LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 1st Anniversary of Entrepreneur
Space

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 1st Anniversary of Entrepreneur Space, to be celebrated on
Wednesday, January 25, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Entrepreneur Space, a program of the Queens Economic Develop-
ment Corporation, promotes start-up and growth of small businesses by
offering a commercial kitchen, office space, and classroom facilities
for both local businesses and non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, Clients of this particular program also have access to such
resources as business counseling and educational seminars to help indi-
viduals establish and expand their businesses; and
WHEREAS, Entrepreneur Space has housed over 150 new businesses with
over 100 FTE jobs since it was launched in January 2011; the program
provided products and services to more than 175 clients in its first
year; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by Executive Director Seth Bornstein, the Queens
Economic Development Corporation continues to prosper today and into the
future; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 1st Anniversary of Entrepreneur Space; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Seth Bornstein, Executive Director, Queens Economic Develop-
ment Corporation.