Small Business

You Want a Latte? How About an Oil Change with That?

New Bushwick café Til Death is much more than coffee and snacks, with a shipping container onsite operating as a community auto garage plus plenty of space for community events.

Apr 15, 2021 10:01 AM Read more >

Bed-Stuy Welcomes The Burger House, an Ode to Eccentric Taste Buds

Fulton St has a new burger joint on the block, and owner Jon Yearwood says it has something for everyone.

Apr 13, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Public Library Calls on Entrepreneurs for $40K Biz Competition

BPL has launched its annual PowerUp! Competition with Dime Community Bank, which provides small business mentorship and seed funding

Apr 5, 2021 2:55 PM Read more >

United for Brownsville Launches $50K Grant for a Local Small Business in Need

The nonprofit has created the fund to give relief to essential small businesses that serve families and young children in Brownsville

Mar 25, 2021 5:22 PM Read more >

Founder of Unique Bed-Stuy Farm Stand Wants to Help Others Start Their Own

Mitch Bloom wants Brooklynites to get in the habit of buying locally-sourced fresh produce and is planning to mentor others to manage their own farm stands to serve their communities, too

Mar 22, 2021 3:28 PM Read more >

Free Online 'University' Could Help BK's Women, Minority Businesses Get City Contracts

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer has released the schedule of workshops for 2021's MWBE University Series

Mar 9, 2021 9:02 PM Read more >

Bushwick Coffee Entrepreneur Uses Her Influence to Fight Anti-Asian Violence

Sahra Nguyen, a lifelong activist and founder of Nguyen Coffee Supply, uses her platform to fight racism on all fronts

Mar 8, 2021 3:10 PM Read more >

'Flatbush Deserves This:' Owner of New Restaurant, Creative Hub

New Flatbush plant-based restaurant and concept store Aunts Et Uncles is described as being like a "hug" for locals

Mar 5, 2021 5:19 PM Read more >

Mom's 'Random' Care Packages Inspire Bed-Stuy Bakery (Where No Tipping Is Allowed)

Instead of taking tips, Love, Nelly pays its employees a "living wage" of at least $20 per hour

Feb 26, 2021 4:09 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Flower Shop Flourishes, Despite Challenging Year

Brooklyn Blooms has opened a second location on the heels of the original locations fifth anniversary

Feb 23, 2021 2:03 PM Read more >