ATLANTIC AVENUE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION
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The Atlantic Avenue Betterment Association was formed in 1993 to address the concerns of the hundreds of people who live and work here. AABA members are dedicated to preserving the historic character of the Avenue, as well as improving our quality of life and work, on issues such as safety, traffic calming, zoning issues, sanitation, and Avenue beautification.
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ATLANTIC AVENUE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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The Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation is a Section 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization committed to the economic development of the Atlantic Avenue area from Fourth Avenue to the waterfront in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to the Atlantic Avenue Master Plan, the LDC's recent activities have included implementation of streetscape improvements, outreach to property owners to encourage historic storefront preservation, and advocacy on issues of importance to the retail and residential community.
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Address:
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494 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Telephone:
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(718) 875-8993
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Fax:
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(718) 935-0832
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Email:
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atlanticave@atlanticave.org
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Agency Head:
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Angela Ferrante, President
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BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Founded in 1918, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit business assistance and economic development organization dedicated to helping Brooklyn businesses grow and to promoting economic development of the borough. With over 1,200 Members from across the borough, the Brooklyn Chamber is the largest chamber of commerce in New York City. Most of our Members are small businesses, however, we also represent large manufacturers, wholesale distribution companies, banks and utilities. We are the voice of the Brooklyn business community. In the words of Crain’s New York Business, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is “an activist champion of small business.”
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Address:
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25 Elm Place, Suite 200
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Telephone:
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(718) 875-1000
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Fax:
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(718) 237-4274
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Email:
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info@brooklynchamber.com
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Agency Head:
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Carl Hum, President & CEO
Peter M. Meyer, Chairman, Board of Directors
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BROOKLYN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (BEDC)
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BEDC seeks to create and expand economic opportunity throughout Brooklyn by implementing business and neighborhood development and planning activities to support and create sustainable jobs, industries and communities.
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Kingsborough Community College
2001 Oriental Boulevard, Room T-4162
Brooklyn NY 11235
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Telephone:
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(718) 368-6790
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Fax:
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(718) 368-6788
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Email:
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info@bedc.org
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Agency Head:
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Joan G. Bartolomeo, President
Charles Koehler, Chairman, Board of Directors
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GOWANUS CANAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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The Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation (GCCDC) is a neighborhood preservation non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of the Gowanus Canal area in South Brooklyn, New York, for twenty-four years. Our community-based group has an extensive record of initiatives and involvement in the physical improvement of the Gowanus Canal, Red Hook and Carroll Gardens communities. GCCDC’s efforts are focused on the environmental remediation of the Gowanus Canal, housing, economic development, and commercial revitalization.
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Address:
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509 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
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Telephone:
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(718) 858-0557
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Fax:
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(718) 858-2416
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Email:
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gowanus@gowanus.org
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Days & Hours:
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Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Agency Head:
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Bill Appel, Executive Director
Jean Austin, Chairperson, Board of Directors
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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, INC.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors' mission is to empower low and moderate income Brooklyn residents to secure quality housing and build financial assets.
We are committed to providing the highest quality of service in our efforts to:
Educate and counsel people so they can help themselves
Organize people so they can act collectively and help one another
Network with other community organizations
Serve as an advocate for and conduit of resources in the community.
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Address:
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443 39th Street, Suite 202
Brooklyn, NY 11232
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Telephone:
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(718) 686-7946
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Fax:
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(718) 686-7948
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Email:
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info@nhnhome.org
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Days & Hours:
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Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Please call to schedule appointment for specific services.
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Agency Head:
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Julia Fitzgerald, Executive Director
Michael Wadman, President, Board of Directors
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NORTH FLATBUSH AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
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The North Flatbush Avenue Business Improvement District is an organization promoting the development of North Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn New York roughly from Grand Army Plaza to the Atlantic Avenue Mall.
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Address:
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282 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Telephone:
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(718) 783-1685
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Fax:
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(718) 228-7813
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Email:
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info@nfbid.com
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Agency Head:
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Sharon Davidson, Executive Director
Regina Cahill, President
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PARK SLOPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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We come together as a group to accomplish what we can not do as individuals. The steering committee works along with local elected officials as well as with other local organizations to accomplish goals for the betterment of our home… “Park Slope”
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PROSPECT PARK YMCA
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The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization which promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people, with a focus on youth.
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Address:
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357 9th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Telephone:
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(718) 768-7100
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Fax:
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(718) 499-0425
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Days & Hours:
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Check website for events and program schedule
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Agency Head:
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Melvin Tse, Executive Director
Gene M.J. Szuflita, Chair, Board of Managers
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SOUTH BROOKLYN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SBIDC)
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South Industrial Development Corporation provides advocacy and services to help businesses in the Sunset Park, Red Hook and Gowanus areas grow and create employment opportunities for local residents. Established in July 1994 and operative since September 1, 1994, the Southwest Brooklyn Empire Zone joins fifty-two other established zones as part of the State's efforts to stimulate growth in economically disadvantaged areas. The Empire Zone Program was enacted in 1986 to assist economically distressed areas of the State by targeting State aid, tax incentives and local resources to stimulate private investment and create jobs. The Southwest Brooklyn Empire Zone offers a wage tax credit for businesses that hire new employees, an investment tax credit for investments in real estate, equipment and machinery, a sales tax refund on construction materials used within the zone and utility rate reductions.
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Address:
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241 41st Street, 2nd floor
Brooklyn, NY 11232-2831
402 Van Brunt Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
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Telephone:
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(718) 965-3100
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Fax:
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(718) 965-4906
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Email:
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Info@sbidc.org
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Days & Hours:
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Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Agency Head:
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Josh Keller, Executive Director
Stewart Mann, Chairman, Board of Directors
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SOUTH BROOKLYN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SBLDC)
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Commercial revitalization, economic development, business education, youth programming and job placement services for all of South Brooklyn.
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Address:
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268 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
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Telephone:
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(718) 852-0328
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Email:
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sbldcsmith@aol.com
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Days & Hours:
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Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Agency Head:
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Bette Stoltz, Executive Director
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