Brooklyn
Remote Working from Brooklyn: Make The Most of the Coffee Shop
October 2014 | Nicole DominguezModern work culture tells us that we have to spend every minute of our nine-to-five working in an office — one that may be loud, distraction-prone, and uninspiring. Now that startups and companies that embrace flexibility are becoming more prevalent, … Read More
Black Girls Code Brings Tech and Respect to Brooklyn
June 2014 | Fikriyyah GeorgePopular tech organization that exposes young girls of color to the tech field of web development, Black Girls Code, will host an all girls hackathon this weekend in Brooklyn at NYU Polytechnic University School of Engineering.
A Brooklyn First While … Read More
Last Minute Gifts from Brooklyn
December 2013 | Fikriyyah GeorgeWe 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
Is The Yard The Place to Be If You’re a Creative Business In Brooklyn?
September 2013 | Fikriyyah GeorgeThis 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
July 2013 | Fikriyyah GeorgeAdmit 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 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 GeorgeEntrepreneurs 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