The Queens Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to create and retain jobs through programming that grows neighborhoods, assists small businesses and promotes tourism and business development. The nonprofit agency is a focal point for economic development efforts in a borough that encompasses about 2.3 million people from every corner of the world in more than 90 distinct neighborhoods. Emphasis is made to assist low and moderate income populations, women, immigrants and minorities. Since 1977, QEDC has worked with scores of neighborhoods to revitalize their commercial districts by creating business organizations and establishing business improvement districts. Entrepreneurs are assisted in the preparation of business plans through individual counseling, classes and workshops. The Queens Tourism Council promotes the many cultural, recreational and retail opportunities within the borough. QEDC is a nonprofit governed by a board of directors representing the borough’s many community and business sectors. It is funded by the New York City Department of Small Business Services, the New York State Department of Economic Development and the Small Business Administration in addition to generous support from New York City Council elected officials and the private sector. Publisher Victoria Schneps-Yunis Photography Donnelly Marks Dominick Totino Editorial Contributor Queens Economic Development Corporation Robert MacKay Schneps Communications 38-15 Bell Blvd. Bayside, N.Y. 11361 T: 718-224-5863 F: 718-224-5441 www.QueensCourier.com Advertising Directors Graziella Zerilli Celeste Alamin Design & Layout Jennifer Decio Office of the Queens Borough President Nayelli Valencia, Director of Cultural Affairs Queens Economic Development Corporation 120-55 Queens Blvd., Suite 309 Kew Gardens, N.Y. 11424 T: 718-263-0546 F: 718-263-0594 www.itsinqueens.com © 2015 by Schneps Communications All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in any matter is prohibited. 6 QUEENS IN YOUR POCKET • www.itsinqueens.com
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