DEP Division of Neighborhood Development program descriptions, 2002

69E7TPLOOO OLM-OAN DIVISION OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT George Glatter, Executive Director 212-513-6440 ® BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (BID) Allows property owners and tenants in commercial and industrial areas to improve business conditions. Using the City’s authority to collect a special assess- ment On properties ina designated area, a BID pro- vides supplemental security, sanitation, maintenance, marketing and promotion services. .\ BID may also make public infrastructure improvements and coordi- nate special events. Contact: Eddy Eng 212-513-6413 © COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION (CR) Znproves targeted commercial streets by reducing vacancies, and increasing economic environment for local businesses. Working through a locally based sponsor, the CR program provides public improve- Ments, promotion programs, technical assistance, and grants for storefront renovation. Contact; Ron Melichar 212-513-6436 ¢ EMPIRE ZONES (EZ) EFacourages business development in designated ar- eas by offering incentives and benefits to commercial and industrial firms. Benefits include public incen- tives such as property tax relief, sales tax credits wage and investment tax credits and private sector benefits. Contact: George Glatter 212-513-6442 VENDOR INITIATIVE DIVISION Administers the activities of the street vendor operat- ing committee and establishes vendor markets. Pro- vides business basics and computer courses to ven- dors. Also provides technical assistance to unlicensed street vendors. Contact: Fred Leopold-Hooke 212-618-8916 Commissioner Deborah R. Weeks Welcome to the City of New York Department of Business Services The Department of Business Services is a user-friendly agency offering a vari- ety of programs to assist small businesses in the City. If you are an entrepreneur just starting out, the Business Action Center and the Executive Volunteer Corps can help you by answering questions and pointing you in the right direction . Once your business is established, the City Business «Assistance Program can help you iron ont problems you may encounter in dealing with the City. Soue businesses will be able to take advantage of our energy incentive and relocation programs. Our Division of Liconomic and Vinancial Opportunity can steer businesses toward government contracting opportunities. The Diri- sion of Neighborhood Development offers information about Business Tn- provement Districts, Commercial Revitalization, Empire Zones and bow they can help to have an impact on your businesses growth, In short, Mayor Giuliani and 1 beheve you will find many helpful programs at DBS. Call us. NYC Department of Business Services 110 William Street, 34 Floor New York, New York 10038 Ph: 212-513-6300 Fax: 212-618-8991 TTY: 212-513-6306 Please refer to our web-site for further information: www.nyc.gov Email: [email protected] New York City Department of Business Services Rudolph W. Giuliani Mayor Rudy Washington Deputy Mayor Deborah R. Weeks Commissioner yUusWNdsOd |BUOd IIIGNd L1/6 DAN