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Bushwick Food Incubator Pilotworks is Shutting Down And 175 Budding Businesses Need A New Home

Pilotworks, a company that offers commercial kitchen space, mentor programs and distribution services to 175 food start-ups, abruptly announced their imminent closure on Saturday.

By Alec Meeker

Oct. 14, 2018 · 2 min read

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Bushwick Food Incubator Pilotworks is Shutting Down And 175 Budding Businesses Need A New Home

Pilotworks, a company that offers commercial kitchen space, mentor programs and distribution services to 175 food start-ups, abruptly announced their imminent closure on Saturday.

Alec Meeker October 14, 2018Oct 14, 2018 · 2 min read

Pilotworks, a shared kitchen space for food entrepreneurs, located in Bushwick, made a surprise announcement to its members Saturday evening that the space will be closed permanently on Oct. 17.

Pilotworks offered commercial kitchen space, mentor programs and distribution services to food startups in Brooklyn, Newark, Chicago, Dallas and Providence…

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Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.

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