Calling All Contractors!! Get the GreenAdvantage®!!

On May 17th, 2008, BEDC, Kingboroough Community College and the Delaware Valley Green Building Council are offering the Green Advantage certification for the FIRST TIME IN NEW YORK.
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BEDC's 2nd Annual Golf Outing

Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation's 2nd Annual Golf Outing will be held on Monday, June 23rd at Dyker Beach Golf Course.
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Tax Information for Contractors

On June 10th, 2008, NYSAMC, the New York State Chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors, Medgar Evers College and the IRS partnered to present a Small Business Forum for the Construction Industry. Contractors were invited to learn about: Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN); Worker Classification (Employee vs. Independent Contractor); Workmen's Compensation; Minimum Wage Laws; New York State Sales Tax.
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Calendar of Workshops

BEDC provides and sponsors public education programs in business and economic development. Programs are scheduled throughout the year on an ongoing basis. Click here for more information.

Small Business Assistance Initiative in Bushwick/Cypress Hills

Thanks to a generous grant from City Councilmember Erik Martin Dilan, BEDC will be running a series of comprehensive outreach and FREE support services for small businesses in the 37th City Council District, which encompasses parts of Bushwick and Cypress Hills. These services will include a business needs survey, a FREE business assistance clinic on Fridays in Cypress Hills, and walking tours made by a business counselor to businesses throughout the council district.

Surveys are currently being mailed to all retail businesses in the 37th Council District. Click here to complete the survey online, to see if your business is located in the 37th Council District, and for more information.

2007 CEDS Report

See the 2007 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) report. This report was funded by the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.
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BEDC Interactive Web Map of Brooklyn is geared to small business owners and investors looking to make locational decisions. Click here for more information.

Re-NEW Brooklyn Program

The Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce the start of the Re-NEW Brooklyn Program, a comprehensive support initiative for Brooklyn nonprofits engaged in commercial revitalization.
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BEDC’s Entrepreneur Assistance Programs for People with Disabilities

BEDC is proud to announce two flagship entrepreneur training programs for individuals with disabilities. LAUNCH is a program offering services and assistance to people with a history of mental health distress; On Track is a program designed to assist people with physical disabilities, blindness, and visual impairments reach their entrepreneurial goals.

Entrepreneur Assistance Programs

A intensive 14-week classroom program which emphasizes the development of a business plan and addresses topics critical to starting and operating a successful and profitable business. Click here for more information.
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Initiative for a Competitive Brooklyn

Initiative for a Competitive Brooklyn (ICB) will release its comprehensive study and recommendations to enhance the competitiveness of Brooklyn businesses in order to create jobs and a rising standard of living for Brooklyn residents. Click here for more information.

BEDC Market Place

A new service aimed at aiding small businesses increase visibility by using the Internet. For a small monthly fee, we will list you and your services in our website. If you have recently started your business or even if you have been in business for a while, you can benefit by listing your services with us.BEDC's web site receives over 140 visits per day. Your customers are just a click away.

Consulting Services for New York Entrepreneurs

Many START-UP AND EARLY-STAGE ENTREPRENEURS in New York City need technical assistance and direction in order to grow their businesses. BEDC provides some solutions to meet those needs. Click here for more information.