Also Plans Major Effort in Census 2010 Outreach Campaign
BROOKLYN — The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI), based in Brooklyn, unveiled two new programs it plans to implement in 2010, including a Small Business Services program run by
DUMBO — Kim Wendell Design, a digital design communications firm, has relocated its studio from Tribeca to DUMBO.
Two Trees Management Co. reports that the design firm has signed a lease for 1,150 square feet at 45 Main St.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kim Wendell Design to DUMBO,” said Caroline Pardo, director of leasing at Two Trees, who represented the landlord in this four-year lease. “This neighborhood continues to attract creative companies seeking new commercial spaces
According to the Brownstoner blog, the McDonald’s at 169 Tillary St. in Downtown Brooklyn has closed. According to signs in the windows, the fast-food giant lost its lease for the site. Most of the readers who commented on Brownstoner weren’t {read more...}
Dr. Frank J. Mandarino, Dr. Dominic J. Rubino and Dr. Michael A. Carducci have been providing state of the art chiropractic care to the Bay Ridge community since 1999. Their office is centrally located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 76th Street, and is
Three Brooklyn entrepreneurs took home more than $25,000 last week, as the Brooklyn Public Library announced the winners in its Sixth Annual PowerUp! business plan competition.
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz said at the BPL’s Business Library event, “112 is the zip that’s hip.”
The three Power Up! winners a program that celebrates and rewards the entrepreneurial spirit of Brooklynites and enhances the vitality of the local business community.
The Winners
The winners, also identified by neighborhood and zip code, are as follows:
Funds Can Be Used To Offset 70 Percent of a Company’s Training Costs
The New York City Department of Small Business Services reports that pre-applications are being accepted for $1.5 million in NYC Training Funds, which will be awarded to local
Roy Hastick, Sr., president of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) reports the names of the 2010 Business Visionaries who were recognized and honored at its Annual Recognition Dinner held in December in Flatbush.
The 2010 Visionaries are:
• Garner Bannister, president of Bannister Brothers Construction Inc.;
• George Brash, president of Culture Zone Worldwide Productions;
• Colette Burnett, CEO of Super Wings NY;
• Andrew Burnett, vice opresident of business developmentat
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — The Brooklyn Public Library’s Business Library in Downtown Brooklyn plans a free workshop on “Healthy Choices for Small Businesses” today, Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Whether you’re a small business owner or self-employed, choosing
3 of 12 Finalists Will Win Cash Prizes Plus Business Assistance
Winners in the Brooklyn Public Library’s Business Plan Competition for startup businesses will be announced tonight, Jan. 12, along with their cash prize awards.
2010 Plan of Action, Census 2010 Plan To Be Unveiled
The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) will hold its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Business Power Breakfast Meeting on Friday, Jan. 15, in Downtown Brooklyn.
The MLK
New Flatbush Clothing Outlet
Hires 119 Through ‘Workforce1’
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – The city’s Workforce1 career centers, including the Brooklyn center at 9 Bond Street, have placed New Yorkers in 20,000 jobs since the beginning of this year, up 42 percent from
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has announced new dental and vision benefits for its health program, Brooklyn HealthWorks.
Brooklyn HealthWorks, the Chamber’s low-cost health insurance plan for small businesses, selected (after a competitive review process) Guardian Life Insurance Company of
Flushing Financial Corp., the parent holding company for Flushing Savings Bank (FSB), which has several offices in Brooklyn, reports that it has paid back its TARP funds in full.
The bank redeemed the full $70 million in preferred stock issued to {read more...}
Pictured at the recent Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI)-sponsored Business Opportunity Power Breakfast at Brooklyn Borough Hall, from left, are Edmund Sadio of Century 21 Achievers; Derek Cyrus of DMC Management, CACCI President Roy Hastick Sr., Jason Wright of the NYC Economic Development Corp., Marvin Lieberman of SCORE, Shah Newaz of Grameen America Bank, CACCI Board Chair Derek Broomes and Jessica Odle Brail of E. G Bowman. {read more...}
