New York City Comptroller, John Liu; Assembly Member, Cathy Nolan; Queens Borough President, Helen Marshall; and Gayle Baron, President LICBDC Address Business Community at the LICBDC Annual Luncheon 11/17/2010

New York City Comptroller, John Liu, Luncheon Keynote speaker. NY State Assembly Member Cathy Nolan is Honoree. William D. Modell Community Service Award.

The Annual Exposition and Award Luncheon is hosted by Long Island City Business Development [ LICBDC ]

(L) Gayle Baron, President LICBDC (C) Cathy Nolan, New York State Assembly Member is Honoree. William D. Modell Community Service Award. (R) Gary Kesner, Chairman LICBDC and Executive Vice President Silvercup Studios   John Liu; Comptroller, The City of New York. Keynote Speaker   Gayle Baron, President, LICBDC     Full video coverage and follow up Q&A are available in the left column in 13 segments of approximately three to five minutes each. MVI_1479 MVI_1480 MVI_1481 MVI_1482 MVI_1483 MVI_1484 MVI_1485 MVI_1486 MVI_1487 MVI_1488 MVI_1489 MVI_1513 MVI_1527

Long Island City, New York November 17, 2010 - The Annual Luncheon and Expostion of the Long Island City Business Development Corporation was held on November 17th at the Terrace on the Park.  Cathy Nolan, NYS Assembly Member was Honoree, and presented with  the  William D. Modell Community Service Award. New York City Comptroller, John Liu, was the luncheon Keynote Speaker. Gayle Baron, President of LICBDC, addressed the gathering. Jeff Rosenbloom, Acumen Capital, introduced the winner of the annual business award, Brooklyn Market. Highlights John Liu, Comptroller, City of New York After January 1st, the relationship of the BIDS will be known as "The Partnership". The partnership is all about working together and transforming Long Island City. Long Island City has become an increasingly attractive location for all types of businesses and people in a short amount of time. Proximity to midtown Ample transportation and connections that incorporate the regions historical, manufacturing, distribution, industry, You can do a lot in Long Island City. New residential development continues to thrive. 4,800 residential units in 35 new buildings The entire city has its eyes on LIC. Still face staggering unemployment rates. We have to diversify New York City's job base. Long Island City is fortunate to have various segments contributing. Wholesale Banking and Financial Services Film and motion picture production One way that Liu's office is helping job growth, by focusing on the City's purchasing power. The billions of dollars of contracts. Creating jobs Eliminating disparity by making sure minority and women owned As of June, the 5 year return on economically targeted investment program was 7.65% There is more work to do. The Hunters Point South development will be 5,000 new, largest middle income homing development in a generation in New York City and will help the economy recover. Born in Taiwan, Liu is an immigrant to New York City.  He went to NYC Public Schools. Has been Comptroller for 10.5 months. Need to spur growth in LIC and Queens. LICBDC is an example of what can be done in NYC and Queens. Q > What does the Comptroller's Office do to create jobs? A > Procurement contracts are looked at with an eye to give contracts to local entrepreneur Helping to fund the Capital Plan - $28 Billion capital spending program for the next few years The federal stimulus plan is nearing an end. Q > Is there any way to create part of the Pension Fund to give access to Capital. A > Yes. The ETI portion. The overall pension fund is $106 Billion. A portion is used to invest in NYC small businesses. Access to capital is important.  Comptroller's office is working with banks. Need to free up credit ad make better access to capital. Jeff Rosen, Acumen Capital Partners, presents Green Business Award to Brooklyn Grange for a Rooftop Garden / Farm on the top of Standard Motor Building. Ben Flanner, Brooklyn Grange, accepts Green Business Award Acumen Capital was a pioneering LICBDC was supportive Grew over 12,000 pounds of vegetables this summer. Gary Kenser, Chairman LICBDC and Executive Vice President, Silvercup Studios presents William Modell Community Service Award to Assembly Member Catherine Nolan  32nd Assembly District Chair of Education Committee Serves on numerous committees Assembly Member Cathy Nolan Long Island City is a great place to work, live, play, learn and has a high standard of excellence. Thanked all of the people who have been supportive. William Modell had vision that started East Side Access, that LIC would be a transportation hub. Gayle Baron, President of LICBDC outlines growth of LIC There are over 7,000 businesses in LIC Streetscape work completed along Jackson Ave By the end of 2012, the Queens Plaza area development will be completed CUNY Law School soon to open 40 new retail tenants Acknowledged and thanked staff of LICBDC Helen Marshall, Queens Borough President Long Island City is now becoming top notch. Long Island City needs a band of sparkling new retail stores. Noted the Hunters Point South Middle Income homes Recently took the Editor-and-Chief of the Daily News on a tour of Long Island City. Floral arrangements for each luncheon table were provided by Pat Olmstead' company, UrbanExplorations.   (L) Gayle Baron, President LICBDC (C) Cathy Nolan, New York State Assembly Member is Honoree. William D. Modell Community Service Award. (R) Gary Kesner, Chairman LICBDC and Executive Vice President Silvercup Studios Go to OurLIC Featured Profile John Liu; Comptroller, The City of New York. Keynote Speaker Gayle Baron, President, LICBDC (L) Assembly Member Cathy Nolan, Winner of LICBDC Annual Community Award; (C) John Liu; Comptroller, The City of New York; Helen Marshall, Queens Borough President Sheri Koetting, MSLK, prepared to take home floral arrangement from UrbanExplorations...and a new baby. Congratulations!! Go to OurLIC Featured Profile (R) Robert Sudy; President MTP Parking Go to OurLIC Featured Profile Table Floral Arrangements Donated by UrbanExplorations Go to OurLIC Featured Profile Helen Marshall, President,, Borough of Queens Address LICBDC Annual Luncheon Urban Explorations Team Go to OurLIC Featured Profile Helen Marshall, President,, Borough of Queens Assembly Member Cathy Nolan, William Modell Community Service Award Gayle Baron, President LICBDC, addresses Annual Luncheon 2010 Brooklyn Grange wins Green Business Award (L) John Liu, Comptroller, The City of New York. (R) Gayle Baron, President, LICBDC Green Roof Farmer, Ben Flanner, all smiles about the Green Business Award presented by LICBDC Jeff Rosenbloom, Acumen Capital, Introduces Ben Flanner, owner of Brooklyn Grange Farm, and winner of the LICBDC Green Business Award 2010. Table Floral Arrangements Donated by UrbanExplorations Go to OurLIC Featured Profile (C) Cathy Noloan, NYS Assembly Member is Honoree. William D. Modell Community Service Award. Cathy Noloan, NYS Assembly Member is Honoree. William D. Modell Community Service Award. Cathy Noloan, NYS Assembly Member is Honoree. William D. Modell Community Service Award. Sheri Koetting, MSLK, prepared to take home floral arrangement from UrbanExplorations...and a new baby. Congratulations!! Cathy Noloan, NYS Assembly Member is Honoree. William D. Modell Community Service Award.

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