Long Island City Business Development Corporation - LICBDC
Long Island City Business Development Corporation (LICBDC) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) local development corporation, founded in 1979. LICBDC works to improve the climate for business in greater Long Island City, by assisting individual businesses, and advocating for economic development that benefits LIC's industrial, commercial, cultural and residential sectors.
Address: 1 MetLife, 27-01 Queens Plaza North, 9th Floor Country: US State: NY City: Long Island City Mission Statement: Long Island City Business Development Corporation (LICBDC) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) local development corporation, founded in 1979. LICBDC works to improve the climate for business in greater Long Island City, by assisting individual businesses, and advocating for economic development that benefits LIC's industrial, commercial, cultural and residential sectors.
LICBDC is governed by a Board of Directors, and has many member companies and organizations.
Neighborhood: Queens Zip: 11101 Full Description: The Long Island City Business Development Corporation (LICBDC) has a three-decade track record in assisting the businesses in Long Island City. Today the organizations role is more crucial than ever as the economic challenges faced by the community are universal. All sectors and business sizes have been impacted and as we enter 2010 LICBDC pledges to remain at the forefront in advocating for the LIC neighborhoods. Telephone: 718-786-5300 Insider Tips: LICBDC offers many services, including access to financial resources, administration of energy and tax benefits, provision of cost reduction and other consulting services, assistance in job placement and identification of space to rent or buy in Long Island City.
Listed by: LICBDC Administrator Phone: 718-786-5300 Fax: 718-937-1799 Homepage: http://www.licbdc.org Info: LICBDC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) local development corporation, dedicated to enhancing the business environment in greater Long Island City.
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