MARLS NYC

05/10/2026

🧠💚 COMMUNITY • HEALING • EMPOWERMENT 💚🧠

Calling all vendors, entrepreneurs, community organizations, authors, wellness brands, financial institutions, and small businesses! 📣

Join us for the Rosedale Lions Super 7 Symposium Series™ – Mental Health Awareness Initiative and connect with the community while spreading awareness, resources, and positivity. 🌍✨

🗓 Thursday, May 21st, 2026
⏰ 7PM – 9PM
📍 Diamond Renaissance Banquet Hall
Rosedale, NY

✨ Vendor spaces are LIMITED!
✨ Light refreshments will be served
✨ Let’s educate, empower & elevate together

Secure your vendor table today and be part of a meaningful community event focused on mental health awareness and impact. 💚

📲 Register now through the Zeffy link
📞 646-675-8085 | 917-983-9676
🌐 www.rosedalelions.org

04/22/2026

MARLS NYC Monthly Networking Mixer with guest speaker Kevin Alexander and our phenomenal host Ms Sharon Gordon !! Come learn how to grow your business during these challenging times!!

01/26/2026

Due to the severe snow storm and for the safety of our community, we are postponing the MARLS NYC Monthly Networking Mixer scheduled tonight, Monday, January 26, 2026.

Your safety is our top priority. We will share the new rescheduled date and time as soon as it is confirmed.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Please stay safe and warm!

For questions, contact:
📧 [email protected]

01/23/2026

Join us for an evening of networking, connection, and inspiration at the MARLS NYC Monthly Networking Mixer featuring guest speaker Patrick Buddington!

📅 Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Surface 3 – Meeting Room
142-07 Farmers Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434

🎟️ Free Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marls-nyc-monthly-networking-mixer-jan-2026-tickets-1980407415892?aff=oddtdtcreator

📞 RSVP: 848-218-0576
📧 Questions: [email protected]

Come meet professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Don’t miss it!

12/01/2025

🚨 TONIGHT — FINAL REMINDER! 🚨
Join us for the B2B NETWORKING MIXER — SENATOR SANDERS x MARLS NYC
December 1, 2025 | 144-14 243rd St

🚀 Learn. Connect. Get Funded.

Unlock strategies, programs, and resources to fund and grow your business! Meet grant recipients, banks, and organizations offering funding products that could benefit you. PLUS — receive your Grant Guide at the event!

🎤 Guest Speakers:
• Andrew Walcott, Founder & CEO of Fusion East Restaurant
• Kevin Livingston, Founder & CEO of 100 Suits

Whether you’re scaling your business or just getting started, this mixer is your chance to:
✨ Build powerful connections
✨ Talk with people who’ve secured grant funding
✨ Discover funding options & opportunities
✨ Collaborate with like-minded professionals

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your business and connect with some of the brightest minds in our community.

👉 RSVP Here (FREE):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/senator-james-sanders-jr-marls-nyc-b2b-networking-mixer-tickets-1966154632433?aff=oddtdtcreator

Or scan the QR code to register!

B2B Networking Mixer! Learn strategies, programs & resources to fund businesses. Talk with Grant Recipients & Meet Banks. Get a Grant Guide.

11/22/2025

🚀 B2B NETWORKING MIXER — SENATOR SANDERS x MARLS NYC 🚀
Learn. Connect. Get Funded.

Unlock strategies, programs, and resources to fund and grow your business! Meet grant recipients, banks, and organizations offering funding products that could benefit you. PLUS — receive your Grant Guide at the event!

📍 144-14 243rd St
🤝 In-person networking with industry leaders & entrepreneurs

🎤 Guest Speakers:
• Andrew Walcott, Founder & CEO of Fusion East Restaurant
• Kevin Livingston, Founder & CEO of 100 Suits

Whether you’re scaling your business or just getting started, this mixer is your chance to:
✨ Build powerful connections
✨ Talk with people who’ve successfully secured grant funding
✨ Discover funding options, insights & opportunities
✨ Collaborate with like-minded professionals

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your business and connect with some of the brightest minds in our community.

👉 CLICK HERE TO RSVP:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/senator-james-sanders-jr-marls-nyc-b2b-networking-mixer-tickets-1966154632433?aff=oddtdtcreator

Or scan the QR code to register!

See you there! 💼🔥

08/17/2025

🎉 Spotlight on Success! Today, we’re celebrating a woman whose talents shine in every space she touches, Shola (Olusola) Sowemimo, MBA! 💡✨

As the CEO of Surface 3 Meeting Room, Shola transforms events from “just another gathering” into unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s event planning, space rental, or exquisite decorating, her creative vision and attention to detail make every moment picture-perfect. 🖼🎈

But Shola’s leadership doesn’t stop there, she’s also the Founder of Sowemimo Family Type Adult Home, where compassion meets care, providing a warm and supportive environment for those who need it most. 💕🏡

📌 Credentials that speak volumes: MWBE, DBE, and SAM.gov Certified. Shola is proof that when dedication meets expertise, the possibilities are endless.

🌟 MARLS NYC is proud to have Shola as part of our community, a true example of leadership, service, and the magic that happens when passion meets purpose.

08/04/2025

After 20 incredible years as a proud Golden Krust franchisee, Annette Runcie is excited to begin a new chapter!

She is officially transitioning out of the franchise and is thrilled to support the new Black-owned business taking the reins — continuing to serve the community with the same delicious Caribbean flavors and outstanding service you’ve come to love.

🎉 Join us in celebrating this new beginning and honoring Annette’s amazing legacy!
📍 218-73 Hempstead Ave, Queens Village, NY
📅 Monday, August 5th

Let’s show up and support Black-owned businesses making an impact in our neighborhoods! 💛💚❤

07/21/2025

🚨 MARLS NYC B2B NETWORKING SESSION – JULY 28 🚨
📍 142-07 Farmers Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
🕕 Monday | July 28th, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for another powerful evening of business growth and connection at our upcoming B2B Networking Session!

This month's focus:
"Define Your Customer & Create a Pitch That Connects"
🎤 Featuring Guest Speaker: Patrick Buddington
Gain insights on identifying your ideal customer and crafting a pitch that actually works. Whether you're launching or scaling, this session is for YOU.

✅ Network with fellow entrepreneurs, small biz owners, and professionals
✅ Learn strategies that make your brand stand out
✅ Get actionable feedback in a supportive environment

🔗 RSVP Now: https://buff.ly/S4iGvr9
Let us know you're coming – spots fill quickly!