Small Business

Meet Brooklyn's Youngest Beauty Supply Owner

Paris McKenzie is the owner of Paris' Beauty Supply in East Flatbush at just 16 years old

Oct 30, 2020 12:19 PM Read more >

Black-Owned Brooklyn Restaurants Win $25k Each Thanks to Customer Support

The restaurants were recipients of Discover's $5 million pledge to support Black-owned restaurants amidst the pandemic

Oct 28, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's Cafe Con Libros Boxes Out Amazon in Support of Indie Bookstores

The Crown Heights bookstore participated in the viral Boxed Out campaign, calling out the impact of Amazon on its industry.

Oct 21, 2020 2:14 PM Read more >

Al’s Mens Shop Stands Strong Through Bed-Stuy's Turbulent Times to Reach a Milestone

The community celebrated the legendary hat store and its owner Eric Bullen, as he approaches 45 years in business.

Sep 24, 2020 1:23 PM Read more >

Brooklyn’s Black-Owned Small Businesses Grow Despite Challenges

Although the pandemic threatens those gains, many entrepreneurs are pushing on and getting creative to weather the storm

Sep 9, 2020 10:57 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's Newtown Creek Farms Wants New Yorkers to Give Microgreens A Chance

Brooklyn creatives Claudia Lake and Benjamin Kabin want to bring the superfood to every Brooklyn resident

Sep 4, 2020 4:48 PM Read more >

House of Yes Temporarily Closed for Violating COVID Regulations

The Bushwick club is the latest among many bars and restaurants to be shut down by state officials

Aug 31, 2020 4:17 PM Read more >

Bushwick Nightclub Accused of Throwing Large Indoor Parties Despite COVID-19

"The Illmore" allegedly has been skirting pandemic precautions with crowded events this summer

Aug 25, 2020 4:07 PM Read more >

Facebook to Support Black-Owned Small Businesses Through Grant Program

Facebook has set up a $40 million grant program to help majority Black-owned businesses with 50 employees or less with cash flow

Aug 20, 2020 12:28 PM Read more >

Small Bed-Stuy Businesses Awarded $10,000 in Cash Grants

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Finance firm Fiserv launch grant program to keep business afloat during pandemic

Aug 19, 2020 7:46 PM Read more >