RBRC July 6, 2026 Newsletter

BUSINESS BUSINESS NEWSLETTER

Week of July 6, 2026

PSEGLI recently hosted an expansive Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Small Disadvantaged Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) event in Uniondale, Long Island entitled, Energize Opportunities.The event included keynote speakers Michael Gardner (City of New York), Jason Clark (NY Empire State Development Corporation), panels that focused on doing business with PSEGLI, MWBE and SDVOB certification, and great networking opportunities to meet with PSEGLI primes.

RDRC was one of over 60 exhibitors and utilized the event to promote SEQBI to dozens of MWBE’s seeking procurement opportunities with prime PSEGLI contractors that were in turn interested in partnering with certified MWBE’s. RDRC was able to interact with dozens of MWBE’s interested in connecting with SEQBI - enrolling in a upComing session, as mentors, or to explore potential partnership opportunities with SEQBI businesses.

RDRC was also joined by several iSEQBI alumni - Smiles4Life Security, OMSUTRA Manufacturing and Sourcing Solutions, IN-18 LLC Management Consulting, and Robert Alleyne Management Consulting.

Week of July 6, 2026

“These are the type of events we encourage SEQBI businesses to attend because there are opportunities to connect and create relationships with prime contractors. For RDRC, it was a great opportunity to introduce SEQBI as a viable resource partner. Jimmy Alty, PSEGLI Supplier Diversity Manager and is team did a tremendous job putting this conference together and I hope it will result in new business for all”, stated Kevin Alexander, President & CEO.

PSEGLI ANNOUNCES GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS AND BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE ROCKAWAYS & BROAD CHANNEL SERVICE AREA

Main Street Revitalization

https://www.psegliny.com/en/inthecommunity/Revitalization/mainstreet

Vacant Space Revival

https://www.psegliny.com/inthecommunity/revitalization/vacantspace

Community Thrive Program

https://www.psegliny.com/inthecommunity/revitalization/chambers

Week of July 6, 2026

SEQBIUPDATES...

Two Southeast Queens Business Incubator (SEQBI) alumni were recently awarded contracts with Queens Public Television (QPTV). Dr. Byte Technology, founded by Brian Carpio, is a technology firm that specializes in Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and systems designand Superville Estates, a second generation certified MWBE construction company, led by Keegan Superville was referred by RDRC as a part of its SEQBI Membership Rewards initiative. “One of our post-SEBQI completion goals is to stay connected with our graduates by continually identifying opportunities, making referrals to our network partners, and encouraging the 75+ members to collaborate on larger procurement opportunities” stated Renee McWilliams, Vice President & COO.

The New York State Small Business Development Center is the State’s premier business development agency. With a network of 20 centers located throughout New York State, the SBDC’s offers accessible education on timely topics, connecting entrepreneurs with seasoned experts for free. RDRC has partnered with four (4) SBDC’s to offer SEQBI Fellows up to eight (8) hours of one-on-one advisory services, access to workshops and seminars, and a host of business resources. Each SBDC brings its own experience and expertise. To learn about our SBDC partners click on each logo.

39thANNUALCOMMUNITY BUILDERSAWARDSGALA

HONOREES

Betty Leon, Esq. Chair

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center & Peninsula Preparatory Academy

Justin Rodgers President

Greater Jamaica Development Corporation

Rachelle Antoine

Manager, External Affairs and Community Outreach

PANY&NJ / A NEW JFK

Akshar Patel

Manager, External Affairs and Community Outreach

PANY&NJ / A NEW JFK

Michael Gliner Partner

PIP Printing of Inwood

Sheldon Soloway Partner

PIP Printing of Inwood

Business Resources!!

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 certification - necessary for 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: Renee McWilliams at pmcwilliams@rdrc.org or 718-327-5300. More information can be found on the SEQBI website.

The NYC Small Business Services is offering financing up to $1,000,000 at an annual interest rate of up to 3% to eligible businesses. Closing fees apply. To be eligible to apply for the Contract Financing Fund, you must:

Have an operating business

Be applying for financing as a prime or subcontractor to use toward a contract with a City agency or City-funded entity

Click here to register with SBS and apply.

Click here to learn more.

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

JFK

CALLFORLOCALTALENT

The Show at JFK Terminal 8

We are seeking local artists, performers, chefs, musicians, designers, and cultural creators to showcase their talent at The Show, Terminal 8’s premier experiential activation space.

Selected participants will have the opportunity to perform, demonstrate, exhibit, or host interactive activations that highlight the sights, sounds, and flavors of our local communities.

Who Should Apply

Musicians and live performers

Visual and digital artists

Dancers and cultural performers

Chefs and culinary creators

Designers and makers

Interactive experience creators

Showcase your talent to millions of travelers. Scan or click to apply.

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