November 7, 2013

Next Wednesday, November 13 Experience the LIC Partnership Business-to-Business Trade Show

Come and enjoy free networking with 130+ vibrant businesses of New York City from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. We have sold out of all exhibitor tables! All are welcome to walk through and experience the B2B Trade Show at no cost. There will be free parking available and continental breakfast will be provided.

Continue networking after the Trade Show by joining the ticket-only Luncheon from 12:30 to 2 PM, which still has a few seats available. At the Luncheon, Robert W. Walsh, Commissioner of NYC Department of Small Business Services, will give the Keynote speech. Gayle Baron, former LIC Partnership President, will receive the William D. Modell Community Service Award for her years of service to the Long Island City community.

Queens Museum of Art Re-Opening Saturday, November 9

The Queens Museum of Art is opening this weekend after a $68 million renovation, which has doubled the Museum's size and added a 48' tall atrium at the main entrance. A new branch of the Queens Library will also be situated inside of the Museum, and is expected to open in 2015 as the first-ever public library inside of a New York museum.

Opening to the public on Saturday, November 9, the Museum will present a performance piece by Pedro Reyes, and host activities in the new atrium. Find out more information about the opening here.

A Successful Halloween March in Long Island City

More than 600 parents and children participated in Long Island City's "Halloween Trick-or-Treat" march last Thursday. Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer led the march while he served as the grand marshal.

Photo: Ashley Portal via Instagram

LIC Picture of the Week

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Things to Do in LIC This Week

Square Wine's Autumn Art Exhibit