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HOUSE OF SPICES MOVES
TO MASPETH
 Source: New York TimesHouse of Spices (India) Inc., an importer, manufacturer, and distributor of Indian spices and foods, will be acquiring and renovating a new facility in Maspeth, a move made possible through assistance with the NYCIDA.
House of Spices plans to invest $6.4M to purchase, renovate, and equip the 25,000 SF building. With assistance from NYCIDA, House of Spices has grown its family-owned business in Queens over the past 40 years, currently distributing products nationwide.
To learn how NYCIDA can help your industrial company to grow within New York City, contact Jean Tanler at [email protected] or 718-205-3773.
NEXT TOP MAKERS: Applications Now Open!
NYCEDC has announced the application launch for New York's Next Top Maker's program. The program serves as a catalyst for NYC-based hardware start-ups, innovative technologists, and design-driven entrepreneurs to take their prototypes to market. If you or someone you know has an idea or a prototype and dreams of building a NYC-based business, apply to become one of New York's Next Top Makers!
BIKE LANES TO BE INSTALLED
 Source: NYCDOT
Beginning in early August, NYCDOT will install bike lanes in Ridgewood, including parts of the Maspeth IBZ:
- Bicycle lanes on Woodward Ave., Onderdonk Ave., 69th Ave., and Catalpa Ave.
- Shared lanes on Flushing Ave., Fresh Pond Rd., Cypress Hills St., and 65th Place.
Guide signs will be installed to help cyclists navigate the new bicycle network and safety improvements such as refreshed crosswalk markings will be made.
EVENT NOTICE: "White Collar" TV Series Scheduled to Film on July 30th.
The "White Collar" TV series will be filming again in the area and have requested parking in the following locations this Wednesday, July 30 2014: - 54 ST. between GRAND AVE and FLUSHING AVE. - FLUSHING AVE. btwn 54 ST. and 54 PL. - FLUSHING AVE.btwn 54 ST.and 53 ST. - FLUSHING AVE btwn METROPOLITAN AVE. and 53 ST. - 53 ST. between FLUSHING AVE. and NURGE AVE. - 54 PL. between FLUSHING AVE. and NURGE AVE. If you have any questions or concerns about the potential disruption of your business operations, contact Jean Tanler at 718-205-3773 or [email protected].
GRAND STREET BRIDGE CLOSURE
On two Saturdays, August 2nd and August 9th, NYCDOT will close the Grand Street Bridge over Newtown Creek for mechanical and electrical repairs. The bridge will be closed from 7 AM to 2 PM. Variable message signs will be installed to alert motorists. Metropolitan Avenue may be used as an alternate route.
UPCOMING EVENTS
INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) WORKSHOP
Explore Sensor, MCU, RF Module and Cloud Solutions
Thursday, July 31st, 2:00 to 4:00 PM
ITAC 39 Broadway, Suite 1110 New York, NY 10006
ITAC is launching a series of FREE workshops focused on electronics to bring New York City manufacturers closer to the experts of leading edge components and test equipment in the electronics industry. They are partnering with Silicon Labs on the 1st workshop, July 31st, focused on low-power sensors, MCUs, RF modules and cloud solutions. Their presenters will cover: - How to improve the energy efficiency of sensor design by using energy modes of the EFM32 family of Cortex-M micro controllers - How Digi� RF modules help you connect anything, anywhere with Device Cloud
Who Should Attend?
Companies should register for this workshop if:
- Their current or future products integrate connected sensors - They want to strengthen their relationship with Silicon Labs, Digi, and regional suppliers - They want to "hit the ground running" with a FREE new sensor prototyping kit! Attendees' PERKS:- Receive a FREE EFM32 and Sensor Evaluation platform from Silicon Labs! - Enter in a drawing for a free XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit from Digi!
Click here to register.
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MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
HUGH L. CAREY TUNNEL CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES INFO SESSION
Monday, August 4th
9:00 AM - 12:00PM
3 Stone Street
New York, NY 10004
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about how you can help the MTA rebuild the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel. MTA Bridgews and Tunnels needs NYS Certified MWBE Contractors in a range of different construction trades including electricians, mechanical plumbing, pump repairs and replacements, masonry, concrete, lead/asbestos abatement, traffic, and demolition.
KOSCIUSKO BRIDGE PROJECT (PHASE I) BUSINESS OUTREACH EVENTS
Wednesday, August 6th
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Warsaw/Polish National Home
261 Driggs Avenue
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY
Wednesday, August 13th
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sunnyside Community Services
43-31 39th Street
Sunnyside, Queens, NY
Project Presentation - Learn about the K-Bridge Replacement Project
Safety Presentation - Learn about the Skanska-Kiewit-ECCO III Joint Venture team's Safety Program
DBE Resources - USDOT & Partners will provide information on the Bonding Education Program
Area of work - Learn about opportunities for Subcontractors and Local Businesses
Please confirm your attendance by August 1st with [email protected].
SELLING TO THE GOVERNMENT & 8(a), HUBZONE AND WOSB CERTIFICATION
August 20th, 9:30 AM-1:00 PM
Small Business Administration
26 Federal Plaza, 6th Floor, Conference Center Room
New York, NY 10278
You could be leaving Thousands or even Millions of $$$ on the Federal Government Procurement Table. The Federal
Government purchases more than $500 Billion in goods and service on an annual basis.
The above programs are all geared toward assisting socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, as well as underutilized business zones and women owned small
businesses.
Attend SBA's upcoming FREE certification training session on August 20th to learn more.
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