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Are you a local business owner or are you looking to start a business? 

Our 42nd Avenue is especially interested in working with community members, whether existing businesses or folks looking to get something started in the district. We have access to business development resources designed to assist in the development of our district economy.

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A little bit about our goals and priorities:

Our 42nd Avenue is looking to connect local prosperity with an enhanced quality of life for community members. We’re most interested in supporting existing businesses, new start-ups by members of our immediate community, opportunities for vulnerable and low-income community members, and projects that train and employ locals in a way to strengthen long-term financial security. Additionally, our aim is to connect economic development with the commercial needs of community members.

What we do for businesses and entrepreneurs:

Services We Provide

We help strengthen existing businesses through a variety business supports:

• Grant funding to meet business needs

• Connection to low-or no-cost resources

• Marketing support

• Landlord tenant support

• Workforce Support

• Activations to increase the visibility of the district

• Outreach and Engagement

  • Small Business Advocacy

  • Networking and Community engagement activities

Services We Do Not Provide

• Development of business plans for prospective businesses

• Provide loans for business operations

• Disclose private information about businesses or properties

• Serve the function of a business association or neighborhood association

Things we might do, under certain circumstances:

• Advocate for specific projects if they:

  • Meet a desired community need

  • Are fully vetted and supported by community members through standard processes