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BROOKLYN APRIL/MAY 2016 • Vol 98, Issue 2

NEWS FOR BROOKLYN BUSINESSES

BROOKLYN CHAMBER TAKES LARGESTEVER DELEGATION TO ALBANY O n March 14th and 15th, a 97-member Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce delegation went to Albany for our Annual Legislative Visit. This was the largest delegation ever to make the trip in the Chamber’s 98-year history.

sults of the Chamber’s 2015 Member Issues Survey, as well as our 2016 State Legislative Agenda.

Both documents outlined the top three concerns of Brooklyn Chamber Members:

Sharing the Concerns of Brooklyn Businesses A focal point of the trip was sharing the re-

1. Available commercial and residential space 2. Available housing for employees 3. Providing health insurance for employees

To this end, meetings were held with Brooklyn representatives and/or their staff, including Assembly Members Peter Abbate, Jr., Charles Barron, Rodneyse Bichotte, James Brennan, William Colton, Steven Cymbrowitz, Maritza Davila, Erik Dilan, Dov Hikind, Joseph Lentol, Walter Mosley, Félix Ortiz, N. Nick Perry, Diana Richardson, Annette Robinson, Jo Anne Simon, Latrice Walker, and Helene Weinstein; as well as Senators Martin

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Malavé Dilan, Simcha Felder, Martin Golden, Jesse Hamilton, Velmanette Montgomery, Roxanne Persaud, Diane Savino and Daniel Squadron.

The delegation also met with several statewide elected officials, including NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and Innovation, Continued on Page 18

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Brooklyn Chamber table at Sunday’s Scholarship Dinner (from left to right) Melissa Chapman, Damaris Ally, Nicole Robinson-Etienne, Emmanuel Etienne, Renee V. McClure, Juliet Lewis, Sheldon Mills, Clayton Smith, Niles D. Stewart and Veronica Harris.

Chamber Participates in the 45th NYSABPRL Legislative Caucus

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n February, a 13-member delegation from the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce traveled to Albany to attend the 45th Legislative Caucus of the New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators (NYSABPRL). This was the fourth annual delegation trip to this event for the Chamber.

The delegation included Melissa Chapman, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, and Veronica Harris, Director of Community Affairs, at the Brooklyn Chamber; Renee V. McClure, Manager of Community and Customer Management at National Grid, and Juliet Lewis, Manager of Public Affairs at Con Edison, Co-Chairs of the Chamber’s Minority

and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Committee; Penda Aiken, Co-Chair of the Chamber’s Workforce Development Committee, and Damaris Ally, both representing Penda Aiken Inc.; Clayton Smith, AVP for Non-Profit/CRE Lending, and Niles D. Stewart, First Vice President/Manager of Commercial Lending, from Carver Bank; Shaneek Smith and Jeffrey Denman from Yoswein New York; Nicole RobinsonEtienne, Assistant Director for Government and Community Affairs at the Wildlife Conservation Society New York Aquarium; Roger Erskine; and Sheldon Mills.

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ties.” To this end, a number of educational events and fundraisers were held to drive home this message. In addition, the Brooklyn Chamber co-hosted “The Annual Small Business Networking Reception” with the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce & Industry and attended a brunch hosted

by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo at the Executive Mansion honoring U.S. Congress Member Charles B. Rangel. The activities concluded with a scholarship dinner, during which the keynote address was delivered by veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile. The Brooklyn Chamber Delegation Members were guests of NYSABPRL Chair Assembly Member N. Nick Perry.

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1. NYS Senator Roxanne J. Persaud (4th from left) at Sunday’s scholarship dinner with (from left to right) Damaris Ally, Veronica Harris, Jeffrey Denman, Melissa Chapman, Shaneek Smith; Amelia Adams, Senior Advisor to NYC Council Speaker Mark-Viverito; and Gregory O. Smiley, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand. 2. U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (back center) at Sunday’s scholarship dinner with (from left to right) Clayton Smith, Niles D. Stewart, Veronica Harris, Damaris Ally, Melissa Chapman and Nicole Robinson-Etienne.

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Chamber Celebrates Black History Month During Annual Awards Ceremony

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n February 25th, the Brooklyn Chamber celebrated Black History Month by honoring four distinguished individuals who have contributed to the borough’s business community: Government Awardee, NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop; Community Awardee, Tia Powell Harris, Executive Director/President of Weeksville Heritage Center; Small Business Awardee, Fred Powell, CEO of BF Powell Enterprises; and MWBE Awardee, Nandanie Appana, Founder & CEO of All Eyes On You Corporation.

The event was held at the historic Weeksville Heritage Center in Crown Heights.

“Brooklyn has experienced unparalleled success, and this would not have been possible without the tremendous contributions from our Black American community,” said Brooklyn Chamber President & CEO Carlo A. Scissura. “It’s a true honor to acknowledge four astounding business leaders whose efforts not only help to maintain a flourishing business environment, but also serve as inspirations for our MWBE workforce. I would like to thank Con Edison, National Grid and Weeksville Heritage Center for supporting our event and helping to celebrate cultural diversity in Brooklyn!”

“The Brooklyn Chamber is proud to honor the Black American community of Brooklyn with our annual Black History Month celebration,” said Brooklyn Chamber Board Chair Denise Arbesu. “During this terrific event – celebrated at the historic site of one of America’s first black communities during the 19th century, Weeksville Heritage – we not only honored the achievements of the Black community, but we also reflected on the growth of our borough’s diversified workplace. I applaud our four awardees for their meaningful contributions to Brooklyn, and I look forward to seeing the great work they do in the year ahead.”

“I am honored to be recognized by the Brooklyn Chamber as part of their 2016 Black History Month Celebration alongside key business leaders in this borough,” said Commissioner Gregg Bishop. “Having grown up in Brooklyn’s East Flatbush neighborhood, I am deeply indebted to the forefathers and mothers in my community, this city, and our nation who have helped secure the opportunities and equality we all have access to today. I look forward to continuing to work with Brooklyn community leaders and everyday heroes as we write New York City’s next Continued on Page 18

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The immersive Theater Merit Badge Workshop was held on February 16th, and Scouts learned about lighting, stage direction, acting and costume design from Kings Theatre Director of Production Steve Ehrenberg and theater professional Rob Stevenson.

Scouts also received an all-access tour of this majestic Brooklyn treasure, which recently underwent a $92 million restoration.

Brooklyn Scouting Director Justin Rodstrom said, “We are thankful to the folks

at Kings Theatre for helping us inspire our Scouts to learn about the arts, and consider all the artistic opportunities that surround them in this great borough of Brooklyn. We also thank the Chamber for helping us make this and so many vital connections in the Brooklyn business community.”

“It was a great pleasure for me personally and for the Kings Theatre to be able to participate in the Scouts Theatre Merit Badge program,” said Ehrenberg. “The Kings is continually looking for opportunities to advance our community ties and expand our community activities.”

Chamber Members can learn more about local scouting at BrooklynScouting.org.

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B&B Carousell: A National Historic Place Carousel Has 84-Year History in NYC

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.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced on March 8th that B&B Carousell was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The B&B Carousell has a history spanning over 110 years, spending 84 years on Coney Island in New York City. The official designation expands opportunities for federal historic tax credits and other resources to support future preservation and development initiatives.

“B&B Carousell has proven to be a staple of Coney Island since the 1930’s and shaped much of the history of the amusement park,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I pushed for this designation because B&B Carousell has stood the test of time and deserves the distinction of being listed on the register. This designation is another national highlight of New York’s rich history; and will help ensure that B&B Carousell remains a treasured site for future generations to enjoy and experience.”

“For more than 80 years, the B&B Carou-

sell has provided unbridled joy to millions of families across New York City. It’s an honor and a pleasure to be a part of the effort to ensure its role is commemorated in the Register of Historic Places. Senator Gillibrand and all involved in this effort should be commended for their commitment to getting this done,” said Representative Hakeem Jeffries.

“Coney Island is ‘The People’s Playground,’ and it earned that nickname due in large part to the B&B Carousell. Countless New Yorkers have visited and been thrilled by the B&B Carousell for over 80 years, and I am so glad that it is rightfully receiving this historic designation. Thank you to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for her efforts, and congratulations to every fan of the carousel – this is a win for Coney Island, Brooklyn and all of New York City,” said Carlo A. Scissura, President and CEO, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.

In January, Gillibrand wrote to the National Register of Historic Places explaining that

although the current location is new, the current site at the old Steeplechase Park grounds is still historically symbolic and appropriate.

Steeplechase Park, being the first and longest lasting amusement park on Coney Island, currently houses the last operating carousel on Coney Island today.

Constructed in 1906, the carousel has had multiple locations since its construction. Upon its completion, the carousel was first located in New Jersey until moving to

Coney Island in 1932. It remained at the site until 2005, when it was acquired by the City of New York. After being temporarily stored in the Brooklyn Army Terminal, the carousel was shipped to Marion, Ohio, for restoration in 2008 and reopened to the public in 2013.

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bklyn Designs Showcases Brooklyn’s Finest Designers, Makers and Brands During NYCxDESign W ith a little under a month and a half until showtime, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has solidified key exhibitors and brands participating in the borough’s signature exhibition of design and creativity. After a wildly successful relaunch last year, BKLYN DESIGNS — the internationally renowned, juried exhibition of contemporary furniture, lighting, accessories, and art from Brooklyn — will take place May 6-8, 2016 at the Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint in conjunction with NYCxDESIGN, New York’s citywide celebration of design.

The show will feature emerging designers and established brands hailing from design and manufacturing hubs across Brooklyn, including Greenpoint, the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Bushwick, Red Hook, Dumbo, and more.

Show producers have also tapped industry leaders and thinkers to help develop a robust program of panel discussions, workshops and interactive installations to celebrate and explore design collaboration in all forms.

Several designers will launch their brands at BKLYN DESIGNS, including Cam Crockford Design, Calator Design, earthly and POPA, while established design veterans such as Mark Jupiter — a fourth generation NYC furniture designer and builder — and multi-disciplinary design studio Think Fab-

ricate will showcase new, beautifully detailed furnishings. Additional exhibition highlights include: handmade, ethically sourced home accessories from Bole Road Textiles; modern heirloom furniture from Evan Z. Crane; artistic fabrics from De Islas; colorful Memphisinspired furniture and accessories from Pezzi;

sculptural planters from Come Out to the Coast; lighting fixtures customized by Brooklyn artists from Legion Lighting and Smash Industries; Edison-style LED lightbulbs and new chandeliers from Urban Chandy; an exhibit of a modular, post-disaster housing prototype designed by Garrison Architects; a Pratt exhibition of student and alumni work; and ethical and sustainable fashion, accessories and home goods from BF+DA Venture Fellows.

“Brooklyn is a hotbed of creative and artistic talent, which is evident in BKLYN DESIGNS’ amazing lineup of exhibitors, partners and sponsors,” states Brooklyn Chamber President and CEO Carlo A. Scissura. “From hi-tech to handcrafted, we are excited to showcase the latest products and techniques developed in Brooklyn during the borough’s premier design show and one of the anchor fairs of NYCxDESIGN.” Another exciting highlight of BKLYN DESIGNS will be the return of BKLYN BUYS — a curated marketplace where attendees can Continued on Page 24

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Weylin B. Seymor’s, Kings Theatre, and The Grand Prospect Hall For hundreds of years, accomplished architects have created magnificent structures for Brooklynites to behold and enjoy. Many of these older buildings are New York City landmarks or have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and they have been carefully restored to offer old-time opulence to today’s New Yorkers. Check out some of Brooklyn’s grandest spaces below.

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tor – one of just a handful left in New York City – was once again made operational.

The building was renamed after legendary socialite, party host, and matchmaker Weylin B. Seymour — a fictional character inspired by the bank’s ubiquitous “WSB” monograms — and was reopened to the public as a luxurious events venue in 2014. The former bank now hosts film and fashion shoots, music performances, private parties, weddings, and nonprofit and corporate events.

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(Williamsburg) The Weylin B. Seymour’s building was originally built by the Williamsburgh Savings Bank and served as the bank’s first headquarters. It was designed by prominent architect George B. Post and completed in 1875, with additions to follow, and became a New York City landmark in 1966.

Its original cast-iron dome, featuring an interior mural designed by Peter B. Wight, rises a sweeping 110 feet above intricate mosaic flooring. In 2010, Brooklyn hostel owner Juan Figueroa bought the Williamsburgh Savings Bank building – then in significant disrepair – from HSBC for $4.5 million. He invested another $27 million into restoring it to its former glory. Even the building’s Otis birdcage eleva-

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Rapp & Rapp and interior designer Harold W. Rambusch modeled the ornate venue after the Palace of Versailles and the Paris Opera House.

Over the years, the theater fell into disrepair and eventually closed in 1977. However, in 2010, ACE Theatrical Group was selected to oversee its restoration – a $95-million project.

Today, Kings Theatre looks much as it did when it originally opened – with massive chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, ornamental plaster, and vintage carpet – while being able to offer new state-of-the-art staging, lighting, and sound systems.

The venue reopened to the general public in 2015 with a performance by Diana Ross. Recent acts include Wilco, Erykah Badu, and the musical Annie.

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Kings Theatre

(Flatbush) Kings Theatre first opened as a movie and live performance venue in 1929 as one of the five original Loew’s Wonder Theatres. Architects

(Park Slope) The Grand Prospect Hall was designed by Ulrich J. Huberty – also responsible for Prospect Park’s Boathouse and Litchfield Villa – and built by John Kolle in 1892. It was conceived as an opulent meeting ground for Brooklyn’s elite, and the final product did not disappoint.

The lobby features ornate marble and granite. Paneling is made from mahogany and oak, and weighty crystal chandeliers hang from the

The Picnic House is a charming and historic location in Prospect Park. With scenic views of the 90-acre Long Meadow, floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors and a working wood fireplace, it provides a bucolic setting in the heart of Brooklyn. The Picnic House can be tailored for every taste and budget, and is a blank canvas to create the ideal wedding or special occasion.

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ceiling. An expansive ballroom and opera house make up the hall’s major draw.

From the time of its inception, politicians, performers, and distinguished guests made use of the venue. During Prohibition, Al Capone frequented the hall’s speakeasy. Lena Horne sang there as a teenager.

In 1981, Alice and Michael Halkias bought the Grand Prospect Hall, which currently hosts weddings, private parties, and film and fashion shoots. Portions of The Cotton Club and Prizzi’s Honor were filmed there. In 2015, the owners also reopened the hall’s original Venetian garden to the public, now known as the Brooklyn Bavarian Biergarten.

meet the team

Develop a Relationship with the Chamber’s Eco Development Department which provides on-site assistance to small businesses across the borough. He also leads GoDigital, a Chamber program in partnership with Google and CUNY providing onsite digital marketing services such as getting businesses on Google Maps, Facebook, Twitter and Yelp.

Varun Sanyal, Project Manager, Economic Development Varun supports a number of projects and initiatives within the Economic Development Department, including the Industrial and Manufacturing Coalition, the BrooklynMade Certification, the WIN for Manufacturers Program and our exporting assistance program, Brooklyn Goes Global.

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he mission of the Brooklyn Chamber’s Economic Development Department is to attract, create and expand opportunities for Brooklyn’s small businesses through direct assistance and advocacy support.

The Economic Development team is charged with the operations of all Economic Development programs, including the Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Program, the Brooklyn-Made Certification, Brooklyn Goes Global, Brooklyn Connects, Chamber on the Go, and Brooklyn

GoDigital. In addition, the team delivers testimony, letters of support, and provides general advocacy assistance for member issues.

Adriana Scotti, Vice President of Economic Development Adriana oversees and supports all Economic Development programs, and provides strategic support to other key Chamber initiatives, such as Workforce Development, Explore BK, Public Affairs and funding requests.

Adriana is also the liaison for the Chamber’s Real Estate & Development Committee, as well as the Brooklyn-Made Board. Prior to her role as VP, Adriana served as Project Manager and then Director for Industrial Policy & Development at the Chamber.

Luc St. Preux, Director, Chamber on the Go and GoDigital Luc is tasked with the day-to-day operations of the Chamber on the Go program,

Robert Nelson, Community Outreach Coordinator Rob is the newest member of the Economic Development team, and he is tasked with carrying out the Chamber’s programming relating to various neighborhood-based, economic development initiatives, such as the Airbnb Neighborhood Tourism Program and the 13th Avenue BID formation, as well as other outreach efforts focused on membership retention.

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1. Brooklyn Chamber President & CEO Carlo A. Scissura; Tom Albert, Feld Entertainment; and Assemblyman Peter J. Abbate. Jr. 2. Carlo A. Scissura; Senator Roxanne J. Persaud; and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. 3. Carlo A. Scissura; Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul; and Brooklyn Chamber Board Chair Denise Arbesu. 4. John Stires, Brooklyn Winery; Carlo A. Scissura; Kathleen M. Cashin, New York State Education Department, Board of Regents; Denise Arbesu; and Joni Yoswein, Yoswein New York. 5. Jerry Kassar, Chief of Staff to Senator Martin J. Golden, addresses Members of the Brooklyn Chamber Delegation.

6. Assemblywoman Latrice Walker; Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz; Denise Arbesu; Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie; Assemblyman Peter J. Abbate. Jr.; Assemblyman Erik M. Dilan; Assemblyman Charles Barron; and Carlo A. Scissura. 7. Councilman Vincent Gentile; Lyn Hill, New York Methodist Hospital; Melissa Chapman, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce; Brooklyn Chamber Government Affairs Committee Co-Chair Antonia Yuille-Williams; Denise Arbesu; Assemblywoman Diana C. Richardson; Assemblyman Joseph R. Lentol; and Carlo A. Scissura. 8. Carlo A. Scissura; Senator Diane J. Savino; Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Office of the Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams; Assemblyman Peter J. Abbate. Jr; Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon; Assemblyman Felix W. Ortiz; Denise Arbesu; Senator Roxanne J. Persaud; Assemblyman Joseph R. Lentol; Assemblywoman Maritza Davila; Assemblyman William Colton; and Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein. 9. Members of the Brooklyn Chamber Delegation meet with Senator Roxanne J. Persaud. 10. Denise Arbesu, Antonia Yuille-Williams, Andrew Hoan and Members of the Brooklyn Chamber Delegation meet with Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley. 11. Denise Arbesu, Antonia Yuille-Williams, Andrew Hoan and Members of the Brooklyn Chamber Delegation meet with Assemblyman Felix W. Ortiz. 12. Carlo A. Scissura and Members of the Brooklyn Chamber Delegation meet with Senator Diane J. Savino.

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Over the course of the company’s history, it expanded to over 15 offices covering all of Brooklyn, with locations in Canarsie, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Williamsburg, Old Mill Basin, Marine Park, Boerum Hill, and Fort Greene.

“It’s an honor to be part of a company that has lasted so long and continues to thrive,” says John Reinhardt, Fillmore’s current President and CEO. “We’re proud to be able to still stand by the values the company was built upon when my father started it with one small office 50 years ago.” Throughout the company’s history, it has seen its fair share of change in the

Borough. “There was a time when you had to think twice about walking into a neighborhood like Park Slope,” said Ken MacBride, Senior Vice President and Director of REO Marketing, who has been with the company for 30 years. “Now it’s a coveted family-oriented neighborhood where properties sell for millions of dollars.”

Many distinguished guests attended Filmore’s anniversary celebration. Among those are other independent brokerages from the region like Davis R. Chant Realtors of Pennsylvania and Jordan Baris, Inc of New Jersey. Other distinguished attendees include New York State Senator Marty Golden, New York City Councilman Alan Maisel, and former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.

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Furthermore, the Chamber had the distinct honor of receiving special recognition from the balcony of the Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol.

In addition to the legislative meetings, the Chamber hosted a lunch reception with Dr. Kathleen M. Cashin, Member of the Board of Regents representing the Borough of Brooklyn on March 14th, and a breakfast reception with Daily News Albany Bureau Chief Ken Lovett on March 15th.

Saluting Brooklyn – The Borough of Makers The most anticipated portion of the trip was the “Brooklyn Night” reception held at the Egg Convention Center, which showcased over 50 local food manufacturers and attracted more than 600 attendees, including many members of the NYS Legislature and senior staffers. This event highlighted the critically important economic gains being made across Brooklyn in areas as diverse as food manufacturing, furniture design, software development and a wide array of innovation economy sectors.

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Nandanie Appana said, “As a proud member of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and its MWBW Committee, I am honored to receive this award and being a part of the 2016 Black History Month Celebration!”

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“Congratulations to the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s Black History Month honorees,” said Juliet Lewis, Manager of Public Affairs at Con Edison. “Con Edison is very pleased to participate in supporting the MWBE committee and its initiatives.”

“National Grid recognizes the importance of partnering with organizations to build strong relationships in the communities we serve,” said Renee V. McClure, Manager of Community and Customer Management at National Grid. “I am pleased to serve as cochair of the Brooklyn Chamber MWBE committee which fosters supplier diversity initiatives.”

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Renewed Members Profile Organization Name 24/7 ACorps Security Services, USA, Inc Adi Audible Difference Inc Alamo Drafthouse Cinema AlliedBarton Security Services Aloft New York Brooklyn Altria Client Services Anchin Block & Anchin LLP Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store Aramark - Higher Education Argosy Designs, Inc. AT&T Barbara’s Flower Shop Barclays Center/Brooklyn Nets Brighton Beach BID Brooklyn Born LLC Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Community Housing and Services Brooklyn Community Services Brooklyn Cyclones Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory River Cafe Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn Pride, Inc. Brooklyn Streetcar Artists’ Group Brooklyn Style Catering Brooklyn Whatever LLC C.A. McCrae CPA LLC Cablevision of New York City Capital Renovations, LLC.

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shop for beautifully crafted accessories and design objects made or designed in Brooklyn. The pavilion will celebrate the wealth of creativity and craftsmanship in the borough, featuring ceramics, jewelry and other accessories from local talent such as Michal Lando Design, WrenLab Ceramics and LESH, as well as the work of numerous jewelry students and alumni from Pratt. Strengthening this retail hub, the American Design Club Pop-Up Shop will offer products for sale by well-known Brooklyn designers and NYCxDESIGN Destinations: Cornhole — a usable gallery of one-of-a-kind cornhole boards designed by surprise collaborators.

Demonstrating the collaborative spirit of design, the show will also feature numerous lounges and site-specific installations including: a 500-square-foot Micro Loft concept space designed and furnished by AphroChic, featuring cutting-edge kitchen appliances from AJ Madison, transformable furniture from Resource Furniture, and smart home technology from Con Edison; the Maker’s Lab where local designers and organizations will host workshops and sessions ranging from textiles and 3D printing to business development and product certifications; the Azimyth VR Lounge sponsored by the Architecture & Design Film Festival, featuring an immersive virtual reality experience created

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BKLYN DESIGNS is sponsored by Presenting Sponsors Broadway Stages and Benjamin Moore with Pratt, Resource Furniture, Airbnb, AJ Madison, Forest City Ratner Companies, Dime Bank, TerraCRG, ConEdison, FJM Ferro, and Doban Architecture.

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About BKLYN DESIGNS 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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