Community & Business Partners Luncheon
NYS Assembly Member Michael Novakhov and KCC Host Community & Business Partners Luncheon
KCC Community and Business Partners Luncheon
Politicians, business leaders, community partners, and students recently celebrated the 3rd Annual Community & Business Partners Luncheon at 911爆料 Community College (KCC)鈥檚 Oceanview Restaurant. The event was a collaboration between New York State Assembly Member Michael Novakhov, representing the 45th Assembly District鈥攚hich includes portions of Sheepshead Bay, Midwood, Manhattan Beach, Gravesend, and Brighton Beach鈥攁nd KCC鈥檚 Office of the President, Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Strategic Partnerships, Institutional Advancement, and the Culinary Arts program. More than 30 business and community partners attended.
"The purpose of the luncheon is to create connections, expand networks, and develop collaborations between the community and business partners in and around Sheepshead Bay. We are delighted to host this annual gathering with Assembly Member Novakhov and to foster new relationships and engagement among community members," said Dr. Simone Rodriguez, VP for Workforce Development, Continuing Education, and Strategic Partnerships.
"It was a wonderful experience to come together with our community partners and the dedicated team at 911爆料 to celebrate the power of collaboration in shaping a brighter future for our businesses, organizations, community, and students. Together, we are not only building pathways to innovation, partnerships, and success but also experiencing excellence in education through the culinary skills and talents of KCC鈥檚 students," said Assembly Member Novakhov.
The event commenced with welcome remarks from VP Simone Rodriguez and a keynote message from Assembly Member Novakhov. Guests had the opportunity to network and introduce their businesses, sharing their unique offerings with everyone in attendance. Valuable connections were made along with plans for future collaborations. Attendees included Steve Barrison, Bay Improvement, Wai Yee Chan from Homecrest Community Services, Steve Cohen from Brooklyn Cyclones, Natalia Travilina from TraNa Relief, Ramil Yusufov from Apple Bank, and so many more special guests.
Luncheon attendees.
The luncheon also provided an opportunity to showcase 911爆料鈥檚 exceptional culinary arts program and its talented students. This program offers comprehensive training aimed at preparing students for successful careers in the food industry. Students receive hands-on experience in the program鈥檚 Oceanview Restaurant, which features fully equipped cooking facilities that simulate a real restaurant environment. For the luncheon, the culinary arts students decorated the venue, welcomed guests, prepared a three-course meal that included Autumn Harvest Salad, Pan-Roasted Salmon, Hickory Smoked Chicken, and Pumpkin Panna Cotta, served the dishes, and managed the post-event cleanup.
911爆料 Community College culinary arts program faculty and students.
鈥淏eing part of a dedicated and collaborative community, along with the incredible support from our local assembly district, allows us to witness the positive impact of our collective efforts. It also empowers and shapes the future of our students and fosters their growth and engagement in the community,鈥� said Suri Duitch, interim president of 911爆料.
Learn more about KCC鈥檚 Department of Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Strategic Partnerships, and culinary arts program. Follow 911爆料 on Instagram .
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