Events at The Factory
The Gentlemen’s Factory creates content that addresses the specific needs of the members at the Factory.
Join us for a discussion on legislation, policy, and the civic issues that matter to us. Special guest TBA.
This event is designed to target an array of members working on unique industries. Members will engage in a high-level discussion centered around various prompts. The goal is for you to learn about a different sector, and see how with collaboration and community, we can add value and innovation to our respective industries and engineer the future.
An interactive exercise, using hip hop songs and videos as a fun springboard for critical analysis and deep conversation around emotional wellness and social justice topics. Where the audience is asked to be the discussants with discussion moderated by mental health expert and hip hop lover Byron Young, MD. Topics include intersectional discussions on relationships, anxiety, racism, depression, misogyny, sexuality and beyond, all through the lens of the arts.
An eye-opening session on Drone Technology with Tony Reid, Founder and CEO of Drone Tech UAS.
What Are You Working On? is a GF series where preselected members share their current project, idea, or business venture, and attendees have the opportunity to offer feedback and share resources.
Get the tips and tricks you need to stand out in the crowd with a grooming expert.
Join us for a live recording of the GF Podcast with our hosts, Jeff and Ra.
Sample the finest wines from classic regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Barolo & Sancerre. Spend the evening at the Factory for a Drink PLG sponsored wine tasting. A sommelier will be present to educate on blind-tasting, pairing, and choosing the best wines for any and every occasion.
This event is designed to target an array of members working on unique industries. Members will engage in a high-level discussion centered around various prompts. The goal is for you to learn about a different sector, and see how with collaboration and community, we can add value and innovation to our respective industries and engineer the future.
Description:NYC has a $93 Billion budget! How much of that money is going into your business? GF Founder Jeff Lindor will show you how you can obtain valuable MWBE school contracts that can take your business to the next level.
Join us for a conversation on the modern frameworks of masculinity and the topics that affect the health & wellness of men of color today, with CCNYC and Jason Rosario from The Lives of Men.
Join us for a live recording of the GF Podcast with our hosts, Jeff and Ra.
What Are You Working On? is a GF series where preselected members share their current project, idea, or business venture, and attendees have the opportunity to offer feedback and share resources.
Led by culturally-driven millennial writer, motivational speaker, and spoken word
artist, Oliver W. Colbert, Values Are Dope is an interactive 90-min presentation aimed to engage participants in discussions and activities, focusing on identifying and prioritizing their core values.
Crafting the Perfect Words is a curated workshop created to build confidence in expressing yourself through the art of words. In this workshop we help men to feel comfortable in displaying how they personally feel while introducing a new technique. This expressive technique will be done through poetry.
The presenter of this workshop is Negus Adeyemi, founder of Adeyemi Artistry Inc., an organization that provides self-esteem building, stress management, future building, positive outlets and expression through poetry/creative writing workshops.
Everything that goes into starting and growing a business can be overwhelming. The top reason for most businesses failing is the owner quitting too early.
In this class, we discuss in detail the different steps to getting your first customers.
People who want to stat a business
People who have started but are looking for first customers
Exploring what problem your idea solves
Doing Customer research to validate your idea
Identifying your target customer
Creating your offer
Contacting prospects to deliver your offer
Poetry & Spoken word showcase will be hosted by a member, Negus, who will demonstrate the art of words through poetry.
The presenter of this workshop is Negus Adeyemi, founder of Adeyemi Artistry Inc., an organization that provides self-esteem building, stress management, future building, positive outlets and expression through poetry/creative writing workshops.
The Haitian American Caucus (HAC) is a young and vibrant organization dedicated for the betterment of our local, regional, national and international community of Haitian-Americans. HAC Global operates Institution Mixte Shalom des Freres in an effort to provide a quality and low cost education to a rural area. The compound also provides many other resources and programs to benefit the community. The domestic programming includes health/wellness, education and a business committee that are focused to provide resources to enrich the community.
Schadrack, graduate of the NEW School is an internationally touring, performing/recording artist and son of Haiti. In an effort to lend his voice to the needs of the organization, the needs of the people of Haiti and our community he has partnered with HAC to host a fundraiser with a high energy atmosphere, music and light refreshments.
Contribution Amount: $25
And for some of us, this presents a challenge. We worry that others will see us as pushy or demanding, or that we’ll be turned down. Asking for what you want is a necessary part of business and the more you practice it, the easier it becomes.
Anyone shy about asking for what they want
Anyone not comfortable asking someone to buy
Anyone not confident in explaining how they help customers
How to talk about your business to anyone
How to ask for what you want
How to deal with objections from prospects
How to create win win situations
In our monthly members only mixer, we’ll vibe with each other, have a drink and build as a collective. We don’t grow in isolation, we grow in community. #MembersOnly
This Wednesday, we are partnering with The BKLYN Combine, to discuss the disenfranchisement of black people in the United States of America. The conversation will be centered around, James Baldwin, collection of essays spanning the years from 1948 to 1985, entitled, The Price of the Ticket, published in 1985. This discussion will be led by Trial Attorney & Fordham Law Professor Kenneth Montgomery.
An indepth conversation with educators on how to raise black boys in 2019.
Spades, Chess, PS4, Black Card Revoked, UNO, Beer, Wings and
Beer, Wings and Good Vibes at The Gentlemen’s Factory! Members are welcome to bring their friends and spouses as we all have a good time to close out the month of March!
Join us for an in-depth discussion about what it really takes to have a successful coparenting relationship with the mother of your child. You will hear personal stories about the challenges that many men face and will be given best practices on how to have a healthy coparenting relationship.
As finances are a big part of our decision making let’s make sure our finances are in order! This event will be interactive and informative as Nadia Aristide, CFO of Maroon Strategist will give us best practices on how to maximize our finances. These practical tools and best practices ensure an effective financial success plan!
Can you believe that Q1 is over?! That went really fast! How are you with your vision board Q1 goals?
This Saturday, we will be laying out our Q2 personal & professional goals! Let’s continue to hold each other accountable as we strive for greatness!
Are you sliding in her DM’s? Or is she sliding in ours? Are you tired of dating apps? Are you not posting about your loved one on your timeline? Dating in this age can seem stressful huh???
Join us for a panel discussion with relationship experts on how to best navigating dating in the age of social media.
*We welcome women to join us in this dialogue.
Three Facts About Cancer:
Fact #1: In 2019, the American Cancer Society estimates that in the United States there will be 3 new cases of cancer and 1 death every minute.
Fact #2: The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 22 for men.
Fact #3: African Americans have the highest colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates as well as the lowest survival of all racial groups in the United States.
