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October 3, 2012 In This Issue
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Celebrate Flatiron Partnerships at 230 FIFTH: October 17th
Get your tickets now for Celebrate Flatiron Partnerships 2012, the BID's annual networking event that honors the Partnership's community efforts and members of this vibrant neighborhood. The October 17th event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 230 FIFTH, the spectacular 27th Street Penthouse Lounge and Rooftop Garden with its stunning skyline view. Admission is $30 per person and includes top-shelf bar service and hors d'oeuvres.
To purchase tickets, go to www.CFP2012.eventbrite.com by October 15th. Space is limited.
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The Flatiron Room
Classic cocktails, a bar stock of more than 400 whiskeys, and live music make The Flatiron Room one of the great go-to destinations during a night in the district. The lounge's vintage decor includes century-old wood floorboards and wall sconces that give light to a dining menu, which features Scotch eggs, short ribs and shareable bites. The Flatiron Room also offers tasting classes for the novice and whiskey connoisseur.
Bar hours are from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Flatiron Room, 37 West 26th Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, (212) 725-3860,
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October Retail Opportunities Maps
Updated and published on a monthly basis, these maps highlight ground-level retail availabilities in the Flatiron district. To view the October map, click here.
Additional neighborhood information and reports are available by clicking here. For questions, please contact the BID office at (212) 741-2323.
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Baruch Seminars for Small Businesses in October
The Baruch Small Business Development Center and Field Center offer free workshops geared toward start-up and established businesses. These non-credit year-round workshops are taught by field mentors who serve as faculty at Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business and other industry professionals.
October classes include: Starting and Running Your LLC; Basic Principles of Marketing; Identifying Consumer Needs; Managing Your Company's Finances; and Presenting You and Your Businesses.
For a complete list of seminar descriptions, and to register, click here.
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District Deals, Events, Walking Tours, Free Wi-Fi and more... 
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District Deals
Check out special offers from Flatiron district businesses on the District Deals page. From discounts on beauty services, restaurant and bar happy hours to free tax time consultations, the Deals page has it all. Click here.
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Flatiron Events
Neighborhood events, including classes and workshops, museum and gallery exhibits, music and dance performances, community information sessions, and more, are posted on the BID's Events page and monthly Calendar.
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Free Walking Tours
From the site of Stanford White's infamous love nest to the story of America's first community Christmas tree, the Flatiron Partnership's free walking tours offer a unique perspective of a historic neighborhood. Expert guides spin a spellbinding narrative filled with inside information about the area's more colorful figures and its architectural wonders like the MetLife Clock Tower, the Flatiron Building, and the exquisite NYS Appellate Courthouse.
The tour meets every Sunday (rain or shine) at 11 a.m. at the southwest corner of Madison Square Park, 23rd Street and Broadway, in front of the William Seward statue. For more information, click here.
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Free Wi-Fi
Courtesy of the BID and SkyPackets, free Wi-Fi access is available in the North and South Flatiron Public Plazas.
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27 West 24th Street Suite 800B New York, NY 10010 T 212.741.2323 F 212.741.2324 info@flatironbid.org
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