Food
Evolution of a Creative Entrepreneur- Brooklyn Kolache Co.
May 2013 | Fikriyyah George
NYC, and by extension Brooklyn had it all-except for one thing. “I’m originally from Austin, Texas. I moved to NYC in 2004,” said Autumn Stanford. During that move this Texas-born gal gained a city and lost a familiar food- the … Read More
The Evolution of a Creative Entrepreneur-The Brooklyn Swirl Way
April 2013 | Fikriyyah George
Don’t let success elude you. Entrepreneurs attain it through different products, and business structures, but the basics remain the same. Super Harbor breaks down what makes a successful business with help from Jean Alerte of Brooklyn Swirl.
Company: Brooklyn Swirl, … Read More
The Bar Friends and Family Built in Williamsburg
March 2013 | Fikriyyah George
“We could do nothing this year or we can pull our resources together and open a business,” recounted Matthew Ricke. And “Brandon always wanted to open a bar.” It was unanimous. After Matthew, co-owner Brandon Chamberlain and a few other … Read More
The Evolution of a Brooklyn Distiller-Jack From Brooklyn
March 2013 | Fikriyyah George
Entrepreneurs know. You can consume it in a few gulps, sips or bites, but the road to our favorite foods and drinks getting to our mouths is a journey in of itself. Today, we’re taking a look at one entrepreneur … Read More
The Proof’s In The Whiskey
March 2013 | Fikriyyah George
Does following your passion always lead to success? Does Brooklyn’s rapidly changing landscape help or hinder small businesses? We talked to small business owner Colin Spoelman of the Kings County Distillery in the Brooklyn Navy Yard about his and co-owner … Read More