Our Services

Evergreen’s comprehensive array of free services ensures that we can meet all of your business needs. From financing assistance to educational programming, real estate search guidance to accessing incentives, we have you covered. Additionally, we work with city and state agencies to help them understand the unique challenges facing industrial businesses in New York City and advocate for policies that encourage business and job growth.

Education

Evergreen hosts a calendar of workshops, seminars and networking opportunities designed to arm you with both information and industry contacts to run your business better. We run educational programming both through our specialized networks – the Small Food Producers Network (SFPN); Design/Fabrication Network (D/Fab) – as well as for our general constituency, including Legacy Businesses and those just getting started.

For more information please contact Natalie Vichnevsky at nvichnevsky@evergreenexchange.org.

Financing

Whether you need a line of credit, a loan for property or equipment purchase or financing for complex developments, Evergreen is your link to accessing capital for your business. We have relationships with a wide variety of public and private financing institutions that can help industrial firms obtain funding for a broad range of needs. Our staff has helped firms get approved for loans and grants ranging from $10,000 to $6,000,000 – we can help you identify financing sources appropriate for your project.

For more information please contact Natalie Vichnevsky at nvichnevsky@evergreenexchange.org.

Incentives

If your firm is planning on expanding, hiring employees, investing in real estate or equipment, or looking to reduce your energy costs, you may be eligible for tax credits, abatements or rebates to partially offset the cost of your investment. Evergreen staff can assist in helping you access these programs and efficiently guide you through the application process.

For more information please contact Karen Nieves at knieves@evergreenexchange.org.

Navigating Government

The relationship between small businesses and local government may seem complex or even daunting, understanding how to navigate this terrain can set you up for long-term success. Evergreen helps businesses navigate government agencies and processes on a variety of issues such as permits, tickets, graffiti removal, illegal dumping, utilities, and signage.

For assistance contact Karen Nieves at knieves@evergreenexchange.org.

Real Estate

If your business is looking to purchase or rent space, Evergreen can help you with your search. With a focus on North Brooklyn our network includes property owners and real estate brokers with extensive knowledge of the industrial business community. After learning about your space needs, we will connect you with different sources and opportunities to find what you are looking for. Also, Evergreen owns five buildings and occasionally will have affordable industrial space to offer for lease.

For more information please contact Stephen Fabian at sfabian@evergreenexchange.org.

Workforce

Workforce services are essential in helping businesses optimize their human resources and achieve success. Evergreen's programming focuses on employee training and development, enhancing both hard and soft skills to ensure a well-rounded workforce. Through our trusted community partners, we assist employers in recruiting qualified employees and apprentices across a variety of industrial and manufacturing sectors.

For more information please contact Emil Fraija at efraija@evergreenexchange.org.