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Economic Development

Invest in small business and workforce training programs

Commitment ID

Jamaica-76

Lead Agency

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Timeline

Five years beginning in FY27

Status

In Progress

Status Update

SBS is preparing for the solicitation of the program and we continue to offer support services to small businesses in the area through our BSC at 90-27 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY and at our Workforce1 centers located at 168-25 Jamaica Ave, 2nd Fl, Jamaica, NY


Statement from Source Document / POA

SBS will partner with one more local community-based organizations to provide small business support and workforce development services targeted to Jamaica businesses and residents. This funding will support small businesses in the area and promote a vibrant storefront ecosystem and will also help expand the availability and reach of workforce programming that connects local residents to family-sustaining jobs in growing industries.

Funding: $200 thousand per year for five years