This year’s LIC Summit will highlight the unique qualities of LIC that have kept the neighborhood resilient through COVID-19, explore the investments in physical and social infrastructure needed to maintain momentum, and discuss how LIC can be a model for New York’s economic recovery. Sponsorship opportunities available!

Questions? Please contact Bari Lasky at blasky@licpartnership.org.

Tuesday, November 15, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave.

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Join the Long Island City Business Improvement District for our 17th Annual Meeting as we report on services over the past year, discuss plans for the future, review financials, elect directors of the board, and present awards. Stay after the Annual Meeting to mingle with your neighbors and community leaders over light bites. This event is open to the public and free to attend with advanced registration.

Wednesday, October 19, 5-7 p.m.

Manducatis Rustica, 46-35 Vernon Blvd.

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Join Long Island City Partnership for a Philanthropy Roundtable where we will discuss the role charitable giving plays in financial planning for businesses, how board members can best help their non-profits, and how development staff can connect with the business community. Using insights from the annual Bank of America Study of Philanthropy, we will investigate trends in giving and what both individuals and corporations can do to help, here and now.

Wednesday, September 28, 9-11 a.m.

LIC Conference Center, 41-21 27th St.

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Alvarez Symonette Featured in Ebony Power 100 "Business Disruptors"

Long Island City Partnership Board Treasurer and Chief of Staff at Lady M Confections (LICP Member) Alvarez Symonette was recently featured in the Ebony Power 100 "Business Disruptors" category! This category recognizes the groundbreaking achievements and societal contributions of cutting-edge entrepreneurs, executives, and small business owners across industries. Details

Long Island City Partnership Receives BID Development Grant

Long Island City Partnership is thrilled to receive a NYC Department of Small Business Services BID Development Grant! This grant will help us with our proposed LIC BID expansion effort, as part of NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s Blueprint for NYC’s Economic Recovery. Details

Grant Funding for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

The New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations including independent arts contractors in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Details

Questions? Please contact Osagie Afe at oafe@licpartnership.org.

Childcare Business Income Tax Credit and Childcare Center Property Tax Abatement

NYC is investing in an accessible, equitable, and high-quality childcare system. Among the many strategies to accomplish this goal are the creation of a new NYC business income tax credit for businesses that provide free or subsidized infant/toddler care for their employees, and a new property tax abatement for property owners who retrofit space to accommodate childcare centers.

Questions? Please reach out to Juanita Pair at jpair@sbs.nyc.gov.

Survey: Offshore Wind Supply Chain

Offshore wind power is critical for New York City’s commitment to 100-percent clean electricity by 2040 and carbon neutrality by 2050. New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is conducting a survey to identify how to best support local manufacturers and industrial businesses in the transition to this high-growth industry. Respondents may see their company information entered into New York State’s official Offshore Wind Supply Chain Database, a resource used by major offshore wind developers. Details

Gantry Kids & Teens

Gantry Kids & Teens is an independent kids gym that serves LIC and the surrounding community. They are all about giving your child an opportunity to be active and have fun! Fitness becomes a chosen part of their life through Classes, Private Training, Summer & School Year Camps, Middle School Athletic Club, After School, Birthday Parties and Kids Night Out! events. Gantry Kids & Teens is great for ages 5-16! Gantry kids & Teens goal is to serve the whole child through fitness and have them leave the gym with confidence, leadership & life skills. Details

Community Happenings

September 21: Join JACX&CO for a mixtape bingo night. Details

September 22: Join the MTA for a virtual town hall meeting on the Interborough Express. Details

September 24: Last chance to see The Chocolate Factory Theater's THIS AND THAT. Details

September 25: Join LIC Dental Associates for a grand opening party at 27-21 Jackson Avenue, 2-4 p.m.

September 25: Join the Noguchi Museum for a Japanese bamboo flute concert from Ned Rothenberg. Details

COVID-19 Updates

September 7: Masks are optional for customers on MTA's subways, buses, and commuter rail. Riders are encouraged to continue to wear masks throughout our public transit system. Details