On June 7th, over 150 people crowded into Pivotal Labs to hear the sold-out panel “Startups: Their Journey to Success,” hosted by the IARU TechSeri.es.
Meet brother and sister duo, Tyler and Kari Morris, founders of Morris Kitchen where they produce small batch artisan syrups. Morris Kitchen is one of the winners of the 2012 NYC Fancy Foods Contest and will be headed to Washington D.C. to showcase their syrups at the NASFT 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show.
Meet Gene Davidovich, the founder of Davidovich Bakery who is bringing old world baking sensibilities to New York City. Davidovich Bakery is one of the winners of the 2012 NYC Fancy Foods Contest and will be headed to Washington D.C. to showcase their products at the NASFT 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show.
Meet Hiyaw Gebryohannes, founder of Taste of Ethiopia, who is bringing some of his Ethiopian culinary favorites to the homes of New Yorkers. Taste of Ethiopia is one of the winners of the 2012 NYC Fancy Foods Contest and will be headed to Washington D.C. to showcase their products at the NASFT 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show.
Meet Gloribell Taveras and Susana Columna, two unlikely friends who would go on to start Chulita's Famous where they produce aromatic sofritos and spice blends. Chulita's Famous is one of the winners of the 2012 NYC Fancy Foods Contest and will be headed to Washington D.C. to showcase their products at the NASFT 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show.
The NYC Fancy Food Show Contest was developed as part of NYCEDC’s ongoing effort to strengthen the City’s food manufacturing industry. NYC-based food manufacturers were encouraged to apply for the chance to receive an all-expense paid package and support to showcase their products at the NASFT 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show June 17-19 2012 in Washington, D.C.
NYCEDC, the Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, and Baruch College announced at an award ceremony last night the winner of the Competition To Help Reach Immigrant Ventures and Entrepreneurs (THRIVE), the City-sponsored competition.
NYCEDC and FirstMark Capital today announced the next round of investment of the NYCEF, naming innovative technology company InVision as the fund’s newest seeded company.
