GJDC’s 56th Gala
The gala marking our 56th year of service will be held on Wednesday evening November 15th at Second (located at 849 6th Avenue in Manhattan).
Learn MoreGreater 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 MoreJamaica Q 5K Walk/Run
The 2023 Jamaica Q 5K Walk/Run persevered in spite of the weather. Thank you to our 300+ participants, volunteers, and sponsors for making the day a success! Click the link below to check out the race results.
Learn 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.


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GJDC’s 56th Annual Gala Celebration
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