Events for August 2011
August 1st
Name of Event: Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistible Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook (and other social networks)
Venue: Science, Industry, and Business Library, 188 Madison Ave. (corner of 34th and Madison), New York, NY 10016
Date: Monday, August 1, 2011
Time: 2:00pm
Fee: complimentary
Description: Are you using social media the right way in order to grow your brand? By following Dave Kerpen's 15 ways to succeed, your brand can become irresistible in the social media space. Based on his new book "Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistible Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook (and other social networks)" Dave will present how brands can thrive by using social media. You will learn the best ways to use each of the social networks, business success stories, and find out how to apply Dave's advice to your brand.
August 3rd
Name of Event: The Busy Girls Female Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Networking Event
Venue: Blend, 17 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Date of Event: August 3, 2011
Time of Event: 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Register and Additional Information: http://thebusygirlsnetworkingaugust.eventbrite.com
Description: The Busy Girls provide mentoring and networking opportunities for business women. Our events cultivate a unique opportunity for women in business to maximize their potential by networking with other successful female executives and entrepreneurs.
August 6th
Name of Event: WIBO Small Business Loan Fair
Created By Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO)
Venue: BNY Mellon, 101 Barclay Street, New York, NY
Date of Event: August 6, 2011
Time of Event: 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Register: please visit www.wibo.org/events. If you have any questions, contact Katie Tynes at ktynes@wibo.org or 212.684.0854x0543. DO NOT RSVP THROUGH FACEBOOK.
Description: More Info If you're looking to jump start your new business or expand your existing one, please come to WIBO's Loan Fair on August 6th. Different micro lending organizations will be there to help you decide what the next step is for you and your business. The scheduled organizations coming to the event are: BOC Capital Corp., Business Center for New Americans, Infusion Funding, LLC, Mass Mutual, Project Enterprise, SBA, Seedco, Sovereign Bank and more...
August 7th
Name of Event: Savvy Show & Tell (event vendor showcase)
Venue:The Suite Spot, 18 Microlab Rd., Livingston, NJ 07039
Date of Event: August 7, 2011
Time: 3:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Additional Information: http://vpsavvyshowandtell.eventbrite.com
August 8th
Name of Event: Make Money Using Social Media For Your BusinessSponsor: Liz King Events
Venue: Sentry Centers, 730 Third Avenue (45th/46th), New York NY
Date of Event: August 8, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Additional Information: http://socialsavvytwitter101.eventbrite.com
Name of Event: New Jersey Wedding Industry Networking Event
Venue: Crowne Plaza Monroe/South Brunswick, 390 Forsgate Drive
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Date of Event: August 10, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Additional Information: http://weddingindustry.eventbrite.com
August 9th
Name of Event: Angela Lemos Evening Wear Expo
Venue: Angela Lemos Collection, 262 West 38th Street, Suite 204, New York,NY 10018
Date: August 9, 2011
Time: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Register: http://angelalemoseveningandbridalexpo.eventbrite.com
Description: Are you in need of bridesmaid and mother of the bride/groom attire? Special occasion gowns for events or holidays? If so, please plan to attend Angela Lemos Evening Wear Expo. Angela Lemos Collections is having an evening wear expo on August 9, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Join us and enter to win an evening gown and accessories (for bridal and special occasions). Save up to 20% off of selected styles of evening gowns and accessories.
Name of Event: Resume Renovation
Venue: NYPL/SIBL, 188 Madison Avenue at 34th Street, Lower Level conference room 018, New York, NY
Date: August 9, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Fee: complimentary
Description: John Crant shows how making the cuts necessary to be seen as a stand-out during your job search actually increases the value of the items on your resume
August 10th
Name of Event: NJ/NY Metro Wedding & Event Business Mixer @ mad46 NYC
Venue: Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue at 46th Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY
Date of Event: August 10, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $5.00
Additional Information: http://nyceventbizmixer.eventbrite.com
Description: Join fellow Wedding & Event Business Professionals for a casual and fun night of networking, drinks, and fun at mad46 (at the Roosevelt Hotel) in New York City.
Name of Event: New Jersey Wedding Industry Networking Event
Venue: Crowne Plaza Monroe / South Brunswick
390 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
390 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Date of Event: August 10, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Fee: complimentary
Additional Information: http://weddingindustry.eventbrite.com/
Name of Event: Business Development Series: Creating a Social Media Strategic Plan for Your Business
Venue: Citibank - Sunset Park Branch, 5324 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Date: August 10, 2011
Timeframe: 7:00am-7:30am: Networking; 7:30am-8:30am: Workshop; A continental breakfast will be served.
Cost: FREE!
Register: Please contact Tammy Sanabria, Citibank Branch Manager, at 718.492.2434 or tammy.sanabria@citi.com.
Cost: FREE!
Register: Please contact Tammy Sanabria, Citibank Branch Manager, at 718.492.2434 or tammy.sanabria@citi.com.
Name of Event: Small Business Legal Clinic
Venue: Upper Manhattan Business Solutions Center, West 125th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10027
Date: August 10, 2011
Date: August 10, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Fee: free
Hosted by the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project and Upper Manhattan Business Solutions Center.
Hosted by the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project and Upper Manhattan Business Solutions Center.
Description: If you are a small business owner or are thinking about starting your own business this is a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney and learn more about the legal consequences of owning and operating a business in NYC. Do you need help deciding whether or not to incorporate? Do you have questions about contracts? Intellectual property rights? Are you planning to rent a storefront or renew your commercial lease? Come and have your questions answered by volunteers of the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project.
August 11th
Name of Event: NYC Scratch Weddings DJ Showcase
Venue: 36 Cooper Square, 2nd floor, New York, New York
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Website: http://bit.ly/ScratchWeddingShowcase
Register: Contactweddings@scratch.com
Fee: complimentary
Description: Join other engaged couples while getting a head start on your weekend at the Scratch Weddings Thursday Happy Hour. Meet Scratch Weddings marquee DJs and enjoy their mixing skills while cooling off with a refreshing cocktail in Scratch’s Cooper Square studios. This is a FREE event where couples can to talk to the DJs and have any questions answered by Scratch Weddings coordinators. It is open to the public. All you have to do is RSVP at weddings@scratch.com
Name of Venue: Find Info on Your Target Market
Venue; Brooklyn Public Library's Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West (at Tillary Street), Brooklyn, NY 11201
Date: August 11, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Date: August 11, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Description: Are you writing a business plan or trying to reach more customers? Attend this workshop on how to identify demographic characteristics and locate your prospects. Learn how to size your market and research spending habits.
August 15th
Name of Event: Why Social Media Won't Save Your Business (And What to Do About It)
Hosted by Larissa Nycz of Tribeca Designs and Suzanne Katz of MS Smith Barney
Venue: Crema Restaurante, 111 West 17th Street (Between 6th & 7th Avenues), New York, NY
Venue: Crema Restaurante, 111 West 17th Street (Between 6th & 7th Avenues), New York, NY
Date: August 15, 2011
Cost: FREE!
Register: http://rosmm.eventbrite.com
Description: You've heard the hype, you've attended the workshops, you've read the books - but social media hasn't solved what ails your business. In this seminar, profitability expert Shaun Smith will guide you clear of the social media bubble to develop a plan that works. Shaun Smith has worked as a profitability coach and management consultant since the 1990s. After graduating with honors from Wharton and working on Wall Street, he discovered the rewards of working directly with business owners and founded Lead as Business Advisors - specializing in family and women owned businesses.
August 16th
Name of Event: Intellectual Property for Start-Ups
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $30.00
Additional Information: http://startupiplaw.eventbrite.com
Name of Event: NYC Business Networking Expo & Mixer (Free)
Venue: Pulse Restaurant & Bar, The Sports Club/LA at Rockefeller Center, New York, NY 10111
Date: August 16, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Additional Information: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1931676697
Name of Event: The Morrison Hotel Gallery Venue Showcase
Venue: Morrison Hotel Gallery, 116 Prince Street (near Greene St), New York, NY 10010
Date: August 16, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Additional Information: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2025800223/mcivte?utm_source=Eventwist+Insider&utm_campaign=46692fd6da-Morrison_event8_10_2011&utm_medium=email
Venue: Morrison Hotel Gallery, 116 Prince Street (near Greene St), New York, NY 10010
Date: August 16, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Additional Information: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2025800223/mcivte?utm_source=Eventwist+Insider&utm_campaign=46692fd6da-Morrison_event8_10_2011&utm_medium=email
August 17th
Name of Event: Growing Your Business with a Website
Venue: Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue, Room 018, New York, NY
Venue: Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue, Room 018, New York, NY
Date: August 17, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Fee: complimentary
Description: Join us for this seminar as we discuss:
* The benefits of developing a website for your business
* Determining what to include on your website
* How to drive traffic to your website
* Affordable online marketing techniques
* Branding your business image
* The benefits of developing a website for your business
* Determining what to include on your website
* How to drive traffic to your website
* Affordable online marketing techniques
* Branding your business image
August 18th
Name of Event: A Business of Your Own! Is It For You?
Venue: WCC-EOC, 26 S. Broadway, Room 605, Yonkers, NY
(Take the Metro-North Hudson Line to Yonkers)
Date: August 18, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Description: Join us as we discuss:
- How to turn your idea into a profitable business
- Pros and cons of being your own boss
- Three traits you need to be a successful entrepreneur
- What you need in your business plan to ensure success
- Free and low-cost services that will help you build a profitable business
August 23rd
Name of Event: Free New York Business Networking Mixer
Venue: Juliet Supper Club NYC, 539 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10011
Date: August 23, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Additional Information: http://free-new-york-city-business-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com
Description: Business networking for the event industry and business professionals. Mix and mingle with a diverse mix of enterprising and successful business professionals representing hundreds of small to large companies in and around New York City.
Color coded name tags will be provided to help you find new business connections and customers by industry. Happy Hour Specials 6 pm until 9pm. Specialty drinks and beer will be served at a discounted price.
Color coded name tags will be provided to help you find new business connections and customers by industry. Happy Hour Specials 6 pm until 9pm. Specialty drinks and beer will be served at a discounted price.
Name of Event: Free New York Business Networking Mixer
Venue: Honey NY, 243 W 14th Street, Between 7 and 8 Avenue
New York, NY 10011
New York, NY 10011
Date: August 23, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Additional Information: http://free-new-york-city-business-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com
August 24th
Name of Event: A Business of Your Own! Is It For You?
Venue: Brooklyn Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West, 1st Floor Auditorium, Brooklyn, NY
Date: August 24, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Directions: Take the 2/3/4/5 Train to Borough Hall or the N/R Train to Court Street
Fee: Complimentary
Name of Event: Stop Scrambling for Cash and Get Ready to Move Your Business Up to the Next Level
Venue: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 437 Madison Avenue (49th Street), New York, NY 10022
Date: August 24, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $13.29
Additional Information: http://meetupnycbusinesssolutions.eventbrite.com
August 25th
Name of Event: Make Talking About Yourself Easy
Venue: NYPL/SIBL, 188 Madison Avenue at 34th Street, Lower Level conference room 018, New York, NY
Date: August 25, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Fee: complimentary
Description: Part of the series, How to Find Satisfying Work, coach Win Sheffield addresses effective practices you how to talk about yourself without fuss and without bragging. Learn how to develop a branding message and how to adapt your message to your audience.
