Discover the Hook Saturday!! Press Release and More Info!

We're so pleased to hosting this event this weekend, May 11th.  It's from 12pm-5pm and you can start your day by swinging by our Red Hook office at 351 Van Brunt for your activity guide.  We hope everyone will come out and if you or anyone you know wants to open a business or move their business this is a great time to check out what Red Hook has to offer! We've included the press release to this event as well as the flyer.  Share!!!

PRESS RELEASE:

For Immediate Release:

May 3, 2013

 “DISCOVER THE HOOK” EVENT IN RED HOOK PLANNED TO ATTRACT SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS

Brooklyn, NY

Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corp. (SBIDC) and the Realty Collective are hosting an event called “Discover the Hook" in Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood. Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation (SBIDC) provides advocacy and services to help businesses in the Sunset Park, Red Hook and Gowanus neighborhoods grow and create employment opportunities for local residents. Brooklyn boutique real estate firm, Realty Collective was founded in 2005 on a mission of enriching the community where they live and work. With offices in Carroll Gardens, Columbia Waterfront District and Red Hook, Realty Collective has taken a special interest in shaping south Brooklyn, an area rich in history and architecture. The goal of “Discover the Hook” is to attract local and sustainable businesses to Red Hook and match them with vacant properties along the main commercial corridor of Van Brunt Street and the nearby neighborhood. The event is planned for Saturday, May 11th from 12-5pm and will showcase vacant retail spaces as well as the unique local businesses and amenities the community has to offer.

During this event, a number of vacant spaces will be programmed with creative events and activities, including a pop-up shop showcasing local handmade gifts, an art gallery, and music - all hosted by local artists, musicians and community members. This event is suitable for anyone looking for a unique experience and is a great opportunity for businesses seeking retail space in a revitalizing neighborhood. They’ll have the chance to see available spaces, meet business owners and learn about the neighborhood. The Realty Collective has generated a list of current available commercial spaces in the neighborhood, which visitors will be able to pick up from their office at 351 Van Brunt Street.

Red Hook Clean Up

Clean Up your community tomorrow, Saturday June 9th.  Join your neighbors at 9am (it'll go until noon) on the corner of Van Brunt and Beard Streets.  From their you'll walk north cleaning up the streets.  Here's a bit more on the subject:

FROM 9AM-NOON - We'll concentrate our efforts on revamping Van Brunt as we weed tree pits and sidewalk crevices, and pick up wind-swept debris. The early crew will start at the corner of Van Brunt and Beard and continue north until our bags are full and we run out of steam. Bring your neighbor, or meet a new one.

Gloves, trash bags, and cleaning materials will be provided by the City's Parks Department. But if you have your own gloves, or other materials, please do bring them. You can sign-in and pick up gloves in front of SBIDC's offices at 402 Van Brunt, near Coffey Street.

 Come out and beautify Red Hook!