Jamaica is one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the United States. Like much of Queens, the fastest-growing borough of New York, entrepreneurial newcomers from around the world have found a home in this vibrant district.

During the past three decades, more than 5,000 immigrants per year have moved into the area. As a result, an estimated 32 percent of the people in Jamaica speak a language other than English. Jamaica has become the quintessential New York community, reflecting the city's reputation as a tolerant, diverse "melting pot" of dozens of peoples and cultures.

In addition, millions of people have access to Jamaica through mass transportation—both the Long Island Railroad and New York City Transit—making Jamaica central to a skilled well-educated labor force. A little known fact: There is a larger population of college-educated workers within 45 minutes of Jamaica than either Wall Street or White Plains.