2017 NYSTAR Annual Meeting Seth Bornstein Executive Director

2017 NYSTAR Annual Meeting Seth Bornstein Executive Director

2017 NYSTAR Annual Meeting Entrepreneur Space A program of the Queens Economic Development Corp. Profile Key services The Entrepreneur Space is an incubator serving emerging food manufacturers. Key Capabilities & Industries Served • Four commercial kitchens within a 5, 000 sq. ft. setting; storage and loading docks • Providing all equipment • Providing business counseling • Providing technical assistance • Conference and office space • Access to all QEDC programs including the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program; Start. UP! Business Plan Competition • Networking opportunities

2017 NYSTAR Annual Meeting Asset Highlights

2017 NYSTAR Annual Meeting Asset Highlights

2017 NYSTAR Annual Meeting Case Study Over 500 businesses have used the Entrepreneur Space. Over 125 have left for their own facilities or have partnered with a co-packer. A recent success is Luv Michael. Operated by a family that has a child with autism, Luv Michael employs young men and women who work under the guidance of food professionals to make granola snacks. Their prepackaged product is sold in local Starbucks. Most recently they have been accepted into the Jet Blue ‘Bluebud’ program run by Jet Blue Airlines (based nearby in Long Island City, Queens), which promotes local entrepreneurship.