GJDC's 57th Anniversary Gala
Get ready to celebrate 57 years of social impact at GJDC's Annual Gala Celebration - it's going be a night to remember!
Get TicketsJamaica Q 5K Walk/Run
With every stride, the 2024 Jamaica Q 5K turned success into a celebration of culture and camaraderie!
Event Photo GalleryGreater 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.
Learn More2024 Annual Sponsorship Packages
Elevate your brand by partnering with us! Through GJDC's 2024 Sponsorship Packages you can support our economic development initiatives and small business services.
Learn MoreThird Annual Women Who Lead Celebration
Looking back on an unforgettable night of honoring the remarkable women shaping Southeast Queens. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us!
Event Photo GallerySoutheast Queens Entrepreneur Grant Program
We appreciate the overwhelming response from the community! The application portal for the Southeast Queens Entrepreneur Grant Program is now closed.
Read MoreOur 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
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.