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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Rating
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Episodes of Sector B
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By Brooklyn: Sector B
How local can you go? Every last item sold at this Cobble Hill shop comes out of Brooklyn. Yet this small business is also very web-savvy, partnering with software firms that help the owner reach and retain customers. For more information about By Brooklyn, visit http://bybrooklyn.com From Brooklyn Independent Television’s Sector B:The Business of Brooklyn, episode 59. Original air date: 5/15/2012. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit
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Release date
May 23, 2012
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Runtime
05:13
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Juice Hugger: Sector B
A man, a woman, and a powerful belief in the benefits of blended fruit juices – especially in an area without a lot of healthy food options. A Crown Heights business faces the challenge of moving from online sales to a retail space – one where there isn’t much foot traffic, either. For more information about Juice Hugger, visit http://www.juicehugger.com . From Brooklyn Independent Television’s Sector B:The Business of Brooklyn, episode 59. Original air date: 5/15/2012. http://www.bricartsmedi...
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Release date
May 23, 2012
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Runtime
04:45
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Websites for Small Businesses: Sector B
Every retail company has a website these days, right? Actually, no, and for many small business owners who do have one, either it’s, well, pretty lame, or there’s just no time to keep it current. Why does this matter so much, and what can be done? Host Randy Peers gets answers from Patrick McLaughlin of Web.com From Brooklyn Independent Television's Sector B, episode 59. Original air date: 5/15/2012. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit
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Release date
May 23, 2012
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Runtime
09:41
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A Day in the Life at Monster Mutt: Sector B
Need a bath? A place to bed down overnight? Some extra work on your sit-beg-fetch skills? If you’re a dog living in or near Cobble Hill, then this is the place. However, our take on the business is a little unusual: we look at what a typical day is like for the humans who work here. For more information about Monster Mutt, visit http://www.monstermutt.com. From Brooklyn Independent Television’s Sector B:The Business of Brooklyn, episode 59. Original air date: 5/15/2012. http://www.bricartsmedi...
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Release date
May 23, 2012
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Runtime
04:48
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Sector B Eps. 59
Original air date: 5/15/2012 By Brooklyn in Cobble Hill is a web-savvy small business, partnering with software firms that help the owner reach and retain customers for its Brooklyn-made fine goods. Why does web presence matter so much for small businesses? Host Randy Peers gets answers from Patrick McLaughlin of Web.com. Juice Hugger, a Crown Heights business, faces the challenge of moving from online sales to a retail space – one where there isn’t much foot traffic, either. If you’re a dog l...
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Release date
May 21, 2012
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Runtime
26:26
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Putnam Rolling Ladder Co.: Sector B
Remember those cool ladders librarians once used to retrieve books from on high? (Remember books?) They’re still making them, in Bushwick, and inside this factory, we get the benefit of 107 years of experience and know-how – and yes, watch a rolling ladder get rolling. For more information about the Putnam Rolling Ladder Co, visit www.putnamrollingladder.com. From Brooklyn Independent Television’s “Sector B:The Business of Brooklyn,” episode 58
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Release date
Apr 23, 2012
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Runtime
06:30
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Sector B
Sometimes this gets reduced to just a cliché uttered by all politicians, but the need for more and better jobs couldn’t be simpler or more stark. With the economy crawling back, job training and placement are crucial. Host Randy Peers gets the word on what’s available for job-seekers from Mildred Armstrong, Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, and Lincoln Restler, NYC Employment & Training Coalition. For more information about the Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, visit www.nyc.gov/workforce1...
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Release date
Apr 22, 2012
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Runtime
12:56
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Hayseed’s Big City Farm Supply: Sector B
Slip into your overalls, jump in the pick-up – or the Subaru – and head to Greenpoint, where this new store is aimed smack dab at the growing number of urban farmers in Brooklyn. They claim to carry pretty much everything you need (like hay and seeds) to get produce growing in your yard, on your roof, or in your local community garden. For more information about Hayseed’s Big City Farm Supply, visit http://bigcityfarmsupply.com. From Brooklyn Independent Television’s “Sector B:The Business of ...
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Release date
Apr 22, 2012
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Runtime
05:20
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Sector B: The Business Of Brooklyn Eps. 58
Putnam Rolling Ladder Co. has 107 years of experience and know-how and inside this Bushwick factory, we watch a rolling ladder get rolling. Host Randy Peers gets the word on what’s available for job-seekers from Mildred Armstrong, Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, and Lincoln Restler, NYC Employment & Training Coalition. Slip into your overalls, jump in the pick-up – or the Subaru – and head to Greenpoint, where Hayseed’s Big City Farm Supply is aimed smack dab at the growing number of urban...
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Release date
Apr 19, 2012
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Runtime
26:54
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Storykeep: Sector B
Your life is probably scattered among a mix of photos…home movies… passports & licenses…emails & letters (remember them?). And memories. This new company gets those memories on tape and using all those visual aids, turns them into a cohesive story. From Brooklyn Independent Television’s Sector B:The Business of Brooklyn, episode 57. Original air date: 3/20/2012. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit
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Release date
Mar 27, 2012
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Runtime
05:51
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