How QEDC Empowers Caribbean & Immigrant Entrepreneurs in NYC | Bhavna Punjwani on Irie Jam Radio
Published October 9, 2025
In this inspiring Irie Jam Radio interview, we welcome Bhavna Punjwani, Director of Business Services at the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) — a driving force behind small business growth in New York City.
Bhavna leads impactful initiatives such as the Entrepreneurship Assistance Center, the Entrepreneur Essentials Series, and the upcoming LaunchLab — a 10-week accelerator program helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into market-ready businesses.
Through QEDC’s partnership with the Metropolitan New York Chamber of Commerce, Caribbean, immigrant, and minority business owners now have access to free resources, AI training, mentorship, and funding guidance to strengthen their ventures in today’s competitive economy.
🎯 In this interview, Bhavna shares:
What QEDC does and how it supports NYC entrepreneurs
Why accessibility matters for minority and immigrant-owned businesses
How LaunchLab helps entrepreneurs build from idea to execution
The importance of AI and digital tools in small business success
How Caribbean business owners can access free training and capital resources
If you’re ready to start or scale your business — this is your roadmap!
📍 Connect with QEDC: https://queensny.org
🎙️ Interview by Irie Jam Radio – The Voice of the Caribbean in New York
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