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Ongoing Construction Poses Challenges for Small Business Owners on Myrtle Ave

Myrtle Avenue Construction Over the past decade, the Myrtle Avenue corridor that runs through Fort Greene/Clinton Hill has undergone a major restructuring and transformation that has, without question, greatly benefited the community and the small bu

Dr. Julianne Malveaux to Speak at 'Corporate Social Responsibility' Conference at MEC

Dr.

State Supreme Court Justice Considers Suit to Halt Sale of Brooklyn Heights Library

A determined advocacy group called Love Brooklyn Libraries, Inc., headed by Brooklyn resident Marsha Rimler, is taking steps to protect one of their prized entities: the Brooklyn Heights Library.

At 3 Bed-Stuy Community Gardens, Local Residents Get a Chance to Grow Their Money

Trina Morris, founder of Style Root PR and Samira Rajan, CEO of Brookyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union talk to local residents outside of Garden of Hope in Bed-Stuy They say health is wealth , but at three community gardens in Bedford-Stuyvesant, t
Small Town Feel: Brooklyn Cooperative Makes Brooklyn Banking a Community Engagement

Small Town Feel: Brooklyn Cooperative Makes Brooklyn Banking a Community Engagement

New York City and its boroughs have long been recognized as melting pots of culture and ethnicity. Unique businesses seem to flourish here, especially when they invite the incredibly diverse public to try something new or different.

Verizon Workers in Fort Greene Remain Determined After Seven Weeks on Strike

One of several signs used by Verizon workers on strike. For the past 43 days, the metal barricades outside of the Verizon headquarters building on the Flatbush Avenue Extension have become a makeshift base for Verizon workers on strike in Brooklyn.

Fort Greene Park to Receive $5M in Capital Funds

Over the last few years, public spaces have begun to pull the funding and support necessary to sustain them like never before.

ARTs East New York Project Selected for $100K National Endowment

In an effort to recognize and provide funding for artistic causes, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) provides financial awards to worthy projects.

Why Most Small Businesses Stay Small

By JP George Starting a business is a significant achievement towards creating a new relationship with the customers. However, maintaining the business and generating growth at the same time is a challenging task.

Successful Business Woman Dolly Williams: Tough-as-Nails (that are Polished and Manicured)

Dolly Williams, co-founder and owner of A.