SUNY New Paltz International Programs will host approx. 225 young Latin American young professionals on our campus in July of this year. They will participate in business & English for business purposes seminars on campus, as well as participate in weekly field trips to New York City . The business seminar topics are:
• Marketing and value management
• Corporate financial management
• Strategic thinking
• Competitive project management
We are seeking NYC business professionals to come to our campus in New Paltz and do presentations on Thursday July 11, and Thursday July 18, in these topic areas. We will host 2 sessions on these dates, a mid morning session from 10-11:30, and a mid afternoon session from 2:00 – 3:30.
The presentations should be geared to participants in one of these tracks, and present a business problem that the participants could break into small groups and work on elements of, then present their findings to the group.
We can pay a modest honorarium, and pay for roundtrip bus or MTA fare (Trailways comes directly from Port Authority to New Paltz). If you are interested, and could present on either Thursday July 11, or July 18, 2013 to these groups, we would encourage you to apply.
To apply:
Send us an email at iib@newpaltz.edu giving us a short description of your business, your topic area, and a current resume / CV. We will review your proposals and select the top 4-8 for each date.
Thank you for your interest and feel free to contact us at iib@newpaltz.edu with your questions.
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) is a membership organization comprised of a cross section of member businesses ranging from sole proprietors to large corporations and conglomerates. With 10,000 members and subscribers, we represent the voice of over 100,000 companies in Manhattan.Our mission is to advocate for, connect and educate the business community in Manhattan. Please visit www.manhattancc.org to learn more.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Improve Productivity: 5 Tips For Managing Email
This article was submitted by MCC Guest Blogger Stephanie Shalofsky of The Organizing Zone.
Getting your NYC office organized goes way beyond clearing the extraneous papers that are piled up on your desk, credenza and possibly even the floor. It also involves adopting good habits for managing the hundreds (maybe thousands) of e-mails that are cluttering up your inbox. Scanning through these messages can be as overwhelming as sorting through the paper piles that surround you.
Identifying ways to more effectively manage e-mail is of interest to many business owners as the typical business e-mail user sends/receives 110 messages each day and can spend a significant amount of time managing them. This task is further complicated if you have a tendency to use your inbox as your ongoing to-do list. The inbox should be no more than a temporary holding location for new messages until they have been processed and deleted, filed or placed in an action folder.
Below are my top 5 tips for productively managing email.
1. Be proactive. Take control of your e-mail. Establish a schedule for checking your inbox at set intervals during the day. Process the messages during each interval, responding to those that can be addressed in 2 minutes or less and moving those that will require more time into an Action Folder so that you can address during time that has been scheduled to do so.
2. Set a maximum. In order to keep the number of e-mails in your inbox at a very manageable level, determine the maximum number of e-mails that you will allow to collect in the inbox. Once this quantity has collected, your priority task for the day will be processing your e-mails so that you are back in control.
3. Write concise messages. The single best way to improve productivity is to structure e-mail messages that are both clear and concise, use bullet points and short paragraphs for a quick read, identify the next steps and focus on only one subject.
4. Is it necessary? Get into the habit of determining if an email should be drafted before starting to type. Assess whether the information that is being communicated is complete, relevant and timely. If it is, there is a good chance that the issue or question can be completely addressed with a minimum of back/forth.
5. Avoid “one word” responses. Replying “Thanks” or “Great” to messages that you receive is not only a time waster for the recipient but could also add unwanted mail in your inbox. He/She will need to spend a few seconds opening the message and while there is no need to respond may be tempted to do so.
Getting your NYC office organized goes way beyond clearing the extraneous papers that are piled up on your desk, credenza and possibly even the floor. It also involves adopting good habits for managing the hundreds (maybe thousands) of e-mails that are cluttering up your inbox. Scanning through these messages can be as overwhelming as sorting through the paper piles that surround you.
Identifying ways to more effectively manage e-mail is of interest to many business owners as the typical business e-mail user sends/receives 110 messages each day and can spend a significant amount of time managing them. This task is further complicated if you have a tendency to use your inbox as your ongoing to-do list. The inbox should be no more than a temporary holding location for new messages until they have been processed and deleted, filed or placed in an action folder.
Below are my top 5 tips for productively managing email.
1. Be proactive. Take control of your e-mail. Establish a schedule for checking your inbox at set intervals during the day. Process the messages during each interval, responding to those that can be addressed in 2 minutes or less and moving those that will require more time into an Action Folder so that you can address during time that has been scheduled to do so.
2. Set a maximum. In order to keep the number of e-mails in your inbox at a very manageable level, determine the maximum number of e-mails that you will allow to collect in the inbox. Once this quantity has collected, your priority task for the day will be processing your e-mails so that you are back in control.
3. Write concise messages. The single best way to improve productivity is to structure e-mail messages that are both clear and concise, use bullet points and short paragraphs for a quick read, identify the next steps and focus on only one subject.
4. Is it necessary? Get into the habit of determining if an email should be drafted before starting to type. Assess whether the information that is being communicated is complete, relevant and timely. If it is, there is a good chance that the issue or question can be completely addressed with a minimum of back/forth.
5. Avoid “one word” responses. Replying “Thanks” or “Great” to messages that you receive is not only a time waster for the recipient but could also add unwanted mail in your inbox. He/She will need to spend a few seconds opening the message and while there is no need to respond may be tempted to do so.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
MCC & Barcelona Chamber of Commerce Sign MOU
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| The Deputy Mayor of Barcelona, Sonia Recasens and Xavier Carbonell, Director General of the Barcelona Chamber, joined MCC’s president Nancy Ploeger at the MetLife offices to sign the agreement and discuss initiatives. Other Barcelona city executives joined the meeting as well. |
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| MetLife hosts, Felix Malitsky and Sunita Bajaj had a chance to talk with the representatives about Barcelona Growth, the city’s economic initiative to spur international business.. MetLife has offices in over 60 countries and has a strong presence in Barcelona. They are looking forward to further engagement with the chamber and its members in Barcelona |
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| Manhattan News - Manhattan Chamber of Commerce | New York, NY |
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| Manhattan News - Manhattan Chamber of Commerce | New York, NY |
Photos taken by Jeffrey Holmes.
http://www.jeffreyholmes.com
MCC Member Press Release: DAG Tech announces Digital Currency Initiatives
DAG TECH PRESS RELEASE
May 20, 2013
DAG Tech announces Digital Currency Initiatives
DAG Tech intends to be the first Manhattan IT services firm to accept Bitcoins
New York, NY -- 05/09/13 -- DAG Tech LLC announces digital currency initiatives to accept Bitcoin online payments via CoinBase Bitcoin wallets. These payment options will be integrated into DAG Tech's industry leading electronic store on estore.dagtech.com for payment on IT services, cloud services, applications, and products. Bitcoin is an encrypted peer-to-peer digital currency with a conversion rate of $122.65 USD to 1 BTC (via www.bitcoinstore.com at 14:32 EST 05/20/2013).
Coinbase is a Bitcoin wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with the new digital currency Bitcoin. Coinbase has 137,000 users and conducts 98,000 transactions per month
(via coinbase.com 14:40 EST 05/20/2013). Manhattan based Union Square Ventures has recently announced a $5M investment in CoinBase.
About DAG Tech
DAG Tech is an innovative and reliable IT solutions firm, based in New York City and Washington DC. Since 1999, DAG Tech has consistently delivered quality results and grown its clientele and technical expertise. In addition, DAG Tech has become a tech industry leader. DAG Tech has launched a revolutionary EStore estore.dagtech.com, where customers can buy IT services, cloud services, applications, and products online. The services firm has designed and launched Seven Gems, a modular build-it-yourself cloud-based Voice-over-IP system (www.sevengems.us), Private Terminal web-secure desktops, and Violetbox network attached storage.
Press Contact:
Anna Zhakovich
annaz@dagtech.com
1-212-537-4402 x121
DAG Tech
Source:
DAG Tech LLC
1-888-566-8118
130 W 29th St Suite 608
New York NY
www.dagtech.com
May 20, 2013
DAG Tech announces Digital Currency Initiatives
DAG Tech intends to be the first Manhattan IT services firm to accept Bitcoins
New York, NY -- 05/09/13 -- DAG Tech LLC announces digital currency initiatives to accept Bitcoin online payments via CoinBase Bitcoin wallets. These payment options will be integrated into DAG Tech's industry leading electronic store on estore.dagtech.com for payment on IT services, cloud services, applications, and products. Bitcoin is an encrypted peer-to-peer digital currency with a conversion rate of $122.65 USD to 1 BTC (via www.bitcoinstore.com at 14:32 EST 05/20/2013).
Coinbase is a Bitcoin wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with the new digital currency Bitcoin. Coinbase has 137,000 users and conducts 98,000 transactions per month
(via coinbase.com 14:40 EST 05/20/2013). Manhattan based Union Square Ventures has recently announced a $5M investment in CoinBase.
About DAG Tech
DAG Tech is an innovative and reliable IT solutions firm, based in New York City and Washington DC. Since 1999, DAG Tech has consistently delivered quality results and grown its clientele and technical expertise. In addition, DAG Tech has become a tech industry leader. DAG Tech has launched a revolutionary EStore estore.dagtech.com, where customers can buy IT services, cloud services, applications, and products online. The services firm has designed and launched Seven Gems, a modular build-it-yourself cloud-based Voice-over-IP system (www.sevengems.us), Private Terminal web-secure desktops, and Violetbox network attached storage.
Press Contact:
Anna Zhakovich
annaz@dagtech.com
1-212-537-4402 x121
DAG Tech
Source:
DAG Tech LLC
1-888-566-8118
130 W 29th St Suite 608
New York NY
www.dagtech.com
Friday, May 17, 2013
Looking for Summer Interns?
Now entering its second year, CTE Summer Scholars recruits students from a number
of New York City’s strongest career and technical education (CTE) programs in
• information technology, and
• advertising and media.
Participating students are rising seniors and juniors who have been selected
for the program through a rigorous application process.
Please click here for all the details.
of New York City’s strongest career and technical education (CTE) programs in
• information technology, and
• advertising and media.
Participating students are rising seniors and juniors who have been selected
for the program through a rigorous application process.
Please click here for all the details.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Windows 8: Top 5 to Survive Day 1
This article was submitted by MCC Guest Blogger Melanie Gass of Centerpoint Solution. You can also see more info at Microsoft Princess.
Windows 8 has sold over 100 million licenses since its debut on October 26, 2012, but that doesn’t mean everyone who has it found their way on day one. For example, my 12-year old neighbor received a new Windows 8 laptop for his birthday. Two days later he knocked on my door and asked “Aunt Melanie, where’s the power button?”
Here’s my top 5 tips to survive day 1:
1. Desktop: There is a tile on the start screen called desktop. Find it and click it.
2. Locate a Program: The software you use is now called an app. When you need one, move your mouse to the bottom right corner while in the desktop, and choose search. Type in the name and open it.
3. Pin programs to desktop: When you find a program and want to access it instantly, pin it to your desktop. Right-click the open program along the bottom of the screen in the desktop and choose Pin this program to taskbar.
4. Charms are the new start button: The power, control panel and search options are all there. Move to the bottom right corner, and the charms appear!
5. Close a program: If you launch a program from the tiled start screen, the close button doesn’t exist. Move your mouse to the top of the screen, and a hand will appear. Left-click and hold, and drag to the bottom. It’s closed.
Windows 8 will include new ways of working. But if you can conquer your fear of change, it can make you more productive than you ever imagined overall!
Note: Swipe and finger pointing work on touch screens in lieu of mouse instructions above.
Windows 8 has sold over 100 million licenses since its debut on October 26, 2012, but that doesn’t mean everyone who has it found their way on day one. For example, my 12-year old neighbor received a new Windows 8 laptop for his birthday. Two days later he knocked on my door and asked “Aunt Melanie, where’s the power button?”
Here’s my top 5 tips to survive day 1:
1. Desktop: There is a tile on the start screen called desktop. Find it and click it.
2. Locate a Program: The software you use is now called an app. When you need one, move your mouse to the bottom right corner while in the desktop, and choose search. Type in the name and open it.
3. Pin programs to desktop: When you find a program and want to access it instantly, pin it to your desktop. Right-click the open program along the bottom of the screen in the desktop and choose Pin this program to taskbar.
4. Charms are the new start button: The power, control panel and search options are all there. Move to the bottom right corner, and the charms appear!
5. Close a program: If you launch a program from the tiled start screen, the close button doesn’t exist. Move your mouse to the top of the screen, and a hand will appear. Left-click and hold, and drag to the bottom. It’s closed.
Windows 8 will include new ways of working. But if you can conquer your fear of change, it can make you more productive than you ever imagined overall!
Note: Swipe and finger pointing work on touch screens in lieu of mouse instructions above.
Monday, May 13, 2013
MCC Thanks April Renewing Members!
| Company | Contact | Website |
| Beekman Estate | A Palmer | www.thebeekmanestate.com |
| Berkeley Place Housing Corp. | Norman Rosenfried | |
| BSC Travel, Inc. | Louise Shohet | www.bsctravelinc.com |
| Colorfast NY | Lani Doktori | www.colorfast.net |
| Constant Contact | Wendi Caplan-Carroll | www.constantcontact.com |
| Cynthia Marcia Stern | Cynthia Stern | |
| Eclectic/Encore Properties Inc. | Suri Bieler | www.eclecticprops.com |
| e-Commerce for Small Business | Paul Bifani | www.ecommercesmallbiz.com |
| Emerge212 | Keith Fearon | www.emerge212.com |
| Exit Realty Landmark | Duane Thomas | |
| Group Health Solutions Inc. | Rob Bujan | www.grouphealthsolutions.com |
| HFH Planning, Inc. | Henry Hanau | www.HFHPlanning.com |
| Howard Ash Inc | Howard Ash | |
| Loews Hotels | Lark-Marie Anton | www.loewshotels.com |
| Mad River Bar and Grille | Michael Mastellone | www.madrivergrille.com |
| Maison Classic LLP | Laurent Weil | |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | Brad Beckstrom | www.mountsinai.org |
| New Frontiers in TBI, Inc. | Sean Lewis | www.nftbi.com |
| NEX Worldwide Express | Hakan Ozcilingir | www.shipnex.com |
| Partnership for New York City | Kathryn Wylde | www.pfnyc.org |
| Proviatek, Inc. | Amit Roy | www.proviatek.com |
| QED National | Colleen Molter | www.qednational.com |
| Sale & Pepe Caterers | Peter Semetis | www.salepepefinecatering.com |
| Seek New York LLC | Rebecca Frey | www.seeknewyorkllc.com |
| Sound on the Run | Claude Cascioli | www.procommsound.com |
| Stranded Designs | Emily Strand | www.strandeddesigns.com |
| The Marmara Manhattan | Nur Ercan | www.marmara-manhattan.com |
| The Parker Companies | Tom Walsh | www.parkerplants.com |
| The People's Improv Theater | Derek Mize | www.thepit-nyc.com |
| TLM Associates | Thomas McMahon | www.tlmnyc.com |
| Two Rivers Associates, LLC | Yasushi Sasaki | www.tworiversassociates.us |
| Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | Joseph Kirk | www.wellsfargo.com |
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