"It's very liberating to be my own boss. The only way to start my business was with Unemployment Insurance standing behind me. It's wonderful that New York State wants people to succeed at their own businesses and create jobs for other people once their businesses grow." — Elena Carey, Folkloric Alternative Text Alternative Text Video: Elena Carey's SEAP Success Story
"I always dreamed of opening up my business. Now, I have three part-time people. It makes a bigger impact on the community, as everybody needs a job. The SEAP helped with benchmarks and let me focus on my business." — Mina Marsow, Prospect Gymnastics Alternative Text Alternative Text Video: Mina Marsow's SEAP Success Story