We’re here to make Queens thrive.

Through business support and community development, the Queens Economic Development Corporation works to build opportunity in Queens.

We’re here to make Queens thrive.

Through business support and community development, the Queens Economic Development Corporation works to build opportunity in Queens.

What do you dream about? Maybe it's building a yoga studio in Jamaica. Or maybe you spend your days planning to open a cheese shop, or even a bookstore, in Jackson Heights. Or, you could have visions of crafting gourmet chocolates or dog treats to sell at stores around the city. These dreams, and thousands like them, are the kind of thing that QEDC has helped make a reality since 1977. Learn more about us.

What we do.

We’re in the business of growing the Queens economy. Every year, we do that through a variety of programs that serve more than 3,000 of our neighbors.

Business Counseling

Expert, no-cost advice and assistance for Queens business leaders on a variety of topics

Entrepreneur Assistance Center

A comprehensive business training course and mentoring program for entrepreneurs

Women's Business Center

Counseling, networking, and workshops to help women start and grow businesses

Home Improvement Contractor Training

A three-day online course to help contractors obtain necessary NYC licenses

M/WBE Certification

Support for eligible minority-owned businesses selling to New York City and New York State

Entrepreneur Space Incubator

Our award-winning incubator housing a commercial kitchen and maker space in Long Island City

Made in Queens

A certification and marketing program for locally created or designed products

Queens Tourism Council

Coordination, support, and marketing of the Queens tourism economy

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge

Expert, no-cost advice and assistance for Queens business leaders on a variety of topics

Re-Entry Program

A partnership fostering entrepreneurship and skill training for justice-impacted individuals

Neighborhood Development

Beautification, plaza and vendor management, and business coordination to strengthen neighborhoods

Advocacy

Championing investment and policy that makes Queens a more prosperous borough

Business Counseling

Expert, no-cost advice and assistance for Queens business leaders on a variety of topics

Made in Queens

A certification and marketing program for locally created or designed products

Entrepreneur Assistance Center

A comprehensive business training course and mentoring program for entrepreneurs

Queens Tourism Council

Coordination, support, and marketing of the Queens tourism economy

Women's Business Center

Counseling, networking, and workshops to help women start and grow businesses

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge

An annual startup competition with mentorship, networking, and over $100k in possible grants

Home Improvement Contractor Training

A two-day online course to help contractors obtain necessary NYC licenses

Re-Entry Program

A partnership fostering entrepreneurship and skill training for justice-impacted individuals

M/WBE Certification

Support for eligible minority-owned businesses selling to New York City and New York State

Neighborhood Development

Beautification, plaza and vendor management, and business coordination to strengthen neighborhoods

Entrepreneur Space Incubator

Our award-winning incubator housing a commercial kitchen and maker space in Long Island City

Advocacy

Championing investment and policy that makes Queens a more prosperous borough

Building a better Queens, for generations.

Queens is home to 2.3 million people – nearly all of whom have been touched by our work in some way. We've helped thousands of entrepreneurs start businesses that employ thousands more, promoted events and attractions that have driven tens of millions of visitors, and supported organizations that made our neighborhoods the envy of the world.

1,140
Clients served
FY 2024
105
Business starts assisted
FY 2024
563
Consultation hours provided
FY 2024

You make all of this possible.

Creating the future of the Queens economy takes all of us. We gratefully acknowledge the dedicated support of our city, state, and federal government partners, and we're thankful for additional generous support from private foundations, corporate sponshorship, and individual philantropy. If you love Queens as much as we do, consider joining our mission through funding support, volunteering, or other means.

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