The NYC manufacturing community is a cross-section of New York itself with a wide-ranging cast of characters and products, from jams and hot sauce to marine data collection equipment and airplane parts.
In the Member Stories collected below, we zoom in on specific member businesses through photography, interviews and video to highlight their unique stories and introduce you to their process.
B.Brave by SK WiLBUR
Brooklyn
“Being a Black gay business owner means that I am able to share the stories of historical superhe…
Sukushine
Manhattan
“Owning and operating a business that highlights one of the Asian American cultures is quite rewa…
STUDIOPHORIA
Brooklyn
Elaine believes that fashion can be a powerful tool for communication, attracting people to ideas…
Oohjacquelina Jewelry
Brooklyn
Jacquelyn Wells’ journey began in her great aunt’s attic, surrounded by vintage jewels that spark…
Angie Bonato
Bronx
“Because of my love for all things shiny, I started doing research on crystal work and found an u…
NUS
Manhattan
“NUS started as an idea during the height of COVID-19. At the time, I was at my lowest. Like many…
In New York City’s ravenous real estate market, space for industrial production is increasingly scarce, despite the critical role manufacturing plays in keeping the gears of our city moving. From electric equipment that powers the subway system and the Wall Street trading floor to personal protective gear for our brave healthcare workers—manufacturers literally keep NYC alive. Come behind the scenes with us as we visit factories across New York City and see up close the precision, skill and craft that go into making the products we love and keep our city running.
In Style USA
Manhattan
In Style USA is a one-stop shop, cut-and-sew garment manufacturer that assists designers with anything under the production spectrum, from sampling to quality control. They offer product development, pattern making, sampling, and full production. The company was founded by Tina Yu, who started her career in Hong Kong before moving to Toronto, where she worked as an eveningwear designer. Tina moved to New York City to start In Style USA, which has been operating in the Garment District for over 30 years.
BK ROT
Brooklyn
Born out of necessity and driven by an environmental mission, BK ROT isn’t just about reducing wa…
Raw Meat & Repair Co.
Brooklyn
“We want to encourage more people to embrace the value of repair and upcycling, and to see the be…
Mama O’s Premium Kimchi
Queens
“I never intended to start a business,” Kheedim Oh admits. “I just needed some kimchi for myself,…
Think Talk Create
Brooklyn
“We’re not just about making products; we’re about telling stories and making a difference,” Mage…
KIC NYC
Brooklyn
“I started off with a jacket, an iron, and vinyl in my home,” Tyeisha Delk recalls.
Sacha Raps
Brooklyn
“Glass is such a magical material—it’s fluid, it’s fragile, but it’s dynamic,” says Sacha Raps, t…