In an effort to support the neighborhood’s growing economy, the Economic Development Committee under Brooklyn Community Board 4, which serves Bushwick, will host the first-ever Bushwick Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Procurement and Resource Expo. The event will be held on Feb. 13 and is free to the public.

“We have a very diverse community and we have a lot of entrepreneurs, a lot of makers. A lot of small businesses. And given the demographics of Bushwick, it makes sense to support this community [minority and women] in particular because they’re here,” said District Manager Celestina León during a phone call with Bushwick Daily.

M/WBEs have become a top priority during recent meetings between the Economic Development Committee, León said. The goal of the business expo is to connect small businesses who are not yet certified as M/WBEs to the right resources to do so, and to support those that are certified in their next steps of business development. Visitors of the expo will have access to more than 25 small businesses, organizations, and city agencies offering literature and resources to support enterprise growth.