GIDC is the Industrial Business Solutions Provider to the Garment Center Industrial Business Area in Manhattan, which lies roughly between 34th and 41st Streets, from Broadway to Ninth Avenues. GIDC is able to help existing apparel firms take advantage of city, state and other incentive programs. Possibilities include finding real estate, securing working capital, navigating government regulations, and accessing free business and marketing plan creation services.

Every program has its own set of guidelines. To determine whether your company is eligible, or to find out about other types of assistance, contact Kevin Chu, GIDC’s Business Solutions Coordinator, at kchu@gidc.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 212.366.6160 x 102. Complete details on government incentives and programs are also available here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/imb/html/help/help_incentives.shtml