Conversations with People Who Create in Brooklyn - Fantastic Food
June 19 6:30 PM @ Central Library, Information Commons Lab
Photographer Randy Duchaine will chat with individuals featured in his photographic exhibition, "Created in Brooklyn". Learn about their businesses; the challenges they’ve faced and the success they’ve found.
Make Music New York: Underground Horns
June 21 4:30 PM @ Central Library, Plaza
Underground Horns is a Brooklyn based 6-piece brass band playing Afro Funk Bhangra New Orleans grooves and beyond. Make Music New York is a live, free musical celebration across the city that takes place each June 21, the longest day of the year. On that day, hundreds of public spaces throughout the...
Self-Promotion Through Social Media: Instagram
June 24 7:00 PM @ Central Library, Information Commons Lab
Are you an artist? Musician? DJ? Entrepreneur? Learn how to make social media work for you. This multi-part series began with creating a blog and continues with using Instagram to gain additional exposure for your business. Instagram allows you to share photos on the go and give people a glimpse of...
Researching Your Target Market
June 25 7:00 PM @ Central Library, Information Commons Lab
(NOTE: This event occurs on Tuesday.) If you're writing a business plan or just looking for customers, attend this workshop to identify your market. Learn how to determine the demographic characteristics, size and spending habits of your target market. This program will be held at the Shelby White...
Conversations with People Who Create in Brooklyn - Design Craft
June 26 6:30 PM @ Central Library, Information Commons Lab
Photographer Randy Duchaine will chat with individuals featured in his photographic exhibition, "Created in Brooklyn". Learn how their dedication to their craft, shaped their careers and led them to extraordinary accomplishments
Networking Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
June 27 6:00 PM @ Central Library, Dweck Center
Join others in the start-up community to exchange ideas and get support. Discuss the challenges of going into business, connect with other businesses; get a chance to practice your pitch, and more. The event will be led by business counselors from the Local Development Corporation of East NY. PLEA...
Intro to FCP X
July 03 7:00 PM @ Central Library, Information Commons Lab
This class will cover the basics of Final Cut Pro X to get you started. We will talk about setting up, media management, editing with the magnetic timeline, audio, color correction, editing with storylines and multicam. Come with questions! This workshop is presented by the Brooklyn Filmmakers Coll...
Researching Other Companies
July 09 7:00 PM @ Central Library, Information Commons Lab
Whether writing a business plan or investigating the competition, this workshop can help you find company information. Learn how to identify companies by industry and analyze their strengths and weaknesses, as well as find market share data and financial reports. This program will be held at the She...
Conversations with People Who Create in Brooklyn – Urban Adventures
July 10 6:30 PM @ Central Library, Information Commons Lab
Photographer Randy Duchaine will chat with individuals featured in his photographic exhibition, "Created in Brooklyn". Join us to hear about how and why they pursued these extraordinary activities in the urban environment.
Building a Website: Today's Essential Marketing Tool
July 16 6:00 PM @ Central Library, Dweck Center
Learn how to design a site that means business. Marketing expert Santos Morales will give you tips on how to attract attention, increase sales and keep customers coming back. This program will be held in the Dweck Center at the Central Library.