On behalf of VGR, President Jordan Mandel will host an “Eat to Give” luncheon to begin the “Year of Remembrance” as we mark the fifteenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The event will be held on December 3rd at Ben’s Famous Deli, located at 38th and 7th Avenue, and includes lunch and an informal ceremony from 2-4 PM. The guest of honor is Mary Fetchet, Founder and Chairwoman of Voices of September 11th, in recognition of her tireless efforts to ensure the voices of those lost in the attacks continue to be heard. Please RSVP and pledge by calling 1-800-595-5312; proceeds will benefit Voices of September 11th.
The RealDeal: Start-up Jitters
RealDeal
From ride-sharing apps to fantasy-sports operators to e-commerce retailers, the city’s roster of office tenants looks a lot different these days than it did just a few years ago. Indeed, venture funding and billion-dollar valuations are increasingly propelling fledgling businesses with niche services into the market. [Read more…]