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Tag: Small Business

Posted inSmall Business

Brooklyn Flower Shop Flourishes, Despite Challenging Year

by Brooklyn Reader February 23, 2021

For Bed-Stuy-based entrepreneur LaParis Philips, business is coming up roses. Roses, in fact, are a key to her success: Philips is the owner of Brooklyn Blooms, a “floral boutique” on Nostrand Avenue, and on Friday she cut a big red ribbon to officially open a second location on Fulton Street. “This is so surreal to […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Brooklyn Public Library Holds Carnevale-Themed Showcase for 2020 Fashion Academy Grads

by Jessy Edwards February 10, 2021
Posted inSmall Business

Sweethearts Shop Local: Supporting Small Brooklyn Businesses This Valentine’s Day

by Brooklyn Reader February 10, 2021
Posted inSmall Business

All Love Pop-Up Market Spreading Love This Valentine’s Day and Black History Month

by Brooklyn Reader February 4, 2021
Posted inRestaurants & Bars

Foodies, Rejoice: ‘NYC Restaurant Week To-Go’ Features Deals at 78 Brooklyn Eateries

by Miranda Levingston January 25, 2021
Posted inRestaurants & Bars

Raising the Bar: State Agency and Alcohol Companies Give $3M in Grants to NY’s Struggling Restaurants

by Brooklyn Reader January 11, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Restaurants Decry Lack of Leadership, Aid Amid 67 Closures Across Brooklyn

by Jessy Edwards January 8, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Women-Made Date-Sweetened Coffee Drink Wins $20,000 Brooklyn Library Business Prize

by Brooklyn Reader December 16, 2020
Posted inFeatured News

Brooklyn Restaurateurs “Ready to Give Up” With New Indoor Dining Ban

by Anna Bradley-Smith December 11, 2020
Posted inBKLYN Sauce

BKLYN Sauce: Willougby General

by Brooklyn Reader December 10, 2020
Posted inFeatured News

Bed-Stuy Small Businesses Can Apply for New Fund Established by Co-Living Company

by Brooklyn Reader December 8, 2020
Posted inFeatured News

Brooklyn Navy Yard To Hold Business Incubator for Minority and Women Entrepreneurs

by Brooklyn Reader December 3, 2020
Posted inFeatured News

Coffee No More, Bushwick’s Hearts Café Becomes Natural Wine Store With Community at the Core

by Brooklyn Reader December 2, 2020
Posted inFeatured News

Holiday Market Launches at City Point in Time for Small Business Saturday

by Brooklyn Reader November 27, 2020
Posted inFeatured News

BKLYN Commons to Hold Virtual Pop Up Showcasing Small Businesses This Holiday Season

by Brooklyn Reader November 23, 2020
Posted inFeatured News

15 Brooklyn Restaurants to Support This Black Restaurant Week and Beyond (And There Are So Many More!)

by Brooklyn Reader November 20, 2020
Posted inCrown Heights

BP Eric Adams Blames Budget Slashing for Rise in Graffiti Across Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader November 6, 2020
Posted inFeatured News

Applications Open for Minority-Owned Small Business Relief Fund

by Brooklyn Reader November 4, 2020
Posted inFeatured News

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer Calls For Free Tuition For All CUNY Community Colleges

by Brooklyn Reader October 19, 2020
Posted inFeatured News

German’s Soup Celebrates Sixty Years With New Crown Heights Location

by Yannise Jean September 23, 2020

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