Apr. 29, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann As New York City’s small businesses face mounting economic challenges tied to President Trump’s federal tariffs and trade policies, City Council Member and New York City comptroller candidate Justin Brannan on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive five-pillar small business plan that would leverage the power of the Comptroller’s Office…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn businesses and consumers are bracing for higher prices after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from about 60 U.S. trade partners, only to abruptly revise the policy hours later. The original tariffs, ranging from 11% to 104%, took effect at midnight Wednesday. By that afternoon,…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.