th 1.January 14 at 11AM-12PM 2.January 21st at 11AM-12PM 3.January 28th at 11AM-12PM
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Overview: The SEQBI program creates a pipeline of small businesses that are part of the Resorts World NYC and JFK Expansion ecosystems. At the end of each 10-week Session, participants have the opportunity to compete in a multi-tiered pitch competition for a chance to win $5K, $4K, or $3K. By the culmination of the program, participants are registered to do business with Resorts World NYC, and in the process of attaining their MWBE certifications - necessary for state, city and local procurement opportunities.
Criteria: Entrepreneurs with a legally registered business for 2 or more years, who are looking to scale and do business in Southeastern Queens.
Eligible Applicants: Complete the Registration Form and attend an Info Session. Contact: 718-327-5300 or SEQBI@rdrc.org. More information can be found on the SEQBI website: https://www.rdrc.org/seqbi/.
Overview: The SEQBI program creates a pipeline of small businesses that are part of the Resorts World NYC and JFK Expansion ecosystems. At the end of each 10-week Session, participants have the opportunity to compete in a multi-tiered pitch competition for a chance to win $5K, $4K, or $3K. By the culmination of the program, participants are registered to do business with Resorts World NYC, and in the process of attaining their MWBE certifications - necessary for state, city and local procurement opportunities.
Criteria: Entrepreneurs with a legally registered business for 2 or more years, who are looking to scale and do business in Southeastern Queens.
Eligible Applicants: Complete the Registration Form and attend an Info Session. Contact: 718-327-5300 or SEQBI@rdrc.org. More information can befound on the SEQBI website: https://www.rdrc.org/seqbi/.
SEQBI PITCH COMPETITION WINNERS VISIT RDRC TO PICK UP PRIZES & DISCUSS FUTURE GOALS
L to R: Renee McWilliams (COO - RDRC), Chelsea Hinds-Charles (1 Place Fall 2025 Winner, The Rosegold Krystal Solution), Kevin Alexander (President/CEO - RDRC)
On Friday, January 23 , winners of the Southeast Queens Business Incubator (SEQBI) Fall 2025 cohort stopped by RDRC to pick-up their pitch competition grant prizes and to discuss their SEQBI experiences and give us valuable feedback as we prepare to launch the SEQBI Winter 2026 session.
SEQBI PITCH COMPETITION WINNERS VISIT RDRC TO PICK UP PRIZES & DISCUSS FUTURE GOALS
L to R: Renee McWilliams (COO - RDRC), Keegan Superville (2 Place Fall 2025 Winner, Superville Estates), Kevin Alexander (President/CEO - RDRC) nd
L to R: Renee McWilliams (COO - RDRC), Tanisha Adjo (3 Place Fall 2025 Winner, Success Level Ventures Corp), Kevin Alexander (President/CEO - RDRC) rd
Each SEBQI winner was tremendously appreciative of the investment our partners made in helping them elevate their respective businesses. This included weekly sessions with guest lectures and subject matter experts facilitated by Demond Wilkerson (Modern Community Capital), our technical assistance advisors coordinated by Harry Wells (York College Small Business Development Center), and the support of Pace University SBDC and SUNY Farmingdale State SBDC, and bi-weekly Café Hours hosted by RDRC’s Allison F. Jeffrey, M.S.Ed., SEQBI Administrator.
To hear more about their experiences, click on: The Rosegold Krystal Solutions, Superville Estates, Successful Level Ventures Corporation to hear more via our SEQBI Bites interviews.
Founder/Owner: LJ Finney
SEQBI Biz Highlights
Founder/Owner: Beveryley Childs, RN
SEQBI Fellow, Beveryley Childs, RN, graduated in Cohort 4 (Fall 2025) and is the owner of HER Care Inc
SEQBI Fellow, LJ Finney, graduated in Cohort 2 (Spring 2025) and is the owner of IN-18 LLC.
IN-18 LLC (IN18) is a Professional Development company using experiences to help people and organizations reach their greatest potential. Our focus is leadership development, building teams, and thought leadership Through executive and leadership coaching, executive retreats, team-building golf events, and professional development training, we show our clients how to leverage soft skills to be better leaders
More Than a Game: A New Way to Grow Together
Our Speaking Engagements Our Training & Workshops
Corporate Social Responsibility
30.5 Million - Client Average Revenue
70+ - Clients Served
13 Cycles of Success SYEP Internships
6+ - Years of Experience
IN-18 LLC empowers organizations through strategic leadership development, coaching, and golf-based team-building experiences
Contact Us 347-699-4618
LJ@IN-18 com
Estates
Founder/Owner: Keegan Superville
SEQBI Fellow, Keegan
HER CARE INC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting teens and young women throughout their reproductive health journeys Founded with a vision to break cycles of misinformation, stigma, and silence, we provide vital education on safe haven laws, the importance of prenatal care, doula services, and the physical and emotional challenges that can arise during and after pregnancy including perinatal depression.
We believe that access to compassionate care, culturally sensitive resources, and accurate health information should never be a privilege-it's a right. Through schoolbased programming, community outreach, and strategic partnerships, we aim to create safe spaces where young people feel seen, supported and equipped to make informed decisions about their bodies and futures at HER CARE INC, we are more than an organization-we are a movement committed to changing the narrative around reproductive health in underserved communities, one conversation, one resource, and one young life at a time
Contact Us
516-983-2427
hercare@hercareinc.org
Superville, graduated in Cohort 4 (Fall 2025) as the 2nd Place Pitch Competition winner and is the owner of Superville Estates.
Proudly serving NY/NJ, we deliver high-quality craftsmanship in commercial construction, specializing in build-outs, renovations, and more with a commitment to excellence and respect for timelines and budgets.
Interior Finishing
Expert interior finishes that enhance aesthetics and functionality in every project.
Commercial Build-Outs
Transforming spaces with precision and care for your business requirements
Ground-Up Construction
Building from the ground up with professionalism and adherence to timelines.
Contact Us
https://supervilleestates.com/
Superville Estates
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Local Events!!
February 2026 Community Coffee Catch-Up
The monthly Catch-ups are held on the first Friday of each month from 8:30am to 10:30am at Beach Dunes Eats & Arts (Address: 45-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691; Phone: (929) 484-2233), with announcements starting promptly at 9:00am. These meetings offer a fantastic opportunity to network, share announcements, update the community on past and upcoming events, and enjoy some great coffee! Everyone is welcome!
THE NEXT COMMUNITY COFFE CATCH-UP IS ON FRIDAY February 6, 2026!
Queens BP’s Upcoming Events
Queens Tech & Career Expo
Saturday, January 31 from 10am to 2pm
New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th Street in Corona
Click here to RSVP
Lunar New Year Celebration
Monday, February 23 at 5pm
Queens Borough Hall
120-55 Queens Blvd. in Kew Gardens
Click here to RSVP
Black History Month Celebration
Wednesday, February 25 at 5:30pm
Queens Borough Hall
120-55 Queens Blvd. in Kew Gardens
Click here to RSVP
Resources!! RDRC
Workforce & Career Development
Basic Job Readiness Course for new and less experienced job seekers
Financial Management Course focused on banking and saving, credit, loan products
Vocational Skills Training - Cisco IT Essentials, Certified Customer Service Training, Microsoft Office Certification (self-paced)
Small Business Assistance
Business Workshop Series focused on business formation, accounting & finance, business management, taxation and marketing
Business Management Training - Queens Streetwise MBA Program
MWBE Certification Assistance
Business Networking
Youth Development
Job Readiness and Financial Literacy Training
Paid Summer and After-School Employment Programs
Youth Mentorship and Leadership Development
RDRC Youth Aviators Program
RDRC Youth Media Arts & Communications Program
College Placement Assistance, College Tour
IT Training/Coding
Neighborhood Preservation
HUD Certified First Time Homebuyer, Foreclosure and Credit
Improvement, District Marketing & Placemaking Services
Business Resources!!
Business Services
Let’s discuss how your business can come to Jamaica, stay in Jamaica, and grow in Jamaica, contact our Business Services Group for comprehensive assistance to business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
We can assist entrepreneurs and small businesses with:
Access to incentives if you’re investing in your business or relocating to our area
Access to the latest local and federal small business grants and programs
Small business courses and networking events
Financial planning and coaching assistance
Small business financing: loans up to $300,000
Connect you to our pro bono legal services
Navigate government and cut red tape
To contact a business services program associate for direct one-one assistance: Technical Assistance (English)
Asistencia Técnica (Español)
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Industrial Services
Small Business Loans
Greater Nexus is downtown Jamaica’s first accessible and affordable shared workplace. It is a place for members to Connect, Create and Collaborate. We offer access to over 10,000 square feet of shared office space, conference and meeting rooms, a large modular training space for events/workshops with innovative equipment and technology. We also offer a podcast room with state-of-the-art equipment, wellness rooms, soundproof phone booths, virtual address/mailbox options. Members will be offered flexible month-to-month membership packages in a commuter friendly location Opens Feb 3rd!
Mon - Fri 7:00am to 8:00pm Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm Sun Closed *Closed
Small Business University Online is brought to you by Small Business Expo, America's BIGGEST business networking event. In our content-rich webinars, you will learn from industry experts on various business topics.
SEQBI Updates!!
About SEQBI...
Overview: The SEQBI program creates a pipeline of small businesses that are added to the Resorts World NYC and JFK Expansion ecosystems. At the end of each 10-week Session, participants have the opportunity to compete in a multi-tiered pitch competition for a chance to win $5K, $4K, or $3K. By the culmination of the program, all participants are registered to do business with Resorts World NYC, and some are on their way to attaining their MWBE certificationnecessary for procurement opportunities.
The next Session starts on February 4, 2026.
Criteria: Entrepreneurs with a legally registered business for 2 or more years, who are looking to scale and do business in Southeastern Queens.
Eligible Applicants: Complete the Registration Form and attend an Info Session. Contact: 718-327-5300 or SEQBI@rdrc.org. More information can be found on the SEQBI website: https://www.rdrc.org/seqbi/.
SEQBI Website is Live on RDRC.org!
RDRC has developed a web page totally dedicated to the Southeast Queens Business Incubator (SEQBI) program. The web page has been added to the existing rdrc.org site: guests can navigate to the SEQBI tab at the top of the page. The website includes past, current, and future events and information. Visitors will have an opportunity to learn about and apply to the program, view past participants and pitch competition winners, register for events, and contact the program Administrator.
NOTE
The website is still under construction and we will continue to make edits over the following weeks.
Da Job Plug?!
NYC Jobs
The City of New York is hiring! Please visit ourcareer pageatnyc.gov/jobs to view and apply for immediate hire positions available across the city. To view the jobs listed below, follow the links or enter the respective Job ID# in thesearch box.
NYC Administration for Children's Services
ELU Agency Attorney, Office of the General Counsel – Salary: $83,000--$95,450 (annual) – Job ID# 714096
Civil Service Pathways Fellowship (CSPF) Information Session
Tue, Jan 27, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Thur, Feb 5, 11 AM - 12:00 PM EST Tue, Feb 10, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Online event
The Civil Service Pathways Fellowship Program is a two-year fellowship designed for CUNY graduates interested in pursuing a career in New York City government. Candidates that are selected are matched to a full-time paid position with the City of New York in one of 6 key areas:
Policy and Program Analysis
Procurement and Finance
Project Management
Creative Services and Digital Media
IT and Data Analysis
Architecture and Engineering
Civil Service Pathways fellows take civil service exams that coincide with the successful completion of their first year in the program to help them gain permanent civil service status.
In this session, you will
Learn eligibility, how to apply, and what documents you need for a complete application.
Learn how the program works and benefits of being a Civil Service Pathways fellow.
Receive information about the interview process
Have the opportunity to ask questions
Note: CSPF is only open to those that have earned their Bachelor's degree from a CUNY school, or will complete their degree by May 2026.
Open Position : Head Manger
Job Description
Position: Manager ReAL Edgemere Community Land Trust (CLT)
Location: Hybrid (Must be based in or familiar with Far Rockaway, NY)
Hours: Flexible 40 Hours per week (occasional evening and weekends)
Reports To: Board of Directors
Position Summary
ReAL Edgemere CLT is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Manager to lead our operations and drive community-first housing and land justice initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to help shape equitable development in the Rockaways through collaborative leadership, strong project management, and authentic community engagement.
Please send all inquires along with resume and cover letter to info@realedgemereclt.org.
Good luck and we looking to seeing you soon!
or register at https://tinyurl.com/ms4mv2yx.
103-34 Lefferts Blvd New York, NY 11419
Salary Benefits
The starting salary for a Police Officer is $46,954 and increases to $61,270 after one year of service.
Top annual base pay of $131,703.52.
Healthand dental plans with family coverage. Generous vacation allowance. Outstanding pension after 20 years of service. Receive up to 85% of tuition costs covered for approved college courses
Re quirem ent s:
21years of age and have not yet reached your 35th
birthday at the commencement of the Police Academy Veteran Age Credit: Veterans or eligible spouses 35+ can subtract up to 6 years of military service from their age. A minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited college or university or
An honorable discharge from the United States Military, Reserve Component or National Guard after serving a minimum of two years of active duty, or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran or
Have at least 2 years of satisfactory employment in one or more of the following occupational categories with no more than 90 days break in service: Sworn Law Enforcement or Corrections, Port Authority of NY & NJ Employee, Licensed Security Guard, or TSA agent
Citizenship: Candidates must be a United States citizen at the commencement of the Police Academy
Driver’s License: Candidates must have a current, valid driver’s license at the commencement of the Police Academy
Physical Fitness: Candidates must be in condition to meet the required medical and physical standards.
JFK
Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Fund
Empire State Development (ESD) utilizing the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) has partnered with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to create the $50 million Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Fund (ACDBE Fund) providing support to certifiedACDBE businesses seeking concession opportunities at the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
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• How does the ACDBE Fund work?
The fund provides $50 million in loan capital to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and credit enhancements to banks to support certified ACDBEs already awarded or currently seeking airport concession opportunities at JFL or LGA. Program lenders use this capital along with matching capital from other resources to offer small business loans Loans range from $500,000 up to $5,000,000.
Competitive interest rates, terms and fees are determined by the individual program lenders Lenders are responsible for applications and credit decisions
What can the loan funds be used for?
Typical uses of fundsareworking capital, acquisition of machinery and equipment and leasehold improvements at a NYC Airport business location
How to apply?
Confirm your ACDBE certification at https://panynj.diversitysoftware.com/
ACDBEs will need to provide proof of certification, a business plan, their financial need, and the contract or concession opportunity they are pursuing.
Contact one of the following participating lenders for application details:
Greater Jamaica Development Corp.(www.gjdc.org)
Lendistry(www lendistry com)
TruFundFinancialServices (www.trufund.org)
Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) (www umez org)
About State Small Business Credit Initiative
TheState SmallBusiness Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is a federally funded program managed by the U S Department of Treasury. SSBCI provides funds to support programs for small businesses with the goal of providing opportunities and improving chances for success in the post-pandemic economy Learn more about NYS SSBCI programs at esd.ny.gov/ssbci
NYSUCP CERTIFYING PARTNERS
Don’t Miss This Zoom Session!
Learn About The New Requirements Under The USDOT INTERIM FINAL RULE (IFR)
All Certified firms are encouraged to attend Monday, January 26th
10:00 - 11:00 AM (EST) 2:00 - 3:00 PM (EST) REGISTER (WEDNESDAY) OR Wednesday, January 28th
REGISTER (MONDAY)
JFK Redevelopment: Community Advisory Council & Diversity in Contracting
As part of its community outreach strategy, the Port Authority formed the composed of local elected officials, community boards, business and academic institutions, civic and nonprofit organizations, and faith leaders The council meets publicly multiple times each year to report out on construction progress,
communitydevelopment initiatives, upcoming events and opportunities for local residents, students, businesses, and more On diversity in contracting, the Port Authority has adopted a nation-leading 30% M/WBE participation goal. To monitor compliance on the JFK Redevelopment Program, the agency has retained third-party consultants from the local community The consultants review participation data to ensure its accuracy and reliability. They also generate public reports that are posted to the program website monthly ThePortAuthorityhascommittedtorobust community outreach and strong participation by local and diverse businesses.
HelpfulLinks/ClickorScanforMore:
Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
For more information on JFK Redevelopment or to reach the Community Outreach Team, please contact them by email, phone, or in person. (718) 244-3834 | www.ANewJFK.com | JFKRedevelopment@panynj.gov | 144-33 & 35 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435
