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Southeast Queens Business Incubator
RDRC Launches Southeast Queens Business Incubator Winter 2026 Program to Scale Local Black-Owned and Developing Businesses
Entrepreneurs across Southeast Queens — especially those building from the Rockaway Peninsula — have a powerful new opportunity to grow, scale, and access major procurement pipelines as the Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) prepares to launch its Southeast Queens Business Incubator (SEQBI) – Winter 2026 session.
Based in Far Rockaway at 1920 Mott Avenue, RDRC is once again stepping forward as a major driver of Black and community-centered economic development in Southeast Queens, offering a 10-week intensive incubator program designed to position local businesses for serious growth.
Program Dates & Structure
According to the official SEQBI flyer, the Winter 2026 session will run from February 4th through April 8th, 2026
Entrepreneurs interested in applying can also attend one of the program’s upcoming Information Sessions, scheduled for:
January 14th, 11AM–12PM
January 21st, 11AM–12PM
January 28th, 11AM–12PM
These sessions will be held virtually via Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/95324580124.
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What makes SEQBI particularly powerful is its direct connection to major economic ecosystems. The program is specifically designed to create a pipeline of small businesses into the Resorts World NYC and JFK Airport Expansion ecosystems.
At the end of each 10-week session, participants gain the chance to compete in a multi-tiered pitch competition, with awards of $5,000, $4,000, and $3,000 — real capital to fuel growth.
Even more importantly, by the conclusion of the program:
Participants are registered to do business with Resorts World NYC
And are in the process of securing MWBE certifications, opening doors to state, city, and local procurement opportunities
In other words, SEQBI doesn’t just teach theory — it actively plugs Southeast Queens entrepreneurs into revenue-generating systems.
Who Should Apply?
The SEQBI program is specifically tailored for entrepreneurs who are already in motion and ready to scale.
Eligible applicants must:
Have a legally registered business for 2 or more years
Be actively looking to scale and do business in Southeast Queens
To qualify, applicants must complete the registration form and attend an information session.
Powered by Strategic Partners
SEQBI is powered by a strong coalition of partners including:
Resorts World New York City
America’s SBDC New York
York College
Modern Community Capital
These partnerships reflect a rare and powerful alignment between corporate procurement, public institutions, and community-centered capital — exactly the kind of ecosystem Southeast Queens needs to close the Black business capital gap.
RDRC: Building Far Rockaway’s Economic Future
Founded to restore, revitalize, and empower the Rockaway Peninsula, the Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) has long served as a cornerstone of economic development in Southeast Queens.
Under the leadership of Kevin W. Alexander, MPA, President & CEO, RDRC has become a nationally respected model for community-driven redevelopment, workforce development, and small business support — ensuring that Far Rockaway residents and entrepreneurs are not left behind as development accelerates across Queens.
From affordable housing to business incubation and workforce pipelines, RDRC has consistently positioned Far Rockaway as not just surviving — but building ownership, equity, and generational opportunity.
Why This Matters for Southeast Queens
In a borough where Black-owned businesses receive a fraction of traditional investment capital, programs like SEQBI represent more than entrepreneurship — they represent economic justice in action.
This incubator places Southeast Queens entrepreneurs at the center of some of the largest development corridors in NYC, ensuring that Black and minority-owned businesses are not merely spectators in the city’s growth — but stakeholders and beneficiaries.
How to Apply or Learn More
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📍 Location:
Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation
1920 Mott Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
📞 Phone: 718-327-5300
📧 Email: SEQBI@rdrc.org
🌐 Program Page: https://www.rdrc.org/seqbi/
For Southeast Queens entrepreneurs ready to scale, access real procurement pipelines, and compete for capital — SEQBI Winter 2026 is not just a program. It’s a gateway to ownership, contracts, and long-term economic power.
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