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LIC Update: August 9, 2023

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TODAY: LICP Networking Night - August 9


Tickets are still available for tonight's LICP Networking Night. Mingle with fellow LIC business and community leaders at Five Iron Golf - LIC. Learn about upcoming programming and events, while enjoying simulated golf, light bites and drinks.


Five Iron Golf, 22-43 Jackson Avenue

August 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

LICP and LIC BID Members: $15, Non-Members: $30

Register Here

Job Opening - LIC BID Operations and Retail Support Manager


LICP seeks an LIC BID Operations and Retail Support Manager to support the work of the Business Improvement Department and increase our merchant engagement. This position will focus on assisting with day to day Business Improvement District operations, such as helping manage the supplemental services contractors, with an additional focus on retail merchant assistance and engagement. This position will interact regularly with business owners, property owners, city agencies and other stakeholders, both in the field and via phone and virtual meetings. Details

Back to School Backpack Drive - Deadline August 31


Council Member Julie Won's office is hosting a backpack and supply drive for students through August 31. Drop off new donations at the places below:


Office of Council Member Julie Won

37-04 Queens Blvd Suite 205

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.


New York Irish Center

10-40 Jackson Ave #3

Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

LIC Happenings


Friday, August 11, 6-9 p.m. - Join Brooklyn Boulders and Asian Climbing Tribe to celebrate Japanese Mountain Day with Japanese food, drinks, and gifts. Details


August 11 + 13 - Catch a screening of "Past Lives" (pictured), a 2023 romantic drama film written and directed by New York-based, Korean-Canadian playwright Celine Song, at Museum of the Moving Image. Details


Saturday, August 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Participate in a Field Guide workshop in deep listening and sonic connections with Pam Reyes at Socrates Sculpture Park. Details


Saturday, August 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Explore Isamu Noguchi’s sheet metal sculptures and experiment with folding paper to understand his process at The Noguchi Museum. Details


Saturday, August 12, 8 p.m. - Join Cucala Dance Company for their August dance social with an open bar, performances, and a free class. Details


Tuesday, August 15, 2-3 p.m. - Repurpose old CD cases as the "canvas" for your own, original mosaic made from buttons, beads and more with Materials for the Arts at the Long Island City Library. For middle school-aged children. Details

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LIC in the News

Take a Paws to Celebrate National Dog Month in Long Island City


TimeOut

MoMA PS1 Exhibit Featured in "NYC Museum Exhibits to See Now"


City Guide

How Long Island City, Queens Ascended the Resi Throne


The Real Deal

Taco Arabe from LIC's El Gallo Negro Featured in "Snacks for This Week"


Eater

Two LIC Stores Featured in "Best Vintage-Furniture Stores in New York"


Curbed

Explore National Dog Month in Long Island City This August


Give Me Astoria

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LICP Member Spotlight

KM Associates of NY, Inc.


KM Associates of NY, Inc. helps architects, engineers, building managers/owners, and contractors move projects forward through building code and zoning consulting, project logistics, multiple agency filing, approvals, permits, inspections, material testing, and close-outs. Learn more

Business Resources

Webinar: Minority and Women Owned Business Entrepreneurship - August 10


Thursday, August 10, 12 p.m. - Business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to join Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, NYC Small Business Services and Queens Economic Development Corporation for this free, informative webinar and networking opportunity. Participants will learn essential steps to set up a business, how to secure funding sources and receive free business services and meet mentors. Details

Webinar: Social Media Content Strategy - August 10


Thursday, August 10, 2-3 p.m. - In this webinar from Queens Chamber of Commerce, learn how to adapt content for social media so that it resonates with each different audience. Each of your audiences is different and looking for different experiences when they visit each social site. This webinar will show you how to maximize the value of great content so that it engages with all your different audiences. Details

LICP Business Assistance Program


Our Business Assistance team provides free, one-on-one assistance to businesses in the greater Long Island City area, covering a variety of issues. We can help you: Access Financing, Find Real Estate, Grow Your Business, Navigate Government and Incentives, and much more. Details

Click Here to Request Business Assistance
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Happy #NationalDogMonth in #LIC! This pup is pretty in pink 💕

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