Job Opportunity- Heart of BK Commercial Revitalization Associate

Heart of Brooklyn- a partnership of the leading cultural institutions located in central Brooklyn- is hiring a Commercial Revitalization Associate.

Hours: Part­‐Time (15 hours, 2­‐3 days a week)
Location: 789 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Hourly Rate: $12/h

Applicants should be highly motivated and have a demonstrated interest in economic development, community outreach, and the not­‐for­‐profit field. This position reports to Heart of Brooklyn's Commercial Revitalization Manager. The Commercial Revitalization Associate will assist several areas of HOB programming, including research and analysis, marketing, and community outreach, with a focus on economic development.

Work includes:
• Promoting small businesses; working closely with local Prospect Heights merchants
• Drafting and maintaining website content
• Social media marketing
• Business database maintenance
• Assisting with the coordination of monthly meetings
• Assisting with the editing and publishing of a quarterly newsletter
• Assisting with Rolling Up the Gates business attraction events
• Supporting tourism initiatives such as The HOB Connection free shuttle
• General administrative duties as needed

This position is ideal for someone who is interested in gaining experience in non­‐profit work, community affairs, and the wonderful borough of Brooklyn. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

To apply:
Please e­‐mail a letter of interest and resume to Rebeca Ramirez at rramirez@heartofbrooklyn.org (subject line: “Commercial Revitalization Associate”) or fax to (718) 638­‐7740.

ATTENTION: Heart of Brooklyn Cultural Institutions Open Free 8/7!

Heart of Brooklyn- a partnership of the leading cultural institutions located in central Brooklyn- is sponsoring a special day of FREE admission, contests and prizes in celebration of their 10th anniversary. For the first time, all six HOB attractions (Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library, Prospect Park and Prospect Park Zoo) will be open to the public free of charge on Sunday, August 7!

Please read more here: http://www.heartofbrooklyn.org/free

BBG Celebrates 100 Years With Bee-Day!; 6/12; 11AM- 6PM

On Saturday, June 12th, 2010 from 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM,

You are invited to join the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for a bee-inspired birthday party for all ages with honey tastings, lectures, presentations, tours and live music throughout the Garden.

Visitors will be treated to live music, including marimba and hammered dulcimer serenades. Activities will range from science demonstrations and hands-on workshops for kids and families to local food vendors purveying bee-inspired sweets. Some of BBG’s most senior scientists and horticulturists will lead tours drawing attention to the Garden’s plant collections and how they support pollinator populations, while BBGs horticulturist will show children how to build homes for native bees. The event climaxes with live performances.

For more information visit here.

2008 Greenest Block In Brooklyn Ceremony

The Office of Council Member James was represented at Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz’s “2008 Greenest Block in Brooklyn” Ceremony on October 2, 2008. The event was co-sponsored by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s GreenBridge Program with support from Sovereign Endowment Fund.

Council Member James would like to congratulate all the blocks that were awarded at this event, and would especially like to recognize the following blocks:

Commercial Category- 3rd Place Winners- Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership for Myrtle Avenue between Waverly and Washington Avenues (South Side, Clinton Hill)

Greenest Storefront- 1st Place Winners- Cake Man Raven at 708 Fulton Street entered by Cake Man Raven Block Association (Fort Greene)

2nd Place Winners- Burrito Bar at 307 Flatbush Avenue entered by North Flatbush Business Improvement District (Prospect Heights)

Best Greenbridge Window Box Kits- 1st Place Winners for Shady Box- Callie Janoff & Randi Stolzfus entered by 1200 Dean Street Block Association (Crown Heights)

Residential Honorable Mentions- Atlantic Village Homeowners Association for Fulton Street between Cumberland & Carleton Avenues (Fort Greene)

B & W Sterling Street Block Association for Sterling Street between Washington & Bedford Avenues (Crown Heights)

Commercial Honorable Mentions- Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership for Myrtle Avenue between Hall Street & Washington Avenue, North (Clinton Hill)