Re-NEW Brooklyn is an initiative of the Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) which seeks to empower local stakeholders to bring about change in their communities. In Brooklyn alone there are over 100 different community organizations working to revitalize their commercial corridors by attracting new businesses, renovating storefronts, and improving quality of life. In partnership with the City’s Department of Small Business Services (SBS), the New York City Council, and the US Economic Development Administration (EDA), Re-NEW Brooklyn works to strengthen these organizations by providing them with technical assistance through workshops, consultations, supplementary services, and a resource center.

Consultation and Outreach

Re-NEW Brooklyn provides in-depth consulting and outreach services to local nonprofits on a variety of issues, from community organizing to commercial real estate.

Supplementary Services

As part of Re-NEW Brooklyn, BEDC is able to offer the following supplementary services free of charge.

• GIS mapping
• Updated demographic information
• Property ownership data

Resource Center

Re-NEW Brooklyn also acts as a conduit to the wealth of nonprofit resources that exist in New York City, advising Brooklyn nonprofits on how and where to access other resources.

Community Economic Development Council (CEDC)

In addition to Re-NEW Brooklyn, the BEDC continues to host the Community Economic Development Council, a network of more than 150 Brooklyn organizations engaged in all forms of community development. The CEDC consists of quarterly meetings which feature free workshops and presentations, as well as an e-mail listserv to which all members can post information about trainings, events, job openings, and questions.

If you would like to know more or are interested in participating in Re-NEW Brooklyn or the CEDC, please contact Sandy Hussain at shussain@bedc.org or (718) 368-6784 or Racheal Thieme at rthieme@bedc.org or (718) 368-6783.