OCTOBER 2009 |
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OVERVIEW |
NYCVISION provides the latest news on how New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is helping to develop, invest, manage, and advise economic development initiatives throughout New York City. Visit www.nycedc.com to learn more. |
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| NYCEDC NEWS |
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Spurring Innovation in the City
Deputy Mayor, Bob Lieber recently launched the NYC BigApps Competition at a Tech-Meet Up group earlier this month. It is a contest for software developers and members of the public to create web or mobile applications using City data. The developer of the winning applications will receive cash prizes, and Mayor Bloomberg plans to congratulate the winners in person at a dinner. |
NYC Big Apps - Press Release |
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The Capital of Culture is Sparkling with Opportunities
NYCEDC and the Department of Cultural Affairs announced five initiatives to help artists and cultural institutions in a multitude of ways. Through programs, such as: Curate NYC, JumpStart for the Arts, NYC Performs, Artist as Entrepreneur, and Arts Clusters Promotion Program; the City will provide space for art exhibitions, specialized job training and financial guidance to cultural institutions and artists. |
Arts Initiatives - Press Release |
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Progress with Staten Island Economic Development Projects
NYCEDC President, Seth Pinsky, addressed the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce about various development project updates. Updates included: recent developments in the New Stapleton Waterfront project, the negotiation of leases with four new retailers at the St. George Ferry Terminal, the expansion of the New York Container Terminal at Howland Hook, and how investments in infrastructure, such as the Arthur Kill Lift Bridge and the Staten Island Railroad, have eliminated 100,000 truck trips per year from the roadways. |
Staten Island Projects - Press Release |
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| LATEST PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES |
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Artist as Entrepreneur RFP |
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NYCEDC is seeking a consultant/consultant team to develop and implement an artist training program that equips selected New York City-based artists with business training and support. |
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Promote the Arts Clusters RFP |
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NYCEDC is seeking a consultant or consultant team to develop and implement a marketing and tourism incentive program to promote and increase visitation to arts neighborhoods within New York City’s five boroughs. |
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NYC Performs RFP |
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NYCEDC is seeking a consultant or consultant team to develop and implement a performing arts program that utilizes select properties owned by the City of New York to stage musical, dramatic, and other artistic performances by New York City performance artists. |
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Curate NYC RFP |
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NYCEDC is seeking a consultant or consultant team to develop and implement a curatorial program that utilizes select NYCEDC managed properties to exhibit the artwork of New York City visual artists. |
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| LEASING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Discover a wide range of leasing opportunities at our city-owned properties. Find more valuable information below.
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| WORK WITH US |
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Make sure your company is part of our Vendors List in order to be considered for upcoming economic development projects and initiatives.
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