PopUP Holiday Marketplace at BKLYN Commons Co-working and Event Space
Brooklyn, NY Nov 16. 2017--Brooklyn Public Library presents its first-ever holiday marketplace featuring alumni businesses from the PowerUP! Business Plan Competition. Shoppers will find everything from artisanal foodstuffs and aprons to vegan lipsticks and vintage clothing, along with services as diverse as composting and photography.
Community-driven BKLYN Commons Co-working Space is hosting the event in its cool industrial-chic space. BKLYN Commons’ partner Trendy Tripping, the go-to source for weekend co-working, business DIY seminars and entrepreneurial event showcases in the borough, is co-sponsor.
Admission is free and the event is open to the general public. Fun holiday music will be in the air, Tarot cards and astrology charts will be read, and refreshments will be available for purchase.
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 12 noon to 5 PM
Where: BKLYN Commons Co-Working and Event Space, 495 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215. Directions: https://budurl.me/3t2ay
Who: Partial List of Participating Businesses – many more on site!
Afrooklyn - Afrocentric Clothing
EPluribus Pictures - Photography
Kreyol Kwizin - Packaged Food Products
Lali Arts- Children's Art Kits
Mel's Butter Blends- Organic Body Products
Pepper Bush CookShop- Pepper Sauce
Stay Lit Love - Spa-Ritual Wellness
Vokashi- Kitchen Waste Solution
Amelia's Universal Treats- Mini Cheesecakes
Since 2003, PowerUP!, a business start-up program created by the Brooklyn Public Library has nurtured 7,200 individuals with 930 business plans and awarded $340,000 to Brooklyn entrepreneurs. Our success stories include more than 75 companies with passion for food and drink, health and wellness, arts and crafts, media and fashion, education, social justice, economic empowerment, and cultural diversity –everything that makes Brooklyn great. PowerUP! is made possible through the generous support of Dime Community Bank, Con Edison, Reference USA, Signature Bank, Ridgewood Savings Bank and M&T Bank.
About Brooklyn Public Library
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is an independent library system for the 2.5 million residents of Brooklyn. It is the fifth-largest library system in the United States, with 60 neighborhood libraries located throughout the borough. BPL offers free programs and services for all ages and stages of life, including a large selection of books in more than 30 languages, author talks, literacy programs, and public computers. BPL’s eResources, such as eBooks and eVideos, catalog information and free homework help, are available to customers of all ages, 24 hours a day, at our website: www.bklynlibrary.org.
Contact for Brooklyn Public Library: Fritzi Bodenheimer
718-230-2402
fbodenheimer@bklynlibrary.org
About BKLYN Commons
BKLYN Commons serves Brooklyn’s start-up, entrepreneurial, artistic, non-profit and weekend warrior community with flexible co-working space, affordable private offices, event and recording space, roof decks and many value-added support services.
Contact for BKLYN Commons and Trendy Tripping: Karma Martell, KarmaCom
karma@karmacom.com
718-488-7810
@karmacom