SBIDC

09/21/2022

Are you an entrepreneur or business owner seeking to scale up? Join the +100 businesses that have graduated from Plan for Growth, our business management and leadership program for entrepreneurs and businesses in Southwest Brooklyn.

Our Fall Cohort begins October 5th, and will convene once a week in Industry City’s Innovation Lab, for 7 weeks. Guided by the insightful instruction of and guest lecturers, the curriculum will focus on the areas of strategy, customer personas, marketing and finances. Businesses in earlier stages of operations are most encouraged to apply.

Enroll in the program and take part in a growing network of businesses that learn together, share resources and troubleshoot jointly through the dilemmas of running an enterprise in NYC in 2022.

Apply at bit.ly/PfGapply

If you have any questions about the course, contact Micaela Skoknic at [email protected]

09/07/2022

Following the success of our Summer Cohort, a new round of Plan for Growth is on its way and this is your chance to join the +100 businesses that have graduated from PfG!

Plan for Growth is a business management and leadership program for manufacturing businesses in Southwest Brooklyn.

For our Fall Cohort, we will be focusing on businesses in earlier stages of operations, looking to develop a greater understanding in the areas of strategy, customer personas, marketing and finances.

Deadline to submit the application is Friday, September 23, 2022.

If you have any questions about the course, contact Micaela Skoknic at [email protected].

Apply here: https://bit.ly/PFGSBIDC

09/07/2022

Following the success of our Summer Cohort, a new round of Plan for Growth is on its way and this is your chance to join the +100 businesses that have graduated from PfG!

Plan for Growth is a business management and leadership program for manufacturing businesses in Southwest Brooklyn. 

For our Fall Cohort, we will be focusing on businesses in earlier stages of operations, looking to develop a greater understanding in the areas of strategy, customer personas, marketing and finances. 

Deadline to submit the application is Friday, September 23, 2022. Apply at the link in our bio!

If you have any questions about the course, contact Micaela Skoknic at [email protected]

08/01/2022

Interested in joining the +100 businesses that have taken SBIDC’s Plan for Growth? This Fall take a hard look at your business with the guidance of consultant Elli Papadopoulos of the Skopos Collective and guest instructors in the fields of financing, marketing, HR and beyond.

As we prepare for the October launch of the next cohort, we wanted to gauge scheduling preferences for how to structure the sessions. In the past, we’ve utilized a once-weekly half-day model across 10 weeks. Alternatively, we are considering a bootcamp format of classes once weekly for a full day across 5 weeks. Please let us know in our poll in the link in our bio if you prefer either approach or have other thoughts!

We’ll follow up in the coming weeks when our application for the Plan for Growth Fall cohort goes live. In the meantime, if you want more information or have any questions, reach out to Micaela Skoknic at [email protected].

Take our poll here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMTfxV9Xv01GTthTvhwv6GP6C7wWluTYk3A256FyaBQuxHiQ/viewform

06/28/2022

SBIDC’s Brady Meixell will provide guidance for businesses interested in applying for loans and grants. In addition to providing an overview of available financing options, we will share tips to consider before taking on debt, an overview of documents commonly required to apply for a loan, and a summary of other loans and grants that are currently available for NYC businesses.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/applying-for-loans-grants-for-nyc-small-businesses-sbidc-75-tickets-247400289927

06/28/2022

How Can Local Governments Support Employee Ownership? Join this panel discussion featuring SBIDC's Industrial Programs Manager, Micaela Skoknic! This Thursday - June 30!

Join the Urban Institute for a conversation about how local governments can help employees and owners transition firms to employee ownership. The event will convene experts in the worker cooperative space to discuss New York City’s Employee Ownership NYC initiative, its reproducibility in other lo...

06/22/2022

Why programs like SBIDC's Industrial Career Pathways are so crucial!

How did we get into this jam, and how do we get out?

05/17/2022

SBIDC is thrilled to honor FABSCRAP at Sunset Swing! ⁠
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FABSCRAP is a textile recycling non-profit that has pioneered a system to recycle and reuse fabric waste, creating an accessible materials resource for creative communities while reducing the fashion industry’s impact on the planet. Since its launch in 2016, FABSCRAP has saved over 1 million pounds of fabric from landfill, the CO2-reducing equivalent of planting 110,000 trees.⁠
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With locations at the Brooklyn Army Terminal as well as Philadelphia, FABSCRAP's recycling service collects fabric excess from commercial brands across the Northeast region. These materials are then sorted for recycling or reuse at the FABSCRAP warehouses. Any small scraps or odd ends are downcycled into shoddy which then becomes various forms of industrial insulation. Any of the larger cuttings or yardage received are separated for reuse, and are made available to the public to shop at thrift store pricing for reuse. FABSCRAP is also passionate about education and devotes hours each month to giving classroom and corporate presentations, speaking on panels, and giving informational interviews about textile waste. Education includes digital workshops as well, since FABSCRAP believes it is equally important to teach skills and techniques required to upcycle, mend, and create with textile waste. FABSCRAP is also a great employer and has worked with SBIDC to hire local residents in quality jobs.⁠
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Come celebrate FABSCRAP's accomplishments at Sunset Swing! Get your tickets at the link in our bio!⁠
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05/13/2022

SBIDC is proud to be honoring , a global offshore wind energy developer; , investing in job generating economic development capital projects in our region; and , a textile recycling nonprofit, at Sunset Swing. These companies represent the future of the evolving industrial waterfront. Stay tuned for upcoming honoree spotlights!

05/05/2022

SBIDC is proud to be honoring Equinor, a global offshore wind energy developer; and FABSCRAP, a textile recycling nonprofit, at Sunset Swing. These companies represent the future of the evolving industrial waterfront. We are thrilled that they are part of the southwest Brooklyn business community and to have them on the boat this year!

Did you your Sunset Swing tickets yet? Get your here today: https://bit.ly/38P0IgF

04/05/2022

Read the latest issue of the Southwest Brooklyn Bulletin and get updates on news + resources for southwest Brooklyn waterfront businesses! https://conta.cc/35hcfDZ

03/25/2022

After a two-year hiatus, Plan for Growth is back!

Plan for Growth is SBIDC's 10-week business management and leadership program designed for manufacturing and industrial design businesses in Southwest Brooklyn to re-examine your business model. Over the 10 classes that will meet weekly, you'll hear from experts in the fields of leadership, business strategy, finance, marketing, human resources and company culture. You'll build your business acumen, your network and your equity.

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/PFG22