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ELEQT - The World’s Premiere Luxury Online Social Network Manhattan Launch
Luxury Social Networking site ELEQT the most exclusive international social network for high net worth individuals on the planet will launch during fashion week in New York City 7/02/2013
The Quintessentially Group’s online social media network ELEQT bringing together 160,000 of the world’s most affluent and influential individuals, perfectly positioned to capture the growth opportunities in the global luxury lifestyle and social media industry. Members experience the finer things in life and discover old and new friends within a network of trust and luxury. The company offers its members access to exclusive events, luxury lifestyle experiences and a wide range of benefits, and can only be obtained by invitation only.
ELEQT (2012) is part of the Quintessentially Group and is the result of a merger between quintessentially’s member network Qube (founded in 2004) and Elysiants (founded in 2008).
ELEQT Manhattan Launch event will take place at the prestigious Maserati of Manhattan, located in New York City. The event is reserved for ELEQT members along with an exclusive guest list. The evening is planned to start off with an exclusive cocktail reception, Fashion presentation and the evening will continue with ELEQT Management launch official New York City launch of brand, followed by a musical performance.
Ruud Smeets, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of ELEQT Ltd, comments: “After having previously introduced ELEQT to Long Island in October 2012, we’re now very excited to launch ELEQT in Manhattan, the world’s pinnacle of luxury, business and trendsetting. The introduction of ELEQT in Manhattan signifies a milestone event for us and our members and we are proud and grateful.”
The ELEQT Grand Launch Manhattan is made possible by Alacran, Bellucci Napoli, Brugal, Camelot Specialty Limos Inc., Cantamessa, Carlyle Catering, Charles Heidsieck, Clairvoyant Pictures Inc., Curaçao Tourism Board (CTB), Decco by Party Up Productions, Forever Cheese, Forever Young, Heineken, The Macallan, Mel Boteri, Tribeca Grand Hotel and Quintessentially Lifestyle.
Want a sneak peek of ELEQT? Check out the ELEQT Facebook Page
Follow ELEQT on Twitter @ELEQT
For more information on ELEQT visit http://www.ELEQT.com/.
About the Company
ELEQT is the world’s most exclusive international luxury lifestyle social network. With the combined heritage of Quintessentially’s Qube and Elysiants, Eleqt will open a window into a new realm of luxury networking offering connected and discerning HNW individuals the opportunity to network with peers and access the best possible luxury lifestyle benefits. By encouraging individuality, creating introductions to top luxury brands and offering access to the world’s hottest events and locations, Eleqt will be groundbreaking in its approach to social networking.
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The Quintessentially Group’s online social media network ELEQT
Quintessentially Group’s ELEQT Manhattan Launch
Join the ladies of Go To Girl Branding in a birthday celebration in one of New York swankiest venues.
Wednesday 4/11/2012
Special Guest Celebrity DJ Teal and an Aries double-trouble birthday celebration for
Michelle & Michelle of Go To Girl Branding
AVA Penthouse @ Dream Hotel - Midtown 210 West 55th Street btw 7th and Broadway, New York , NY 10019
CHAMPAGNING! for “people who like champagne”
Come Champagning with us!
Champagning - v.
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1. To celebrate life by drinking champagne
6:30pm - midnight or until the last bottle is empty…
Generous by-the-glass specials on Bellinis & CHAMPAGNE
ALL bottles of Champagne heavily discounted! even the good stuff…
For the love of Champagne!
Hosted by:
Nick Andreottola - Nicole Rose Stillings - Katrina Caro
Photography : Satori Images - Saulius Cajauskas
An evening of conversation
In conjunction with Women’s History Month, the Riverside Theater presented their third annual presentation of “An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts”. The yearly panel this year showcased the artistic journey of Melba Moore, Lillias White, Mona Scott-Young, Malikha Mallette, Jacquie Lee, and Winsome Sinclair. The panel moderation was conducted by the talented Havilah Malone Style Network personality.
In the audience was a cosmopolitan mixture of women from all social and economic backgrounds from actresses, entertainers, playwrights, socialites, grad students, female entrepreneurs to stay at home mothers all coming together in solidarity, empowerment and support of the women in the arts.
Tony Award winners Lillias White and Melba Moore, and Entertainment mogul Mona Scott-Young, the CEO of Monami Entertainment, casting director Winsome Sinclair, radio host Malikha Mallette, Television Producer Jacquie Lee all shared stories of breaking the glass ceiling , acknowledging the forebears and giving support to new artist and future business women who look to them as a guideline of success.
Each of these women has made great strides in their respective areas. It was an unforgettable evening and the reception that followed was even more amazing being able to exchange a few personal words with each of the panelist while enjoying the live performances and sipping spicy but delicious Given cocktails.It was great the see the press out in full force at the event covering this historic moment with this very powerful women of the Arts.
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About The Riverside Theatre
Originally named the Cloister Theatre, The Riverside Theatre was founded in 1960 on the belief that the arts can be a transforming power in peoples’ lives and is committed to serving as a catalyst for cultural connections and social change. The Riverside Theatre, located at the historic Riverside Church, produces work that promotes and deepens cultural and social awareness. Highlights from the past ten seasons have included: the Katherine Dunham Tribute in honor of her 96th birthday; the Clark Terry Tribute hosted by the late Ossie Davis, with special guests Bill Cosby, Arturo Sandoval, Dianne Reeves, Nicholas Payton and Jon Faddis; the screening of The Rise & Fall of Jim Crow, in collaboration with Thirteen WNET and the National Council for Community & Justice; and the play Woza Albert!, in association with New Heritage Theatre.
Exceptional women join in discussion at the Women of Excellence in the Arts.
The Riverside Theatre Presents: An Evening With Women of Excellence In The Arts
An Intimate Discussion With Melba Moore, Lillias White, Mona Scott-Young, Malikha Mallette, Beverly Bond, and Winsome Sinclair
(Morningside Heights, NY – March 15, 2012) The Riverside Theatre will host the 3rd annual Women’s History Month celebration coined, “An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts,” on Monday, March 26th at 6pm. Five phenomenal women will share an intimate discussion about their personal journeys in the industry. The esteemed panel will be moderated by Havilah Malone and will include, Lillias White, Melba Moore, Mona Scott-Young, Beverly Bond, Malikha Mallette, and Winsome Sinclair. The theatre is located in the historic Riverside Theater at 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights. The event will be followed by a V.I.P reception sponsored by Given Liqueur. Sponsors include City College, Ashley Battle of the WNBA, Carol’s Daughter, Iman Cosmetics , Hue-Man Bookstore and Completely Bare.
“An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts” is part of a tradition of compelling and engaging programming presented by The Riverside Theatre.“ Each of these women have made a great impact in their respective careers in the arts,” says Randreta Ward- Evans, President of The Riverside Theatre. “In celebrating Women’s History Month, this was the ideal time to feature these exceptional women to discuss their incredible journeys. I know audiences will enjoy hearing
about their experiences first hand.”
The panel was selected using the guiding principle of The Riverside Theatre, “From Legacy to Promise.” Lillias White (Tony award winning Broadway Actress) and Melba Moore (Actress/Singer) have built legacies that continue to flourish while Mona Scott-Young , (Hip-Hop Business Maven), Beverly Bond (CEO, Black Girls Rock!, Inc.), Malikha Mallette (Actress/radio personality) and Winsome Sinclair (Casting Director) are rising women of promise, making waves in their careers. This discussion will offer a closer look into the world of the arts from the unique perspective of women that are achieving excellence in the arts while inspiring women around the globe.
Tickets to attend “An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts” are $20 for the panel discussion, $35 for the V.I.P. reception and panel discussion. Tickets can be purchased at the Riverside Theatre box office or by visiting https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=47c64f34798c033ed1b3a3364afa411e&t=tix
About The Riverside Theatre
Originally named the Cloister Theatre, The Riverside Theatre was
founded in 1960 on the belief that the arts can be a transforming
power in peoples’ lives and is committed to serving as a catalyst for
cultural connections and social change. The Riverside Theatre, located
at the historic Riverside Church, produces work that promotes and
deepens cultural and social awareness. Highlights from the past ten
seasons have included: the Katherine Dunham Tribute in honor of her
96th birthday; the Clark Terry Tribute hosted by the late Ossie Davis,
with special guests Bill Cosby, Arturo Sandoval, Dianne Reeves,
Nicholas Payton and Jon Faddis; the screening of The Rise & Fall of
Jim Crow, in collaboration with Thirteen WNET and the National Council
for Community & Justice; and the play Woza Albert!, in association
with New Heritage Theatre.
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Successful women in the arts celebrate women’s history in discussion.
On Monday, February 13, at 7:00 PM in New York City their will be an evening benefit for the Seeds of Africa Fund. The charity event is to raise money towards the Seeds of Africa Knowledge Center. The evening will be co-hosted publisher /television personality Alicia Marie Rivers.
The event features an open bar, silent auction, and bidding on New York’s finest eligible singles.
The silent auction prizes include an opportunity to have a business lunch or dinner with high profile entrepreneurs, a Reality TV Producer, a Fashion Designers, a New York Times writer, an Oprah Columnist and NFL player.
Grand Piano by Michael Graye
DJ - Liam McMullan + Michael Demby
Event host committee:
Alexa Winner, Alicia Marie Rivers, Amanda Slavin, Ana Berry, Bukola Are, Busi Mlambo, Farai Simoyi, Ivy Lee, Josh Ehrke, Liam McMullan and Aesha Waks, Lauren Grafer, Katelyn Lane-Halpern, Malik So Chic, Martin Ganda, Michael Fredo and Renee Dominique, Michelle Mitchell, Michelle Travis, Mosaka Williamson, Oz Sultan, Paula Schaeffer, Steve Shaw, Tabber Benedict, Tendi Muchenje, Tobi Rubinstein Schneier.
Seeds of Africa Technology School for children in Zimbabwe
“Seeds of Africa Fund believes that education is the most powerful and effective way to bring change, independence, innovation and prosperity in Africa. We believe in changing lives through education. Our mission is to provide scholarships to students from poor families and to leverage technology in creating modern libraries in Zimbabwe.”
For the success of the Center, Seeds of Africa Fund counts on the generosity of individual contributors, from ordinary students, other social organizations to corporations. As of now, the Knowledge Center is still only a blueprint; but in the coming months, the Seeds of Africa team hopes to turn it into a reality, brick by brick. Seeds of Africa Fund have just launched its Buy a Brick campaign, which is a simple way to support the organization in their new undertaking. On the Buy a Brick webpage, you’re invited to buy a brick for $1 (or more), which will then be engraved with your name and used in the physical construction of the Knowledge Center. When the building is complete, one wall will be filled with names of contributors who helped the Center to become a reality. This wall will visually represent the group effort behind the project — manifesting the idea that success is not a solitary affair, but one that relies upon community support. In this way, the idea of interdependency will be built into the material structure of the Knowledge Center.
Seeds of Africa Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Contact information:
For more information on the project and other ways to contribute please contact Seeds of Africa Fund at manager@seedsofafrica.com
Prominent New Yorkers come together in charity for Africa.
What sites do you think are the most exclusive and luxurious? Would your answer include well known blogs and newsletters that the successful and powerful read. Websites like socially superlative with its location of hot-spots in New York City and abroad, Black Book the guide to sophisticated culture and urban lifestyles around the world. Perhaps you might choose everyone’s guilty pleasure, the scandalous read Scallywag and Vagabond . If you live the high life on Long Island you might say Hamptons.com with it’s news, culture and events guide about the Hamptons and where the local in-crowd gallivants to. If you are a fan of networking, GuestofaGuest would make your list, along with its great photos it has a schedule of where to go and what to see. Social climbers would put FameGame high on their list, with virtual stats of who is climbing up the fastest on the ladder of success and society. Pursuitist would make the list for the ultra rich who love to surf the net to get their hands on the next hot item. African American socialites might choose BlackgivesBack or The Black Socialite, assigned reading for any member of the Black Elite that’s setting her or his social calendar.
What would you say if I told you none of these sites make the list of the “Most exclusive web sites of 2012”!
You see when you’re a Jet-setter on the move, you are more likely a member of an elite social network. Unlike the sites above, the sites on my list are private, often unadvertised web communities of like-moneyed friends. These networks are for a chosen few, in order to gain access you must receive an invitation.
There are many sites that claim to fit this description, but I know better. Using my access, network and personal knowledge I will share with you the top 10 most exclusive websites of 2012.
I will give my review of each (in no particular order).
Affluence
http://www.affluence.org/
“Think of Affluence as a digital country club. When you walk into a country club, you know that everyone there is accomplished in some way or another.” is how affluence.org describes themselves.
Affluence.org is one of the oldest sites on my list, however in my expert opinion it is one of the best. While founded in 2008 by Scott Mitchell, it has improved each year. One of the features that separates the site from others is it qualifies potential members using their income and net worth. This qualification can be waived if enough members vouch for you.
I enjoy Affluence for the fact that it’s direct and to the point. From when you first log in, it’s all about business. Whether you’re looking for business opportunities or the next big thing, you will find it right away. What I do wish they did had was an easier way to connect with members on a local level as well as an events area. I am hoping that they will add these features in the future. Either way I recommend this site above the other great ones that made the list.
A Small World
http://www.asmallworld.net/
ASW (A Small World) is global network of well-traveled and very well connected
individuals.
This is one of the sites that I truly enjoy and I’ve had the opportunity to meet many of the members. One of the great options on the site is something they call the Geo-locator, where members can announce and list where they will be traveling to and members that live or are also visiting in that area can give tips or arrange to connect.
Billionaires Elite
http://billionaireselite.ning.com/
Billionaires Elite, have members from all over the World. Members of Billionaires Elite include royalty, politicians, wealthy individuals, people from the entertainment business, artists and professional individuals. The site itself is for business people and professionals to take time off from their busy day to day lives and have fun on the internet. Most members use the site for finding new business and social contacts. What I liked most about Billionaires Elite is that there are many affinity groups within Billionaires Elite so you can easily find an area that fits your individual niche. Members can create new groups, post events, and share information as well.
Circle of Beautiful People
http://circleofbeautifulpeople.com/
Circle of Beautiful People, is an invite only listing, each member receives their own profile page that they can use to reach out to others or even promote themselves.
“ Circle of beautiful people sets itself apart by providing access to its extensive facebook community which includes several secret or restricted community pages. The network also boasts a first rate online publication.” .
Elysiants
http://www.elysiants.com
Membership to Elysiants can only be obtained by invitation of a existing member. If you haven’t received an invitation, the only way you can join Elysiants is to purchase the Elysiants Premium Membership.
Elysiants is a great site for the business leader who is looking to expand their business network and social reach. The Elysiants community is know for their many social networking events to help engage their membership.
Ronald de la Fuente-Saez, founder, says, “We have extensively researched the needs and wants of people all over the world who live a life of luxury and celebration. They have indicated to us their need for an exclusive, global community where they can meet with friends and peers, share experiences and receive special privileges”
What I really like about the site is the Charity portal, it lets members select charities they currently support and displays them as a badge on your member profile. Like A Small World, Elysiants has a home swap section of the site that members and swap homes when vacationing, which is a definite plus.
Senatus
http://senatus.net/
Senatus membership offers access to a network for influencers consisting of tastemakers, trendsetters and thought-leaders.
This site is well laid out and very easy to navigate. Members can submit content as well as connect with each other. I often communicate with the founder Ken Lee when I have any questions. He’s very responsive to the needs of individual members. Senatus has one of the biggest elite network Facebook pages on facebook.
SQUA.RE
http://squa.re/
As a busy and successful person it is difficult to still be in-the-know. Time is a precious commodity and the founders of Square know that. This site does all the running around for you. Square and its community of members point out the news, articles, photos, and even tweets that you need to stay up on from around the web and elsewhere. After I got the hang of it this became my “daily paper”.
The Native Society
http://www.thenativesociety.com/
The Native Society, is a little different from the other entries on my list. This isn’t a group you join as much as you are born into. If Birch Wathen Lenox, Browning, Brearley, Chapin, Hewitt, Marymount, Nightingale, Sacred Heart, Spence, and Trinity don’t ring a bell then don’t go any further.
However if these words bring upon fond memories or perhaps you are an alum of Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, or Yale then this is the network for you. All this is just the beginning, you still need to meet their criteria for membership. From events, to investments, to an online community - The Native Society represents a culture, school of thought, and even world of it’s own.
Total Prestige
http://www.totalprestige.com/
Total Prestige is a professional social network for entrepreneurs. Luxury lifestyle aficionados use this invitation-only networking site to reach the world’s most undeserved internet demographics: the super- and super-duper rich.
As a new member to the site, I received welcomes from some of the current members. I noticed that they included some friends who already had membership. When you invite your network, get showcased on the “Top Inviters” leaderboard. I thought this was nice touch.
★ Editors Choice: QUBERS.COM Read on to see why I gave QUBE our editors choice of exclusive web site of 2012.
Qubers
http://www.qubers.com/
QUBE, is a site for members of Quintessentially. For those of you who don’t know Quintessentially Group is an international members only concierge program with 60 offices worldwide covering 35 languages.
QUBE membership is mostly made up of Quintessentially members, their friends, family, and business contacts. Qube provides Quintessentially members, with hand chosen
QUBE offers a unique opportunity to globally target many of the world’s top decision-makers, industry figureheads, celebrities, and other high & ultra-high net-worth trendsetters.
I will be updating the list as I dig deeper, so stayed tuned and keep visiting this article.You now know the top ten exclusive websites of 2012 as of the time of this article. And remember it’s a secret please be discreet.
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* Update *
Thursday 1st March, Qube will become ELEQT.com , Since our article the two networks Elysiants and Qubers successfully merged into one called ELEQT.
The executives of the new network has promised even more access to beneficial corporate deals and greater luxury lifestyle benefits. We at Go to Girl Branding are very excited to see what the new ELEQT has in store.
The Button Club is an elite global community that provides members with business opportunities and access to prestige events one needs to be invited in by an existing member or you may ask permission for entrance by filling out an application of consideration. We are still reviewing this site but what we see so far we like. stay tuned for our updated review on The Button Club.
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