Long Island City Partnership

15th Annual Real Estate Breakfast
2020-09-16 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Long Island City Partnership’s Annual Real Estate Breakfast is the leading real estate event in Western Queens. For 14 years, we have brought together sold out crowds of leaders in real estate, finance, and the LIC community to discover current projects underway in LIC. Our previous panels have highlighted a mix of residential, commercial, cultural and industrial development. For photos of last year’s event, please visit licqns.com/REB2019ALBUM.
Getting There
Subway:
N, W, 7 to Queensboro Plaza
E or M to Queens Plaza
Shuttle service is being provided by The Ravel Hotel starting at 7am with pick up from Queensboro Plaza (on Queens Plaza South between Crescent Street and 24th Street). The shuttle service will run every 10 minutes.
Note: All ticket sales are final (no refunds)

LIC Springs Back! Information Session
2020-09-10 09:00 - 09:30
This year’s LIC Springs Back! will take place on Friday, October 2nd until Sunday, October 4th. This 3 day event will showcase #LIClocal businesses and organizations through in-person and virtual offerings.
Join us for an informational session about LIC Springs Back! to learn about the numerous ways that your business can participate. Attendees of the session can submit their questions below or live during the virtual meeting.
Visit licqns.com/licspringsback for more information about the event. For questions, please reach out to our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org.

Open Streets: Restaurants Q&A with DOT
2020-07-09 10:00 - 11:00
The Open Streets: Restaurants program is expanding weekend seating options for restaurants on select corridors citywide by temporarily closing streets to traffic to create outdoor dining space. Community-based organizations, BIDs and small groups of restaurants applying through a single entity may apply. Join the NYC Department of Transportation for an informational webinar about this new program.
Attendees will have the opportunity to submit their questions during registration or live during the session.
For questions about the event, please reach out to Carla Nicdao, Director of Events, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org.

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Update and Loan
2020-06-24 10:00 - 11:00
Please join the Long Island City Partnership and New York Grant Company for a webinar that will review recent major changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, which make the loan forgiveness more flexible for businesses. As there is still funding available in this program, this event is for all businesses who still want to apply, as well as those who already received funds. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions during the session. For questions about the event, please contact Carla Nicdao at cnicdao@licpartnership.org.

Open Restaurant Q&A with DOT
2020-06-23 15:00 - 16:00
With Phase 2 now in effect for NYC, the City of New York has launched the Open Restaurants program, which allows restaurants and bars to expand via a self-certification process to outdoor seating on qualifying sidewalks, curb lanes, backyards, patios, plazas, and Open Streets. Please join us for a virtual Q&A session where representatives from the NYC Department of Transportation will address questions on this program from the audience.
Attendees can pre-submit their questions at registration or during the session. For questions about the event, please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org.

Planning for Reopening and Transitioning to the “N
2020-06-16 10:00 - 11:00
Following the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York has finally begun the process of slowly “reopening” for business. During this time, it is incumbent upon employers to ensure they are taking steps to reopen in a manner that will protect both the company and its employees. To do so, employers must juggle a number of considerations, including selection criteria for returning employees to work, modifications within the workplace, and applying new rules and policies.
Join us for a webinar on Preparing for the Return to the “New Normal”, cohosted by labor and employment attorney Lauren Parra from Jackson Lewis P.C. Topics covered during our discussion will include:
• Returning Employees to Work
• Workplace Modifications
• New Rules and Policies
• Preparing for a Potential Second Wave
Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions during the webinar. For questions about the event, please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org.

NYPD Public Safety Webinar for LIC Businesses
2020-05-13 11:00 - 11:45
Please join the Long Island City Business Improvement District and NYPD’s 108th Precinct for a Public Safety Webinar. Crime prevention strategies and general safety tips for businesses will be discussed as we look to make our neighborhood a safer place for all.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For questions, please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org.

Tax Planning & Opportunities As We Consider Emergi
2020-04-29 10:30 - 11:30
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting all businesses and changing the way we operate. What tax planning and opportunities will be available to help businesses recover? Join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 as Lou Vlahos, Tax Partner at Farrell Fritz, explores how we might emerge in a “post-COVID-19” world.
Topics for discussion include:
-Relief opportunities for this tax cycle
-Replenishment of Federal stimulus plans and opportunities (CARES Act, Paycheck Protection Program)
-Economic recovery – How do we emerge from the current economic situation?
Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions during registration.
For questions, please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org.

COVID-19 Town Hall: Small Business Resources With
2020-04-16 11:00 - 11:45
Please join us for a special virtual Town Hall on Small Business Resources During COVID-19 with NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop and Special Guest Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer. The topics will include updates on NYC’s COVID-19 response effort, financing assistance programs available, and other relief programs available. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions during registration.

COVID-19 Town Hall: Employment Strategies During a
2020-04-08 10:30 - 11:30
In this latest Town Hall session, Farrell Fritz Partner & Head of Employment Law, Domenique Camacho Moran, will discuss and answer your questions regarding the issues businesses face as we navigate the unchartered waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how the CARES Act will help businesses continue to operate during the crisis.
-Providing paid leave to employees due to COVID-19 related absences;
-Strategies for retaining employees during the public health crisis and beyond;
-Unraveling the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act: How will it help my business?
Please reach out to please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org or 718-705-9933 for questions about the event.

LIC Partnership Webinar by Jackson Lewis: COVID-19
2020-03-24 10:30 - 11:30
Government officials are designing new plans to respond to the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please join LIC Partnership Member Jackson Lewis for a (free) special webinar to learn more about the best workplace and HR guidance for this fast-changing time when new labor and employment laws are being developed. We highly recommend this webinar for employers of all sizes.
Please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org or 718-705-9933 for questions about the event.
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MixMeetMake Events: Labor & Employment Year in Rev
2020-03-05 08:00 - 10:00
Join your fellow LICP Member Fisher Phillips for a presentation at LICP Member WeWork Gotham Center to learn about developments in labor and employment law.
2019 was a pivotal year for New Yorkers in regards to significant developments in labor and employment law. Fisher Phillips partner, Melissa Osipoff, will recap key labor, employment, employee benefits and compensation developments Long Island City employers faced in 2019 and will discuss steps you’ll want to consider in 2020 and beyond.
Note: All attendees will have the opportunity to meet the WeWork Gotham Center team and schedule a private tour for a future date.
Agenda:
8:00 am to 8:30 am- Check-in/Breakfast/Networking
8:30 am to 8:40 am- Welcomer Remarks
8:40 am to 9:40 am- Presentation
9:40 am to 10:00 am – Q&A and Networking
Advance registration is required. All attendees must present a valid ID at the security desk to enter the building. Please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartership.org or 718-705-9933 for questions about the event.
The closest subway station is Queens Plaza station with the E, M, and R trains.
Queensboro Plaza station is also nearby with the 7, N, and W trains

Equitable Industrial Business Development Initiati
2020-02-19 08:00 - 10:00
Please join the LIC Partnership in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (OM/WBE) and Citi Community Development for a Business Breakfast on Business Ownership Transfer and Continuity Planning. This informative session will include subject matter experts who will discuss preparation for an ownership transfer, evaluation of a business, conversion to employee-ownership, transition to the next generation, and more.
Speakers:
David Hammer
Executive Director, The ICA Group
John C. Simons
Partner, Corporate Fuel
Louis Vlahos
Partner, Farrell Fritz, P.C.
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Check-in & Networking Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Program and Q&A
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Networking
Advance registration is required. All attendees must present a valid ID at the security desk to enter the building. Please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartership.org or 718-705-9933 for questions about the event.
Travel information:
The closest subway station is Queensboro Plaza on the 7, N, and W.
Queens Plaza subway station is also nearby with the E, M, and R trains.
The nearest parking lot is at 41-10 Crescent St, Long Island City, NY 11101.

LIC Springs! Planning Meeting 2020
2020-02-03 10:00 - 11:00
LIC Partnership will host its 7th Annual LIC Springs! community block festival on Saturday, May 30, 2020, on Vernon Boulevard, between 50th and 46th Ave from 12 pm to 5 pm.The success of LIC Springs! depends on community involvement and engagement. Join us on Monday, February 3rd from 10 am to 11 am at the NY Irish Center as we report on last year’s achievements and receive feedback from previous participants. General information and updates will be discussed during the meeting. To relive last year’s event please visit the LIC Springs! 2019 Album.
If you are interested in participating, be advised that your organization/business must be located in Long Island City in order to be considered. For questions, please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org or 718-705-9933.

LICP Members Celebration 2020
2020-01-15 17:00 - 19:00
Please join us for a gathering to thank our Members and community partners for their support. We are excited to ring in the new year with those who have helped us continue the work that we do in LIC. We grateful for our long-time LICP Member, Gianna Cerbone-Teoli, for hosting this event for a fifth consecutive year at Manducatis Rustica.
This year, we are also inviting non-members to purchase a ticket and join the Celebration. Non-members will have the opportunity to meet current Members and community neighbors over light bites and refreshments.
Free to attend for LICP Members. RSVP required. If you are not a member and would like information about membership, please visit licqns.com/membership or contact Alexis Hoffman at ahoffman@licpartnership.org
Please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org or 718-705-9933 for questions about the event.

2019 LICP Annual Meeting
2019-12-11 08:00 - 10:00
Join us for our Annual Meeting as we report on accomplishments, discuss plans for the future, review financials, and elect directors of the Board. This meeting is exclusive for LICP Members and materials will be sent out in advance of the meeting. Stay after the Annual Meeting for a update on the Sunnyside Yard Master Plan. Both events should conclude by 10 AM.

LIC Summit: LIC: Inspiring Innovation
2019-11-19 08:00 - 14:00
LIC Partnership invites you to the sixth annual LIC Summit, held at the Museum of the Moving Image on Tuesday, November 19th. This year’s Summit will explore how LIC is paving the way for innovative leaders in the fields of co-living and co-working, entrepreneurship, life science, and mobility thanks in part to all that LIC has to offer.
Fresh, inventive, original – these are all words that continue to define LIC, even as it evolves into a new and unique kind of neighborhood. LIC has been a historic home for industry and innovation, with its location and transportation as key assets. Today, LIC has also become a highly attractive live-work-recreate talent hub, broadening the range of industries that are looking to make LIC their home, and bolstered by Cornell Tech and LaGuardia Community College, creating an additional pipeline that will look to LIC for space and support.
All ticket sales are final. For more information, please visit: licsummit.nyc.
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Parking:
There is no designated parking for this event. Please add additional time to your travel if you are driving.
Closest parking garage: PV Parking Corp at 34-11 Steinway Street. Visit pvparkingny.com for pricing details.
Limited street parking
Subway:
Steinway Street station: R and M trains
36th Avenue station: N and W trains
Please check with the MTA for any service changes
Bus:
From Manhattan: Q101
From Flushing: Q66
For questions about the event, please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org.

Celebrate LIC
2019-09-20 17:30 - 20:30
LIC is having a party! Join the Long Island City Partnership for a celebration of the LIC community and our 40th anniversary serving this wonderful neighborhood. Come for an evening honoring our partners in the LIC Arts Connection, showcasing musical talent from our community, enjoying free samples of local food with drinks available for purchase, and that iconic LIC sunset!
LICP’s LIC Arts Connection is an innovative, multi-site community arts initiative that builds non-traditional partnerships between public and private landlords, local businesses, employees, students, residents and artists. Its goal is to connect LIC’s community, both physically on foot and socially through access to arts and culture. This initiative is part of LICP’s larger portfolio of work towards connecting LIC’s vibrant mixed-use community.
Interested in applying to have your business be a vendor? Click here to apply! The deadline to submit your application is Wednesday, September 4th.
*please note that applying does not guarantee participation
The honorees from the LIC Arts Connection artists, community partners, and site representatives are:
1. Long Island City 2050:
Artist – Creative Art Works
Community Partner – Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement
Site Representative – NYC Parks
2. Las Estellas Brillarán:
Artist – Lina Montoya AKA Ele Eme
Community Partner – P4@Skillman School and Boyce Technologies, Inc.
Site Representative – NYC School Construction Authority
3. Each One Reach One:
Artist – Vincent Ballentine
Community Partner – LIC YMCA
Site Representative – Long Island Rail Road
4. Bright New Day:
Artist – Andrea von Bujdoss AKA Queen Andrea
Community Partner – NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Site Representative – Werwaiss & Co., Inc.
5. Onward:
Artist – Sejin Park
Community Partner – The Noguchi Museum’s Teen Advisory Board
Site Representative – NYC Parks
This event is open to the public and free to attend. Space is limited. Please RSVP as soon as possible. For questions about the event, please contact our Director of Events, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org.
Directions:
Closest Subways: Vernon Blvd-Jackson Ave Station (7 train) and Court Square Station (E,G, and M trains)
Parking: Limited street parking or nearby parking garage

Summer Networking Night at The Bordone LIC and Lad
2019-07-31 17:30 - 19:30
Join the Long Island City Partnership for our upcoming Summer Networking Night at The Bordone LIC and Lady M Headquarters. Meet business and community neighbors over light bites and drinks, while overlooking breathtaking views of Long Island City and Manhattan.
Annual Networking Night Event Sponsor:
Modern Spaces
Event Partners:
The Bordone LIC
Lady M Confections
Big Alice Brewing
Directions:
Closest Subway: Queensboro Plaza Station (7, N, an W trains) and Court Square Station (E, G, M and 7 trains)
Driving: Google Maps
Parking: Street Parking only
Please contact our Events Manager, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org or 718-705-9933 if you have any questions.

LIC BID Public Meeting - Assessment Formula Change
2019-07-31 15:30 - 17:00

Business Breakfast: Long Island City Investment an
2019-07-17 08:00 - 10:00
Please join the LIC Partnership as we bring together a panel of subject experts to discuss the benefits and impacts of available investment and development incentive programs in Long Island City, such as Opportunity Zones, NYS CFA, IDA, etc. The panel will also discuss the tax implications of these incentives, as well as contracting opportunities for Minority and Woman-Owned Businesses from these programs.
Event Sponsor:
Farrell Fritz
Moderated by:
Seth Pinsky, RXR Realty
Panel Speakers:
Sandra Wilkin – Bradford Construction
Louis Vlahos, Farrell Fritz, P.C.
Heidi Springer, New York Grant Company
Agenda:
8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Check-in & Networking Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. – Program
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Q&A and Networking
Advance registration is required. All attendees must present a valid ID at the security desk to enter the building. Please contact our Events Manger, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartership.org or 718-705-9933 for questions about the event.
The closest subway station is Queensboro Plaza on the 7, N, and W.
Queens Plaza subway station is also nearby with the E, M, and R trains.
The nearest parking lot is at 41-10 Crescent St, Long Island City, NY 11101.

Business Breakfast: Trade, Tariffs & Taxes
2019-06-25 08:00 - 10:00
Please join the LIC Partnership in collaboration with Bank of America Merrill Lynch for a panel discussion on trade, tariffs & taxes. This informative session will include a business, subject matter experts, and government representatives who will speak about the opportunities and challenges in today’s global economy.
Businesses will also learn from government representatives about resources and programs available to help facilitate trade, such as the Global NY Fund Program managed by the Empire State
Development and the Foreign Trade Zone Program by the Economic Development Corporation.
Event Sponsor and Partner: Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Moderated by:
• Lydia Nikolic, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Speakers:
• Michael T. Cone, Fisher Broyles
• Ehiwario Efeyini, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
• Thomas George, Quadlogic Controls Corp.
• Simon Kaye, Jaguar Freight
• Brian Teubner, NYC Empire State Development
• Ryan White, NYC Economic Development Corp.
LICP Member Ticket: FREE
Non-LICP Member Ticket: $25
*Advance Registration Required

LIC Springs!
2019-05-11 12:00 - 17:00
On Saturday, May 11th, LIC Partnership hosts its 6th Annual LIC Springs! community block festival on Vernon Boulevard between 50th and 46th Ave.
Celebrate Long Island City and enjoy live music, dance and theater performances plus interactive lessons, art & sculpture-making, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, sports games and more. Free and open to all ages. LIC Springs! is thankful to Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer for his support and is a proud partner of DOT Weekend Walks.

Member to Member Seminar by Dr. Angelo Ippolito Co
2019-04-11 09:00 - 10:30
This presentation by Dr. Angelo Ippolito will be divided into three parts:
Part one will address the structural and metabolic consequences Chronic Prolonged Sitting (CPS) has on the human body.
Part two will reveal how sedentary workers are less productive than those who engage in more physical activity.
Part three will offer simple, fun, and cost-effective solutions to the CPS problem
Advance registration required. All attendees must present a valid ID at the security desk to enter the building. Please contact our Events Manager, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org or 718-705-9933 for questions about the event.

Annual Real Estate Breakfast
2019-04-04 08:00 - 10:00
Long Island City Partnership’s Annual Real Estate Breakfast is the leading real estate event in Western Queens. For 13 years, we have brought together sold out crowds of leaders in real estate, finance, and the LIC community to discover current projects underway in LIC.

14th Annual Real Estate Breakfast
2019-04-04 07:30 - 10:00
Long Island City Partnership’s Annual Real Estate Breakfast is the leading real estate event in Western Queens. For 13 years, we have brought together sold out crowds of leaders in real estate, finance, and the LIC community to discover current projects underway in LIC. Our previous panels have highlighted a mix of residential, commercial, cultural and industrial development. For photos of last year’s event, please visit licqns.com/REB2018ALBUM.
David Brause, President, BID Chair (Moderator)
Brause Realty
Panel
John Cunningham, Executive Vice President – Regional Market Director
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Melanie Lemieux, Co-Founder & Owner
The Baroness Bar, The Huntress Bar, and NY Stage of Mind
Christopher Mascari, Director Business Operations
Wirecutter, A New York Times Company
Charles Miller, GVP, Government & Public Affairs
Macy’s, Inc.
Please contact our Events Manager, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org or 718-705-9933 for questions about the event.
Getting There
Free event parking is available on a first come, first served basis located at 41-98 Vernon Boulevard
Subway: N, W, 7 to Queensboro Plaza
E or M to Queens Plaza
Shuttle service is being provided by The Ravel Hotel starting at 7am with pick up from Queensboro Plaza (on Queens Plaza South between Crescent Street and 24th Street). The shuttle service will run every 10 minutes.

Networking Night at Microtel Inn & Suites
2019-03-21 17:30 - 19:30
Join the Long Island City Partnership for our upcoming Networking Night at Microtel by Wyndham in Long Island City. This newly opened hotel offers a modern space and sophisticated ambiance, perfect for a night of networking with your peers in the LIC business community. Attendees will also have the chance to tour the property at end of the event.
Tickets: LICP Members $15; Non-Members $25
Ticket includes light bites and 1 drink ticket
Sponsored by: Modern Spaces
Event Partners:
Event space provided by Microtel Inn
Catered by The Sandwich King
Dessert by Doughnut Plant
Refreshments by Rockaway Brewing Company
Contact Carla Nicdao at cnicdao@licpartnership.org or 718-705-9933 if you have any questions.
Directions:
Subway: Queensboro Plaza Station (7, N, an W trains) and Queens Plaza Station (E, M, and R trains)
Driving: Google Maps
Parking: Street Parking or Champion Parking North LLC (visit page for pricing details)

LICP Member to Member Seminar with Corporate Fuel:
2019-02-28 08:00 - 09:30
Business owners are regularly stepping-back from their work, analyzing their businesses and making key decisions. Of all those decisions, selling the business, may be the most critical choice in any business owner’s lifetime. Because you only get one opportunity to sell your company, you must do it right the first time. Selling a private business should be considered an ongoing planning process that begins well before the deal is consummated and ends well afterward. In this presentation, Corporate Fuel will discuss how to prepare, how to decide when is the right time to sell, how the selling process works, and what buyers are looking for.
Attendees will also have the chance to tour the property led by Cushman & Wakefield. You can find more information about the Lion Match Buiding in their Small Space Program Brochure.
Advance registration required. All attendees must present a valid ID at the security desk to enter the building. Please contact our Events Manager, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org or 718-705-9933 for questions about the event.

LIC Springs! 2019 Planning Meeting
2019-02-11 10:00 - 11:00
On Saturday, May 11th , LIC Partnership hosts its 6th Annual LIC Springs! community block festival on Vernon Boulevard between 50th and 46th Ave from 12 pm to 5 pm. This event is to celebrate Long Island City and enjoy live music, dance, and theater performances plus interactive lessons, art & sculpture-making, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, sports games and more, free and open to all ages.
The success of LIC Springs! depends on community involvement and engagement. Join us on Monday, February 11th, as we report on last year’s achievements and receive feedback from previous participants.
General information and updates will be discussed during this meeting. If you are interested in participating, be advised that your organization/business must be located in Long Island City in order to be considered.
For questions, please contact our Events Manager, Carla Nicdao, at cnicdao@licpartnership.org or 718-705-9933.
LIC Springs 2018 Album

LICP Business Breakfast Presentation with NYC Depa
2019-01-29 08:00 - 10:00
Please join DOB Commissioner Rick Chandler for a presentation to learn about the new features of the DOB NOW self-service online platform that will significantly streamline the filing process for building owners, design professionals, licensees, and ﬁling representatives.
Advance registration required. All attendees must present a valid ID at the security desk to enter the building. Please contact our Events Manager,Carla Nicdao at cnicdao@licpartnership.org or 718-705-9933 for questions about the event.
