Sector B
About this original series
Through a combination of studio interviews with a host and video packages shot on location throughout the borough, Sector B: The Business of Brooklyn will help viewers find the tools and institutions that can help them find a location; market their companies; manage their employees; develop new products; keep a factory afloat; and deal with the bumps in the road to building or sustaining any business. We'll also highlight training and job opportunities for those looking to join the workforce or change careers. Story ideas were suggested by an advisory committee made up of major stakeholders in Brooklyn's business-related universe and reflecting a diversity of professional and cultural backgrounds. Sector B: The Business of Brooklyn is part of Brooklyn Independent Televsion, a community media program of BRIC Arts|Media|Bklyn and can be seen on the BCAT Television Network every Tuesday at 9:30pm.
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# Episodes
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Episodes of Sector B
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SoCo Restaurant on Myrtle Avenue: Sector B
On a stretch of Myrtle Avenue near Pratt that wasn’t exactly known for fine dining, a business partnership gambled on a place dedicated to “southern fused” cuisine. Learn what it takes to get through the city’s permit and licensing process -- and get customers in this Clinton Hill restaurant’s door. For more information about SoCo Restaurant, visit http://www.socobk.com From Brooklyn Independent Television’s “Sector B:The Business of Brooklyn,” episode 55. Original air date: 1/17/2012. http://...
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Release date
Jan 20, 2012
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Runtime
06:39
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Jugglebox Green Moving Boxes & Supplies: Sector B
A man with a turban stands in an elevator talking about his business idea; that’s Surinder Singh¸ founder of Jugglebox and winner of the second annual Crain's New York Business Perfect Pitch Competition, co-sponsored by Columbia Business School. The idea? An eco-friendly, labor-saving concept for anyone who’s got to pack up and move! For more information about Jugglebox, visit http://juggleboxmoving.com From Brooklyn Independent Television’s “Sector B:The Business of Brooklyn,” episode 55. Ori...
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Release date
Jan 20, 2012
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Runtime
04:26
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Jobs in Brooklyn: Sector B: Sector B
What does “Eds and Meds” mean? It’s where the jobs are, that’s what! In this look at the borough’s employment picture – and how it compares to the city as a whole -- find out which business sectors are still hurting and which are starting to see some growth. Host Randy Peers talks to Lesley Hirsch, Director of the NYC Labor Market Information Service, CUNY Graduate Center. For more information about CUNY Graduate Center, visit www.urbanresearch.org. From Brooklyn Independent Television’s “Sect...
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Release date
Jan 20, 2012
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Runtime
09:34
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Everybody Eats: Sector B
Everybody Eats: Sector B: Joining “carefree” and “germfree” in recent years: gluten-free! This Gowanus bakery makes lots of dough selling all sorts of breads and pastries to people who can’t tolerate this wheat (and other grain)-related protein. For more information about Everybody Eats, visit http://everybodyeats-inc.com. From Brooklyn Independent Television’s Sector B:The Business of Brooklyn, episode 55. Original air date: 1/17/2012. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit
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Release date
Jan 20, 2012
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Runtime
06:39
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Sector B Eps. 55
Original air date: 1/19/2012 A feature on SoCo Restaurant on Myrtle Avenue shows what it takes to get through the city’s permit and licensing process -- and get customers in the door; Lesley Hirsch, Director of the NYC Labor Market Information Service discusses the job sector in Brooklyn; Jugglebox Green Moving Supplies wins the second annual Crain's New York Business Perfect Pitch Competition; Everybody Eats makes lots of dough selling all sorts of breads and pastries to people who can’t tole...
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Release date
Jan 19, 2012
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Runtime
28:36
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Sector B Eps. 54
Original air date: 12/20/2011 It’s all about retail in Brooklyn this month as Sector B gets into the holiday spirit – meaning shopping, of course. Are small businesses doing better as the economy drags itself slowly out of the recession? Which national and local companies are signing new leases? Which retail strips have crowded sidewalks as we get closer to Christmas? Host Randy Peers gets the latest from the leaders of two Business Improvement Districts, Lauren Collins (Church Ave) and Daniel...
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Release date
Dec 21, 2011
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Runtime
28:02
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Sector B Eps. 53
Original air date: 11/15/2011 So many local crafty finds at the indoor/outdoor Dekalb Market; 4-eyes become 8-eyes, thanks to a program at Moral Eyes; roll over to 718 Cyclery's new location; and the latest from Coney Island Development Corporation. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Sector B. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit
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Release date
Dec 15, 2011
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Runtime
27:38
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Moral Eyes: Sector B
Can’t see the menu anymore? Looks like you need readers, and this Prospect Avenue firm offers lots of styles at very reasonable prices. But for every pair they sell, they also donate a pair to those in need. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Sector B, episode 53. Original air date: 11/15/2011. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit
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Release date
Dec 15, 2011
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Runtime
04:10
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A New Ride for Coney Island: Sector B
More housing, more jobs, and of course, more rides at the rejuvenated Luna Park and the brand new Scream Zone. Nathan Bliss, Sr Project Manager for Development at the Coney Island Devel. Corp., brings host Randy Peers up to speeeeeeeed! From Brooklyn Independent Television's Sector B, episode 53. Original air date: 11/15/2011. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit
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Release date
Nov 23, 2011
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Runtime
09:19
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DeKalb Market: Sector B
How about an example of thinking inside the box for a change? Find out why about 50 small companies, making everything from recycled jewelry to donut munchkins, love doing business in containers at this indoor/outdoor market. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Sector B, episode 53. Original air date: 11/15/2011. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit
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Release date
Nov 23, 2011
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Runtime
05:10
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