New Co-Working And Training Facility Coming To Downtown Jamaica

JAMAICA, QUEENS — Construction started Wednesday on a new co-working and training facility in downtown Jamaica that will provide room for up to 80 local entrepreneurs and support an estimated 255 jobs, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office.

The 12,000-square-foot space facility, located in the Moda Building on Parsons Boulevard, will offer flexible workspaces and business equipment at affordable rates.

"Jamaica is rich with entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity, but there is a need for affordable and modern spaces for budding businesses to flourish," State Sen. Leroy Comrie said. "This co-working space will provide a supportive and collaborative environment for folks to exchange ideas as they start and grow their businesses."

Supported by a $1.65 million grant from the Empire State Development Corporation, the upcoming facility is part of a state-led initiative to reinvigorate the local economies of 10 communities across the state, of which Jamaica is one.

"Across New York, the Downtown Revitalization Initiative is transforming communities into engines that help power entire regions’ economies — including right here in Jamaica," Cuomo said in a statement. "This co-working space will bring entrepreneurs from across New York City to Queens and provide a launching pad for our state’s next generation of homegrown businesses."

The nonprofit Greater Jamaica Development Corporation is investing more than $5 million in the project.

We are excited to bring co-working to Downtown Jamaica. It is the future of work and the natural partner to the surge of commercial and residential development in the Downtown.

We thank all of our partners who have greatly supported this initiative.#GroundBreakingCeremony pic.twitter.com/4bh2mxBi4n
— Jamaica, Queens (@GJDCPrez) December 11, 2019