WHAT: Community event where people learn about flooding solutions.

For thousands of area residents who experience flooding, this is an easy way to meet experts, ask questions about their situation and compare different solutions and decide what they want to do. You can be their solution.

WHEN: Sat Jan 25 1-4pm

WHY: You should be there as an expert.

  • You get a table, sit and talk with over 100 potential customers

  • Have your company logo on promotion to over 10,000 ppl in Gowanus / Park Slope / Windsor Terrace / Boerum Hill / Carroll Gardens / Fort Greene / Brooklyn Heights

  • Be seen as an expert in a higher-profile community event

  • Influential city and state officials and policy experts will be on panels

  • Free for community to learn about solutions…and what you do

WHERE: Van Alen 303 Bond St, Gowanus, BK

Central location, walkable, easy transit and parking for many BK neighborhoods who experience flooding. A beautiful space made available at Van Alen Institute community center.

EXAMPLES OF PROMOTION:

Instagram

Example: Instagram Post

Table and signage

Example: Table with signage

Emails Sent To 10,000+ Community Members

TOPICS: Can include…

Interior:

  • Dams/Barriers

  • Sump pumps

  • French drains

  • Valve options

  • Sewer connect

  • Basement prep

  • Waterproofing

  • Mold/Cleanup

  • Wet Vacs Dehumidifiers

Exterior:

  • Drain issues

  • Downspouts

  • Holding tanks

  • Drywells

  • Landscaping

  • Green options

  • Hydrology

  • Redirection

Related:

  • Laws & Rights

  • Insurance

  • Govt Programs

  • Funding

  • City and State Regulations & Policies

SIMILAR EVENTS

Bronx: Line around the block

Brooklyn: 140 ppl signed-up and local org support

AUDIENCE: Who will show up and why.

We expect 100-200 people from the areas around Gowanus, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Carroll Gardens, Boreum Hill, Ft Greene and Brooklyn Heights.

Building Owners / Landlords / Residents

  • Who want to protect their homes and property

  • New disclosure laws now require flooding history and solutions

Small Business Owners

  • Who want to prevent damage on street/ in basement

Community Leaders, Elected Officials

  • Speaking on what city is doing and what they need to do

  • City councilor Shahana Hanif (confirmed), Comptroller Brad Lander (invited), State Rep Bobby Carroll (invited), Borough President Antonio Reynoso (invited)

EVENT LAYOUT: Table and panel area.

The large space can handle a table area as well as an adjacent panel area.

Have a table where you can meet customers

LOCAL EXPERTS: Already joining

SUPPORT THIS EFFORT

This is good for the community…and good for you. Therefore, while we do not charge for exhibiting, we hope you will consider making an optional donation to cover some of the event costs (they take work and have costs).

» Donation amounts are up to you and will be going to a local non-profit (to be determined shortly and updated here).

NEXT STEPS

» Pick a time thats good for you for a 10 min exploratory call (click here)

» OR email Nick at info@thecitysponge.com or text 917-796-5340