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5 KEYS TO GETTING A BUSINESS LOAN
NYC Business Solution and Flushing BIDs invite you to hear from the
experts about the critical factors in apply for a business loan. You will
hear directly from a CPA, Credit Expert, Micro Lender.
Click to see the flyer.
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DOWNTOWN FLUSHING PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Downtown Flushing is a vibrant and creative community. As the community evolves and grows,
we need your vision and camera to capture essence of the this community. Sumbit your photos, and see if you can win the cash prize.
Click to see the contest criteria and release form.
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7 TRAIN SERVICE CHANGES JAN-APRIL
Trains skip Court Sq in both directions all times until 5 AM Monday, Apr 2
Travel Alternatives
• Use Court Sq-23 St , Hunters Point Av or Queensboro Plaza Stations instead.
• To transfer between and trains, use free out-of-system transfer between Hunters Point Av and 21 St Stations.
• To travel between Court Sq and Hunters Point Av or Queensboro Plaza Stations, use the B62 bus.
Note: There will be no service between Times Sq-42 St and Queensboro Plaza
for 11 consecutive weekends beginning Saturday, January 21 until
Monday, April 2.
Visit the MTA Site to View More Details.
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EAT AND PARADE IN FLUSHING
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year in Flushing. There will be a parade this Saturday, February 4th.
Make sure to visit the Deluge Restaurant in the Sheraton Hotel for their special menu.
They are glad to customize the menu for you as well, just give them a call at 1-718-670-7404.
What is a better way than to celebrate in Flushing?
Click here for a look at their New Year Menu.
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HOLIDAY SEASON KICKOFF
On Monday, November 21, 2011, there will be food, music, entertainment, and giveaways to kickoff the holiday season. Fun events such as
Santa's Workshop at Macy's, the Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Macy's, and the Holiday Party at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel!
View the Document for More Details.
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7 TRAIN SERVICE CHANGES OCT-NOV
There will be no 7 line subway service between the Times Square - 42nd Street and Queensboro Plaza stations on the following weekends:
October 29-31 - 12:01 a.m. on Saturday to 5 a.m. on Monday
November 5-6 - 12:01 a.m. on Saturday to 5 a.m. on Sunday
November 12-14- 12:01 a.m. on Saturday to 5 a.m. on Monday
November 19-21, 2011 - 12:01 a.m. on Saturday to 5 a.m. on Monday
Fare-free shuttle buses will operate between the Vernon-Jackson and Queensboro Plaza Stations while the diversions are in effect. More N and Q
line service between Queens and Manhattan will be provided on these weekends. We are also reminding our customers to ride the E line to
reach Court Square and Queens Plaza.
Visit the MTA Site to View More Details.
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AN ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT OF FLUSHING
Thursday, September 22, 2011 | 10:30 AM | Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel - Diamond Room | 135-20 39th Ave
Flushing has become the destination of choice for immigrant entrepreneurs from all over the world.
As a result, Flushing has experienced continued robust economic growth, even in the midst of
national recession. Please join Comptroller DiNapoli for a look at this neighborhood bustling with life, culture, and creative energy.
Click here to see the flyer
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SHOP FOR A CAUSE - HELP THE BID
Flushing BID is offering a 25% savings pass to Macy's. It's good for regular, sale and clearance items,
including home - even save on most brands usually excluded! Save 10% on electrics / electronics,
furniture, mattresses, and rugs / floor coverings! Online code available. Stop by the BID in
the Sheraton Hotel 135-20 39th Ave 6th Floor to pick up your savings pass for $5.
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1ST ANNUAL QUEENS REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE - "FUTURE OF FLUSHING"
Friday, July 15, 2011 | 12:00-3:00 PM | Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel Garnet Room | 135-20 39th Avenue
Flushing BID is co-hosting the First Annual Queens Real Estate Conference with Monroe College.
The discussion will focus on answering the following questions:
- What will the property value of Downtown Flushing be like in 5-10 years?
- Is Downtown Flushing overdeveloped?
- What kind of development is going to define Flushing?
- Is Flushing going to be a better place to live and do business?
The meeting is scheduled on July 15 at the Sheraton. Everyone is welcomed to
come by.
Lunch will be served. Click here to see the flyer
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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WEEK IN FLUSHING
Flushing BID is celebrating Pedestrian Safety Week July 28 - July 1 with Council Member Peter Koo, and Assembly Member Grace Meng.
Volunteers have been distributing flags with the message to "Support Red, White and Blue by Following Red, Yellow and Green" to celebrate the fourth of July
and to encouraging pedestrians to observe traffic rules. The congestion has always been a problem in Flushing, in addition to cars and buses,
the pedestrians disobeying traffic rules, running red lights is causing traffic chaos and crowding.
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Read the original article
at World Journal
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FREE BIGAPPLERX DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD
Beginning today New Yorkers (and those visitng NYC) can instantly download and print the
offical NYC discount card, access educational information about prescriptions, compare drug prices
and locate the nearest participating pharmacies.
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click here to start
saving on prescriptions
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FLUSHING BID MEETING WITH DEPUTY MAYOR
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 | 3:00-4:00 PM | Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel | 135-20 39th Avenue
The Flushing BID hosted a meeting with the NYC Deputy Mayor for Operations Stephen Goldsmith
and local business owners. He painstakingly listened
to our reports and suggestions about what
the City can do to help the local business and community. He graciously
promised to do whatever he can to help us. Below are the topics we
discussed with him:
- The MTA Buses parked at Roosevelt Avenue are causing hardship for
businesses to carry out their daily activities.
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DOH lacks consistency on its law enforcement. e.g. Two inspectors
showed up at the same restaurant one hour apart. A summon was given when
the owner clearly complied with the regulations.
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DOB lacks consistency and transparency in approval process. In many
cases, who you know is more effective than what you know.
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The BID also recommended the City to create a hotline similar to 311 to
help solve business owners problems.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
3:00-4:00PM
Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel
Topaz Room
135-20 39th Avenue
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"NEW YORK HOSPITAL QUEENS HOSTS A "CELEBRATION OF LIFE" EVENT
New York Hospital Queens is inviting the public to a motivational
and inspirational program. Survivors will tell their stories and renowned physicians and leaders in
the field of oncology will present information about advances in the treatment of cancer. New York City
Comptroller John C. Liu is scheduled to be the guest speaker. Lunch will be served immediately following the program. Seating is limited.
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Friday, June 17, 2011 at 10:30 AM
New York Hosptial Queens
56-45 Main Street Flushing, NY
Theresa and Eugene M. Lang Center
for Research and Education
Seating is limited.
RSVP to 800-282-6684.
Click here for details
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8TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FLUSHING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Friday, May 20, 2011 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel | 135-20 39th Avenue
Keynote Speaker: Michael Dana, Presidential CEO of Onex Real Estate Partners
The Flushing BID will hold its Annual Meeting on Friday, May 20, 2011 to:
- Review the past year's accomplishments and looking ahead
- Present the 2011-2012 budget
- Vote for the Board of Directors
- Approve By-Laws
Everyone is welcome to attend the Annual Meeting.
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RSVP to 718-888-1805
or send an email to
dyu@flushingbid.com
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ONE STOP TO FLUSHING ENJOY EXOTIC ASIAN CUISINE WITHOUT TAKING FLIGHT
Flushing Business Improvement District is recommending five unique resturants
to try including Nan Xiang Dumpling House, Green Papaya, Deluge at the Sheraton Hotel, Bitgoul Tofu & BBQ, and Ice Fire Land.
Find out more about their signature dishes and other highlights.
Click here to learn more (PDF Format)
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