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The 68 small businesses that make up the ERDA Merchants Associationare bringing new jobs, new goods and services, and new economic life
to public housing neighborhoods in Western Queens.
More than 30 years ago Maichai and Linhing Wong opened Friendly’sChinese Restaurant on 40th Avenue in Long Island City. Today it
remains a fixture in the neighborhood.
Each month members of the ERDA Members Association meet to learn about new resources for small business owners and take part in
professional development.
David Thorpe, President of the ERDA Merchants Association, and LenaWielogorska (right), the treasurer of the association, address thecrowd at a block party in Long Island City on June 15, 2013. Lena
owns a cleaning business that employs 10 people, including 2 ERDA clients.
Wayne Wright and Sophia Forbes are about to open Tropical Jerk Restaurant across the street from the Queensbridge Houses public
housing development in Long Island city.
Like most Community business owners, Olesia Hiyzova hired local residents when she opened a Subway shop earlier this year.