Join the #JamaicaBID in welcoming New Neighbor: Vanessa Boutique, located at 162-17 Jamaica Avenue. The boutique opened its doors in mid March - selling affordable quality ladies dresses of all styles. Soon to becoming a Jamaica Center Value Card Member, offering up to 20%off...You can also see Vanessa Boutique fashions at the Jamaica Just My Style Fashion Event - Friday, June 15th 6-9pm. Get Your Tickets Today on Eventbrite JJMS!!!
Stay connected to the BID's social sites: Instagram @jamaicaave, FB jamaica avenue, and jamaica.nyc
Shop in the #JamaicaBID district this weekend for Fab Stealz and Dealz during Sidewalk Sale Days – Friday, June 1st thru Sunday, June 3rd.
The Jamaica BID Sidewalk Sale Days Program is a weekend of deals and fabulous finds on Jamaica Avenue! These are the only dates and times businesses are permitted to display merchandise outside, including hanging items from awnings and/or canopies.
Merchandise, racks, tables and /or hangers cannot extend more than three [3] feet from the building. Sidewalk Sale Days are only permitted along Jamaica Avenue from Sutphin Blvd. to 169th St. including Union Hall Street.
Businesses displaying merchandise outside of Non-Sidewalk Sale Days will be ticketed, or possible confiscation of merchandise.
PRESS RELEASE: The Jamaica BID Awarded $300,000 Commercial Revitalization Grant
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Gregg Bishop announced $300,000 in grant funding to the Jamaica Center Business Improvement District (BID) to provide commercial revitalization services to the Jamaica Avenue and surrounding Downtown Jamaica retail corridors.
“We are thrilled to have been awarded this grant, which will enable us to delve in and better understand how we can be most effective in serving our commercial and residential stakeholders,” said Whitney Barrat, Jamaica Center BID’s Executive Director. “We’re so grateful to SBS for their partnership, and to have this opportunity to plan and implement programming that will truly reflect the evolving needs of our community.”
Jamaica Center BID
161-10 Jamaica Avenue - Suite 419
Jamaica, NY 11432
Email: [email protected]
Sidewalk Sale Days: May 18th thru May 20th
Shop in the #JamaicaBID district this weekend for Fab Stealz and Dealz during Sidewalk Sale Days – Friday, May 18th thru Sunday, May 20th.
The Jamaica BID Sidewalk Sale Days Program is a weekend of deals and fabulous finds on Jamaica Avenue! These are the only dates and times businesses are permitted to display merchandise outside, including hanging items from awnings and/or canopies.
Merchandise, racks, tables and /or hangers cannot extend more than three [3] feet from the building. Sidewalk Sale Days are only permitted along Jamaica Avenue from Sutphin Blvd. to 169th St. including Union Hall Street.
Businesses displaying merchandise outside of Non-Sidewalk Sale Days will be ticketed, or possible confiscation of merchandise.
AHRC NYC is a family governed organization committed to finding ways for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to build full lives as defined by each person and supported by dedicated families, staff and community partners. AHRC NYC empowers those with developmental disabilities to live their passion lives.
The Jamaica BID is collaborating with AHRC NYC with "People Power" a BID initiative proposed to businesses in Downtown Jamaica with hiring individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.
The BID invites you to take a close look at what AHRC New York City has to offer bright and talented people who join their diverse team, and a look at the benefits for hiring persons with disabilities.
The Job Fair will take place, Thursday, May 17th 11am to 3pm at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, located at 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432
Shop in the #JamaicaBID district this weekend for Fab Stealz and Dealz during Sidewalk Sale Days – Friday, May 4th thru Sunday, May 6th.
The Jamaica BID Sidewalk Sale Days Program is a weekend of deals and fabulous finds on Jamaica Avenue! These are the only dates and times businesses are permitted to display merchandise outside, including hanging items from awnings and/or canopies.
Merchandise, racks, tables and /or hangers cannot extend more than three [3] feet from the building. Sidewalk Sale Days are only permitted along Jamaica Avenue from Sutphin Blvd. to 169th St. including Union Hall Street.
Businesses displaying merchandise outside of Non-Sidewalk Sale Days will be ticketed, or possible confiscation of merchandise.
The Jamaica BID in collaboration with LinkNYC Local is offering FREE LinkNYC Local Advertising to Jamaica Avenue Retailers.
Use your local link Kiosk closest to your location to target and attract new customers, promote events, engage with the community, overall "Maximize your Brand.
For more detailed information, feel free to contact Valerie Stevens at 718.526.2422 or email [email protected]
APP At No Cost: Presented by United Teachers Federation
The #JamaicaBID in collaboration with the United Teachers Federation presents a FREE APP for Jamaica Avenue businesses. The United Teachers Federation is in the process of developing a one-of-a-kind app that will host Jamaica Avenue Businesses logos and accessible to the 185,000 plus member. The only requirement is to OFFER YOUR BEST DISCOUNT. The APP will increase your exposure, bringing more visibility to your brand. Read the Letter of Discount Agreement. See the Letter - Discount Agreement Program, and the UFT Vendor Agreement.
For any questions please contact the BID at 718.526.2422 and inquire about UTF FREE APP.
Artists Professional Developmental & Fundraising Workshop
If you missed workshop on Saturday, April 28th, no worries, there is a workshop, Saturday, May 5th. The Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning, implemented the workshops to help artists from all disciplines better understand grant application processes for getting funds for creative projects. You will learn, and receive tools needed for innovative and creative art projects. See details below:
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning presents
Professional Development & Fundraising Workshops For Artists from All Disciplines
Part I: April 28 (9:30 am - 3:00 pm)
Panelist: Nicky Paraiso, Programming Director – The Club
La MaMa Moves! Curator
Part II: May 5, 2018 (9:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Opening - Saina, honored artist from Republic of Sakha, Siberia - traditional dance and singing workshop. Panelists: Marietta Ulacia, Executive Director Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Andrea Thompson, Development Director Afro Latin Jazz Alliance
in the Miller Gallery at JCAL (161-04 Jamaica Avenue)
The two-day workshop series offers an overview of application processes in a congenial joyful atmosphere. Guest Panelists: April 28 Nicky Paraiso and May 5, Marietta Ulacia & Andrea Thompson will offer practical training and insight into the process of grant writing from creating a narrative and budgets plus marketing and artist samples so artists can see their creative ideas come to fruition in today’s very competitive creative sector.
The workshops are organized to help artists from all disciplines better understand grant application processes for getting funds for creative projects. We will be using a simple grant application as an example of and what is expected of any artist when applying for funding or approaching a presenter.
This two-part workshop is funded in part by Mertz Gilmore Foundation.
Shop in the #JamaicaBID district this weekend for Fab Stealz and Dealz during Sidewalk Sale Days – Friday, April 20th thru Sunday, April 22nd.
The Jamaica BID Sidewalk Sale Days Program is a weekend of deals and fabulous finds on Jamaica Avenue! These are the only dates and times businesses are permitted to display merchandise outside, including hanging items from awnings and/or canopies.
Merchandise, racks, tables and /or hangers cannot extend more than three [3] feet from the building. Sidewalk Sale Days are only permitted along Jamaica Avenue from Sutphin Blvd. to 169th St. including Union Hall Street.
Businesses displaying merchandise outside of Non-Sidewalk Sale Days will be ticketed, or possible confiscation of merchandise.
Bring the entire family for JCAL's Saturday Matinee of "Pete the Cat" Saturday, April 14th 2pm to 4:30pm - showing is at JPAC, located at 153-10 Jamaica Avenue.
Storyline: When Pete the Cat gets caught rocking out after bedtime, the cat-catcher sends him to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners - and boy are they square! But for the groovy blue cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up, so the minute Pete walks in the door, he gets the whole family rocking. The whole family, that is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet earth. See how Pete helps Jimmy grooving through his 2nd grade and changing his family. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus.
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning in the Jamaica BID district, offers quality visual, performing, and literary arts, with accessible educational programs to encourage your child's interest in the arts.
JCAL
161-04 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432
Contact: 718.658-7400
JPAC
153-10 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432
Contact: 718.658.7400
Sidewalk Sale Days: April 6th thru April 9th
Shop in the #JamaicaBID district this weekend for Fab Stealz and Dealz during Sidewalk Sale Days – Friday, April 6th thru Sunday, April 9th.
The Jamaica BID Sidewalk Sale Days Program is a weekend of deals and fabulous finds on Jamaica Avenue! These are the only dates and times businesses are permitted to display merchandise outside, including hanging items from awnings and/or canopies.
Merchandise, racks, tables and /or hangers cannot extend more than three [3] feet from the building. Sidewalk Sale Days are only permitted along Jamaica Avenue from Sutphin Blvd. to 169th St. including Union Hall Street.
Businesses displaying merchandise outside of Non-Sidewalk Sale Days will be ticketed, or possible confiscation of merchandise.
