1998 

• BCAP summer pilot program launches

1999

• Independence Community Foundation funds initial research into cultural partnerships

2000

• Heart of Brooklyn’s initial business plan is completed

2001

• HOB is formally incorporated as an independent non-profit. The Wallace Foundation recognizes HOB with one of 12 nationwide Parents and Communities for Kids grants.

2002

• HOB launched the first phase of Cultural Consumer Research – the longitudinal cultural visitor survey.

2003

• HOB launches new initiatives: BKLYN magazine; electronic Heartbeats; Neighborhood Weekends and the Crown Heights Renaissance Economic Development Research Project.

2004

• BCAP expands to include BCAP Express and Experience HOB tourism program is launched.

2005

• Borough President Marty Markowtiz cuts the ribbon on HOB’s new storefront community office.

2006

• HOB and Brooklyn Tourism launch Brooklyn Pass.

2007

• HOB introduces the First Saturday Shuttle, convenes a Meetup group, expands education programs year round with BCAP After School and launches Jazz: Brooklyn’s Beat and the Wayfinding project.

2008

• The HOB Connection debuts with free shuttle service to the Heart of Brooklyn and HOB board and staff complete a new three-year strategic plan.

2009

• Mayor Bloomberg recognizes HOB with a Neighborhood Achievement Award.