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We're well into 2026 by now and the landscape continues to be...shall we say concerning? Persistent inflation seems to be at the top of the list of challenges, followed by labor quality and costs, rising tariffs and supply chain pressures, and reduced consumer spending. Many small businesses are witnessing a slowdown in growth, and Gen Z and Millennial consumer spending cutbacks are prompting fears of lower revenue. Overall, small business optimism appears to be relatively flat, however as we've stated in the past...with renewed energy, clear goals, and the knowledge learned from past experiences navigating economic uncertainties, we're optimistic that working together, we can overcome whatever challenges we face in the months to come.

For those who have interacted with us in the past, thank you for your trust and your continued support. For those of you whom we haven't had the pleasure of working with yet, we're here for you and we're looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish together.

North Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
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The iconic East Village Ukranian diner Veselka has finally opened its doors in North Brooklyn.  Founded in 1954, this is the first time Veselka has operated a location in Brooklyn…and we’re very excited to have them here.  Jason and Justin Birchard, the family members behind the project, informed us that they’ve signed a 48-year lease for the location at 646 Lorimer Street which was originally constructed in 1918 to be a garage, but most recently was operated as a car wash.

If you’ve ever visited the East Village location on the corner of Second Avenue and E.9th Street, you know exactly what to expect…friendly service, great food, and a comfortable community vibe.  If you’ve never been, now’s the time!  And to celebrate the new location’s opening, Veselka and Katz’s deli have teamed up to create a pastrami pierogi (the “pastrogi”) which will only be available at the Brooklyn location until further notice.  That’s another reason to drop what you’re doing and head over there when they open to the public starting Wednesday, the 5th of June.