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$5.5M Loan Program Launches to Support NYC Small Businesses

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

Mar 15, 2026 10:00 AM Read more >

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 >

Brooklyn Nets Owner Clara Wu Tsai and Visible Hands Launch Startup Accelerator for BIPOC Founders

Applications are now open for up to $500,000 for each founder selected, along with workspace at Industry City and ongoing mentorship

Dec 6, 2022 2:36 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Students to Hold Basquiat Inspired Art Show at Barclays Center

The show will feature 150 art works by New Yorks public school students

Jul 26, 2021 2:12 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Pitches Ideas For Progress

Brooklyn Org and the Center for an Urban Future on Tuesday hosted a policy symposium where leaders from across the borough pitched ideas on how to make the borough more equitable.

Jun 4, 2025 2:28 PM Read more >

Clara Tsai Unveils Inaugural BK-XL Accelerator Cohort of 12 BIPOC-Owned Startups

Each BIPOC-founded startup will receive up to $500,000, in addition to mentorship and office space at Industry City.

Apr 18, 2023 11:03 AM Read more >

Nets Owner BSE Global Launches Program to Recruit Minority-Owned Businesses in Brooklyn

BSE Global is searching for local suppliers that are at least 51% owned, operated and managed by people who are either minorities, women, disabled, LGBTQ and/or military veterans

Jan 28, 2021 12:32 PM Read more >

Coping Through Crisis: A Look at the State of Brooklyn’s Black-Owned Restaurants, Pt. 2

In the second installment of our series, we shed light on the barriers Brooklyn's Black-owned restaurants are facing amidst the ongoing pandemic and explore the innovations and solutions they are using to stay afloat.

Apr 11, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: BK Social Justice Nonprofits Celebrated at Spark Prize Breakfast

Brooklyn Community Foundation honored the five winners of the 2022 Spark Prize with a celebratory breakfast

Mar 14, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >