Apply to the Export Incubator in Jamaica, NY

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Enrollment at The Jamaica Chamber Of Commerce Export Center starts with a single request. To apply to the export incubator in Jamaica, NY, contact the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce and ask for an enrollment package. The package is how candidates begin the process for the Incubator for Exporters in International Trade, the Center's program for new freight and trade businesses.

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When Can I Apply to the Incubator?

You can apply whenever your business is ready, because candidates are selected on a rolling admissions basis. That means applications are reviewed as they come in rather than in one yearly round. If you've been waiting for an open window, there isn't one to wait for. Request the package now and start when you're set.

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How to Apply to the Export Incubator in Jamaica, NY

The process has three steps.

  • Request an Enrollment Package

    Contact the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce by phone, in writing, or by email. Call (718) 877-7704, email jamaicachamber@gmail.com, or write to 157-11 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434. The Chamber's fax number is (718) 413-2325. If you have questions before requesting the package, the Chamber can answer them by phone or email.

  • Complete the Package

    Fill out the enrollment package and return it to the Chamber. Follow the instructions inside it for what to include.

  • Committee Review

    An incubator committee reviews candidates and selects the businesses that join. Admission isn't automatic; the committee decides which candidates come in. Because admissions are rolling, the committee works through applications as they arrive.

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Who Should Apply

The incubator is designed for start-up businesses owned and operated by minorities and women. It's focused on export and international trade, which makes it a fit for freight companies and businesses selling to buyers in other countries. If you're unsure whether your business qualifies, raise it when you contact the Chamber. The export incubator program page covers the program in more detail.

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What Comes With Membership

Members work from the Export Center on Rockaway Boulevard, near JFK Airport. The building has office space, a members' room with high-speed internet, a conference room, and a Certificate of Origin signing office on the first floor. Members also get administrative assistance and access to accountants, lawyers, and marketing specialists.



The Chamber's incubator is meant to help businesses build skills in management, marketing, and product development. You'd share the building with other start-ups in the trade, each at an early stage of its own. See the office space near JFK Airport and the shared business support services for what each includes.

Request Your Enrollment Package

The first step is a call, an email, or a letter to the Chamber. Ask for the enrollment package for the Incubator for Exporters in International Trade. The Chamber is at 157-11 Rockaway Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens, reachable by the Q6 bus at 157th and Rockaway Boulevard.