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Brooklyn's Progress Online (August '03)

Previous Issues

Adecco Recognized by GE Medical Systems for Outstanding Digitization Initiatives
Adecco (NYSE: ADO), the world’s largest staffing and human resource solutions company, has received an award from General Electric Medical Systems for “Outstanding Performance in Digitization Initiatives.” ...

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Award-Winning NY1 News Launches 24-Hour Spanish-Language Local News Channel
In keeping with providing all the latest news to New Yorkers around the clock, Time Warner Cable and NY1 News will premiere NY1 Noticias -- a 24-hour Spanish-language news channel launching on June 30, 2003, at 8:01 PM. ...

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Back On Track and Ready to Roll! New York Transit Museum Reopens its Main Brooklyn Facility
After extensive renovations to its main facility in Brooklyn Heights the New York Transit Museum is reopening to the public on September 16, 2003, with its new reinstalled exhibitions, education center, and collection of vintage subway and elevated cars. ...

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Brooklyn Chamber Bids Farewell to Staff
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce recently said good-bye to several staff members, each of whom played important roles at the Chamber and Alliance but have moved on to new jobs, graduate school, and other challenges. ...

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Brooklyn Chamber Staff Welcomes Its Newest Members
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce held its second New Member Orientation (NMO) of this year on June 26, 2003,, at the Business Library at Cadman Plaza. ...

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Brooklyn Children's Museum Receives Award for Excellence in Design
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg recently presented awards at the 21st Annual Awards for Excellence in Design to nine projects including the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. ...

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Chamber of Commerce Remembers Councilman James E. Davis
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of New York City Councilman James E. Davis. ...

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Chamber Serves Up Brooklyn Treats at Fancy Food Show
Food companies from more than 50 countries gathered at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Brooklyn Goes Global was there... ...

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Congressman Nadler Guards Against Beach Erosion
The House of Representatives has included $1.75 million in its Energy and Water Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2004 to protect Coney Island from beach erosion, thanks to a successful funding request by Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). ...

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Fun-Guru Gets Down to Business
Wouldn’t it be perfect to attend more networking events, increase revenues and have more time for fun? Well, at Fun-Guru it’s possible. ...

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Good Help Makes a Record 31 Job Placements in June 2003
In spite of a lagging economy and consistently high unemployment figures, Good Help, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s employment service, made 31 job placements in June, surpassing the previous monthly record of 22. ...

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IKEA Red Hook: A Big Deal for Brooklyn
IKEA, a world-renowned furniture and housewares retailer with more than 180 stores in 31 countries, has chosen Brooklyn as the new home for its very first New York City store. ...

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Independence FVP Henry Ngai Named NYBDC “Banker of the Year” for Boosting Small Business
Henry Ngai, First Vice President of Brooklyn-based Independence Community Bank has been named “Banker of the Year” by the New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC Business-New York). ...

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JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge
Eriksen Translations was one of 622 companies fielding a team for the June 25th running of the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge. ...

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Lutheran Medical Center Receives Grant from Verizon
Lutheran Medical Center (LMC) was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation for the expansion of information technology services throughout the healthcare system. ...

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Mayor Bloomberg Signs New Legislation
“The first bill before me today (July 14) is Introductory Number 520, sponsored at my request by Council Members Weprin, Comrie, Davis, Felder, Seabrook and Stewart. ...

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N.Y. Congregational Nursing Center Receives Statewide Recognition for Sow & Grow Plant Care Program
Carl S. Young, President of the New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) presented New York Congregational Nursing Center with the prestigious 2003 Innovation of the Year Award for the Sow and Grow Plant Care Horticulture Program. ...

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Navy Yard Warehouse Blends Sugar 'N Spice
Have you ever mixed Sweet ‘N Low with your Scotch? The thought alone makes one wince!! ...

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New York's Non-Profits Go Electric
If you've seen a golf-cart on the streets of Brooklyn lately, chances are it’s not Annika Sorenstam, but a local non-profit employee happily driving one of over 2,000 electric cars donated by Daimler-Chrysler. ...

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NYS Insurance Superintendent Serio Rejects Filing to Boost Workers' Comp Rates
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce lobbied for lower rates for past 6 years ...

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Pastry Powerhouse
Scaramouche is more than just the outlandish buffoon from Comedia dell’Arte; in Brooklyn it is the home to some of the best pastry in the world. ...

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Scorecard IV – Federal Agencies: Closed to Small Business
Federal government misses its small business goals for third year in a row. ...

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Small Business Committee Hosts Seminars
July was a busy month for seminars at the Brooklyn Chamber. On Wednesday, July 16th, the new Small Business Seminar Committee produced and hosted its first session: Marketing Your Business in Today’s Economy. ...

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The Atlantic Antic Returns - September 21! New York Favorite is Back on Track for Fall 2003
After a 2-year hiatus, one of New York's top street festivals is back on schedule for this September. ...

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The Brooklyn Philharmonic Appoints its Shoulder
The Brooklyn Philharmonic's newly appointed Concertmaster Brennan Sweet wasn’t born with a violin in his hand, it just seems that way. ...

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Two Brooklyn Chamber Members Among Recipients of 2003 NYC Neighborhood Development Achievement Award
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Robert W. Walsh presented honors to fourteen recipients of the 2003 New York City Neighborhood Development Achievement Awards at a reception held at Gracie Mansion... ...

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Two Trees Management Designated as Developer for Former Board of Ed Headquarters at 110 Livingston
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg recently announced that Two Trees Management has been designated to redevelop the former headquarters of the now defunct Board of Education located at 110 Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn. ...

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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is Keynote Speaker for Brooklyn Chamber Congressional Breakfast Forum
Senator Schumer...told a crowd of Chamber Members and elected officials that "something is happening in Brooklyn,” as is evident by the businesses that are looking to open or relocate in the borough. ...

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