Business & Innovation

Brooklyn Company Awarded $100,000 to Increase Production of its Innovative, Affordable Bridge Ventilators

Spiro Devices will now increase production of its automated resuscitator, giving hospitals another tool in their toolbox

May 6, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

EDC Teams up with Brooklyn-Based Garment Manufacturers to Produce Isolation Gowns

Course of Trade, a non-profit based in Brooklyn, is staffing up to meet the city's need for protective equipment.

May 1, 2020 10:10 AM Read more >

Brooklyn-Based Alcohol Distilleries Temporarily Convert to Make Hand Sanitizers

Due to an overwhelming demand for hand sanitizers, two Brooklyn-based distilleries have been forced to pivot

Apr 29, 2020 5:11 PM Read more >

Mayor to MTA: Curb Homeless Squatters in Empty Subway Stations, Amid COVID-19

Mayor de Blasio's "End of the Line" plan demands MTA close 10 subway terminals to curb virus transmission

Apr 29, 2020 12:58 PM Read more >

BP Adams Calls for State Grants to Support Local Mask Manufacturers

Following the State's mandate that all NY'ers wear masks in public, BP Adams says contracts should go to local small businesses

Apr 16, 2020 12:31 PM Read more >

Survey Finds Close to 40% of NYC Renters Will be Affected Immediately if out of Work due to Coronavirus

More younger adults would feel the pinch, while those aged 65 and up had up to 6 months of savings

Mar 18, 2020 10:33 AM Read more >

Comptroller's Office Launches Year-Long Workshop Series for Minority and Women Business Owners

One-on-one assistance will help business owners gain access to NYC’s $95 billion dollar spending budget

Jan 24, 2020 4:24 PM Read more >

Bklyn Navy Yard Employment Center Boasts Record Job Placements in 2019

According to a new report, the center has connected close to 600 people to new jobs; 36% at Wegmans

Nov 13, 2019 2:54 PM Read more >

Belmont Ave at Night is Lit! ... No, Literally!

The new art installation is part of a challenge to use art to increase nighttime safety in community corridors

Nov 8, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Report: Creative Economy Exploding in NYC, Largest Growth Segment Lives in Brooklyn

The NYC Comptroller's report also takes a close look at the demographic makeup of this growing workforce

Oct 31, 2019 7:23 PM Read more >