LICP Real Estate Breakfast

Tuesday, April 21, 8-10:30 a.m.

Join LIC Partnership for the 21st Annual Real Estate Breakfast on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 to discuss the state of the market and network with 300+ business and civic leaders working in western Queens.

Panel:

• David Brause – President, Brause Realty and Chairman, LIC BID (Moderator)
• Forrest Mas – Director, North River Company
• Sohrab Mohebbi – Director, SculptureCenter
• Jesse Spellman – Co-Owner, Utopia Bagels and JAX Pizza Joint
• Andrew Till – Principal and COO, Baron Property Group, LLC

Save the Date - LIC Springs! 2026 is Saturday, May 30!

LIC Springs! is an annual street festival celebrating Long Island City with live performances, interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, and more. The event is organized by Long Island City Partnership and programmed by hundreds of local businesses. Activities are free and open to the community. Save the date and join us for LIC’s biggest block party!

LIC Happenings

Live! in The Brewside Lounge at Fifth Hammer Brewing Co.

Thursday, April 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Paddy Cullivan’s “The Murder of Michael Collins” at the New York Irish Center

Thursday, April 9, 7-9 p.m.

Vino e Voce at Culture Lab LIC

Thursday, April 9, 7:30-9 p.m.

LIC Boathouse & East River Crew New Volunteers Meet and Greet

Friday, April 10, 7-9 p.m.

45th Anniversary Screening of NIGHTHAWKS on 16mm at The Greats of Craft - LIC Warehouse

Friday, April 10, 8 p.m.

Party Right Here at Culture Lab LIC

Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m.

Crafts & Drafts: Spring Blossom Bash – Kids Art Party at The Greats of Craft - LIC Warehouse

Sunday, April 12, 2:30-5 p.m.

Spring Hospitality Interview Event at LaGuardia Community College

Tuesday, April 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Image courtesy of Culture Lab LIC

Arbor Architecture PLLC

Arbor is an architecture and planning collective based in Queens, New York that delivers timeless, traditionally rooted design through an innovative approach to practice. With a deep lived experience and training in historic buildings, they welcome the challenge of adapting beloved community landmarks to serve our modern needs. Facing the tough questions of sustainability, affordability, and accessibility, Arbor begins by asking "what solutions have already been developed over the centuries locally, and can we draw upon that wisdom to create better buildings with beauty and meaning?" They build for the future by learning from the past.

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Small Business Access to Capital Workshop - April 9

Looking to fund your next stage of growth? Join the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) for this Access to Capital event, an opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect directly with banks, microlenders, and alternative funders to explore financing options for their business. This event is designed for seasoned business owners who are ready to scale and want to understand what it takes to qualify for funding, strengthen their financial documents, and build relationships with lenders who actively support small businesses in NYC. Details

Ongoing - LICP Business Assistance Program

LICP offers free 1-on-1 support with financing, real estate, growth planning, and navigating city programs. Opening a new business? NYC SBS’ Business Opening Sprint helps entrepreneurs open faster with hands-on support, compliance guidance, and help celebrating your grand opening. If you plan to open a new business in the near future, please contact Charles Yu at cyu@licpartnership.org to get connected.