Events

Past Event

Harlem Week: Economic Development Day

August 9, 2018
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
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The Economic Development Day (EDD) conference hosted in Columbia University features topical conferences on the business and economic impacts on the Harlem community. Each EDD Conference has its own theme a sampling of which includes presentations by developers of new projects in Upper Manhattan and New York as well as providing and promoting regional and international business opportunities for women, local and minority owned businesses, job fairs, business expos, loan pavilions and more.

International Business &  Health Conferences
9:30am – 11:30am

Conference sessions on health and business are held simultaneously during the day. The business conference focuses on topics including Minority/Women Business opportunities, securing grants & contracts, International Business Opportunities and more. The health conference focuses on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in order to contribute to a healthy business environment. Topics range from insurance issues to nutrition to exercise and more.
Location:  Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall, 115th Street & Broadway
Admission:  Registration required

 

Public & Private Sector Business Expo (Open to Public)

10 AM – 3 PM         

Open to the public the Expo is a unique opportunity to mix, mingle, share information and network with professionals in a wide variety of fields including finance, retail, professional services, technology, city and state agencies and much more. 
Location:  Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall, 115th Street & Broadway
Admission:  Free, Open to All

Outdoor Farmer’s Market
10 AM – 5 PM               

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and healthy foods are available all day at this special outdoor market.  
Location:  Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall, 115th Street & Broadway (Outside)

 

Basil A. Patterson Business Award Luncheon
12 Noon – 2 PM            

This Invite Only event celebrates some of New York City’s most effective and impactful businesspersons. Attended by a “who’s who” of NYC’s business elite this luncheon is a highlight of the day.
Location:  Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall, 115th Street & Broadway
Admission:  Tickets required

 

Tech “MeetUp”/ Business Conference presented by Silicon Harlem
3PM – 5PM        

Small and Medium Sized Businesspersons come together to get information on technology initiatives that will help grow their business.           

Location:  Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall, 115th Street & Broadway
Admission:  Registration required

For Information about Sponsorship, Vendor & Exhibitor opportunities call (212) 862-8477 or email wmajette@harlemdiscover.com

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