New York City Economic Development Corporation

According to Cornell Tech’s newly released Impact Study, the campus and its alumni are on track to generate $1.5 billion in annual economic impact, while supporting 7,000 jobs, by 2030, proving itself a transformative force for economic growth in New York City. Check out key highlights from the report here: https://lnkd.in/ew97qeex

NYCEDC invites nonprofit organizations in East Brooklyn to submit proposals to receive funding from the East Brooklyn Workforce Development Fund for workforce program pre-development activities. Responses are due no later than December 19, 2024 https://lnkd.in/epswjHxF

This month we unveiled a new building at Bush Terminal in Sunset Park & renamed the north section to MADE Bush Terminal! Read BK Reader's article on the transformation of Brooklyn's waterfront bringing sustainable development & manufacturing opportunities. https://lnkd.in/eqHVcVQA

NYCEDC released a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of an 80-acre lot in Queens, former home to the Flushing airport site. Responses are due no later than March 20, 2025. For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/enWyUway

NYCEDC COO Melissa Román Burch made several panel appearances this week, engaging in great conversations with leaders in real estate and private equity. On Tuesday, she attended CREW New York’s November Luncheon, engaging in a panel discussion about office-to-residential conversions, and the work city leaders are doing to enhance these efforts. On Wednesday, she attended SuperReturn North America, participating in a panel discussion about NYCEDC’s initiatives dedicated to supporting diverse founders and entrepreneurs, including the Venture Access Alliance and NYC Catalyst Fund. Thank you to these teams for successful events!

Our Women.NYC advisors are the heart of our mission, empowering over 1,800 women to step confidently into high-growth industries. They’re not just guiding careers—they’re building pathways to success, resilience, and growth. Through personalized coaching and industry insights, they’re making an impact every day. We can’t wait to show you the full story in our upcoming Impact Report—stay tuned 🤫 Advisors Featured in the Video: Jessica Weis, Program Director, Women in Energy at Center on Global Energy Policy Regina Gwynn, Co-Founder, Black Women Talk Tech Alejandra Salazar, Founder & CEO, CROING l Creative Agency #WomenInLeadership #EmpowerHer #ThriveWithPurpose #BreakingBarriers #WomenInBusiness #InspiringChange #GrowthMindset #SupportingWomen #LeadershipJourney #FutureIsFemale

Yesterday, NYCEDC President & CEO Andrew Kimball participated in a Cornell Tech panel that centered around the release of their Economic Impact Report. It was a great discussion with excellent turnout from tech leaders, startups, investors, and important members of the Cornell Tech community. 📊 Key statistics from this year’s report include:  - 115 startups launched - 2,800 jobs created for NYC annually  - $1.5B projected economic impact per year in 2030 

NYCEDC President & CEO Andrew Kimball attended the Crain's New York Business Power Breakfast yesterday, presenting opening remarks and participating in a fireside chat with Crain’s NY Editor-in-Chief Cory Schouten. He highlighted NYCEDC’s ongoing cross-borough initiatives like the Harbor of the Future and our soon-to-come inaugural Annual State of the Economy report. Finally, he announced the launch of the International Landing Pad Network, a new initiative designed to assist growth-stage international companies looking to expand operations in NYC – more information about phase one can be found here: https://lnkd.in/euVSKf2j Photo Credit: Buck Ennis, Crains New York

Looking to take your startup to the next level in 2025? Join us next week for an exclusive info session on the 2025 #FounderFellowship, NYCEDC's signature startup program designed to improve access to capital and networks for a diverse community of early-stage founders across NYC. Come learn more about what the 2025 Fellowship has in store, and hear directly from our five cohort partners: Chloe Capital, Company Ventures, Gold House, Newlab, and Visible Hands. 🔗 RSVP now: https://lu.ma/5tgujzc7

📰 NYCEDC President and CEO Andrew Kimball is on the cover of Sustainability Magazine's November 2024 issue! Check out the full feature for key takeaways from his #ClimateWeekNYC keynote presentation, where he shared the vision for NYC's Green Economy Action Plan and the Harbor of the Future, as well as other important elements of NYCEDC’s sustainability work. 🔗Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e3TzG_DS