Compound Cowork
Former Neighbors Bring Community and Coworking to Prospect Lefferts Gardens
September 2014 | Fikriyyah George
Before opening the first co-working space in Prospect Lefferts Gardens the three co-owners, Aki and Ron Baker and Rebecca Levin were neighbors for years in a loft building in Bed-Stuy.
“Their front door faced my front door and we shared … Read More
First Co-Working Space in Flatbush Opens
June 2014 | Fikriyyah George
Flatbush formerly bereft of co-working spaces is welcoming its first-the Compound Cowork.
Run by a community-minded trio, Compound Cowork had a free day of co-working, from 1pm-8pm, this past Saturday to officially commemorate their opening. Normally, a day of co-working … 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