Monthly Archives: July 2025

National Retail Federations ,Retails Big Show NYC

Retail’s Big Show is retail’s most important event. With three days of educational programing, an enormous Expo featuring the latest retail solutions, plus an Innovation Lab and Startup Zone featuring breakthrough technology, Retail’s Big Show will introduce you to the ideas, people and partners that will put you on the fast track to success.

The retailers who matter most are at NRF Retail Week. It’s the must-attend gathering where retail’s decision-makers and influencers come together to learn, share, collaborate, network and inspire.

Surrounding NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show, NRF Retail Week is a week-long celebration of parties, high-profile partner events, innovative store tours, experiential tech, workshops, educational sessions and more. Preview it all here, where NRF curates and promotes New York City’s must-attend events for retailers.

The eighth annual NRF Foundation Honors took place Sunday night at the New York Marriott Marquis to recognize the outstanding leadership of retail executives, award student scholarships and highlight retail as an industry of opportunity. The event raised nearly $3 million to fund the NRF Foundation’s career development programs and resources.

Some of the Speakers included: Simone Bile’s decorated athlete and advocate and the power of perseverance, Chobani ; CEO Hamdi Ulukaya, hiring refugees is a no-brainer, Whole Foods Market, CEO Jason Buechel, LVMH and Louis Vuitton Inc, North America Chairman and CEO Anish Melwani on the luxury company’s enduring success, Kroger, CEO Rodney McMullen on evolving the customer experience, Walmart’s Chairman and CEO,  John Furner on the importance of a long-term perspective.

Food Service Tech Pavilion: Tech that’s hot off the grill. The Food Service Technology Pavilion is specifically curated for those who operate within the retail food service sector. It’s a specialized area of the Expo where professionals from IT, finance, marketing and digital technology explore new solutions to help accelerate their business.

The Pavilion showcases systems that address the needs of food service operations including point-of-sale and back-office systems, digital signage and menu boards, loyalty and data, online ordering and more. Exhibitors in the Pavilion offer services to build a more efficient technology stack in retail or standalone foodservice operations.

Innovation Lab: Breakthrough tech that breaks expectations. The NRF Innovation Lab showcases the latest applications in artificial intelligence, augmented reality, machine learning, facial recognition, robotics and more. This immersive exhibit tracks the latest developments in retail’s transformation and what retail can be now and in the future.

Startup Zone: Break out of the old and get in with the new. The Startup Zone is where you’ll get to meet the newest companies in retail and see their biggest, standout ideas.

Here, you’ll be the first to hear about the breakthrough technology and radical thinking that everyone will be talking about tomorrow.

Consumer Product Showcase: Included close to 50 Companies showcasing many products and services, huge diversity of people involved in all kinds of retail business’s Sponsored by Amazon, American Express, SAP, first Prize was a $15,000 Prize Second prize winner got $10,000 towards their business.

About NRF: The National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $3.9 trillion to annual GDP and supporting one in four U.S. jobs — 52 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies.

About NRF Foundation: The NRF Foundation provides the skills and resources needed for a life-changing career. As NRF’s nonprofit 501(c)(3), we connect people to an industry that’s a great place to start and a great place to grow. Together, we help people build better lives and stronger communities.

It was World Liberty TV’s 20th Annual Appearance at NRF 2023, yes we have been covering it in our World Liberty TV, Business and Retail Channels, Blogs that long. This year was special because of the COVID, for the last few years. Things have changed drastically, but this year we saw many people in attendance, more companies coming back, Networking events, Night parties, Dinners and many VIP Events taking place. It reminds us on the good old days, which I believe are back and going forward. Also NRF in 2024, will be doing NRF Asia in Singapore, if you are a retailer looking to have a foot print in Asia, this show might be a right fit for you to attend.

See much more about NRF 2023, in our World Liberty TV, Retail, Business and Finance Channels and Blogs by clicking here.

NYU SCHACK INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE’S 55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CAPITAL MARKETS IN REAL ESTATE

NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate’s 55th Annual Conference on Capital Markets in Real Estate Focuses on The Opportunities & Challenges in a Post-Pandemic Inflationary Environment on December 6 at the Pierre Hotel in NYC.

Eric L. Adams, Mayor of New York City, Was the Featured Guest Speaker, Along with Industry Leaders and Speakers Larry Silverstein of Silverstein Properties, Maryanne Gilmartin of MAG Partners, Tammy Jones of BASIS Investment Group, Scott Rechler of RXR, William Rudin of Rudin Management Company, Marty Burger of Silverstein Properties, Paula Campbell Roberts of KKR, Barry Sternlicht of Starwood Capital Group, & and isa Pendergast of CREFC.

The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Schack Institute of Real Estate will host the 55th Annual Conference on Capital Markets in Real Estate at the Pierre Hotel in New York City on Tuesday, December 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is the featured guest speaker.

One of the foremost forums on the state of the commercial real estate capital markets and investment activity for more than half a century, the Conference will once again convene industry leaders for a vigorous debate on global equity and debt capital flows, institutional and private equity investment activity, and emerging sources of market disruption.

WE ARE STILL THE GOLDEN APPLE:Larry A. Silverstein, Chairman, Silverstein Properties

23rd ANNUAL GOLDEN APPLE PANEL :Robert S. Blumenthal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging, and Leisure Group, Americas Deutsche Bank Securities [Moderator],Marty Burger, CEO, Silverstein Properties, MaryAnne Gilmartin, Founder and CEO, MAG Partners,Scott Rechler, Chairman & CEO, RXR and Bill Rudin, CEO and Co-Chairman, Rudin Management Company.

FIRESIDE CHAT: Discussion of Opportunities and Challenges in a Post-Pandemic Inflationary Environment,  James D. Kuhn, President and Head of Investor Services, Newmark, Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO, Starwood Capital Group.

The Conference finished off with CREFC DEBT FINANCE PANEL, RISK MANAGEMENT AND DATA – Using Data to Manage Macro, Financial and Environmental Risk.

It was our first time covering this event, and I have to say the most uplifting encouraging speech I heard was by Larry Silverstein, Billionaire Chairman and founder of Silverstein Properties. He went into detail how he started his company alongside his father and how he bought his first building and went to so many banks that turned him down, and how he eventually got a loan from one of the banks, and built his empire. I was so impressed with Mr. Silverstein’s speech, it touched my heart, keeping in mind he is 91.5 years old as he said in his speech, I did a special video of this speech which you can sit back and watch and learn from one of the greatest real-estate Tycoon in the USA and possibly in the World. You can watch, Billionaire Real Estate’s Tycoon Larry Silverstein’s Keynote Speech at NYU’s Capital Markets Conf-2022 in our World Liberty TV, Business Channels by clicking here.

Close to 300 people were in attendance, with high level panels, great speakers, world leaders in the real estate world and great networking.

About the NYU School of Professional Studies Schack Institute of Real Estate: The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Schack Institute of Real Estate was founded in 1967 at the initiative of prominent members of the New York City real estate community, who encouraged NYU to establish an academic center that would provide a world-class education for industry professionals.

More than 50 years later, the Schack Institute is at the forefront of real estate education and is recognized globally as one of the world’s leading centers of real estate research and pedagogy. Across the Institute’s graduate degree programs—notably the MS in Real Estate, the MS in Construction Management, and the MS in Real Estate Development—as well as a rapidly expanding undergraduate degree program, enrollment has grown to more than 1,000 full- and part-time students from across the United States and nearly 50 other countries. In addition to its flagship degree programs, thousands of working professionals enroll in the Schack Institute’s executive education, diploma, and career advancement programs each year.

An anchor of real estate academia’s engagement with industry, the Institute is home to the REIT Center, the Center for the Sustainable Built Environment, and the newly established Urban Lab. In addition, the Institute hosts national industry events, including annual conferences on real estate capital markets and the REIT sector. Under the direction of the Schack Institute’s faculty, ongoing applied research at the Institute spans an exceptional range of issues in real estate development and investment, urban economics, and market structure and regulation.

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45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Conference

Renowned hospitality industry and business leaders and influencers from around the globe will convene once again at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, hosted by the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.

The premier hospitality finance and development forum of its kind, the Conference features presentations by global hotel CEOs, owners, developers, investors, lenders, analysts, and other innovators on current issues and trends in the industry.

The event raises funds for student scholarships and educational programs at the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, which has educated the next generation of industry leaders for over 25 years.

Nicolas Graf, Jonathan M. Tisch Chaired Professor and associate dean of the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, kicks off the first day by welcoming attendees to the Conference, which is packed with high-energy panels, informative breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.

Then, Jonathan M. Tisch, executive chairman, Loews Hotels, co-chairman of the board, Loews, who serves as conference chair, officially opens the conference by sharing timely updates on recent developments and trends in the industry and providing a preview of what’s to come at this year’s conference.

On Monday, June 5, The CEOs Check-In: A View from the Top, a highlight of the annual conference, will feature leading hospitality executives discussing the evolving investment landscape and the changing consumer base, as well as how the competition is pressing them to focus their brands and differentiate their companies. Sara Eisen, anchor, “Closing Bell,” CNBC, will moderate the discussion with:

Keith Barr, chief executive officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Sébastien M. Bazin, chairman and chief executive officer, Accor, Anthony Capuano, president and chief executive officer, Marriott International Leslie D. Hale, president and chief executive officer, RLJ Lodging Trust, Mark S. Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer, Hilton.

On Tuesday, June 6, “The Leaders Check-In Part Two: The Top In Class Share What’s Top of Mind,” moderated by Jeanelle Johnson, principal and lead client partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), will feature a discussion with: Michael D. Brown, president and chief executive officer, Travel + Leisure Co., Bruno Chauvat, chief executive officer, Travelsify,  Larry Cuculic, president and chief executive officer, Best Western Hotels and Resorts, Michael J. Deitemeyer, president and chief executive officer, Aimbridge Hospitality and  Greg Juceam, president and chief executive officer, Extended Stay America.

In addition, the Conference features 15 other general session discussions and more than 20 concurrent workshops focused on various specialized industry topics, allowing attendees to customize their event experience while gaining critical industry information from interactive panel discussions.

THE IREFAC C. EVERETT JOHNSON AWARD, The Industry Real Estate Finance Advisory Council (IREFAC), annually presents an award to an individual in the hospitality community who has shown remarkable business acumen in leading their organization to new levels of financial success.

Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global Chief Executive Officer, JLL | Hotels & Hospitality was the Recipient this year.

There were many Workshops conducted at the Conference, networking events and so much more .

Close to One Thousand people were in attendance at the 45th Annual NYU Int’l Hospitality Industry Investment Conference NYC-2023.

It was World Liberty TV’s 3rd Appearance and covering the event in our World Liberty TV, Business Channels. See More in our World Liberty TV, Business Channels and Blogs by Clicking here.

City & State New York Corporate Social Responsibility 100 Honorees

The Responsible 100 honors New York’s most outstanding responsible executives, thought leaders, visionaries and influencers who are setting new standards of excellence, dedication and leadership in improving their communities and making transformative change.

Honorees embody one or more of the Core Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility: Charity, Diversity, Environment & Sustainability, Equity, Ethics, Privacy, Sourcing, Transparency, Volunteerism and Community Engagement.

The honorees will be celebrated at an awards luncheon on December 18th at Sony Hall. Featured speakers will include Mary Stuart Masterson, Founder, Stockade Works, and Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President, National Action Network.

I have never seen so much honorees in one day, City & State New York, organizers of the City & State New York Corporate Social Responsibility 100 Honorees -2018, bought out some of the biggest names in New York, putting them in one place and honoring, them.

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International Franchise Expo NYC

World’s Largest Franchise Expo Brings Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Across the Globe to NYC

As professionals look to small business and entrepreneurship as a fast track to economic success, the franchise industry is poised for record-breaking success in 2018. To keep up with demand, New York City is gearing up for the renowned International Franchise Expo (IFE) at the Javits Center May 31-June 2. The expo will become the epicenter of small business opportunities as current and aspiring entrepreneurs have the unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with more than 400 proven franchise brands across various industries and investment levels.

Last year’s event drew attendees from all 50 states and over 100 countries from around the world. This year, pre-registration has increased by 49 percent and many expect record-breaking attendance. Throughout the event, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the expansive display of franchise opportunities, explore and network with industry-leading franchise brands, and attend comprehensive educational programs. The IFE offers more than 70 free educational seminars and 10 in-depth workshops covering a variety of topics.

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Concordia Annual Summit & Block Chain Central NYC

Concordia is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to actively fostering, elevating, and sustaining cross-sector partnerships for social impact. Concordia was founded in 2011 by Matthew A. Swift and Nicholas M. Logothetis.

Concordia is a member-based organization dedicated to actively fostering, elevating, and sustaining cross-sector partnerships for social impact.

Concordia aims to create a global community where challenges are solved collaboratively and inclusively.

Produce powerful and inclusive convening’s that elevate voices and perspectives from across all sectors and levels to advance critical conversations around globally-impacting issues.

World Liberty TV Team was on hand to cover the ,2018 Concordia Annual Summit & Block Chain Central, have to say it was one of the best Summits we have covered in our World Liberty TV , Bringing CEO’S ,World Leaders, Business Community, Celebrities  alongside Non-Profits from around the World. We look forward to attending again next year.

See more about 2018 Concordia Annual Summit & Block Chain Central, in our World Liberty TV Business Channel by clicking here.

MiSK-UNDP Youth Forum at NY Plaza Hotel NYC

The MiSK-UNDP Youth Forum  bought  together 400 individuals, including world leaders, UN representatives, young leaders, students, philanthropists and entrepreneurs.

The MiSK-UNDP Youth Forum is a call to action platform with the aim to create a path towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through fostering inter-cultural understanding, tolerance, mutual respect and an ethic of global citizenship and shared responsibility. The Forum will feature a full day of high-level panel discussions and collaborative workshops.

Hosted by Bloomberg, in partnership with the Alibaba Group; MiSK, the philanthropic foundation of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, and others, the Global Business Forum will convene heads of state, CEOs, and NGOs to work together to inspire and support economic prosperity.

The MiSK-UNDP Youth Forum  took place in The Plaza Hotel, located in the heart of New York City.See more articles like MISK ,in our World Liberty TV Humanitarian Channel by clicking here.

New York SMALL BUSINESS TITAN AWARDS

The New York Small Business Titan Awards was created by a host committee of presidents of six New York’s leading chambers of commerce in order to collectively honor their distinguished colleagues.

Each of the five honorees has over three decades led his or her respective organizations and has been at the forefront of defending the rights of New York’s small businesses and MWBE’S  .

Today as thousands of long established and thriving businesses face eviction due to exorbitant increases at lease renewal time, these titans are leading the fight pushing for long overdue legislative relief.

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Women’s e News presents 21 Leaders for the 21st Century

Women’s eNews reports the stories of women and girls to create a more equitable world.

Our Vision: A world that honors, respects and supports the lives of women and girls.

Our Values: To uphold the values of journalism by seeking the truth and reporting it, acting independently and minimizing harm with accountability and transparency.

The Following were honored: Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Rosa (Rosie) Rios 43rd treasurer of the United States, Ambassador Alice Dear ,Former U.S. Executive Director of the African Development Bank, Wendy Diamond, Social Entrepreneur, Humanitarian and Pet Lifestyle expert. Xian Horn, Disability Advocate ,Founder of Give Beauty Wings and Change blazer, Inc, Mariam Jalabi, Director Representative  Office of the Syrian National Coalition. Michael Kimmel ,SUNY Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Stony Brook University, Lenora M.Lapidus, Director ,ACLU Women’s rights project. Jessica  Neuwirth , founder of Equality Now, Donor  Direct Action and ERA Coalition.Alyson Palmer, Artist/Activist, Beth Shipp, Executive Director of LPAC, Emer Timmons, CMO Brightstar Corp, Stacey Tisdale, Financial Journalist ,Author and President and CEO of Mind Money Media Inc. Celeste Warren VP ,Human Resources and Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence, Merck. Carole Zimmer, Award- Winning journalist and host of “Now What?”. And Carol Evans of Executive Women for Her ,Co-Chairs.

Close to 200 people were in attendance ,some of the most powerful women from around the world  were in attendance, and we want to wish Ms Sokol  best of look in her new position as the Executive Director  for Women e News , after knowing Ms Sokol for 20 years ,I have to say she has what it takes to head an organization on this magnitude and keep it going.

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World of Business Ideas WOBI NY Forum

The World of Business Ideas (WOBI) kicked off in New York today with more than 2,000 participants and presentations from disruptive, global thought leaders. This is WOBI’s 13th annual business forum and this year’s conference theme is “Be Beta,” exploring the concept of consistent innovation as strategy. In a world where emerging markets, technologies and trends challenge companies and leaders to grow, only those who can adapt and anticipate will thrive.

The 2016 event is being held at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, a world-renowned venue that is associated with elite performances from the top artists around the world.

This year’s conference brings together a dynamic roster of speakers whose startups, designs and insights have changed the business landscape. Pioneer of the Lean Start Up movement Eric Ries started the day off, followed by a world-class lineup of World Business Forum speakers, including Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai; Amy Cuddy, social psychologist and Harvard Business School professor, Vijay Govindarajan, Coxe Distinguished Professor at Tuck at Dartmouth and Marvin Bower Fellow at Harvard Business School; and JB Straubel, co-founder and Chief Technical Officer at Tesla

The second day’s featured speakers will include Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford Motor Company; Andre Agassi, tennis champion and philanthropist; and Daymond John, founder, president and CEO of FUBU and co-star of ABC’s Shark Tank, among others.

World Liberty TV’s Executive Producer ,Dr. Abbey sat down with Gustavo Barcia CEO of  World of Business Ideas  (WOBI), and did an exclusive interview with him in regarding the World Business Forum , see what he had to say and also see some of the greatest speakers on our planet, right here in our World Liberty TV, Business Channel.

BizBash’s 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees at Hard Rock Café –NYC

Each year at the BiZBash M&C Meeting and Event Style Show, leaders and visionaries in the event industry are honored for their hard work and dedication. The following inductees were   recognized at the Hard Rock Café  on Sept 20th 2016  in New York City:

The Following class of 2016 were inducted in the Biz bash Hall of Fame :

DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS

Mary Dearborn : Vice president of sales   CxRA

Thom Casadonte : Head of Global Events   Bloomberg (Posthumously )

 Gary Pagano:  Vice president special events  Viacom

David Stark: President and creative director  David Stark Design

BizBash is North America’s #1 source of ideas, news, and resources for event and meeting professionals. Each month nearly 200,000 unique users look to BizBash for venue discovery, event style, technology, and tools for their next event.

ABOUT BIZBASH

In the dynamic live gathering industry, BizBash is the largest media source for both event pros and “hidden planners” with more than 200,000 monthly users. Live Gatherings serviced by the BizBash suite of products include: exhibitions, conferences and meetings, training and learning, marketing and PR, fund-raising and galas, celebrations and weddings, incentive and travel, and government and ceremonial.

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Interview with Billionaire Businessman Ronald O’ Perelman at Baruch College Annual Gala

Ronald Owen Perelman is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. Through his company MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated, he has invested in various companies with interests that encapsulate groceries, cigars, licorice, makeup, cars, photography, television, camping supplies, security, gaming, jewelry, banks, and comic book publishing. Perelman annually is one of the world’s largest philanthropic donors. As of January 2016, Perelman is the 36th richest American, and 80th richest person in the world, with an estimated wealth of $12.2 billion.

MacAndrews & Forbes established the Revlon/UCLA Women’s Cancer Research Program in 1994 for research into the causes and treatment of breast and ovarian cancer. The company also founded the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Medical Center. Over the years, MacAndrews & Forbes has also provided significant support for such organizations as the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, Carnegie Hall, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital and Perelman’s alma mater, The University of Pennsylvania.

In 1993, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) Revlon Run/Walk For Women was created through the combined efforts of Perelman, Lily Tartikoff, co-founder of the Revlon/UCLA Women’s Cancer Research Program, and the EIF. The New York and Los Angeles Run/Walk events together have distributed over $50 million for women’s cancer research, counseling and outreach programs nationwide.

World Liberty TV, had the pleasure to speak about education with Mr Perelman at the Bernard Baruch Dinner, where he was honored with The Prestigious Bernard Baruch Award for Business and Civic Leadership, See what Mr Perelman had to say to us, right here in our World Liberty TV, Business Channel.