GJDC – Greater Jamaica Development Corporation

Celebrating 58 Years of Dedicated Service

Raise a glass and join us for a night of great food, meaningful connections, and celebration as we honor the visionaries shaping our community’s future.

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MWBE Accelerator

Step into growth, opportunity, and success with GJDC’s exclusive accelerator for MWBEs, tailored to help you compete and win!

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Beginnings
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Turn your vision into a thriving venture with expert-led planning, powerful connections, and a $2,000 incentive through our new Beginnings program at Greater Nexus.

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2025 Jamaica Q 5K Walk/Run

The Jamaica Q 5K Walk/Run brought out the best in our community. Check out the photos to see the energy and excitement!

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Retail & Office Rentals Available

Your next retail or office space is ready for rent. Contact us today for more details and to schedule a tour!

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2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

Elevate your brand by partnering with us! GJDC's Annual Sponsorship Packages provide a chance to support our economic development and small business initiatives.

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Greater Nexus

Coworking space and entrepreneurship hub based in Southeast Queens. Over 10,000 square feet of shared space, state-of-the-art equipment, wellness rooms, soundproof phone booths, and more.

Our Mission

Greater Jamaica Development Corporation is a community-building organization that plans, promotes, coordinates and advances responsible development to revitalize Jamaica and strengthen the region.

Marshalling the resources of the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, GJDC’s work expands economic opportunity and improves quality of life for the ethnically and economically diverse residents of Jamaica and for the region at large, which benefits from rational, well-planned, and sustainable metropolitan growth.

Small Business CDFI Revolving Loan Fund and Technical Assistance

Average Loan

$ 0

Lent to Local, Small Businesses

$ 0 M

Leveraged in Private Capital

$ 0 M

Jobs Created and Saved

A Message From Our CEO

When the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) was established over 55 years ago, New York City was experiencing one of its worst fiscal crises and Jamaica, Queens, was in decline. Area stakeholders banded together and formed GJDC to spearhead the revitalization of Jamaica across all sectors — residential, business and recreation.