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Hire Local Talent. Build Stronger Teams.
For more than 40 years, Cypress Hills has helped East New York residents access careers while helping employers meet workforce needs. We connect businesses with motivated talent prepared to contribute from day one.
Whether you're looking for interns, entry-level hires, or long-term employees, our programs create a reliable pipeline of workers ready to grow with your organization.
A trusted workforce partner connecting employers with trained, credentialed, and job-ready candidates in:
Construction
Transportation
Technology
40+ years
HUNDREDS
14+
Countless
Serving East New York and surrounding communities.
of participants served annually.
different industry certifications.
job-ready young adults ready to start, today!
Why Employers Partner With Us
Skilled Candidates
Participants complete hands-on training, career readiness coaching, and industry-recognized credential programs before placement.
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Reduced Hiring Costs
Eligible internship opportunities may be wage-supported through funded workforce programs.
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Strong Retention Potential
Our candidates are eager to launch careers, build stability, and grow with employers who invest in them.
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Community Impact
Every hire helps expand opportunity and economic mobility in Brooklyn neighborhoods historically overlooked by traditional hiring systems.
Current Hiring Partners
Don’t just take our word for it. Join the growing network of employers who trust Cypress Hills to connect them with skilled, motivated, and job-ready talent. From local businesses to leading institutions, our hiring partners know the value of investing in community-driven workforce solutions.
Become a Business Partner
Helping Local Businesses Start, Grow & Thrive
1-on-1 Business Counseling
Meet with a dedicated counselor for support with:
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Business plans
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Marketing strategies
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Operations guidance
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Revenue growth planning
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Scaling next steps
Strong neighborhoods need strong local businesses. Cypress Hills Business Partners is a Small Business Counseling & Education program designed for small businesses at all stages of their business journey. Entrepreneurs meet with a dedicated business counselor to develop a business plan, marketing strategy and more, to help them reach their goals. The Business Partners team also facilitates a wide variety of workshops focused on financing, branding, marketing and AI.
Workshops & Education
Attend sessions focused on:
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Financing and capital access
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Branding Digital marketing
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AI tools for business growth
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Sales strategies
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Online presence
Multilingual Access
Programs and support available in English and Spanish.
LATINX IN BUSINESS PROGRAM BY UNIDOS
Featured Programs
​Cypress Hills Business Partners offers the Latinx in Business Program by UnidosUS, providing digital upskill training for business owners and future entrepreneurs. This 10-hour program offered in English and Spanish, helps current and future business owners launch or expand their business, increase their online presence, market their business and products, and learn about and make use of essential digital tools and applications. As a result of this, Latinx business owners can upskill, reskill, and leverage their skills to expand and grow their business to become more competitive in the global market.
How You'll Benefit:
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Create and execute business plans
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Identify strategies to grow and maintain your business 
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Discover useful financial strategies 
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Create compelling marketing strategies for your business 
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Protect yourself from cybersecurity risks
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
The Cypress Hills East New York Community Kitchen is a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen built to help food entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving businesses. Located in the heart of Cypress Hills, the program supports chefs, caterers, makers, and culinary startups with affordable access to professional kitchen space, storage, and the tools needed to grow. Whether you're launching your first product, increasing production, or building a food brand from the ground up, our Community Kitchen helps local entrepreneurs move from concept to commerce.
Beyond kitchen access, participants can take advantage of free classes and workshops focused on business growth, marketing, and operations, along with one-on-one consulting, distribution guidance, growth planning, incubator resources, and cold, dry, and freezer storage—creating a seamless space to produce, scale, and succeed.
Kitchen Incubator Program
Our kitchen serves as an incubator for culinary businesses that need licensed commercial cooking space and practical support to grow sustainably. Participants gain access to production space, storage, and business development resources that help take operations to the next level.
Ideal for:
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Bakers
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Beverage Brands
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Caterers
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Private Chefs
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Packaged Goods (CPG)
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Meal Prep Businesses
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Food Trucks / Mobile Vendors
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Restaurateurs
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Vegan Brands
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Wellness Products
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Farmers & Producers
Stronger Businesses. Stronger Commercial Corridors.
Through the East New York Merchants Association and the Cypress Hills Fulton BID, local businesses, property owners, and community leaders are working together to create vibrant, welcoming commercial corridors where businesses can grow and neighborhoods can thrive. These partnerships help strengthen local commerce, advocate for business-friendly policies, and support cleaner, safer, greener, and more connected streets for the entire community.
Cypress Hills Fulton BID
Founded in 2024 by merchants, property owners, nonprofit leaders, and supported by Cypress Hills LDC, the Cypress Hills Fulton BID works to improve the Fulton Street corridor from Van Siclen Avenue to Elderts Lane.
The BID focuses on creating a cleaner, brighter, safer, and more pedestrian-friendly neighborhood while helping businesses thrive and preserving the diversity and affordability that make the community unique.
East New York Merchants Association
The East New York Merchants Association supports businesses along New Lots Avenue, Livonia Avenue, Sutter Avenue, and Van Sinderen Street by fostering collaboration, increasing visibility, and strengthening the local business community.
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Members work together on marketing initiatives, community events, and advocacy efforts that help create a more vibrant and successful commercial district while giving local businesses a stronger collective voice.
Let’s Connect You to Your Next Opportunity
Whether you're looking to start training, hire qualified talent, grow your business, or simply learn more about our programs, our Career & Education team is here to help. Reach out to the department that best fits your needs and we’ll connect you with the right support.
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