The idea behind the new market was formed by Kathleen McPherson who aims to create a happy medium between traditional markets that we know of today. The market will be located at P.S. 111 on 440 West 53rd Street between 9th/10th Avenue.
The new market will also plan to feature an annual student bake sale to raise money for the school
To become a listed vendor, register now for discounted pricing before March 1st
The two day conference will feature hands-on workshops, lectures, education forums and networking aimed at farmers, food professionals and entrepreneurs.
The vent will be held at Food and Finance High School on 525 West 50th Street between
10th/11th Avenue
With the help of Brooklyn locals and the New York City Economic Development Corporation, 3rd Ward Culinary Incubator will offer enrichment classes, a professional-grade working space, community events with a market-cafe.
Read more about this new facility for everyone from small food businesses to passionate
home cooks
For partnership opportunities, email partners@3rdward.com
Traditional distributors charge a mark up of 15 – 20%. For businesses that hosts their product in the same space as McClure’s, the distribution charge is only 4% for 11 – 20 cases. Bob McClure, owner of McClure’s Pickles, now distributes product for Early Bird Granola, School House Kitchen
and more.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn thinks the McClure model of business has the potential to grow and is currently drafting a proposal to expand on the idea
Boston and New York-based firm Next Street is quoted as the “merchant bank” to small business owners. They provide loans to businesses who have a great amount of opportunity for growth while providing them with strategic advice. The Next Street Opportunity Fund plans to loan $30 million to businesses that meet their criteria.
Half of the businesses that Next Street currently works with are minority/women-owned
Attendees will see guest speakers such as Council Member and Small Business Chair Diana Reyna and President of NYCEDC Seth Pinksy. If you want your business to participate in the expo, exhibitor inquiries are now being accepted. The expo is located at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Pier # 12 70 Imlay Street. There will be a shuttle bus to transport attendees.
Register now for free.
Email Email LaGuardia Business Services for more information
Founder Dara Furlow, launched the site last month after developing a love for the markets and specialty food items that Brooklyn has become well known for. The website’s mission is to give Brooklyn producers a national platform by shipping bundled products out on a monthly basis.
The founder is also thinking of taking the business to other places like Seattle, Portland, and Maine
Opportunities are now available throughout the city at various locations for specialty food mobile operators. The RFP must be submitted by Monday, March 1st at 3pm.
Get more information on the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation’s website. You can also pick up hard copies of the RFP 830 5th Avenue at E 64th Street (Rm 407)
In an initiative to help food operations who open outside of Manhattan expedite city permits and applications quicker, the NBAT, a city organization that helps business owners with processing applications from the health and building departments, will now service all five boroughs. Andrew Rigie, Executive Vice President for the city chapter of the New York State Restaurant Association, sees this as the beginning of easing the burden most operators face when opening any
food operation.
Proposed meeting and site tour will be held on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 10am. The RFP is due on Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 3pm.
Find out more information on The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation website (Concessions Opportunities at Parks)
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