Business & Innovation

The $80 million Future Fund now has lower loan minimums, reduced rates and flexible repayment options to support small businesses across all five boroughs.

Carvel kicked off ice cream season with a jumbo Flying Saucer landing on the roof of a Coney Island store.

The NYC Elevating Business Loan Program will help New York City small businesses access affordable capital and support long-term growth.

When an opportunity arose to open their own studio, the founders moved quickly.

High retail prices, online scams and auto issues topped New Yorkers’ complaints in 2025, according to the Office of New York Attorney General Letitia James.

The new, 30-credit program will launch in the fall of 2026 and will allow graduates to step into high‑impact roles such as financial analyst, portfolio manager, investment consultant, risk manager, and fintech specialist.

Gluten-free and sugar-free specialty bakery Monshe marks the first business to operate at the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s rotating storefront space showcasing emerging local entrepreneurs.

The Brooklyn Wellness Club, a Black-woman-owned wellness studio in Bed-Stuy, is looking to raise some funds after the shed in the backyard collapsed during the January snowstorm.

Frequent fliers at John F. Kennedy International Airport can now officially buy their cup of zen from Brooklyn Tea, a Black-owned business based in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

The Coney Island Business Improvement District will deliver services to strengthen small businesses around the world-renowned amusement district, improve neighborhood livability, promote growth, and create vibrant public spaces that support year-round economic activity starting in July.