Prepare Your Business for Flooding Webinar

Thursday, January 15, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), LIC Partnership (LICP), and the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are partnering to help small businesses prepare for floods. Learn more about how SBS can support your small business or commercial property through the Risk Assessment and Grant Program. If your business or commercial property is located in an area at risk of flooding, you may be eligible for a free on-site, one-on-one risk assessment and up to $5,000 for preparedness equipment. RSVP. Image Credit: SBS

LICP Talks Labor & Employment Webinar: Hiring in 2026: From Application to Offer

Thursday, January 22, 9:30-11 a.m.

Join LICP and Irene Zoupaniotis, Labor & Employment attorney at Farrell Fritz, for the next installment of LICP Talks Labor & Employment to learn about hiring in 2026—how accommodations and remote work, leave laws, and discrimination in hiring processes are reshaping hiring, and what employers can do to stay ahead. RSVP

LICP Networking Night at SAPPS

Wednesday, February 11, 5-7 p.m.

Join LIC Partnership and the LIC BID for a networking night at SAPPS. Mingle with business and civic leaders over drinks and light bites while we celebrate 2026 and the upcoming LIC Lunar New Year Celebration. RSVP

New Staff Member Joins LIC Partnership

Isabelle Castillo-Anderson recently joined LICP as its Manager, Partner Development. With over five years of experience helping organizations and businesses of all sizes engage their communities, Isabelle most recently worked with two internationally recognized health advocacy organizations — the American Cancer Society and Walk with a Doc. She is excited about the opportunity to meet and collaborate with our incredible partners and contribute to the vibrant and growing community of Long Island City.

LIC Happenings

Autumn Knight – "NOTHING: more" at The Chocolate Factory Theater

Friday, January 16-Sunday, January 18

Court 16 LIC – MLK Jr Day Holiday Camp

Monday, January 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Restaurant Week Dinner at Little Chef Little Cafe

Thursday, January 22-Thursday, February 12

LIC Walk & Talk to Build a Strong Parks System

Saturday, January 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Image courtesy of The Chocolate Factory Theater

Grind Lab Fitness

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January Offer: 2026 Online Fitness Jumpstart

• 4-Week Trial
• Online coaching
• Weekly Accountability
• Coach Access (6 days/week)

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Jan. 22 - In-Person Walkthrough of 10 Newly Renovated Commercial Spaces at the 74th Street–Roosevelt Avenue Station

The MTA is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) in 2026 for 10 newly renovated commercial spaces at the 74th Street–Roosevelt Avenue Station. These spaces are ideal for light cooking, dry uses, or coffee/retail businesses. To support local businesses and vendors, they’re hosting an in-person walkthrough to preview the spaces and answer any questions. Details

Through February 10 - Fueling Opportunities for Owner Development Program

This program is supported by the Grubhub Community Fund and presented in partnership with The National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce and The National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce of New York. It combines short-form education with grant support to help restaurants strengthen operations, build capacity, and invest in practical business improvements. Eligible restaurants may apply for grants of up to $2,500 which can be used for equipment or supplies, marketing and digital presence upgrades, community initiatives, staff training, and general business improvements. 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 Richard Portilla at rportilla@licpartnership.org to get connected.