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LIC BID’s 20th year brings together business leaders at The Borden Complex

Queens, NY Innovo Property Group (IPG), in partnership with the LIC Partnership, the Long Island City Business Improvement District (LIC BID), and the Queens Chamber of Commerce, welcomed New York City Council member Julie Won, Queens Chamber of Commerce president Thomas Grech, civic leaders, and more than 175 local professionals and entrepreneurs to the summer networking night.

Hosted atop The Borden Complex at 23-30 Borden Ave., the event featured drinks and light bites by Manducatis Rustica, along with views and an open-air atmosphere ideal for conversation and collaboration. Attendees connected with leaders from across the city while celebrating the 20th anniversary of the LIC BID.

The gathering marked one of the first community-facing events at The Borden Complex, Innovo’s newly completed, one million s/f flagship development at the center of Long Island City’s Borden Innovation District.

“It was a pleasure to host dedicated members of our community at The Borden Complex,” said Andrew Chung, founder and CEO of Innovo Property Group. “We’re proud to support meaningful events like this that bring people together and help foster the dynamic growth of our local businesses.”

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