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The Downtown Jamaica Partnership manages, beautifies, and promotes Downtown Jamaica, Queens, also known as DJQ. Got an event or promotion coming up? Send us the details so we can share it on our website, social media, and this newsletter.
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December 6th, 2-5PM
Grace Episcopal Church 155-24 90th Ave
Join Cultural Collaborative Jamaica for Holidays On The Avenue—a joyful celebration featuring arts & crafts, bracelet making, gingerbread house decorating, musical entertainment, a visit from Santa, our annual toy giveaway, and a special produce giveaway from Emblem Health. The festivities culminate at Rufus King Park at 5:30 PM with our Community Tree Lighting ceremony.
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Barrels to Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Clothing Drive
December 6th, 1-4PM
King Manor 150-03 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432
Support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts at Barrels To Jamaica, a clothing drive and concert at King Manor organized by BrukOut Media, GraceDaughters, and Wildmob Records. Enjoy live reggae and dancehall music while making a difference for those affected by the storm.
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December 10th, 6-8PM
Greater Nexus
QEDC invites you to the Queens Startup Holiday Social for an evening of festive networking and community connection. Learn about the 2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge, which offers five early-stage entrepreneurs grants up to $20k each, along with access to industry experts and a supportive founders network.
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December 11th, 8pm
Jamaica Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica Performing Arts Center presents Thursday Night Jazz featuring Wayne Tucker—trumpeter, composer, and NYC jazz fixture with five albums and a career spanning intimate clubs to Madison Square Garden. Join Wayne and The Bad Mothas for an evening where the American Songbook meets modern classics, featuring everything from jazz standards to Michael Jackson and Earth Wind & Fire.
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December 18th, 8pm
Jamaica Arts Center, 161-04 Jamaica Avenue
The Jamaican Center for Arts and Learning presents Meet the Playwright, a free theatre series spotlighting Queens-based BIPOC playwrights through semi-staged readings and post-show conversations. This presentation features Dezi Eivah Bing's ImmerenSiS—a magical, grounded portrait of a brilliantly complex woman navigating ambition, survival, and self-definition with biting wit and unapologetic imagination.
| | Gain In-Demand Skills: Free Google Certification Program | | |
Advance your career with a free Google certification through QEDC's scholarship program! Gain valuable skills and enjoy complimentary access to Greater Nexus, our state-of-the-art training facility designed to support your professional growth. Six programs are availlable:
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
- IT Support
- Project Management
- UX Design
| | Greater Jamaica Development Corporation's MWBE Accelerator offers established minority- and women-owned businesses personalized support fully funded by NYC Council. Access high-touch technical assistance, capital resources, no-cost consultations with legal and financial professionals, and specialized training modules. Connect directly with corporate purchasing executives for insider insights on contracting opportunities—equipping you to win contracts and drive sustainable growth. | | Grow Your Business with Free NYC SBS Programming | | |
NYC SBS offers free workshops and resources to help entrepreneurs start, operate, and grow their businesses—accessible online, on-demand, and in multiple languages including Spanish and Chinese. This month, take advantage of these essential offerings:
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M/WBE Certification Webinar: Learn how to register, navigate the application process, and access support services for minority and women-owned businesses.
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Fund Your NYC Business: Explore loans, grants, and capital options with tips on preparing your application and understanding financing requirements.
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Choosing a Legal Structure for Your Business: Understand the pros, cons, and tax implications of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and LLCs to determine what's best for you.
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QuickBooks 101: Master accounting software essentials, from setting up your chart of accounts to creating financial reports that track business performance.
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SBS-APEX: Selling to Government - Procurement Basics: Discover how to register your business, identify commodity codes, and access government contracting opportunities worth billions.
| | Promote your Business with a DJQ Banner | | Sponsoring a DJQ banner is a great way to boost your business's visibility across Downtown Jamaica. With banners displayed throughout the district, your business will gain exposure to thousands of daily visiors, commuters, and residents. | | |
Meet Me in Jamaica: An Oral History Project
If there's anything that's constant in NYC, it's change - and DJQ is no exception. Sharing our stories is one way to preserve our history. We're gathering memories and stories about Downtown Jamaica Queens and we want to hear yours!
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