What Makes A Community?

Make sure to check out more pictures of the Ugly Sweater Holiday Party.Read More

5 Gifts You Could Make With a 3D Printer

MakerBot is a Brooklyn-based startup in the 3D printing industry. After attending an event where I got to see the replicators in action and December being the holiday season it made me think “So what kind of gift could one … Read More

Last Minute Gifts from Brooklyn

We know, we know. It’s Christmas Eve and you still don’t have a present. Never fear! The following gifts are from Brooklyn-based companies that won’t have you trekking to a manger; you are just a train ride away … Read More

Will This Startup Solve This Mundane Yet Persistent Headache for Brooklynites?

It feels good to be loved, doted on and given lots and lots of attention. And Brooklyn drivers will love the attention SpotHero gives them for an issue that is persistent as it is annoying- parking. SpotHero is “a mobile … Read More

Talking Shop with Mike Schroeder VP of PR Agency Launchsquad

The PR agency LaunchSquad has 3 offices in San Francisco, Boston, and New York. Comprised of more than just straight PR people but writers, former journalists and video creators they pride themselves on building narratives that get their clients noticed … Read More

What to Say in Social Media- Barbershop Edition 1-20

As a small business owner you realize the importance of social media. “50% of small business owners reported gaining new customers through social media – most notably through Facebook and LinkedIn.”

Great!

But, a whooping “74% of businesses don’t employ … Read More

Meet An Artist From Claver Place- Joel Mellin

This is the second installment to Meet an Artist at 35 Claver Place. For the first installment we interviewed Kennis Baptiste.

Joel Mellin is a composer, engineer and web developer I met during the SONYA stroll. Since he moved to … Read More

Is The Yard The Place to Be If You’re a Creative Business In Brooklyn?

This is a first in what will be a series looking at co-working spaces in Brooklyn.

The Yard is 1 floor, 93 units, and 15,000 square feet of amazing. It’s amazing considering it was a “disaster” according to co-founder Morris … Read More

Funding for Brooklyn Artists Made Easy

Admit it, you’re broke and don’t have the funds for your experiential light installation, audio masterpiece or (insert awesome art form here). You can lighten the burden by doing things like making your own canvasses and printing out giclees … Read More

The Evolution of a Creative Entrepreneur-Persons of Interest

Do you need previous experience to make your vision happen? While it’s great to have when embarking on a new venture, in the right circumstances, it’s only secondary. For Steve Marks it wasn’t so much about experience as it was … Read More