Member Spotlight: Janine Just

Meet Janine Just- PR and Marketing Expert and one of our favorite GoGreenRide members!

Janine Just grows brand presence between brands by engaging online communities with targeted messaging, invitations, and special events. She has worked with Rocawear, Baked by Melissa, Angelique Bridal, Mount Holyoke College and many more. We're big fans of her bright and sprite personality, a sentiment that is shared by many others like Steven Weintraub, Associate Director, Experience Strategy & Design, Publicis who notes “I worked with Janine on a high profile Facebook project. She was a pleasure to work with and was extremely dedicated. I hope to work with her again in the future.”

We were lucky to have a chance to chat with Janine Just to hear about her upcoming plans:

GGR:What's your favorite thing about being the Chief Connectologist of your PR startup firm?

JJ: I love introducing new brands to the market, and, of course, I love the community that we have built up over the past few years. People are now inclined to turn to us to get a first look at new products, services and technologies. How is that not a cool way to spend your workday?!?

GGR: Do you have any cool upcoming projects that you are working on?

JJ: Right now we’re working on the launch of .Bk, which is a men’s apparel line that produces limited runs of totally unique microcollections. Their MO is to disrupt mass fashion, one shirt at a time. We love the exclusivity, and the idea that guys of all budgets can score a quality, cool, bespoke shirt that not everyone else in NYC has.

GGR: Anything you would like to suggest to our GoGreenRide members who are trying to get their brands in better shape?

JJ: Make sure to set goals for yourself, but no more than two short-term and two long-term goals at a time. You want to put the focus on actually achieving goals, not simply making them. It’s a quality over quantity situation.This sets you up with either immediate successes (yay!), or, if a campaign flounders and needs a little more work, you’ve already allotted yourself the extra time you need to consider audience feedback and revise, ultimately creating an even better result the next time around. It’s a win-win!

GGR: What's your favorite place to have dinner in NYC?

JJ: Da Marcello on the corner of West Houston Street and MacDougal in the West Village. The food and service are always outstanding, and not to mention, the place is easy on the wallet. Do yourself a favor and check them out for a romantic, oh-so-New-York evening. We all deserve a carb-fest once in a while!

Learn more about Janine on her site janinejust.com or follow her on Twitter via @janinejust

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Restaurant Week is Back!

The Food Revolution in New York City is in full play and we are more than excited to celebrate this awesome week--Restaurant Week. Throughout the city, various restaurants participate in "Restaurant Week" and offer the amazing deal of a three-course lunch for $25 and a three-course dinner for $38. Not only are you able to get a good meal you also get the chance to win $500 if you enter in the New York City Photo Contest! Not sure where to start your search? No worries, GoGreenRide is here to help! We have compiled a list of some of the finest restaurant's participating in Restaurant Week. 

Bobby Van's Steakhouse

Bobby Van’s Steakhouse located in Broad Street is known for its unique Vault Grill located in JP Morgan’s antique bank vaults. Its elegant atmosphere harkens back to the old days of banking and with its magnificent 28-day dry-aged prime steaks, the dining experience of Bobby Van’s Steakhouse and Grill is one you will never forget!

Lido

Located in the heart of the Harlem Renaissance, Lido is a home away from home. With its elegant yet relaxed setting, you and your party will be able to experience Italian tradition--eating simple and delicious meals and sharing stories with those you love!

The Capital Grille

If you're looking to enjoy delicious steaks, the Capital Grille is one of the greatest places to go. Long before their steaks meet the grill, they are carefully aged and hand-trimmed to achieve incomparable flavor that you do not want to miss!

Saul

Chef Saul Bolton has collaborated with the Brooklyn Museum to create a comfortable yet sophisticated restaurant within the public museum. With service that is always friendly, attentive and genuine you'll always come back to Saul. Not only can you find good customer service at Saul, you can find good food-- their ribeye is always succulent and their special port wine sauce really makes everything on the plate jump into your mouth!

Give these spots a chance! Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to try new foods and GoGreenRide would be glad to get you to your dinner reservation on time and safely!

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Event Recap: Hofstra University's "Adopt a Dream"

GoGreenRide was proud to be apart of the Hofstra's "Adopt A Dream" program. The event took place on Dec.14 in various locations. Adopt a Dream raises funds for chronically ill or terminally ill youth between the ages of 3 and 20. There mission is to make these children's dreams come true. Whether it be to visit a celebrity hero, a family outing, or a special gift, Hofstra University has been able to grant many dreams and continues to do so today. Hofstra’s projects affords these children and their families the opportunity to remember that dreams can come true and GoGreenRide is so happy we could be a part of the success!

Valentine's Day Playlist!

Valentine's Day is approaching quickly and to keep your Valentine's Day as romantic as possible, our staff has put together some of the best love songs of all time to fill your night with romantic tunes!

How to Throw the Best SuperBowl Party!

A Super Bowl party is not your average party! Our team has some suggestions to help you get ready to throw the best Super Bowl party of all time!

How to Start

1. Inviting people

• Although this step may sound easy, it can sometimes be a little difficult. It is very tempting to invite just about everyone to your party but a crammed Super Bowl party is never fun. Before you invite ask yourself these questions: how much space do I have? how many people can I fit? 
• Confirm with your priority guests whether they can or cannot make it to your party. 
• Remember to invite a clean up crew- Don’t limit your guest list to just those who like football, non-football fans can be very helpful during clean up time.

2. Cleaning and Arranging

• Even if you're throwing a complete informal gathering with your family, your house needs to be clean because it will create more space for your guests to roam freely.
• Designate a place close to the door, where your guests will be able to drop off their coats and be able to easily retrieve them after the party is over.
• Haven’t moved your couches since you first moved in? Get ready to move them today. Re-arranging your furniture will be extremely helpful since you want all of your guests to have comfortable access to the TV.
• Remember to make sure you have plenty of paper towels around and enough supplies in the bathroom.

3. Decorate

• Decorations always liven up people’s spirit, so if you want your house to be booming in football spirt then decorate away. (Keep in mind to be considerate of those guests who may not support the team you are rooting for.)

Feeding your Guests

1. Food

• If you want to have an amazing Super Bowl Party make sure you have the best food and never run out of it. Snacks are great but they are usually never enough so make sure you also have plenty of foods that are filling, and can be picked up and carried over to wherever the person is sitting such as burgers, hot dogs, pizzas, and deli sandwiches.
• Lay out a wide array of snacks all over the room where people can access them easily at all times. Remember don't forget to tend to empty bowls, people do not like saying they want more snacks, so when you see you're running low, it's time to re-fill.

2. Drinks! Drinks ! Drinks!

• Nobody likes to eat without a drink so make sure you have a well-stocked bar with just as much drinks as you have food. Beer is the best choice, so try to get various brands for your guests. 
• Don’t forget to cater to non-drinkers and non-beer drinkers: Keep around a few bottles of other drinks and wines to make sure your guests never feel uncomfortable.

At the Party

1. Keep your guests engaged

• Keeping your guests engaged will enliven the party so get creative! Perhaps get your guests flags so they can throw them on important plays or maybe even make bets. Bets are always a fun and competitive way to enliven the mood.

 Say Thank you!

 Remember the Super Bowl comes once a year and it’s worthwhile to put all your efforts into making it special for yourself, your friends and your family! We hope you found these tips useful and have an amazing Super Bowl party! 

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Pre-game before the Superbowl with your family!

The Super Bowl is around the corner and there are many events out there leading up to the big game for you and your family to enjoy. GoGreenRide has compiled some of the best activities for you and your loved ones to enjoy the football fever!

What: Super Bowl Boulevard Engineered by GMC

Where: Midtown West on Broadway between 34th and 47th Streets

When: Wednesday, January 29-Saturday, February 1 noon-10pm

Get ready for the craziest day in Times Square because Super Bowl Boulevard is back! There are many activities for kids on this day. Your child could get the opportunity to boot a football through the goalposts like a real athlete or even ride down a wintry slide! All you have to do is register today! 

What: Madden NFL: 25 Years and Running

Where: In Astoria Queens at 36-01 35 Avenue at 37 Street

When: Through Sunday, February 23

Is your kid more of a video gamer than an athlete? Then your kid will love to hit up the MoMI to learn all about the history of one of the biggest football video game franchises--Madden. Visitors even get the opportunity to play the original John Madden Football game from 1988 with others. For more information on this event visit movingimage.us

What: DirecTV Celebrity Beach Bowl 

Where: Hudson River Park Pier 40, West Street and the Hudson River
When: Saturday, February 1 at 10am

The Celebrity Beach Bowl is back and your tweens and teens are invited to see Joe Montana, Deion Sanders, Jaimie Alexander from Thor and the young cast of The Vampire Diaries in the flesh and on the field fighting their way to the finish. Come watch these celebrities battle legend football players and try to make their way to the touchdown. There will also be a tailgate party hosted by Z100 that you do not want to miss. Paramore will be performing live and entry is based on a first come, first served basis. For more information on this event go to myfoxny.com

What: You Make the Call: Learn to be An NFL Official  

Where: Children's Museum of Manhattan or 212 West 83rd Street 

When: January 24-Friday, February 28

Do you think your kid has what it takes to become an NFL champ? Then 'You Make the Call' welcomes you today. Your child could have the opportunity work with professionals on the obstacle course and do the funky Zebra Dance on the various football signals. Come today before this offer is over!

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Grab your Two-for-One tickets for Broadway Week Winter 2014!

Broadway Week is back and selling out quickly! This winter NYC & Company brings back Broadway week with a 2-for-1 theater ticket deal to 26 Broadway shows, more than any previous year before and GoGreenRide is here to help you master your selection with a few recommendations.

• A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder-This Broadway smash is GoGreenRide's pick because it is suitable for teens and adults. It tells the hysterical story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who speeds up the process using a great deal of charm and a hint of murder. 
• A Night with Janis Joplin
• The Bridges of Madison County
• After Midnight- Are you ready for a production that is going to put the jazz back into your day? Then come join this new production as it celebrates Duke Ellington’s decades of jazz. What better way to enjoy the sound of jazz then with nine-time Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis conducting the Jazz, a hand-picked orchestra of world-class jazz musicians, who have played Ellington’s original arrangements of his classic tunes and special guest vocalists like Fantasia Barrino!
• The Glass Menagerie
• Jersey Boys
• Chicago-Broadway Hit's Chicago is back and always a must see to GoGreenRide! This production has been honored with Six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and is now is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history! With it's stopping tunes, outstanding dancing and heartbreaking story that revolves around murder, betrayal, revenge, and friendship it will take on the ride of your life!
• Kinky Boots
• Machinal
• Cinderella-Did you ever wish your favorite childhood book could come to life? Well, now it can! The classical childhood fairytale we have all known is now on Broadway for the first time ever and is a perfect for you and your loved ones!
• Mamma Mia
• Motown—The Musical
• Bronx Bombers- Are you a baseball fan? Well then come join this production as it brings to life the legacy of baseball’s most amazing team, the Yankees! This play presents the century of Yankees history, examining the ups and downs of the Yankee's greatest players through the eyes of legendary coach Yogi Berra.
• Newsies
• No Man’s Land
• Once
• The Lion King- Every year more than 55 million people around the world come together to discover the thrill, of the one-of-a-kind musical, The Lion King, and there's no better place to experience this show in the city where it all began. Come join this production today and give your eyes and ear a feast!
• Outside Mullingar
• The Phantom of the Opera
• Matilda- Roald Dahl’s classic story is back to prove the power of love! When a remarkable young girl is mistreated by the adults in her life, the love of one caring teacher helps her discovers the true extent of her abilities. Buy your tickets now to see the power of love.
• Pippin
• Rock of Ages
• Wicked-Wicked is back to tell the untold story of the witches of Oz and revealing the real story behind the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
• Twelfth Night
• Waiting for Godot

Buy your tickets fast at nycgo.com/broadwayweek from January 21 to February 6 for this amazing savings opportunity. 

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