The Business Development Collaborative is a multi-year program that offers free training, consulting, events and creative services to the diverse ecosystem of Garment District businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. The goal of the program is to catalyze business development in the Garment District, ensure the neighborhood’s workforce remains competitive, and foster the ongoing dynamism of the district now and into the future.

Closely Crafted - dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the legacy of quality Made-in-America goods through the commitment to nurturing artisan equity and the critical awareness of the craft.

Offers: Closely Crafted Connection Platforms, a free job board for District businesses, and related hiring resources 

Contact: person@closelycrafted.website

Historic Districts Council - Our mission is to ensure the preservation of significant historic neighborhoods, buildings and public spaces in New York City, uphold the integrity of New York City’s Landmarks Law, and further the preservation ethic.

Offers: Placemaking studio consisting of a series of workshops.
            Oral history recordings for district businesses.

Contact: contact@hdc.org