ATTENTION: Fulton Street Vision Plan Released, Includes Ideas for Enhancing Fulton St. Commercial Strip

The Fulton Area Business District (FAB Alliance) has released the FULTON STREET VISION PLAN online. The Plan includes ideas and concepts for enhancing the public spaces of the Fulton Street commercial corridor in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Comments and ideas may be submitted through completion of the Community Input Survey. Please see more here: http://faballiance.org/news/draft-vision-plan-online

ATTENTION: Barclays Center Hiring Process Begins!

Barclay’s Center has announced that jobs are available at the arena in areas including Retail, Food and Concession, Security and Ticket Sales. Residents of one of Brooklyn's NYCHA housing developments or Brooklyn Community Boards 2, 3, 6 or 8 are being prioritized. Please visit www.brooklynbarclayscenterjobs.com to begin the application process! Pre-screening recruitment events are being held June 25- 29 in Downtown Brooklyn. All interested and qualified candidates must attend a pre-screening event to be considered for a position. Candidates that are screened and chosen to move forward in the process will be scheduled interviews at job fairs.

NYCHA RESIDENTS— Barclay’s has partnered with the Department of Small Business Services and NYCHA to pre-screen candidates for these positions. Please visit www.brooklynbarclayscenterjobs.com to begin the application process! Register online or at one of the approved NYCHA locations by June 23, 2012; until that date, residents may register at—

Farragut Community Center, 228 York Street 
Monday-Thursday, 3:00-6:00 pm
Friday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday, June 9 & 23 only, 1:30-5:00 pm

Ingersol Community Center, 177 Myrtle Avenue
Monday-Friday, 1:00-3:00 pm

Please note, while a candidate may sign up today, final interviews will be conducted in July. All positions start work in August 2012.

ATTENTION: Elected Officials & SCA Host MWBE Informational Session; 6/15; Medgar Evers College

Council Member Letitia James, Elected Officials, and the NYC School Construction Authority will host a MWBE Informational Session. Attendees will get information on--

- How to become Certified MWBE
- Current City and State Contracting Opportunities for Minority-Owned, Women-Owned Business Enterprises
- Build Productive New Business Relationships

WHEN: Friday, June 15th, 2012
10:00am – 2:00pm

WHERE: Medgar Evers College
1650 Bedford Avenue (Between Crown Street and Montgomery Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11225

Please RSVP by June 12th to email: infobizdev@nycsca.org or call (718) 752 – 5049.

ATTENTION: CM James, SBS and FAB Alliance BID Host FAB Fridays 2012 Concerts

FAB Alliance is hosting FREE CONCERTS FOR KIDS beginning this FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012, 10AM-11AM- with live performances for children outdoors at the new Putnam Triangle Plaza, crossing Fulton Street and Grand Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. There's a free concert for kids each month, April-September. (Schedule below)

On April 20th, there will be games, and free arts and crafts activities for kids from 3PM-6PM. Live music will be available that day from 5PM-8PM at the Putnam Triangle Plaza, the Garage at Fulton Street and Vanderbilt Avenue, and Fowler Square.

FAB FRIDAYS 2012 is a program of the FAB Alliance, with support from the Department of Small Business Services/ AvenueNYC and Council Member Letitia James.

2012 SCHEDULE CONCERTS FOR KIDS @PUTNAM TRIANGLE PLAZA 10-11am

Friday, April 20
JON SAMSON
Kids Music Performance by Jon Samson

Friday, May 11
BOBALOO
Stories and Songs with Bob (Bobaloo) Basey

Friday, June 8
MISS NINA
Stories, Songs, and Her Pink Guitar

Friday, July 13
ACOPLADITOS
Music for Cool Kids en español

Friday, August 10
VERED
Warm, upbeat and soothing songs for you and your little one

Friday, September 14
RODERICK JACKSON and Palms Down percussion Ensemble

You can get more information about the FAB Alliance and its programs at faballiance.org.

ATTENTION: New York City Council Restaurant Inspection Survey

As part of the City Council’s oversight of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and in response to mounting concerns raised by city restaurateurs regarding the restaurant inspection process, the New York City Council has recently announced the launch of a comprehensive restaurant inspection survey.

City restaurant owners and operators are urged to participate in this Council effort to gather information on food safety inspections, with particular emphasis on the recently implemented letter grading system and its impact on city restaurants.

Starting today, the survey is available online at www.surveymonkey.com/restaurantinspection and accessible through the Council’s website at www.council.nyc.gov.

The survey results will provide a foundation for an oversight hearing in late February, where the Council intends to further explore the inspection process and possible areas for reform.

ATTENTION: PACC Hosts Workshop on Negotiating Commercial Leases

On Wednesday, October 26, 2011, Pratt Area Community Council will host "How to Negotiate a Commercial Lease", an interactive workshop focused on how to make small businesses can find spaces that fit their needs.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 26, 2011
6:00PM- 8:00PM
WHERE: PACC's Fulton Street Office
(between Waverly and Washington Avenues)
896-900 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Attendees will learn strategies professionals use when negotiating with landlords and contractors, what resources are available to assist with the leasing process, and receive referrals to governmental programs and resources. Registration requires RSVP.

Please RSVP at (347) 823-5700 x25, or at dale_charles@prattarea.org.

ATTENTION: PACC Hosts Workshop on Writing Business Plans

On Wednesday, October 12, 2011, Pratt Area Community Council will host "Developing a Business Plan", an interactive workshop on writing business plans.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
6:00- 8:00PM

WHERE: PACC's Fulton Street Office
(between Waverly and Washington Avenues)
896-900 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Attendees will learn what resources are available to assist in writing an effective business plan, and learn strategies to develop an investor-ready business plan. Registration requires RSVP.

Please RSVP at (347) 823-5700 x25, or at dale_charles@prattarea.org.

ATTENTION: Applications Available for No-Interest Women's Entrepreneurial Loan Fund

The Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship at FEGS Health and Human Services System presents a Women's Enterprise Action Loan Fund. Women who are small business owners can now apply for a loan for up to $5,000 in resources and services. Free business mentoring is also available. The program is available to women who reside in the NYC/ metro area and have a viable business.

The application is available here: http://www.fegs.org/fegsenews/enews2010/0826/application.pdf

The deadline is September 16, 2011. For more info, please contact ownyourbusiness@fegs.org.

CM James Sponsors "Beautify and Unify" To Encourage CrH/PH Revitalization; 8/20

Council Member Letitia James invites the Crown Heights and Prospect Heights communities to "Beautify and Unify", sponsored by Council Member Letitia James, NYC Community Cleanup, the Crown Heights Mediation Center, The Prospect Heights Street Tree Task Force, and the Executive Director of IKOKO!

The event is Saturday August 20th, beginning 10:00am (participants are encouraged to meet at 9:45am) on the corner of Sterling Place and Nostrand Avenue.

The clean-up day will encourage and assist in the ongoing North Crown Heights revitalization, and include graffiti removal, store front cleaning, garbage removal and street tree care. NYC Community Clean Up will provide these services (with the exception of street tree care) at no cost to the merchants and residents. Prospect Heights Street Tree Task Force will handle tree care which will include soil aeration, mulching, and pruning. The Crown Heights Mediation Center conceived of the clean-up day as a way to support new and existing businesses along Nostrand Avenue.

Council Member James encourages store owners along Nostrand to contact the Brooklyn Solution Center Branch of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, which provide alternate sources of capital and business solutions. Also, we encourage new store owners to access NBAT, New York City business acceleration initiative.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jonathan Perez at the Office of Council Member Letitia James at 718-260-9191.

ATTENTION: CACCI Hosts Small Business Workshop; 1/28; Flatbush

The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI) invites business-owners (and potential business owners) to attend a Small Business Workshop entitled "MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS IN TODAYS ECONOMY"

TOPICS:
Access to Small Business Financing & Business Services
• Tax & Budget Preparations for your Business
• Accessing Finances from Traditional and non-Traditional Lenders
• Establishing and Growing your business in todays Business Climate

WHEN: Friday, January 28, 2011

9:00am

WHERE: Flatbush Caton Market
814 Flatbush Avenue

Brooklyn, NY

Seats are limited, so please register today! Please call 718-834-4544 for more information.

Convened by: Dr. Roy A. Hastick, Sr., President/CEO CACCI
Sponsored by: NYC Department of Small Business Services (DSBS)