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We kicked off the week with a festive Opening Night party at Brooklyn Kura, a sake brewery and proud Made in NYC member located in Industry City. The event brought together members, sponsors, partner organizations, and instructors from our Learning Lab program for an evening of community connection, local refreshments, and celebration. Guests enjoyed pours of Brooklyn Kura’s craft sake, mingled with fellow makers, and toasted the start of a vibrant week spotlighting NYC’s local manufacturing scene.

Over 60 participating Made in NYC members joined Grand Bazaar NYC and Brooklyn Pop-Up during opening weekend, where shoppers received branded punch cards redeemable for exclusive Made in NYC merch—turning each market into an interactive scavenger hunt of local goodies.

Throughout the week, we partnered with 13 community-minded retail shops to showcase NYC-made products in storefronts and shelves citywide. Our retail partners curated selections ranging from custom dog leashes to small-batch chocolates, home décor, botanical skincare, and more.

Retail Partners:
* Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store – Park Slope
* Brooklyn Made – Downtown Brooklyn and Industry City
* Da Spot NYC – Downtown Brooklyn
* Earth & Me – Park Slope
* Flatbush Food Co-op – Flatbush
* Fulton Stall Market – South Street Seaport
* Gone to the Dogs – Park Slope
* Maison Jar – Greenpoint
* Side B – Astoria
* Smith+Parka – Lower East Side
* The Brass Owl – Astoria
* The Wondermart – Greenpoint

Meanwhile, nearly 30 Made in NYC members hosted hands-on Maker Experiences across boutiques, markets, and event spaces—from candle pouring and jewelry workshops to cross-stitching and screen printing—inviting New Yorkers to experience the process and passion behind the products.

We also hosted exclusive Factory Tours, offering a rare glimpse into the spaces where local innovation comes to life. This year, we partnered with six trailblazing businesses to host factory tours in Greenpoint and Red Hook over two days:

Greenpoint Tours, hosted in partnership with Evergreen:
* Café Grumpy – An independently owned coffee roaster specializing in small-batch brews.
* Tri-Lox – A circular design and fabrication studio transforming reclaimed wood into custom architectural pieces.
* Hana Makgeolli – A traditional Korean rice wine brewery using organic ingredients and centuries-old techniques—topped off with a tasting!

Red Hook Tours, hosted in partnership with Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Developmemnt Corporation (SBIDC):
* Shop Cat – A creative studio bringing animatronics, props, and scenic fabrication to life.
* Flickinger Glassworks – A glass design studio with deep NYC roots and a reputation for craftsmanship.
* Strong Rope Brewery – A family-run NY State farm brewery offering small-batch brews and a taste of local flavor.