Economic Development and Jobs
Vision: A thriving, inclusive Bronx economy.
Bronx Business Navigator: Streamline support services for small businesses, MWBEs, and startups, and provide grant support to businesses.
Local Hiring Requirements: Mandate community hiring in large-scale development projects.
Workforce Development: Expand job training programs in tech, healthcare, green energy, and the trades.
Invest in Vocational Training: Promote trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and vocational certifications.
Grow the Tech Sector: Support new tech startups, training pipelines, and coworking spaces in the Bronx.
Empowerment Zones: Establish creative hubs like maker districts, cannabis startup spaces, culture districts, and workforce innovation zones.
Arts as an Economic Driver: Expand funding for the arts as a catalyst for growth, tourism, and local identity.
Business Improvement Districts: Utilize the EDC to generate economic reports, identify grant opportunities, and provide economic support and community benefits.
