to open a new office in Harlem.

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