Harlem’s My Image Studios Coming Soon!
The town is a buzzing, there is a new cultural destination blossoming right here in Harlem. My Image Studios (MIST), created by Carlton Brown and HBA’s own Chairman, Walter Edwards, will feature a world-class restaurant, a sophisticated lobby and outdoor bar, and three multi-purpose theaters that can convert into a large banquet hall. There are plans for all types of cultural programming; from nightly live entertainment to dance parties to galas. So far they have a web page up where you can sign up for their newsletter and click through to their Facebook page: http://myimagestudios.com/ . I can’t wait to see more!
It’s Social Media Week!
Social Media Week is here! With tons of events going on around town, it’s hard to choose where to go. Lucky for you, if you haven’t already registered for anything there are still some events open. I have gone through the list and choosen a few interesting events this week:
Meet The Afropolitans: Digital Media + Culture In Africa
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=1291
Total Beauty Media Group Digital Salon Series: Insights and Predictions on Women’s Buying Behavior
http://www.totalbeauty.com/live (You can watch this one LIVE Online)
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=1788
Social Media Week at Digitas — Social Commerce: The Next Step
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=1935
How To Market Your Film Using Social Media
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=1783
Under30CEO15: Social Media Week Entrepreneur Matchmaking
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=1413
Social Media Action Camp
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=2123
We all have Influence Somewhere: The Next Great Social Media Transformation
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=2244
Nonprofits and Social Media: A Perfect Solution
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=1867
Using Social Media in the Fashion Industry: Fashion #560chat
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=1877
The New Role Models: Chefs, Cooks, Bloggers & You — An Interview with Amanda Hesser, Robyn O’Brien & Bun Lai, followed by Who is Kale’s PR Agent & What Dictates a Food Trend? Panel Debate
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=1408
The Freelance Revolution: Independent Worker Collaboration & Innovation Through Online Communities
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=1404
GAME/WORLD: The New Collaborative Community
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=1903
Let’s Get Ready to Tumblr: Building community by reimagining and redistributing your content
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=2065
Left Brain Meets Right Brain – The Blueprints for a Sophisticated Social Marketing Campaign
http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=2004
Meet the Winners of HBA’s 3rd Annual Business Plan Competition!
The Harlem Business Alliance (HBA) is proud to announce the winners of its Third Annual Business Plan Competition.
Business plan submissions were reviewed by members of the Judging Committee and narrowed down to four finalists. On October 25, the finalists made their presentations to the Judging Committee, and the two winners were selected. The grand prize was awarded to Precious Williams of Curvy Girlz Lingerie and the second prize was awarded to Christina Brown of Jade’s Haven.
Curvy Girlz Lingerie creates and designs trendy lingerie for full-figured women. With a lack of options for curvy women, Precious Williams will bring up-to-date fashion with the needed support to plus-sized women. Ms. Williams looks to open up a brick and mortar store in Harlem and sell her goods online.
The second place winner is Christina Brown of Jade’s Haven, a lifestyle concept store boutique. Her store will offer trendy apparel, showcase emerging artists and have an exclusive members-only lounge. Ms. Brown plans to provide an intimate shopping experience with excellent customer service.
Regina L. Smith, HBA’s Executive Director said, “This year’s applications were varied and improved. The judges faced a tough decision in choosing the two winners, Precious Williams and Christina Brown. HBA is poised to support the winners and entrants to reach their goals.”
The competition’s participants needed to meet the following requirements; be at least 18 years old and a legal resident or U.S. citizen; live in Upper Manhattan and have an interest in establishing a for-profit start up business in Harlem; or be an owner of an operating for-profit business located in Upper Manhattan with maximum annual gross revenues of $500,000.
This competition provides the grand prize winner with $5,000. The second place winner will receive personal consultation sessions with celebrated strategist to the Stars, Karen Taylor Bass, The PR Expert.
If you are interested in receiving one-on-one assistance with your business plan, please call HBA’s office at 212.665.7010 or email bharte@hbany.org.
Congratulations again to our winners!
See HBA instructor, Karen Taylor Bass on the Nate Berkus Show!
Check out our PR class instructor, Karen Taylor Bass getting her basement made over by the Nate Berkus Show last week. Her basement looks amazing and functional. You can get a chance to talk to Karen about her experience at any of our upcoming HBA free PR classes; tonight and on November 28 at 6:30pm.
Watch the video here
Become a Vendor at the 2011 Harlem Holiday Market!
We have revamped our Harlem Holiday Market plans to better accommodate Harlem’s vendors needs! A shorter time period: One long weekend Thursday, December 15 – Sunday, December 18. Cheaper booth rentals: $500 for a single booth and $900 for a double booth. Warmer tent: One large heated tent with lighting and carpet.
If you would like to vend at the Harlem Holiday Market download our 2011 HHM Vendor Application and submit it along with your 50% deposit by November 15th. For more information visit our HHM website.
UPDATE: Unfortunately, the Harlem Holiday Market has been cancelled. We will try to bring the concept to fruition next holiday season. Contact marketing@hbany.org with any comments or questions.
Check out the Harlem Harvest Festival on Saturday!
Join Harlem Park to Park this Saturday for their 2nd Annual Harlem Harvest Festival in A. Philip Randolph Square from 10am-4pm. Enjoy a Farmer’s Market, a Taste of Harlem, children’s activities, and entertainment. We are eager to see many of our favorite Harlem businesses out there on Saturday!
Check out our new Press and Media Sections
In case you want to hear about HBA in the news – not just from us – we have a whole new press page you can visit! AND if that wasn’t enough, you can view videos of our past events or watch current events live on our new media page!
Social Media Fever
Yes, it’s true, we have the social media fever over here at 275 Lenox Avenue! If you haven’t heard it’s the hottest thing for businesses since Free Advertising… I hope you all get the chance to check out HBA’s profile and connect with us on the following websites:
Welcome to the Harlem Business Alliance’s New Blog!
We’ve been helping our members learn all about how to use social media to take their businesses to new levels, and now we are ready to take our own advice! Hopefully you will find our posts useful for you and your start-up or existing business. You can find this blog on our website too at hbany.org/blog.html. Lets go Harlem!
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