DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — In real estate, they say it’s all about “location, location, location.” Already blessed with a good location, this new venture is Brooklyn-born, Brooklyn-branded and Brooklyn-loved.
The new business features 150 vendors, and like its original location, which opened in Industry City in May 2023, the City Point spot will feature products from local makers and entrepreneurs that represent the rich diversity of Brooklyn. The range of products includes international items from global artisans of some of the many countries the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has partnered with, including Brooklyn Loom in Pakistan, as well as distinctive goods sourced from El Salvador and Singapore.
“Our ability to make the Brooklyn Made stores a reality has truly become so rewarding. The makers that are a part of this store are everyday Brooklynites from all walks of life, all different ethnicities from all different neighborhoods,” said BCC President and CEO Randy Peers.
Peers continued, “This is really about how we can help existing makers from communities of color get their products wider exposure. They can continue to grow and promote their creativity. The Chamber is just the platform to achieve that goal.”
Several notable Brooklynites attended the event, including Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, New York City Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin Kim and Wells Fargo Senior Vice President of Community Relations for the Northeast Region Krissy Moore.
“Everyone seemed to be talking about Brooklyn Made, and when the time came for them to expand, there was no way that we would not support it,” said Moore.
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