Our mission is to help entrepreneurs start and maintain successful small businesses by partnering with local organizations to develop commercial districts and promote Queens as a destination for residential, business, and visitor growth. During the COVID pandemic, QEDC will provide a wide array of resources, promote small businesses, help food makers in the Entrepreneur Space prepare meals for Front Line caregivers, and offer virtual counseling and webinars to guide business owners as they reopen. Founded in 1976.