Nov. 4, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The Brooklyn Democratic Party gathered at Giando on the Water on Oct. 28 for its annual gala, aimed at energizing voters ahead of the upcoming general election. The event featured a power-packed list of speakers, including New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul and U.S. House Democratic Leader…
Tag: small-businesses
Local businesses struggling to recover after record-breaking rains and flooding destroy equipment, damage buildings
Oct. 4, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
Small businesses in Brooklyn are struggling to recover from the floodwaters that inundated New York late last week, which posed long-term problems with few solutions in sight.
Brooklyn Made makes history with first borough-centered merch store
May. 18, 2023 By Jada Camille
Brooklyn Made, the borough’s first merchandise shop exclusively selling Kings County-produced goods, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the storefront in Industry City on May 18, one day before the much-anticipated retail hub opens to the public on Friday.
Flatbush business incubator offers courses on entrepreneurship to BIPOC shop owners
Mar. 21, 2023 By Jada Camille
A local organization is helping minority-owned businesses with a 12 week course, which teaches the ins-and-outs of entrepreneurship.
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce launches new initiative for budding BIPOC-owned businesses
Mar. 15, 2023 By Jada Camille
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has announced a new initiative to support local women of color as they launch and grow small businesses.