The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation's (BNYDC) mission is to fuel New York City's economic vitality by creating and preserving quality jobs, growing the City's modern industrial sector and its businesses, and connecting the local community with the economic opportunity and resources of the Yard. BNYDC manages the Brooklyn Navy Yard industrial campus on behalf of the City of New York, and is committed to building new, inclusive paths to economic opportunity that result in greater access and improved economic outcomes for business owners and workers, including diverse business owners and workers. BNYDC is implementing targeted efforts to ensure that our organizational practices are shaped through the lens of equity.
Spotlight wins
In March 2024, BNYDC announced that it signed a lease with AYO Labs for a new $25 million state-of-the-art manufacturing, incubator, and accelerator facility focused on helping health and beauty businesses launch and grow in New York City.As part of New York City's Climate Week in September 2024, the Brooklyn Navy Yard partnered with the Eunoia Group on the Bold Eco Solutions Diverse Minds Forum at Climate Week, convening industry influencers to explore how technologies and strategies led by diverse leaders are redefining climate technology. The event included investors, innovators, and ecosystem builders with 60 attendees.In September 2024, the Brooklyn Navy Yard hosted its first-ever Green Skills Summit, bringing together workforce development leaders to shape the future of green-collar jobs training, including increasing access to job opportunities for underrepresented groups in the tech and innovation sectors. The event included 150 attendees representing 40 different organizations.
