Financing Breakfast Seminar—it’s not too late to register!

October 23, 2008

8:00 am to 11:00 am

Jennings Hall, 260 Powers Street, Brooklyn

Accessing Financing in Today’s Market:

Traditional and Non-Traditional Sources of Capital

Is your firm planning an expansion, purchasing equipment or just looking for some working capital? Attend EWVIDCO’s Financing Seminar to learn about financial products and programs available for your business’s needs. Presentations will outline traditional and non-traditional financing options and financing programs available to local firms. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call Michael Wilhite (718)388-7287 x164 or mwilhite@ewvidco.com to RSVP as soon as possible.

THIS SEMINAR IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY COMMERCE BANK

Empire Zone Refresher Course—for Empire Zone-certified businesses only

November 20^th, 2008

8:00 am to 10:00 am

Monsignor Vetro Community Room

Enter at 11 Catherine Street, Brooklyn

EWVIDCO will host an Empire Zone refresher course designed to help certified businesses maximize their benefits. There are many ways to save money through the Empire Zone program, but many qualified businesses do not take advantage of these benefits; leaving millions of dollars on the table every year! If you are an Empire Zone certified business, this course will help you understand what you can qualify for and how you can claim these tax credits that can save you money. We will have Empire Zone experts on hand to discuss the program and directly answer your questions. If you are a certified firm and would like to attend this FREE seminar, please RSVP with Caitlin Dourmashkin at (718) 388-7287 x116 or cdourmashkin@ewvidco.com.

THIS SEMINAR IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY FREEMAN AND DAVIS AND CITI

Membership Drive Kick-off Mixer

November 5, 2008

5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Public Assembly, 70 N. 6^th Street, Brooklyn

Kick back with North Brooklyn businesses and help make EWVIDCO’s 2009 membership drive a success! Complimentary wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres will be served. A memorable affair in support of a worthy cause! Learn how EWVIDCO Membership benefits your business and the entire community! Admission is free, but reservations are a must! Contact Jennyfere Thomas at (718)388-7287 x212 or jthomas@ewvidco.com to RSVP. As an EWVIDCO member, your business is entitled to contribute a gift for distribution in the event goody bag—if you would like to donate an item, please contact Leah Archibald at (718)388-7287 x168 or larchibald@ewvidco.com asap.

THIS EVENT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY CAPITOL ONE BANK, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND BROOKLYN BREWERY

UPCOMING EVENTS OF INTEREST

Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment: Green Tie Affair to Salute 30 Years of Environmental Education and Our New Home

Since 1978, the Center has helped define urban environmental education in New York City. Thirty years later, they are the premier Educational Guide to a Greener New York City reaching over 100,000 residents annually across the five boroughs with educational programming that pulls together residents, schools, businesses and community leaders in efforts to shape the sustainable development of our City. They also manage the Sustainable Business Network of NYC, a consortium of businesses committed to sustainability. Many North Brooklyn manufacturers are already members--visit http://www.sbnyc.org/ for more information on this program.

The gala details are as follows:
November 17, 2008
168 7th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, Brooklyn
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Honorees
Sarah Beatty, Green Depot
Ronald Chaluisan, New Visions for Public Schools
Helena Durst, The Durst Organization
Marcel Van Ooyen, Council on the Environment of NYC

One of our very own businesses, GreenDepot will be among the honorees! Individual tickets are $250 and sponsorships are still available. Journal ads are due on October 24, 2008.

If you have any questions, or would like to reserve you a ticket, please contact Leah Archibald at larchibald@ewvidco.com or 718-388-7287 x168.

St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation 33^rd Annual Awards Benefit

Join EWVIDCO in supporting our sister organization, St. Nicks! All proceeds from the event go to St. Nicks’ work in helping keep our community sustainable for people of modest means.

Benefit Details:
November 19, 2008
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Haworth Showroom, 125 Park Ave., NYC.

Honorees
Jeanne B. Mullgrav of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
Robert Como, JP Morgan Chase Senior Vice President

Individual tickets are $175 and sponsorships and journal ads are still available. Journal ads are due on November 7, 2008. If you have any questions, or would like to reserve you a ticket, please contact Stephen Arrendell at 718.388.5454 +169 or ska@stnicksnpc.com.