Small Business

Supporting BK Small Businesses Is Vital to New York’s Recovery, Governor Tells Brooklyn Leaders

The success of Brooklyn’s small businesses is key to New York’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery and the state government will do everything it can to support them, Governor Kathy Hochul reiterated at Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and

Dec 16, 2021 12:39 PM Read more >

7 Ways to Support BK Businesses Without Spending Any Money

There are so many more ways to support local Brooklyn businesses than simply spending money. Your influence, voice and even patience can have a huge impact on our local economy. Here's how.

Dec 10, 2021 6:53 PM Read more >

Black-Owned Brooklyn and Weeksville Heritage Center Holiday Market Celebrates Black Creators

The holiday market will offer a range of locally-made products from Black makers in Brooklyn this weekend

Dec 7, 2021 12:19 PM Read more >

City Must Create 10K New Black- and Latino-Owned Businesses, Help Existing Businesses of Color, Report Finds

A new report by the Center for an Urban Future makes 10 policy recommendations to increase support for small business owners of color in New York City

Dec 7, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

‘We Need Help to Survive:’ Bodega Owners Call for Support From the City

Citing the impending boom in grocery delivery apps across the city, bodega owners say they need assistance now

Dec 6, 2021 2:27 PM Read more >

10 Brooklyn Holiday Markets Making Buying Local Easy This Season

Rumor has it, Santa shops at Brooklyn's holiday markets too.

Dec 3, 2021 5:57 PM Read more >

Cheryl Bowers Is Keeping Brooklyn's Soles Clean and Sneakers Fresh

Cheryl Bowers went from scrubbing toilets at a women's shelter to running a successful sneaker cleaning business in Bed-Stuy

Dec 1, 2021 6:51 PM Read more >

This Brooklyn Baker Wants You to Eat Her 'Chaotic and Grotesque' Art

Cake artist Alli Gelles gets flavor inspiration for her spectacular confectionery from Brooklyn's bodegas.

Nov 22, 2021 5:44 PM Read more >

Self-Sustaining Terrariums Take Home $20K Top Prize at BK Library Biz Awards

TerrartNYC, a landscaping company dedicated to making self-sustaining terrariums, won Brooklyn Public Library’s 18th annual PowerUP! Business Plan Competition

Nov 18, 2021 6:26 PM Read more >

New Student-Run Concession Stand Opens at Barclays Center

The Food Education Fund has opened the new café, School Grounds, which will be run by students at Food and Finance High School

Nov 17, 2021 12:46 PM Read more >