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Upcoming Dates of Note
Wednesday, March 20
  • First Day of Spring

Thursday, March 21
  • Holi
Business & Community Resources
What Does Jamaica Need
Community Engagement Meeting
To better understand the Commercial Revitalization initiatives that are needed in Downtown Jamaica, the Jamaica Center BID conducted an in-depth Commercial District Needs Assessment (CDNA).
We’re happy to announce that we’ve completed the CDNA and are eager to share the results of this data collection effort.Join us and provide your valuable feedback on our proposed next steps and early action programming.
Upcoming NYC Department of Small Business Services Workshops
Next Level Services Webinar, Tuesday, March 26 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Register Here.
Upcoming Events at the Queens Library Central - 89-11 Merrick Boulevard
Celebrating Wonderful Women

For Women's History Month, Cultural Collaborative Jamaica will be holding a breakfast at Applebee's celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of women. Learn about their journey to the top in their various fields, do's and don'ts for your career and networking opportunities.

15th Annual Free Prostate Cancer Screening and Health Fair

  • Additional testing for men and women include:
  • Free HIV Testing
  • Free Blood Pressure, Diabetics & Cholesterol Checks
  • Hearing Testing
  • Nutritional Counseling and More!
District Deals
Applebee's Grill + Bar

Shoppers World

Raymour & Flanigan

Cricket Wireless

Jamaica Center BID Value Card

Sign up for our Value Card and we'll send you a digital version of the card to use in participating stores on Jamaica Avenue.

We're adding new stores weekly! Below are the updated stores that are accepting the Value Card with 10% discounts! Check them out when you're out and about on Jamaica Avenue!



BID Members! Have a district deal you want to share with over 3,000 people? Send it to us, and we'll post it in our newsletter! Email us below!
Arts & Culture
The AirTrain Jazz Festival With Terence Culpepper

The AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week with Terence Culpepper on the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Celebrate Jamaica’s rich jazz history and check out live presentations of some of the New York City metropolitan area’s best jazz musicians

JCAL Presents: Spring Dance Season Featuring Gesel Mason

Gesel Mason is a choreographer, performer, educator, and arts facilitator utilizing dance, theater, humor, and storytelling to bring visibility to voices unheard, situations neglected, or perspectives considered taboo.

Jamaica Avenue Retail Opportunity
161-21 Jamaica Avenue

Located at the northeast corner of 162nd Street, the best corner on Jamaica Avenue is now available!

  • Heavy foot traffic

  • In the heart of Downtown Jamaica

  • Located on the #1 retail corridor in Queens

  • Steps away from five bus lines and three subway lines. Accessible via LIRR and Airtrain
Calling All Restaurant Owners
Restaurant Loan Program

Greater Jamaica Development Corporation is looking for restaurant entrepreneurs to open restaurants in Downtown Jamaica. Apply now for loans up to $150,000!
About Business and Event Promotions in this Newsletter : Businesses located in the Jamaica Avenue Commercial District between Sutphin Blvd and 169th Street are invited to submit promotional information for possible inclusion in our newsletter. Events happening near or around the Jamaica Avenue Commercial District are also included. We reserve the right to reject or edit materials for length, style, timeliness, and appropriateness. This newsletter serves to inform our community about events, opportunities and commercial activity in Downtown Jamaica.