Brooklyn Chamber Extends Deadline for BKLYN DESIGNS Applications to February 10

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline for applications to this year's BKLYN DESIGNS, New York's premier exhibition of contemporary furnishings and home accessories designed and/or manufactured in Brooklyn.

BKLYN DESIGNS 2014 will return on May 9-11 at St. Ann's Warehouse in DUMBO. The new deadline for exhibitors is Monday, February 10.

This internationally renowned juried exhibition features a dynamic collection of designs from the most innovative Brooklyn-based furnishing designers and manufacturers.

Over the past decade, BKLYN DESIGNS has grown to be one of the biggest design shows in the country, featuring scores of exhibitors. Each year, BKLYN DESIGNS raises the bar for avant-garde, iconic Brooklyn designs, exceeding the expectations of both participants and viewers alike.

Once again, BKLYN DESIGNS promises to be more inspiring and hotter than ever. Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on DUMBO over the three-day show to take in the dynamic collection of designs, including the latest contemporary furniture, lighting, carpet and flooring, wall coverings, tabletop/outdoor furniture, and accessories coming out of Brooklyn.

If you are interested in participating, you can download the application now at www.BklynDesigns.com.

For marketing opportunities, contact Auster Agency at (718) 243-1414 or via email at bklyndesigns@austeragency.com

Getting the most out of your PPC Campaign

"I want to be the first listing on Google"

Have you ever said this before? What does that mean?

Well nowadays it means employing a person or a team of people working full time to improve your SEO or search engine optimization results. Do you have that in your budget? Can you supervise them full time?

If you are a small to medium sized business you probably don't have the time or the budget that a normal SEO campaign requires to keep you on the first page of Google, Bing or Yahoo! The Daily News can help you, but more on that later.

What we can do to help get you on that first page quicker is cleverly and carefully manage your pay per click (PPC) campaign. But starting a search engine marketing (SEM) campaign is not as simple as listing your business and products and hoping for the best. There is a lot involved and we are more than happy to manage these campaigns for you and we have the knowledge, experience and more importantly a team behind us to make your campaign and therefore your business rise above your competitors

I have included an article with some infographics from the folks at Search Engine Journal for you to read and see what we mean

Create Ad copy that gets more clicks

ASPCA and Award-winning Animal Advocate Jill Rappaport Team to Develop TV Series and Prime-time Special Celebrating Shelter Pets

“Best in Shelter^TM ” would culminate with Valentine’s Day 2015 special
showcasing the heart and soul of dogs and cats in shelters across America

 

NEW YORK—The ASPCA^® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®) and award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport, announced today they are developing “Best in Shelter ^TM”, a television series and prime-time special showcasing the special appeal of shelter pets. The first program is intended to culminate on Valentine’s Day 2015.

Beginning February 2014 and with the help of ASPCA animal welfare and shelter experts, Ms. Rappaport will visit shelters around the country on a year-long search for a variety of outstanding canine and feline contestants. Chosen animals will then strut their stuff for a panel of judges for a chance to be crowned Best in Shelter – and score a loving home in the process.

Creator, Executive Producer and Host Jill Rappaport said: “It has been my dream – ever since I created my beloved ‘Bow to Wow’ series six years ago on the TODAY Show – to develop a program that celebrates the beauty, inside and out, of shelter animals. The time has come – and long over-due – for shelter pets to shine as the true superstars they are! The win-win here is that hopefully every one of our featured fur angels, whether on the show or in the shelters I will be visiting across the country, will find a loving permanent home, which is what they deserve. The ASPCA is a critical national voice for shelter animals, and I look forward to partnering with them to truly make a difference for animals in need.”

The series will be designed to showcase the dogs and cats – young and old, big and small and on four or three legs – discovered at shelters. Much like other reality show competitions, selected finalists are expected to compete in front of a live studio audience in a primetime special, Best in Shelter. In addition to Jill Rappaport and special celebrity guests, the judging panel would feature experts, such as a veterinarian and a certified animal trainer, who would be faced with the task of narrowing down their favorites. There would be trophy winners in several creative categories, such as “sizzling seniors”, and one Best in Shelter superstar.

The ASPCA will be the exclusive animal welfare organization partner for the television project, leveraging its extensive relationships with animal shelters around the country and sharing its expertise in adoptions. The program is expected to feature the ASPCA’s Onyx and Breezy Shefts Adoption Center in NYC as well as non-profit and city-run shelters nationwide.

Each of the animals featured on the program would be available for adoption, giving them an incredible platform in front of a national audience. Regardless of whether they’re awarded Best in Shelter, they’re sure to win the hearts of millions of viewers and hopefully a one-way ticket to a new home.

The ASPCA estimates that approximately 5 to 7 million animals enter shelters nationwide each year, and approximately 3 to 4 million never make it out alive. The ASPCA works nationwide every day to change this, providing support and resources to animal welfare organizations across the country to provide positive outcomes for those animals most at risk.

“Shelter animals can bring as much love and happiness to your life as any animal anywhere – the only difference is they don’t yet have homes of their own,” said ASPCA President & CEO Matthew Bershadker. “Best in Shelter would not only celebrate how wonderful these animals are, but would bring attention to the fact that many are already waiting in your own community. I’ve no doubt this program will both change lives and save lives.”

Bershadker added: “As a leading voice for shelter animals on network television, Jill shares our passion for spotlighting animal victims of cruelty and homelessness. Jill’s a gifted storyteller and her life-long work has created national awareness for critical animal welfare issues, helping many animals find homes. We are thrilled to partner with her on this important new program.”

Jill Rappaport has worked as a correspondent for TODAY and NBC News for the more than 22 years, the first 15 as entertainment reporter. While chronicling her beloved dog Jack's bone cancer diagnosis and medical treatment on TODAY, she realized that animal welfare issues were her calling, and so her career path changed. In Rappaport’s award-winning "Bow to Wow" and “Meow to Wow” series, she helped make over shelter pets, giving them a second chance at life by putting a national spotlight on homeless animals and had a 100 percent adoption record. Rappaport is also the best-selling author of "People We Know, Horses they Love," and has written three others books, including "Jack & Jill: The Miracle Dog with a Happy Tail To Tell," about her beloved dog Jack, and "500 Cats."

Rappaport is the recipient of numerous national honors and awards for her work on behalf of animal welfare. She was named the ASPCA Good Will Equine Welfare Ambassador and received the coveted Presidential Service Award for Media Excellence at the 2012 ASPCA Humane Awards. Rappaport recently launched her own line of leashes and collars called “Jill Rappaport’s Rescued Me Collection”, and has an equestrian jewelry line called "Hannah's Heart" named after her beloved late mare and benefiting horses in need. In the spring she will be launching “Jill Rappaport’s Shelter Shake”, a wonderful toy to be given out to various shelters across the country, so animals feel like they are “one step closer to a loving home”. Rappaport lives on a farm with her five rescue dogs and seven horses, to whom she refers as her "fur angels."

About the ASPCA^®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA^® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®) is the first animal welfare organization in North America and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animals. More than two million supporters strong, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. For more information, please visit www.ASPCA.org, and be sure to follow the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
 

It’s In Queens! (Jan. 30 to Feb. 5)

Lunar New Year celebrations have kicked off in Queens, and the upcoming week offers opportunities to listen to Korean jazz, make Korean masks, and watch Chinese lion dances. From other parts of the globe, Argentine tango, African percussion, R&B superstar Mario, countless classic musicals and choral singing are also on tap. Here’s the rundown.

Jan. 30, Nature of the Muse, 7:30 pm. Poet Audrey Dimola hosts a reading-and-writing contest by the fireplace. Local writers share their work and then write live responses to random prompts that the audience creates. No cover, but attendees are encouraged to buy at least one drink. LIC Bar, 45-58 Vernon Blvd, LIC, www.licbar.com.

Jan. 30, Lunar New Year Celebration, 4 pm. Listen to stories, make a craft, watch lion dances, and enjoy Lunar New Year celebrations. Free, but space is limited; first come, first served. Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, www.queenslibrary.org.

Jan. 31, Young Joo Song Quartet, 8 pm. Young Joo Song earned “Best Jazz Album” and “Best Jazz Performance” at the Korea Music Awards. $15. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.

Jan. 31, The Best Tango and Milango, 8 pm. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents the most popular tango and milongo classics in music, song and dance. Show lasts until March 23 with Friday and Saturday shows at 8 pm and Sunday performances at 4 pm. $30 to $35. TSH, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, www.thaliatheatre.org.

Jan. 31, A Star Is Born, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image presents the See It Big: Musicals series featuring films with singing and dancing extravaganzas. Judy Garland stars in A Star Is Born, a tale of lost love and found fame. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

Jan. 31, Mario, 9 pm. R&B superstar and Billboard Award winner Mario performs live. $40 (VIP $100), Resorts World Casino New York, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, www.rwnewyork.com.

Feb. 1, Choreographers’ Spotlight Showcase, 7:30 pm. The Queens Dance Workshop presents a performance in its new space at the Genesis Society Studio Metro Plaza, 102-02 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills, 718-544-5997.

Feb. 1, Massa Gaze, 1 pm to 8:30 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image screens Odyssey, holds two panel discussions and screens Burn during a day dedicated to the depictions of slavery in film and television. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

Feb. 2, Korean Mask Making, 1 pm. Learn how to make traditional masks that are vital parts of Korean dance dramas. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.

Feb. 2, My Childhood in Bayside vs. What’s There Now, 10:50 am. In honor of his 71st birthday, official Queens historian Jack Eichenbaum leads a walk through his hometown, Bayside. Logistics for the tour link to the arrival of a reduced weekend fare LIRR train (leaves Penn Station at 10:18 am and arrives in Bayside at 10:47). Register at www.mas.org/tours.

Feb. 2, Meet Me in St. Louis, 2 pm; Gold Diggers of 1933, 4:30 pm; Pennies from Heaven, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image presents the See It Big: Musicals series featuring films with singing and dancing extravaganzas. Judy Garland stars in Meet Me in St. Louis, the story of a family contending with life, love and an impending move from St. Louis to NYC. Gold Diggers of 1933 is about four aspiring actresses trying to make it during the Great Depression. In Pennies from Heaven, Steve Martin is a sheet-music salesman during the Great Depression. Music provides his escape from reality. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

Feb. 2, Sunday Concerts @ Central: Grace Drums, 3 pm. This percussion-and-vocal ensemble uses time-honored traditional West African percussion instruments, music and vocals from African and Caribbean cultures, infusing traditional sounds with rhythm and blues, Caribbean dance beats and vocal improvisation. Free. Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, www.queenslibrary.org.

Feb. 2, A Curator/Artist Conversation: Awash, 1 pm. Curator Jill Conner and artist Blane De St. Croix chat. De St. Croix’s studio was destroyed during Superstorm Sandy. He will address Sandy’s impact on his artistic practice, highlighting his multilayered approach to creating renditions of environmental issues as they relate to individuals, communities, bureaucracies and larger government bodies. Free. Dorsky Art Gallery, 11-03 45th Avenue, LIC, www.dorsky.org.

Feb. 3, Moveable Feast Artist Dinner: Hemlines & Waistlines: 6:30 pm. The Queens Council on the Arts presents an experience where Ready-To-Wear meets Ready-To-Eat featuring local artist Mark Salinas and celebrity chef Dave Martin. Funds raised will support scholarships for participants in the High School to Art School Portfolio Development Program. Manducatis Rustica Restaurant, 46-33 Vernon Blvd., LIC, www.queenscouncilarts.org.

Feb. 4, Get The Picture. Alan Richards, a professional audiologist, displays his artistic photo manipulations through May 4. Queens Botanical Garden admission is free until April 1, and the exhibit can be viewed Tuesdays to Saturdays, from 8 am to 4 pm. From April 1 through May 4, Tuesdays to Sundays, the exhibit can be seen from 8 am until 5:30pm. QBG, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org.

Feb. 5, Queens College Choral Society Auditions, 6 pm. Experience the joy of choral singing and perform Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah on May 17. The society welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds and is open to anyone with singing experience. Auditions consist of basic singing skills—no preparation is necessary. Queens College Music Building, Room 246, Reeves Avenue, Flushing, www.qcchoralsociety.org or James John at 718-997-3818.

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com.

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NYS Pavilion Documentary to launch kickstarter

If you have ever driven past Flushing Meadows Park on the Grand Central Parkway you undoubtedly seen the NY State Pavilion from the highway. What you probably didn't know where it came from. It was originally built for the 1964-65 Worlds Fair and has a great back story

This is what it looked like then:

This is what it looks like now

As you can see its fallen on hard times, but there is a documentary filmmaker looking to raise awareness and also hopefully come up with some ideas on how to save it and or repurpose it. Check out his kickstarter page below :

Kickstarter for the NY State Pavillion Documentary

BKLYN DESIGNS is Back! The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Now Accepting Applications for May 2014 Trade Show in DUMBO

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that BKLYN DESIGNS will return on May 9-11 at St. Ann's Warehouse in DUMBO.

BKLYN DESIGNS 2014 is New York's premier exhibition of contemporary furnishings and home accessories designed or manufactured in Brooklyn. Once again, this internationally renowned juried exhibition features a dynamic collection of designs from the most innovative Brooklyn-based designers and manufacturers.

"I am happy to announce that BKLYN DESIGNS will be back this year bigger and better than ever," said Carlo A. Scissura, President & CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. "This three-day exhibition shows off the best of Brooklyn when it comes to cutting edge interior makers and designers. Just as in years past, the design world will get an opportunity to see the creative energy housed in Brooklyn. Thank you to the Auster Agency for helping produce this wonderful event and to the designers who are applying for the chance to be a part of it."

"Everyone knows Brooklyn is the center of New York City's creative community. BKLYN DESIGNS will again highlight that fact for scores of visitors to see," said Brooklyn Chamber Board Chair Denise Arbesu. "Events such as BKLYN DESIGNS fuel our economy, help to highlight businesses and are an engine for job creation. For those reasons, it is important for Brooklyn to come out and support this show and these talented designers."

"BKLYN DESIGNS is an important spring ritual for the Brooklyn furnishings design community," said Susan Doban, CEO and co-founder of Think Fabricate, a design firm and BKLYN DESIGNS exhibitor. "Not only does it give designers and fabricators a chance to present their work to the public as a group, it also gives consumers access to high quality designs that are typically not available in stores. Therefore, it is an important 'coming together for all those who value furnishing designs from Brooklyn. The visitors at last year's show were so enthusiastic and excited about design! It was a pleasure for us to participate and we look forward to this year's show!"

The 11th Annual BKLYN DESIGNS promises to be more inspiring and hotter than ever. Once again, thousands are expected to descend on DUMBO to take in the collection, which includes the latest contemporary furniture, lighting, carpet and flooring, wall coverings, tabletop/outdoor furniture, and accessories.

If you are interested in participating, you can download the application now at www.BklynDesigns.com. The deadline is Saturday, February 1.

For marketing opportunities, please contact Auster Agency at (718) 243-1414 or email: bklyndesigns@austeragency.com.

- See more at: http://www.ibrooklyn.com/news/newsarticledisplay.aspx?ArticleID=120#sthash.IJvc4isA.dpuf

Martin Luther King Jr - Celebrating his place in history

I may be biased, but one of the best things the Daily News does is tell a story with pictures. Check out our MLK Jr gallery today and see the images and the story of why we celebrate his legacy today.

Martin Luther King Jr Gallery

FREE Dementia Symposium for Providers and Caregivers at Margaret Tietz

The Samuel Field Y giving is a Dementia Symposium for Providers and Caregivers at Margaraet Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, January 22, with breakfast and registration kicking off at 9:30 AM.

Join us as we'll help you with research, as well as treatment and caregiver support for your loved ones with Dementia. Featured speakers include Jane Bardavid, LCSW, the director of the Samuel Field Y's Community Advisory Program for Elderly, Jed Levine, MA, the executive vice president and director of Programs and Services Alzheimer's Association (NYC chapter), and Joan Serrano Laufer, LCSW, who is the executive director of the Queensboro Council for Social Welfare.

With a growing population of seniors dealing with the onset of dementia and all the ensuing challenges, it is crucial for caregivers to be as educated as possible in order to provide their loved ones with the support and care they need. An estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease, and 80 percent of their care is provided by unpaid caregivers, usually family members.

If you are interested in attending the symposium, please contact Linda Spiegel at lspiegel@centerlight.org or call (718) 298-7838. Valet parking will be available.

Smartphone users to top 1.75 BILLION in 2014

Study after study is telling us that most people who own a mobile phone will be converting over to a smart phone soon and that number according to eMarketer will top 1.75 billion.

Smartphone Users Will Total 1.75 Billion in 2014

What does this mean to you?

As a consumer this should be a sign of prices dropping of both phones and plans as companies compete for your business. It should also lead to better service because as companies expand their customer base they will also need to improve their infrastructure.

As a business owner you have to make sure your website is not only mobile optimized, you have to make sure you are showing up on mobile searches. What are you doing to improve your mobile presence? What are you doing to improve your mobile search?

Answers and help coming soon......

Thalia Spanish Theatre presents The Best of Tango

Music Arranged & Directed by LATIN GRAMMY winner RAUL JAURENA

Produced, Designed & Directed by ANGEL GIL ORRIOS

The most popular Tango & Milonga classics in Music, Song And Dance.

With the Singers: MARGA MITCHELL and MARIO BARRE
DANCERS:

YAISURI SALAMANCA & JOHN HERNAN RAIGOSA

 TANYA GUTIERREZ & JHAIR VOLPINI

                        

Musicians: Bandoneon Master  RAUL JAURENA; Piano MAURIZIO NAJT;       
Violoncello LEO GRINHAUZ; Double Bass JORGE LONGO

EIGHT WEEKS ONLY!   JANUARY 31 to MARCH 23, 2014

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 8 PM and SUNDAYS 4 PM

TICKETS $ 35; STUDENTS & SENIORS $ 32; FRIDAYS ONLY $ 30 Special group rates

***************************SPECIAL EVENTS*******************************

VALENTINE'S DAY Friday FEB. 14

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FOR TANGO LOVERS!  TICKETS $50
Including a wine and tapas Reception with the stars of the show.
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TANGO DANCE WORKSHOP taught by Yaisuri Salamanca & John Hernan Raigosa.

Feb 1 to March 22 (15 sessions) Fridays & Saturdays 5-6pm; Total Fee: $150. Single class $25.
SPACE IS LIMITED – SIGN UP TODAY! 

At THALIA SPANISH THEATRE
41-17 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside (Queens)
Subway # 7 Local to 40^th St. Station.  Buses Q60, Q32 to Queens Blvd & 41^st St.
INFORMATION & TICKETS (718) 729-3880     www.thaliatheatre.org

Queens Symphony Orchestra Sunday January 19th at Queens College

This Sunday, January 19 at 3pm, QSO will perform Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, a one-act farcical comic opera based on a story from Dante's Divine Comedy. The production at the LeFrak Concert Hall, Kupferberg Center for the Performing Arts, will be semi-staged with a full orchestra in conjunction with the Queens College Opera Department. 

Admission to attend is free of charge. The performance will be approximately 70 minutes in length.

QSO's Musical Director Constantine Kitsopoulos continues to make it his goal to bring symphonic music into the lives of Queens residents of all ages. Kitsopoulos will be joined by David Ronis, Stage Director of the Queens College Opera Studio, for a brief talk before the performance, in which they will address their reasons for choosing the piece, and their hopes for future collaboration.

Gianni Schicchi (pronounced roughly "Johnny Skee-kee") tells a playful story of greed, deceit and romance, and includes one of the most famous operatic arias of all time, "O Mio Babbino Caro."

"This is an opera to delight anyone," says Kitsopoulos, who made his debut with the New York Philharmonic in September of last year. "Our hope is to see children, parents and grandparents in the audience together. Puccini's take on Dante is always a crowd-pleaser, and wins over those who think they don't like opera."

Gianni Schicchi, by Giacomo Puccini

WHAT: A comic opera in one act (approx. 70 minutes)

WHO: Queens Symphony Orchestra, 

and Queens College Opera Studio

WHEN: Sunday, January 19, at 3pm

WHERE: LeFrak Concert Hall

Kupferberg Center for the Performing Arts, Queens, NY

COST: FREE

For more information, please reach out.

Adam Sullivan

Senior Associate

C. C.  S U L L I V A N

212. 757. 7932 +  direct

973. 744. 4101 +  office

adam@ccsullivan.com

Mobile Email Opens Trump Those on Desktop

Are you currently using email blasts to reach potential customers? If you are and your website is not optimized for mobile you may need to read this article from eMarketer. A surprising percentage of emails are being opened on mobile devices.

Click here for the full article:

eMarketer Article

The Chair Market- New York's biggest chair store

Come in and take advantage of this huge sale!

 

Counter and Bar Stools. $49 & Up

Wood & Metal Stools

Low Stools

Backless Stools

Counter Stools

Wicker Stooks

Aluminum Stools

Upholstered Stools

Dining Chairs, Tables & Many More

 

**All bar stools are available as counter height stools**

 

65% off retail. Cash & Carry (while supplies last)

 

 

 

 

 

Mattress Sale @ Furniture To Go!

Luxurious Queen Pillow-top Set!

Was $1500, now $399. Call Richie at Furniture To Go (718) 252-2005

Furniture To Go

2375 Flatbush Ave

Between Ave T & S, Kings Plaza Side

Getting the Most out of your Display ads

Are you currently running an online display ad campaign? How do you feel like its performing? If there is a hesitation in answering that last question then maybe you're doing it wrong. Check out this article from ad-ology on what marketers are doing to attract more attention to their display campaigns:

Marketers Tweak ads to improve visibility


INFOGRAPHIC: What it takes to be seen

Melinda Katz sworn in as Queens Borough President

On Thursday January 9th Melinda Katz was sworn in as Queens Borough President by New York City mayor Bill DeBlasio at Queens College. Our colleague Renetta Fitzgerald was in attendance as well as several prominent Queens lawmakers. 

Our own Lisa Colangelo was there as well and filed this report:

Daily News article

Queens has a history of electing strong women - Melinda Katz

Small to Medium Size Businesses to Embrace Digital in 2014

According to this Ad-ology article based on a j2global survey, small to medium businesses (SMBs) are finally ready to upgrade their technology in 2014. 

If you own a small to medium business it behooves you to make this the year to step up not only your hardware but your software, tactics and social media platforms. It's imperative to have a Facebook and a Google+ page to help your SEO capabilities. Its also time to start capturing emails as best you can at POS terminals for your own mailing lists for email blasts and of course if you haven't already optimize your website for mobile users, we are all finding out about your business via our phones and tablets, its true its happening and its not as scary as you think.

Check out the entire article here: 

SMBs Embrace Digital in 2014

5 Commitments Sales Leaders Can Make to Social Selling

Are you a sales manager, owner or team leader? Then you can use these tips to keep your team in tip top shape and ahead of the game in 2014 and beyond:

5 Commitments Sales Leaders Can Make to Social Selling

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Flushing Town Hall

FTH’s Lunar New Year line up encourages audience members of all ages to come out and celebrate the annual tradition of what is often referred to as “Chinese New Year” or “Lunisolar New Year”. The rich history of Chinese New Year dates back many centuries to when people would gather to honor their ancestors while sharing myth and traditions. Lunar New Year is commonly celebrated in the Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Malaysian communities, amongst others.

“We are delighted that we are able to celebrate such a joyous time of the year. Since the inception of this festival at Flushing Town Hall, the Lunar New Year events have been able to bridge generational divides and unify cultures throughout Queens and abroad. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the dawn of a new year”, says Ellen Kodadek, Executive and Artistic director at Flushing Town Hall.

This years Lunar New Year 2014 Line Up includes:

Young Joo Song Quartet

Friday, January 31, 8:00 PM

$15/$10 Members & Students

Young Joo Song is one of Korea’s leading Jazz pianists. Her swift rise in the Jazz world enabled her to record 8 albums with distinguished labels such as EMI, Warner and Sony. She also earned “Best Jazz Album” and “Best Jazz Performance” at the Korea Music Awards. 

Korean Mask Making Workshop
Sunday, February 2, 2014, 1:00 PM
$10/$8 Members & Students (Materials included)

Traditional Korean masks are a vital part of Korean dance dramas. Following an introduction to Korean traditional crafts, participants will color and decorate the Bong San T’al Ch’um mask and create their own colorful character.

Gamin- Wind & Stone

Friday, February 7, 2014, 8:00 PM
$15/$10 Members & Students
gamin is one of the most celebrated piri, taepyeongso (Korean traditional oboe family) and saengwhang (ancient wind-blow instrument) players today. Wind & Stone is a World Music project by gamin and Satoshi Takeishi (drummer, percussionist, and arranger) presenting both traditional and contemporary sounds of Korean music including World Premiere of NY-based Korean composer Yoon-Ji Lee's composition.

The New Vision - KOREAN FOLK PAINTING EXHIBITION

Saturday, February 8, 2014 - Sunday, March 30, 2014
Suggested Admission: $5/Members and Students

OPENING RECEPTION: SAT, FEB 8, 6 PM
Korean folk painting, also called Minhwa, truthfully expresses the life and thoughts of Koreans with great wit. It is also used as a symbol of good fortune for the New Year. This exhibition will showcase 60 artworks from Baraem Art Research Institute in Korea and will give you a chance to experience the beauty of Korean folk paintings.

Workshop: Make Your Wish on Hanji

Sunday, February 9, 2014, 1:00 PM
$10/$8 Members & Students (Materials included)

Korean folk paintings are drawn on hanji (Korean traditional mulberry paper) and this incredibly versatile paper is also used to make a vast array of arts and crafts. Write your wishes for the new year on hanji and create a one-of-a-kind art piece to take home.

Lunar New Year Dance Sampler

Sunday, February 16, 2014, 1:00 PM
FREE (Ticket required)

Curated by Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou, this year’s sampler will present demonstrations of dance from China, Korea, Taiwan, India and beyond

Workshop: Calligraphy on Silk

Sunday, February 16, 2014, 3:00 PM
$10/$8 Members & Students (Materials included)

Welcome in the Year of the Horse with a calligraphy workshop lead by Asian arts specialist Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou. Learn basic calligraphy to write your new year’s wishes on Chinese silk fans. 

Live from the POEMobile

Sunday, February 23, 2014, 6:30 PM
FREE

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with performances by Korean poets and traditional musicians and dancers. Poetry performances will be accompanied by projections from the POEMobile of original Korean poems with English translations, onto Flushing Town Hall’s garden wall.

For a complete list of all Spring 2014 events, including our Family Programs, our Lunar New Year events, and many others, visit www.flushingtownhall.org, or for more information, photos or to interview facilitators and/or performers, please contact Malika Granville (718) 463-7700 x244; mgranville@flushingtownhall.org

Flushing Town Hall is conveniently located on 137-35 Northern Boulevard Flushing, NY, 11354; a block and half east of Main Street, FTH is easily accessible by subway and bus; we offer limited, free parking for our patrons. For tickets and more information, visit: flushingtownhall.org, or call the Box Office: (718) 463-7700, ext. 222.

Its In Queens- January 9th - 15th

Neither snow, nor sleet, nor ridiculously cold temperatures can stop Queens from being a hot bed of enrichment, entertainment and fun. This week the borough smiles warmly at Mother Nature with plenty of live music, movies galore, an MLK recognition event, polar bears, Japanese art and a fiesta based on recycling electronic waste. Here’s the rundown.

Jan. 9, D.B. Rielly, 9 pm. Award-winning singer/songwriter D.B. Rielly performs a wide range of Americana music, spanning several genres, including Roots, Blues and Country. He promises an “instantaneous cure for all afflictions.” Free. Winegasm, 31-86 37th St., Astoria, www.winegasmeatery.com.

Jan. 10, David Hazeltine Trio, 8 pm. Hazeltine has his own distinctive piano style and musical voice. His trio features drum legend Louis Hayes and bassist Peter Washington. $15. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.

Jan. 10, Little Feet and Old Moon, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image’s First Look series shows inventive new cinema. In Little Feet, director Alexandre Rockwell’s children star as siblings who are barely cared for by their widowed father who dresses in an animal suit for a living and collapses drunk at night. When a pet goldfish dies, they set off to find a new mate for the fish. Rockwell and his children will be at screening. The short Old Moon, directed by a student of Rockwell and filmed in Puerto Rico, shows first, and a reception follows. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

Jan. 11, Irish Music Concert, 7:30 pm. Siusan O’Rourke and Zig Zeitler, who were nominated as Top Duo by the Irish Music Association, perform with Donie Carroll, a singer/songwriter, and John Nolan, a button accordion maestro (1982 All Ireland Champion). $22/$11, seniors, students and unemployed. New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., LIC, www.newyorkirishcenter.org

Jan. 11, Songs of Freedom, 3 pm. Robbi K and Friends commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech with a performance of protest and freedom songs, a slide presentation and stories. Free. Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, www.queenslibrary.org

Jan. 11, Storybook Discovery Day, 11 am. In a cozy parlor, Karyn Mooney welcomes the Year of the Horse by reading about Chinese New Year celebrations and making horse puppets. Suggested donation $5 per family. Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing, www.vomuseum.org

Jan. 11, Rohmer in Paris, 2 pm; The Inner Jungle, 4:15 pm; and Vic + Flo Saw a Bear, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image’s First Look series shows inventive new cinema. Director Richard Misek’s Rohmer in Paris is an ode to the Nouvelle Vague master Eric Rohmer and his beloved Paris. In director Juan Barrero’s autobiographical film The Inner Jungle, he returns from the Galapagos Islands to find his girlfriend is pregnant. The film expresses the combination of terror and amazement surrounding romance and pregnancy. Vic + Flo Saw a Bear is set in director Denis Côté’s native northern Québéc. It follows a pair of lesbian lovers and ex-cellmates after their release from prison. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us

Jan. 12, Electronic Waste Recycling, 10 am to 4 pm. Drop off unwanted or broken electronics, and the Queens Botanical Garden will dispose of them. From 1 pm to 3 pm, QBG hosts children’s crafts workshops using recycled and repurposed items. Free. QBG, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org

Jan. 12, Twilight Concert by Con Brio Ensemble, 4:30 pm. Critically acclaimed violinist Alexander Meshibovsky and pianist Diana Mittler perform Respighi-Violin Sonata, Bloch-Baal Shem Suite and Sarasate-Introduction and Tarantella. Alan Hollander presents works for oboe and piano by Telemann, Ravel and Saint-Saens. Baritone Darian Worrell performs the Four Serious Songs by Brahms. $10 and $12. The Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills, www.thecitg.org

Jan. 12, Isamu Noguchi and Qi Baishi: Beijing 1930, 3 pm. Noguchi Museum’s Amy Hau and former Assistant Director Alexandra Snyder May discuss the new exhibit, which includes works given by Sotokichi Katsuizumi, a Japanese businessman and Chinese painting collector who introduced Isamu Noguchi to the Chinese ink painter Qi Baishi. Free with admission. NM, 9-01 33rd Rd., LIC, www.noguchi.org

Jan. 12, Classical Music: Trio Cavatina, 3 pm. Five Boroughs Music Festival presents Trio Cavatina, winners of the 2009 Naumburg International Chamber Music Competition, in a program featuring works by Beethoven and Brahms, as well as an NYC premiere by Douglas Boyce. $25/$20 Queens residents/$15 students. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org

Jan. 12, Open Mic Sunday, 2 pm. The event features poet, essayist and translator Claire Van Winkle, who teaches undergraduate writing and literature at Queens College. Free. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid., 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, www.queenslibrary.org

Jan. 12, Adventure Hour: Polar Bears, 1:30 pm. This class offers toddlers an opportunity to socialize and learn about nature in a relaxed environment. Activities include live animals, art project, outdoor play, trail walks and music. Pre-registration required at 718.229.4000. $16. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, www.alleypond.com

Jan. 12, Visitors, 2 pm; The Quispe Girls, 5 pm; The Summer of Flying Fish, 8 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image’s First Look series shows inventive new cinema. Visitors consists of 74 black-and-white shots, taking viewers to the moon and back, while examining the human species and a gorilla from the Bronx Zoo. In the remote Chilean mountains in 1974, three goat-herding sisters survive after the death of a fourth sister in The Quispe Girls. Chilean documentarian Marcela Said’s debut feature The Summer of Flying Fish is coming-of-age story in the expansive terrains of southern Chile near Patagonia, as bright-eyed teenager Manena vacations with her family in their summer lake house, meets new friends, and finds her first love. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us

Jan. 13, Oratorio Society of Queens Auditions, 7:45 pm. Experience the joy of choral singing. Reservations are required, call 718.279.3006. Temple Beth Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing, www.queensoratorio.org

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com

The Biggest Changes to Google Search in 2013

Google constantly changes their algorithms to keep people guessing, here is an infographic that explains some of the changes in their strategy, courtesy of Search Engine Land


Changes to Google Search

Winter Olympics 2014

This Winter Olympics are fast approaching and we're ready for them! We will have exclusive content that is sure to put everyone in a competitive mood. That having been said, we offer advertising opportunities to those who strive to be at the top.

On February 7th, we'll be kicking things off with a pull out preview section. It will be written by the award-winning sports writers of the Daily News-- New York's #1 sports newspaper with 1.8 million daily readers. This will set the tone for our:

Daily updates, results, medal counts

Event schedule
Where to watch and how to watch
Olympic blog, dedicated section within sports
Content from one of our three NY Rangers who will be in the Olympics

Exclusive: Access and Innovation

Nate Vinton of the Daily News, who is also a top-rated skier, will have great access to

competitors and the course. He will ski the downhill course wearing google glass so
NYDailyNews.com visitors can experience the run through this amazing video.

Contact us if you'd like to be a part of this!
Veronica Gonzalez; vgonzalez@nydailynews.com; 646.599.4157

Networking is Important for Business

Richard Branson explains why you should network. 

http://www.virgin.com/entrepreneur/richard-branson-why-you-should-network

Here is an networking opportunity in Queens:

Event: Sunnyside Chamber Networking & Business Luncheon
Date: Tuesday, January 14th, 12:30 PM sharp
Cost: $20.00                            

Where: Dazies,   39-41 Queens Blvd., 39^th Pl. & 40th Sts        

Guest: Captain Brian Hennessy, Commanding Officer of the 108^th Precinct

Captain Hennessy, formally executive officer at the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights. Hennessy, 36, he’s worked in Queens for the entirety of his career, having served in precincts in Bayside, the Rockaways and Astoria before his most recent post in Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst.

Queens has been  his home for the last 15 years, he also grew up in the 104th Precinct in northwestern Queens and still lives there with his wife and children.

Let us begin the New Year wih good start and  let us
welcome you to the first meeting of the New Year! This is
a great opportunity to network and get to know your 
Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City neighbors!