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Business Owners: Government’s Squeezing Us Dry!

April 19, 2012 – 1:36 pm

Business leaders Jim Clark and John Abi-Habib participated in the roundtable discussion with U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm (left to right). Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

By Paula Katinas

“This is one of the few moments in your life when you are meeting with an elected official and he’s not doing all of the talking!” U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm told a group of business owners he had invited to a roundtable discussion he was hosting on April 11.

Grimm made it clear to the business owners that he wanted to meet with them to hear what their concerns were, how hard it is to run a business in New York City, and about how it could be made easier. read more »

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Fifth Ave. Business Spotlight: Can’t-Miss ‘Treasures’ For Sale at Hit or Miss

April 19, 2012 – 1:02 pm

Hit or Miss Treasures is located at 7114 Fifth Ave. Photo by M.K. McGarrity

By M.K. McGarrity

Hit or Miss Treasures is a used furniture, antiques and jewelry emporium that brings out the hunter in all of its customers.

The store is packed with merchandise. From the front windows, filled with gorgeous beads and crystals, to the tables outside the door, stacked with socks and other personal items, there is something in this spot for just about everyone.

Upon entering the shop, jewelry, all of which is new, spreads from the front window to alongside an entire wall and the front counter area. You can find necklaces, bracelets and earrings for every imaginable style or trend. Colorful beads are strung and hung aloft. read more »

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Focus on the Marketplace: April 14, 2012

April 12, 2012 – 3:03 pm

By Chuck Otey and Marc Hibsher

Each week, “Focus on the Marketplace” draws special attention to the relationship between local businesses and civic and other organizations to benefit our residents:

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Events

Community Helps Credit Union Celebrate 78th Year

April 12, 2012 – 2:17 pm

A credit union that was born in the midst of the nation’s Great Depression in the 1930s is still alive and kicking in 2012.

The Bay Ridge Federal Credit Union marked its 78th anniversary by throwing a dinner party at the Bay Ridge Manor on April 4 and inviting hundreds of the community’s movers and shakers to help celebrate the milestone. read more »

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Women’s Business Group Honors Spa Owners

April 9, 2012 – 11:46 am

Maria Ingardia, left, and Shelia Brody will be honored by a women's business group on Saturday. Photo By John Calabrese

The co-owners of a Bay Ridge spa will be the guests of honor at a luncheon hosted by the organization New York State Women Inc. this Saturday.

Sheila Brody and Maria Ingardia, co-owner of the Green Spa & Wellness Center on Third Avenue have been named Women of the Year by the organization.

New York State Women Inc., formerly known as the Business and Professional Women’s Club, promotes the business and economic interests of women.

The luncheon will take place on Saturday, April 14, at Sirico’s at 8023 13th Ave. at 12:30 p.m. Patricia Laudano and Janet Gounis are the co-chairs of the Luncheon Committee.

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Focus on the Marketplace

March 29, 2012 – 1:05 pm

By Chuck Otey and Marc Hibsher

Demonstrating the important partnership between Bay Ridge’s business community and its civic events was the presence Sunday of scores of business leaders who took active and supporting roles in the popular St. Patrick’s Parade on Fifth Avenue, now in its 19th year. Shown at the traditional Hunter’s breakfast and afterward are:

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Merchants Talk Social Media at Third Ave. Meeting

March 15, 2012 – 1:18 pm

How can social media help effectively grow your business?

That was the main question asked and then answered by Jason Versaggi of the Rising Tide Group; Inna Trinidad, owner of Kaleidoscope Toys; and Bina Valenzano, Third Avenue Merchants marketing director, at the MTA meeting held Tuesday, March 6. read more »

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