The Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association (JBBA) is a not-for-profit organization serving the Bangladeshi business community in Jackson Heights, New York (ZIP code 11372). Established to foster solidarity, prosperity, well-being, and collaboration, JBBA promotes a thriving business environment for its hundreds of members.
What JBBA Does:
- Advocacy and Support: JBBA works to ensure the growth and development of Bangladeshi-owned businesses in Jackson Heights. This includes advocating for policies and initiatives that benefit the local business community.
- Networking and Collaboration: JBBA provides opportunities for Bangladeshi business owners to connect, share resources, and collaborate on projects.
- Cultural Events: JBBA celebrates Bangladeshi and American national and cultural events, fostering a sense of community pride and unity.
Diverse Membership:
JBBA boasts a diverse membership with businesses operating in a wide range of sectors, including:
- Professional Services: Doctors, dentists, lawyers, immigration services, tax preparation
- Retail: Grocery stores, halal meat shops, gift shops, bookstores
- Food: Restaurants, bakeries
- Services: Communication services, driving schools, real estate, staffing agencies
- Creative Industries: Graphic design, printing, sign making
- Media: Newspapers, television stations
- Community Services: Party and conference centers, public relations companies
Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association (JBBA) Membership:
- General Member: A New York-based businessman with ties to the Bangladeshi business community. General members have the right to participate in all aspects of the organization and can vote in the elections. Fee: $60 each year.
- Associate members of the group members who are related to general members. They can not participate or vote. Fee: $90 per year.
- Life Members: Life Membership is offered to non-businessmen, community leaders, celebrities, and retired as an honor for their connection and contribution to JBBA. They cannot vote. Executive Committee members approve life membership.
JBBA Team
President: Zakaria Masud Ziko
General Secretary: Tarek Hasan Khan
Vice President: Md Shahnewaz
Vice President: Mollah MA Masud
Joint President: Md Solaiman
Treasurer: Md Selim Harun