Work Resources
- **New, Summer 2011** Take part in the City’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Give the opportunity of a rewarding summer work experience to a 14-24 year old from the five boroughs. Click here to view Mayor Bloomberg’s introduction letter to the program, as well as an Ad and a Program Overview.
NYC Health Insurance
City wide health insurance access and initiatives
New York City Economic Development Corporation
New York City Health Insurance Resources
Department of Consumer Affairs Referral Guide
Business Incentives:
Lower Manhattan REAP–Special Eligible Businesses
Provides tax credits of $3,000 per employee for businesses that relocate to Hudson Square and other neighborhoods south of Houston Street.
Qualified Emerging Technology Companies (QETC) Incentive Program
Offers up to $250,000 of funding to emerging technology companies for research and development activities, employee training, and property leasing.
New York State Film Production Credit
Provides tax credit equal to 35% of production expenditures for production companies that shoot and produce films in New York City.
New York City Capital Access Loan Guaranty Program
Provides up to 40% guaranty on loans for small businesses experiencing difficulty in borrowing.
Manufacturing Facilities Bond Program & Industrial Incentives Program
Offers a variety of credits and triple tax exempt financing to manufacturers of tangible personal property that acquire, construct, or renovate facilities for business.
Media Tech Bond Program
A loan program that provides low-interest bond financing to small businesses creating intangible products
Training Funding for Businesses
NYC Business Solutions Training Funds provide up to $400,000 to fund 60-70% of eligible training costs.
NYC Business Incentives Calculator
Thinking of relocating to Hudson Square? Use the Business Incentives Calculator to gauge what city, state, and federal financing could be available to you.
Connect Resources
Doing Green Business in New York City (NYCEDC Handbook)
A directory of resources to help your business get the most out of going green
ConEd Small Business Direct Installation Program
Provides a free on-site energy audit for ConEd customers with monthly electric bills under 100kw.
NYC Solar and Green Roof Tax Abatements
Provides a variety of tax incentives for owners who install green roofs or solar PVs on top of their buildings.
Town Hall Meeting on Natural Gas Drilling–August 24
About Resources
Click here to view our FY 2011 Annual Report, and here to view our FY 2011 Audited Financial Statements.
Click here to view our FY 2010 Annual Report, and here to view our FY 2010 Audited Financial Statements. For copies of our FY 2011 and FY 2010 Reports to the NYC Department of Small Business Services, please e-mail Ben Jervis at bjervis@hudsonsquarebid.org
Community Media (Downtown Express, The Villager)
Elected Officials
City Council, District 3, Christine C. Quinn
Assembly, District 66, Deborah J. Glick
State Senator, District 29, Thomas K. Duane
Congressman, District 8, Jerry Nadler
District Non Profits
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Brennan Center for Justice (NYU) The Fund for the City of New York |
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