04/22/2026
North Brooklyn Small Business Expo
April 28, 12:00pm-5:00pm, Arlo Williamsburg Hotel
Come with questions. Leave with answers.
The SECOND hyper-local expo for Bushwick, Greenpoint and Williamsburg businesses. Produced by the North BrooklynChamber of Commerce, this event is designed to support and empower our local business owners & operators by answering your questions, sharing valuable information, and making important introductions. All things that could help make your business more successful.
What to expect:
Informative resource tables from city departments and local business organizations such as NYC Small Business Services, Freelancers Union, NYC Office of Nightlife, Northside Improvement District, Evergreen, Brooklyn Chamber ofCommerce and Shop Small Greenpoint.
Interesting and engaging panel discussions featuring such topics as (Stay tuned for updates pertaining to our detailed lineup ofparticipants and panelists.)
Networking opportunities with fellow local business people and agency representatives.
Panel Schedule:
• 12:20–1:20 PM — Whiskey Wednesday (Whiskey Helps)
• 1:35–2:30 PM — Party of One: Freelancers as Small Businesses
Tools, benefits, and real stories from independent workers building sustainable careers
• 2:45–3:45 PM — Nightlife Panel
Featuring:
Jeffrey Garcia (Executive Director, Office of Nightlife)
Raffaello Van Couten (Executive Chair, BABAR; CB1 SLA Committee Member)
• 4:00–5:00 PM — Hospitality Panel
Featuring Andrew Rigie (Executive Director, NYC Hospitality Alliance), along with leaders from Brooklyn Allied Bars & Restaurants:
Raffaello Van Couten (Dolly’s Swing & Dive, Midnights, Hank’s Bar, Vantage Point Hospitality)
Megan Richardson (Someday Bar, Mayor’s Small Business Council, Save NYC Bars)
TJ Gargan (Teddy’s Bar & Grill)
🎟 FREE ADMISSION! PLEASE RSVP THROUGH OUR LINK IN THE BIO!
This event is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration as part of our Love Local program, which was created to support small businesses during the pandemic. Admission is completely free for all attendees, panelists, and exhibitors.
📩 For more information, contact us at [email protected].
