Comments on: LICBDC supports local biz with massive Annual Luncheon & Trade Show http://www.liqcity.com/economy/licbdc-supports-local-biz-with-massive-annual-luncheon-trade-show A Blog About Life and Real Estate in Long Island City, Queens, NYC Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:16:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/economy/licbdc-supports-local-biz-with-massive-annual-luncheon-trade-show/comment-page-1#comment-18927 Anonymous Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:35:07 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=8775#comment-18927 Dan, I don't know if it is cost prohibitive but maybe having the event in Gantry Park with several large tents and local catering would be a great option. I think it would showcase the neighborhood very well and local small business would benefit tremendously. Dan,

I don’t know if it is cost prohibitive but maybe having the event in Gantry Park with several large tents and local catering would be a great option. I think it would showcase the neighborhood very well and local small business would benefit tremendously.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/economy/licbdc-supports-local-biz-with-massive-annual-luncheon-trade-show/comment-page-1#comment-18924 Anonymous Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:12:18 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=8775#comment-18924 LICBDC does a great job connecting businesses large and small. My one critique is they fall short on providing outreach and service to micro businesses. That's in part because there is not a lot available in general but I think it's also that it's difficult to shift the mindset from the classic larger scale business model to the more individualized approach of micro entrepreneurs. LICBDC does a great job connecting businesses large and small. My one critique is they fall short on providing outreach and service to micro businesses. That’s in part because there is not a lot available in general but I think it’s also that it’s difficult to shift the mindset from the classic larger scale business model to the more individualized approach of micro entrepreneurs.

]]> By: Dan Miner http://www.liqcity.com/economy/licbdc-supports-local-biz-with-massive-annual-luncheon-trade-show/comment-page-1#comment-18916 Dan Miner Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:38:22 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=8775#comment-18916 We would certainly like to hold our annual event in LIC, but there's just no place big enough here for 140+ exhibitors, around 4,000 attendees, plus a sit down luncheon for hundreds of people. We have to go to Terrace on the Park, which is the largest venue in the borough of Queens that can host both parts of the event. The Foundry is a great venue, and we've had many events there - much smaller ones. - Dan Miner, LICBDC We would certainly like to hold our annual event in LIC, but there’s just no place big enough here for 140+ exhibitors, around 4,000 attendees, plus a sit down luncheon for hundreds of people. We have to go to Terrace on the Park, which is the largest venue in the borough of Queens that can host both parts of the event. The Foundry is a great venue, and we’ve had many events there – much smaller ones. – Dan Miner, LICBDC

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/economy/licbdc-supports-local-biz-with-massive-annual-luncheon-trade-show/comment-page-1#comment-18915 Anonymous Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:29:07 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=8775#comment-18915 Actually, the Foundry is not even remotely big enough. I don't think there is anything in LIC, that I can think of, that is as large and suited for such a gigantic event, with a full formal lunch served. Taste of LIC at the waterfront was one quarter the size of this event... plus a sit down meal. I think they hold it there because it's the closest, nicest space that can accommodate - beautiful view and quintessential Queens. If you have never been to the Terrace on the Park, absolutely recommended. Gorgeous. Actually, the Foundry is not even remotely big enough. I don’t think there is anything in LIC, that I can think of, that is as large and suited for such a gigantic event, with a full formal lunch served. Taste of LIC at the waterfront was one quarter the size of this event… plus a sit down meal. I think they hold it there because it’s the closest, nicest space that can accommodate – beautiful view and quintessential Queens. If you have never been to the Terrace on the Park, absolutely recommended. Gorgeous.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/economy/licbdc-supports-local-biz-with-massive-annual-luncheon-trade-show/comment-page-1#comment-18911 Anonymous Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:21:45 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=8775#comment-18911 The Foundry would be a great place for this to take place. The Foundry would be a great place for this to take place.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/economy/licbdc-supports-local-biz-with-massive-annual-luncheon-trade-show/comment-page-1#comment-18910 Anonymous Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:09:35 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=8775#comment-18910 Just one question. Why was such an important luncheon about LIC not held in LIC? There are several places capable of holding such an event here and to give the revenue to another community is irresponsible and short-sighted. And before anyone asks, I do not work in the hospitality business. I just think the LICBDC organizers need to rethink their strategy a bit better for the future. Just one question. Why was such an important luncheon about LIC not held in LIC? There are several places capable of holding such an event here and to give the revenue to another community is irresponsible and short-sighted. And before anyone asks, I do not work in the hospitality business. I just think the LICBDC organizers need to rethink their strategy a bit better for the future.

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