JEWELRY, BAGS, AND MORE AT BEDC’S WINTER BAZAAR

BROOKLYN, NY—December 2, 2005—Handcrafted jewelry, one of a kind bags, and unique art work will be among the gift items graduates of Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation’s entrepreneur training programs will be offering for sale at the organization’s upcoming Winter Bazaar.

The Winter Bazaar is scheduled for Friday, December 16, 2005, and will be open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 157 Montague Street (at the corner of Montague and Clinton Streets) in Brooklyn Heights.

This is the second year that BEDC has held a Winter Bazaar for graduates of BEDC’s entrepreneur training programs.

“More than 20 BEDC entrepreneurs will be participating in the Winter Bazaar this year,” said Marjorie Schulman, director of several of BEDC’s entrepreneur training programs. “The Bazaars give the public an opportunity to buy great gifts and support local entrepreneurs while providing opportunities for our clients to showcase their products and supplement the skills they learn in the classes, workshops, and one-to-one training sessions.”

BEDC currently offers three entrepreneur training programs—the Entrepreneur Assistance Program, a 15-week program for current and aspiring entrepreneurs; LAUNCH, a program for individuals with a mental health diagnosis; and On Track, a program for individuals with physical and visual disabilities.

More information about BEDC’s Winter Bazaar is available from Tamara Al-Fadl at 718-522-4600, ext. 25.

BEDC, a private, nonprofit organization, was established in 1979 to stimulate Brooklyn's economy and create job opportunities for the borough and its residents. BEDC has evolved into a multi-service, business-consulting agency, serving more than 1,000 clients annually and offering comprehensive economic development services. More information is available at www.bedc.org.