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BROOKLYN FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 • Vol 98, Issue 1

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Chamber Partners with BP Adams on Revamped Brooklyn Tourism Visitors Center and Gift Shop

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n February 3rd, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Carlo A. Scissura and Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams unveiled a partnership, along with One Brooklyn Fund Inc. – the official non-profit organization affiliated with the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President – on a revamped Brooklyn Tourism Visitors Center and Gift Shop, an interactive information hub located in Brooklyn Borough Hall that provides tourists with guidance on what to do and see in the borough.

First opened by former Brooklyn Borough

President Marty Markowitz, the office has been updated with iPad stations that provide a high-tech point-of-sale system for the gift shop as well as visitor access to ExploreBK. com, the borough’s dedicated tourism website. Through the partnership, the Brooklyn Tourism and Visitor Center will also serve as the physical home for Explore Brooklyn, helping to generate and share content on dining, lodging, recreation, and shopping options across the borough. Additionally, the Brooklyn Chamber is working with its members to stock the center with Brooklyn-Made

products to help promote local artisans and small businesses. Brooklyn Chamber President Scissura and Borough President Adams highlighted the importance of ensuring Brooklyn fully benefits from the recent boom in tourism; an estimated 15 million people visited the borough in 2014 alone.

“Brooklyn is one of the world’s most iconic places, and in recent years, it has become a destination for millions of international and domestic visitors alike,” said Scissura. “With the opening of our new, state-of-the-art Explore Brooklyn Visitors Center, the Chamber

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and Borough President Eric Adams will ensure that tourists enjoy an authentic Brooklyn experience and take advantage of everything the borough has to offer. Through the Visitors Center, each neighborhood across Brooklyn – from Coney Island and Sheepshead Bay to Crown Heights and Brownsville – will be promoted to tourists, so they spend their time and money in our businesses. I’m thrilled to partner with the Borough President to create this new home for Brooklyn tourism.”

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n January, the Brooklyn Goes Global (BGG) program participated in the Winter Fancy Food Show for the second consecutive year, reaching a new milestone with 16 participating manufacturers.

The Winter Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food trade event on the West Coast and acts as a showcase of industry innovation, bringing specialty food’s top manufacturers, buyers, and thought leaders together under one roof for three days of delectable discovery. This year’s show featured more than 80,000 products, 19,000 buyers and 1,400 exhibitors. And Brooklyn was definitely in the house!

With companies like Brooklyn Brine, Salty Road, The Jam Stand and Aunt Butchies, Brooklyn was fully represented by a variety of delicious products. In partnership with Taste NY – Governor Andrew Cuomo’s initiative to

encourage New Yorkers and tourists alike to try our state’s homegrown products and help continue to grow our thriving agricultural industry – the Chamber also created a CHEERS NY pavilion for the first time. The pavilion featured six craft beverage makers, including Owl’s Brew, Cocktail Crate, Kelvin’s Natural Slush, Hella Bitters, Original Sin and Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liquor.

The BGG program first began participating in the Summer Fancy Food Show in 2000.

With a 200-square-foot space, the program was supporting just four manufacturers in Brooklyn at the time. As the years went on, the manufacturing industry in the borough began to grow considerably. New artisanal companies were starting to develop and preparing to show the world what Brooklyn was all about. By 2013, BGG had reached a

new milestone by taking 12 manufacturers to the show – manufacturers that had never worked with the program and never participated in the show before. Through BGG, the Chamber allowed these small batch, artisanal makers to promote their products in a completely new way, offering the opportunity and platform to gain access to buyers from retail stores such as Wegmans, William Sonoma, Fairway, Whole Foods and Stew Leonard’s.

Just one year later, the program reached another new milestone by taking 1,400 square feet of space and offering 18 manufacturers the opportunity to exhibit.

In 2015, the program offered yet another new opportunity to Brooklyn manufacturers when it participated in the Winter Fancy Food Show for the first time. This allowed Brooklyn makers to reach a new, West Coast demographic of buy-

ers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers. Since 2015, the program has gone from beginning with seven participants to 16 this year.

As the manufacturing sector continues to grow, so will the program and its outreach. BGG has proven to be a tremendous direct service program to many businesses, not only in the way of subsidized participation at events like the Winter and Summer Fancy Food Shows, but also by providing technical assistance services for importing and exporting.

For information related to participation in the Winter and Summer Fancy Food Shows, please contact Ilan Stern, Vice President of Operations, at istern@brooklynchamber.com.

For more information regarding the Brooklyn Goes Global program, please visit www. ibrooklyn.com/bgg.

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NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña Headlines Newsmakers Event T he Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosted Carmen Fariña, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, as keynote speaker at the ninth edition of its Newsmakers series on January 28th.

Chancellor Fariña discussed various topics pertaining to education in New York City and Brooklyn, including universal pre-K, dual language programs, and literature diversity.

“Brooklyn is my home and I greatly enjoyed the opportunity to speak to a group of thought leaders and business owners who are so dedicated to the City,” said Chancellor Fariña. “I urge everyone to make a commitment, small or large, and become involved in their local public school. I’m proud of the work we’ve done, but we have so much more to do to ensure an excellent and equitable education for all our children.”

“Chancellor Fariña’s exceptional career in the DOE has positively impacted millions of students citywide,” said Brooklyn Chamber President & CEO Carlo A. Scissura. “Under the Chancellor’s leadership, New York City’s leaders of tomorrow have access to a topnotch education. I would like to thank the Chancellor for keynoting our Newsmakers Continued on Page 18

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Getting It Right and Working with Millennials “They’re intolerant, entitled, and lazy.”

“They aren’t willing to put their best foot forward in order to help the organization succeed.” Sound familiar? Is this the manner in which you or someone you know has described the millennial employee, that demographic from age 12 to 35?

Working with millennials as members of my staff, as well as working with millennials as clients, I have come to know that some of these descriptions are true and some are just plain wrong.

In order to have a better work relationship with this unique workforce, let’s dispel truth from myth.

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• Forbes magazine says, “over the next twenty years, millennials will account for 75% of the global workplace.” That’s a statistic that must be reckoned with.

• A recent webinar hosted by hr.com and facilitated by Rodney Mason indicates that millennials show great commitment to their work when they are made to feel that their work and contributions matter.

• An IBM report on millennials indicates that when comparing millennials to Generation X (persons age 35 to 54) and baby boomers (individuals age 55 to 76), millennials align with these other generations regarding what it takes to engage employees at work, inspire leadership, and improve collaboration.

• According to that same webinar facilitated by Rodney Mason, only 13% of millennials rank their job as top contributor to their happiness factor. You can’t argue with the facts.

• Only 40% are happy with the rewards they receive on their jobs, so says Rodney Mason’s report.

• Millennials are more likely to jump ship if a job doesn’t fulfill their passion.

Keeping millennial workers happy benefits the employee and the organization.

Improving their happiness factor: • Allow for creative ownership of tasks and work activity.

• Recognize and acknowledge their accomplishments regularly and openly at work and via social media.

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he Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has raised $11,510 during its 3rd Annual Brooklyn Eats Cares Fundraiser.

Monetary donations – collected from November 17th through December 31st – were split evenly among six partnering food banks and soup kitchens. NYBDC contributed an initial donation of $6,000 – $1,000 for each food pantry. The remaining donations were collected through the Chamber’s website and from raffle sales during its Winter Gala on December 17th.

Brooklyn Eats is the borough’s largest food and beverage manufacturing trade show featuring products made in Brooklyn.

“Through Brooklyn Eats Cares, the Chamber is able to do its part to make the holidays brighter for struggling Brooklynites,” said Brooklyn Chamber President & CEO Carlo A. Scissura. “I would like to thank the partnering food banks, NYBDC, and all those who contributed to this meaningful cause.”

“One of the elements of a successful business is recognizing the importance of being a good corporate citizen. The Brooklyn Chamber has gone above and beyond with the Brooklyn Eats Cares program, now in its third year, and has made a significant impact on the Brooklyn community by providing food for our fellow New Yorkers in need,” said NYBDC President and CEO Pat MacKrell. “We are pleased to partner with the Chamber and hope that together we can continue to make a difference.”

The six food banks are: Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger 2010 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11233 718.773.3551

New Hope Family Worship Center 817 Livonia Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207 718.342.1305 Coney Island Lighthouse Mission 2114 Mermaid Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11224 718.415.1170 Reaching-Out Community Services 7708 New Utrecht Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11214 718.373.4565 Masbia 4114 14th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219 718.972.4446 Greenpoint Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen 136 Milton Street Brooklyn, NY 11222 718.383.5941

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From the moment you call or email, the Chamber’s Membership team – Chris Lenard, Lizzie Cofrancesco and Ronnie Harris – is dedicated to fulfilling your every business need. After providing a synopsis of all the services we provide, your membership liaison will then connect you to the appropriate department to satisfy your requests. Going forward, the Membership team offers continual assistance whenever required. While the entire staff is responsible for member services, the day-to-day requests of our members are managed by this dedicated department.

The Chamber provides our members with four major tools for doing business in Brooklyn: promotion, networking, support and advocacy. Within each of these methods are opportunities for members to take advantage of the Chamber’s staff, resources and influence. The Brooklyn Chamber prides itself on being able to provide each and every member with opportunities specific to their business or organization. Since Brooklyn is such a fast-paced and growing borough – both economically and culturally – we also practice an adaptive approach in order to provide

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detail all the services and benefits of Chamber membership.

Launched in 2015, the new Chamber website includes a membership portal page, where you can log in, post member-to-member discounts, member events, and also edit how your business or organization appears on the online membership directory. We offer many direct services and benefits – including financing, health insurance and employee recruitment – and the Membership team can help you realize how to take full advantage of them. The department can also assist you in navigating the membership process and keep you up-to-date on new and exciting incentives. We also host the Chamber’s bi-monthly New Member Orientation at our headquarters at 335 Adams Street, where we detail all the benefits of Chamber membership in person and give new members the opportunity to meet the staff and one another.

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Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Friday, March 4th & Saturday, March 5th RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is a live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band. Featuring new songs & high definition imagery, this

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‘EN-ology’, or simply ‘BOE’), is a locally focused winery based in Williamsburg, founded in 2006 by winemaker Alie Shaper. BOE works to bridge the creative culinary, agricultural and art worlds by crafting award-winning regional wines from New York State grapes, and by displaying the work of New York City artists on their bottle labels. Their Tasting Room features all of their wines, as well as other New York state wines, whiskies, cider, beer, and more!

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Cool live music venues in Brooklyn: Littlefield, BAMcafe, Brooklyn Bowl, and more

Although you can discover new music or listen to your favorites on your phone, there’s no substitute for watching solo acts and bands rock out live. Whether you’re a fan of pop, rock, R&B or rap — or all of the above — there’s plenty of opportunities to hear live music nightly at one of Brooklyn’s best live music venues. and the venue recently hosted a sold-out tribute to music icon and longtime New York City resident David Bowie.

Brooklyn Academy of Music in Fort Greene is the epicenter of BrookBAMcafé | Jing X. via Yelp lyn’s arts and culture scene. While big name artists book the main auditorium, upstairs in the intimate bar and lounge space, BAMcafé Live features free music from a diverse mix of local musicians on select Friday and Saturday nights.

spot that offers as many date night options as the 16lane Brooklyn Bowl. You can actually bowl, of course, but you can also dine on gourmet grub from Brooklyn Bowl | Mark F. via Yelp Blue Ribbon and jam to an eclectic selection of acts that includes bluegrass, hip-hop and rock. Plus, every Thursday, DJ Questlove of The Roots and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon fame hosts “Bowl Train,” hip-hop, house and rare grooves set to a backdrop of vintage Soul Train videos.

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tion and bar menu. Downstairs has its own scene, with a 5,000-square-foot space that hosts local musicians, comedy shows and jazzy happy hours.

The Way Station (Prospect Heights)

A low-key watering hole on Prospect Height’s bustling Washington Avenue commercial strip, The Way Station is a cool spot where every day is happy hour until 8 p.m., with $4 draft beers and well drinks. There’s usually only a $5 suggested cover for pop, R&B and Americana music performances.

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BKLYN DESIGNS Returns to Greenpoint from May 6-8 Brooklyn’s Premier Design Event Revs Up with Stellar Sponsors, Pratt Participation and Call for Exhibitor Applications At the close of BKLYN DESIGNS 2015, it was clear that the relaunched show was back in a big way. With record-breaking attendance, a new location and revamped visual identity, BKLYN DESIGNS – presented by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and co-produced with Novità Communications – provided a memorable chance to explore the best design, art and architecture percolating across the borough. The 2016 edition will return to the large and lightfilled Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint at the start of NYCxDESIGN from May 6-8, 2016 with Pratt and top design media and corporate sponsors already committed. The Brooklyn Chamber is also calling for the next round of exhibitors producing a diverse range of creative objects and services that will be reviewed by a panel of design experts and juried into the show.

“BKLYN DESIGNS was the first design show dedicated exclusively to Brooklyn talent, and af-

ter last year’s wildly successful relaunch, the 2016 edition will put our design scene on the map like never before,” said Brooklyn Chamber President and CEO Carlo A. Scissura.

The momentum for BKLYN DESIGNS 2016 is already building with the support of corporate sponsors, including Broadway Stages, Resource Furniture, Airbnb, Forest City Ratner Cos., TerraCRG and FJM Ferro, and partnerships with design institutions such as Pratt, who are planning to have a big presence at the show. In addition, Dwell, Metropolis, Inhabitat, Aphrochic and The Architect’s Newspaper are a few of the confirmed media sponsors who will add to the show’s robust programming and creative sitespecific installations.

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Founded in 2003 by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, BKLYN DESIGNS was one of the first design fairs to shine a spotlight on the creative economy in Brooklyn, and helped put many Brooklyn makers and supporters on the map. Attendees include designers, architects, builders, developers, store buyers, industry influencers, educators, urban planners and design-savvy consumers, who all come together to celebrate the borough’s rich design heritage, iconic style and bustling creative community.

With thousands of visitors over the three-day weekend, BKLYN DESIGNS is one of the most vibrant shows in New York City. The 2016 edition is May 6-8 at the Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint. www.bklyndesigns.com

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Brooklyn Chamber President Scissura and Borough President Adams also thanked New York City Department of Citywide Ad-

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“The Brooklyn Chamber is proud to have a true innovator, such as Chancellor Fariña, speak at our Newsmakers event,” said Brooklyn Chamber Board Chair Denise Arbesu.

“With access to the best education, which includes a diversified environment, Brooklyn and all of New York City will retain its competitive edge. Chancellor Fariña’s commitment to our youth will certainly lead to better employment opportunities and will create a stronger city overall.”

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ministrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Lisette Camillo for her agency’s collaboration on redesigning the center to include brandnew graphic wall displays, featuring images of historic Brooklyn landmarks, as well as producing promotional banners to attract street traffic.

The Brooklyn Tourism Visitors Center and Gift Shop continues to feature historic photographs of local attractions, memorabilia related to the Brooklyn Dodgers and other borough institutions, and guides to places of interest. Honoring the connection between Brooklyn’s past and present, it includes an ongoing exhibit on local sections of the Underground Railroad in Brooklyn that enabled slaves in their search for freedom, created in collaboration with the Weeksville Heritage Center. The center also presents a rotating display with various aspects of the borough’s history, curated by Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger.

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Previous Newsmakers keynote speakers include Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, and Public Advocate Letitia James, among others.

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