In her State of the City address last week, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn proposed tackling the need for job growth in three ways:
• Harnessing the potential of some of the city’s strongest industries, notably the design and manufacturing industries.
New York City Design Week will be a global event to highlight the city’s designers.
Additionally, a new state-of-the-art shared manufacturing center will provide shared space and equipment for professionals and students.
• Creating job opportunities in neighborhoods with high unemployment.
Plans include creating a $10 million small business loan fund exclusively for businesses in low-income neighborhoods.