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"I Made It Here" Stories

NYC is coordinating a set of services to assist small businesses in recovering from Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Business Recovery

Stories of NYC business owners getting back on their feet— their fortitude and determination in moving forward after Sandy

Getting Back to Business

The competition will award over $1.25 million in cash grants to companies seeking to open an office or expand in Lower Manhattan. Apply by July 15th!

Take the H.E.L.M. 2.0 Launches!

The new biotech incubator, will serve early-stage life science companies and build the biotech community in NYC. Learn more here

Harlem Biospace

Bloomberg Outlines $20 Billion Storm Protection Plan

June 11, 2013
Source: New York Times
New York City Economic Development Corporation and Borough President Diaz Announce Groundbreaking for 133,000 Square Foot Retail Development at Broadway Plaza in the Bronx

June 10, 2013
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. today announced the groundbreaking of the 133,000 square foot retail development at Broadway Plaza in the Bronx, which will activate an approximately 80,000 square foot site located along the Broadway retail corridor.
NYCEDC Announces New "Thunderbolt" Roller Coaster to be Built at Coney Island

June 11, 2013
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced a new major roller coaster, “Thunderbolt”, will be built at Coney Island and open for next year’s summer season. Thrilling riders with speeds of 65 miles per hour, the 125 foot tall roller coaster, featuring over 2,000 feet of track, will sit near the historic B&B Carousell and the new Steeplechase Plaza, and mark another important milestone in Coney Island’s rebirth.

Immigrant Bridge Program: Connecting Highly-Skilled Immigrants to Jobs in Growth Sectors

Last Updated June 12, 2013 at 2:22 pm | NYCEDC

UpGlo is one of four organizations running the Immigrant Bridge Program, where skilled immigrants like Edwin with in-demand skills in the engineering, IT, health care, and finance sectors receive soft skills training and job search guidance.

June 2013 Economic Snapshot

Last Updated June 19, 2013
This snapshot addresses running and biking in New York City.
May 2013 Economic Snapshot

Last Updated May 10, 2013
This snapshot addresses Higher Education in New York City.

Jun19

NYCEDC Board of Directors Meeting

Jun19

NYCEDC Executive Committee Meeting

Jul17

NYCIDA Public Hearing

Jul17

Build NYC Public Hearing

The Halleck Industrial Development Parcel at Hunts Point RFP

Last Updated June 14, 2013 at 2:11 pm

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”), on behalf of the New York City Department of Small Business Services (“SBS”), is seeking qualified proposals to develop an unimproved parcel of land in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx under a long term ground lease (the “Lease”).

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Randall's Island Bronx Shore Pathways IFB

Last Updated June 19, 2013 at 12:05 pm

NYCEDC, on behalf of the City of New York, is issuing a public bid for construction in Randall’s Island, Manhattan.

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#39 Higher Education in New York City

Each May, thousands of students put on graduation caps and gowns and receive degrees from New York City universities. This month’s Economic Snapshot examines higher education in the City using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey and American Community Survey.