The Brownsville HUB Cooperative Incubator generates Black Wealth in Brownsville through business ownership.

Neighborhood transformational change requires strong partnerships and impact-driven investment. Central Brookyn Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of a business incubator in Brownsville. We are seeking to incubate up to 50 Black businesses through a 6-month program.

After years of community disinvestment and current social climate, the necessity to provide access, opportunities, and resources to the Black business community is more critical than ever. We need systems to facilitate growth by design rather than support systems designed to prevent it.

What's the process?

Up to 100 Brownsville/East New York Residents will enroll in a 3-week pre-incubation program to determine the final 50 participating businesses. After completion of the 6-month program - businesses will participate in a pitch competition.  The top 20 will be offered storefront spaces on Belmont Avenue - with 6 months free rent. 

Is this program for you?

If you have a business, or desire to start one and you live in Brownsville or East New York, this program is for you.  The Brownsville HUB Cooperative Incubator will provide the resources needed to build stronger business leaders, profitable businesses. increase local jobs, and advance Black pathways to generational wealth.

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together" African Proverb.

Historically black people have amassed wealth by working collectively, and cooperatively. The Brownsville HUB Cooperative will be the engine that drives a vibrant and virtuous ecosystem.

Let's make money and keep it in Brownsville!