Made in NYC

Annie’s Ginger Elixir is a hand-brewed, small-batch artisanal Brooklyn-based wellness beverage. Crafted with organic ginger from the rainforest of Peru, Annie’s Ginger Elixir is packed with powerful anti-inflammatory properties, as well as antioxidants from hibiscus and superfood berries including elderberries, currants, black currants, cranberries, and blueberries. Not only is the elixir tremendously good for you, but it also tastes delicious too! Annie Bassin has been wor...king on this remedy for over twenty-five years before officially launching as a business four years ago. Designed initially to help Annie with respiratory health issues such as recurring sinus infections and bronchitis, Annie’s Ginger Elixir has grown to be featured in over six hundred stores, and counting! Learn more at Annie's Ginger Elixir and visit their website to find stores in your area that carry it. Stay tuned for more #MadeinNYC member features as we highlight Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander owned businesses makers throughout #AAPIHeritageMonth on our website and social channels.

AdaptAbility is a nonprofit organization created in 2017 for the purpose of helping families with children with special needs to increase mobility, exercise, and to enjoy the pleasure of riding a bicycle while all the members of the family are together. They design custom adaptive bicycles to children with special needs. Each bicycle is tailored to the child's challenges and goals. Adapt Ability bicycles are donated to families free of charge, allowing children with special n...eeds to have access to the joy of bike riding no matter their income level. After the COVID-19 pandemic created economic uncertainty with their grants and funding sources, AdaptAbility showed a tremendous resilience and pivoted their program to create a prototype for an adapter that will convert any bicycle into an adaptive bicycle, called WE ADAPT. They now have a patent pending, and the adapter will be available as of next month! Every WE ADAPT is customized to specific needs of children with special needs, and is manufactured in Brooklyn, mostly by hand, using parts made in the USA. Learn more at Adapt Ability and follow them to learn more about the WE ADAPT adapter being released soon! #nationalbikemonth #bikemonth #madeinbrooklyn #madeinnyc

The Better Pop is a uniquely shaped kombucha popsicle founded by Ruby Schechter, a designer and entrepreneur in Manhattan. Her mission is to show people that healthy food can also taste amazing. Through innovation, design, and taste, The Better Pop is making it easier for people to make better food choices, one popsicle at a time. The idea was inspired by Ruby's mom, who has issues with her digestive health. After numerous doctor appointments, her mother became tired of bein...g continually told to take probiotic pills. Ruby began to wonder if there was a more enjoyable way to consume probiotics. Knowing that kombucha is packed with probiotics, she encouraged her mom to try it, but she was uncomfortable with the idea of drinking fermented tea. Fortunately, her mom loves popsicles, so she decided to mix fruit and kombucha into a probiotic frozen treat. She loved it. It was a tasty treat that also provided her mom with the probiotics that she needed. The patented hexagonal shape was inspired by Ruby’s mother’s sensitive teeth, so she wanted to design a shape that would change her popsicle eating experience. The unique hexagonal shape allows consumers to bite and break off pieces with ease, changing the way people interact with their popsicles. The Better Pop helps fight food waste by using whole fruit instead of just fruit juice, also adding extra fiber. There is no added sugar, dyes, or artificial colors - just naturally fermented fruit, transformed into healthy and delicious kombucha popsicles! Learn more at The Better Pop. Stay tuned for more #MadeinNYC member features as we highlight Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander owned businesses makers throughout #AAPIHeritageMonth on our website and social channels.

Madison + Green is a Manhattan-based maker of traditional Thai inhalers. Founded by a mother-daughter duo, Mia and Jasmine, in February 2020, Madison + Green brings together traditional Chinese medicine with medicinal French aromatherapy to offer a range of remedies with stimulating yet calming effects. Mia and Jasmine have carefully designed their inhalers for specific purposes to help their customers get inspired, create, rest, meditate, relieve stress, concentrate, and ref...resh. They even have a short quiz on their website to help you select a recommended collection of inhalers to suit your specific needs. Madison + Green was originally created after Jasmine had returned from her honeymoon in Thailand, and brought her mother traditional Thai inhalers as souvenirs. Both Mia and Jasmine immediately fell in love with the stimulating yet soothing traditional remedies, especially when feeling overwhelmed or stressed. They kept the inhalers on their office desks, and every time they felt irritated or overwhelmed at work, they took a deep breath and calmed their minds. Mia, a longtime exponent of aromatherapy, and Jasmine, a certified clinical aromatherapist, decided to bring together traditional Thai inhalers and Western aromatherapy. The resulting range of remedies was a stimulating yet calming collection of inhalers that mother and daughter carefully designed for specific purposes. Stay tuned for more #MadeinNYC member features as we highlight Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander owned businesses makers throughout #AAPIHeritageMonth on our website and social channels.

Auria Abraham started Auria's Malaysian Kitchen in 2013 with one product, Sambal, a spicy chilli paste ubiquitous in Southeast Asia. In the years since, Auria has earned the nickname of the Sambal Lady for both her award-winning product, as well as the many recipes and demos she has created to champion Sambal throughout NYC. Her range of products have since grown to include a Lime Leaf Sambal, as well as two flavors of Kaya, a rich coconut jam mainly used on toast, that fea...ture salted caramel and pandan respectively. Auria was born and raised in a tiny town called Seremban in Malaysia. She grew up surrounded by the delicious cuisine of her homeland and soaked up the diverse culinary culture that reflected the multi-ethnic makeup of the people. In her mother's kitchen, she learned how to cook the sumptuous curries, delectable noodle dishes, and various exquisite meat and seafood preparations with Malay, Chinese and Indian influences. Over time, she mastered the use of the plethora of Southeast Asian spices and herbs - fenugreek and brown mustard in seafood and vegetable dishes; cinnamon, cardamom and cloves in meat dishes; galangal, fennel and fresh turmeric to flavor sauces and marinades. She came to the US in the early 90s to continue her music studies at Berklee College of Music. While living in the college dorms, she would regularly cook Malaysian meals for her friends who had grown tired of the same old, same old at the college cafeteria. She quickly learned to tone down the heat in her cooking when her friends' faces turned bright red and large pitchers of water were needed to put out the fire! In 2011, Auria created an underground supper club series. She hosted up to 20 people at a time in her home, where she cooked all her favorite dishes. Word quickly spread about Auria’s supper club, and she quickly realized she would need a more public venue to reach a wider audience. Auria began to sell Malaysian food at pop-up markets, food festivals, and street fairs throughout the city, and the buzz was palpable. At the Malaysian Winter Market in Bryant Park in February 2012, Auria’s booth had a line out the park, with customers waiting up to 45 minutes to enjoy her food. She channeled this energy into the creation of Auria’s Malaysian Kitchen, championing two of Southeast Asia’s favorite condiments, and winner of the Specialty Food Association’s sofi Awards. Stay tuned for more #MadeinNYC member features as we highlight Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander owned businesses makers throughout #AAPIHeritageMonth on our website and social channels.

In celebration of national #bikemonth, we are spotlighting Made in NYC member Worksman Cycles. Founded in Lower Manhattan in 1898 by Morris Worksman, Worksman Cycles is now the oldest bicycle manufacturer in the United States. Morris had a vision that bicycles could be used for more than recreation and set out to make bicycles and tricycles suited for commercial applications. Back then, his competition was the Horse and Buggy. He developed delivery cycles that became incredib...ly popular in NYC, used by local businesses to perform delivery of anything from food to laundry. For 120 years, Worksman made its cycles solely in NYC, with factories that at one point were in Manhattan, Brooklyn and eventually Ozone Park, Queens. Today, Worksman Cycles continues to manufacture their delivery cycles, work trikes, food carts, and more in Queens. Last month Worksman was featured in an advertisement with Chase. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1lJBEpm5js #nationalbikemonth #bikemonth #madeinqueens #madeinnyc

We all know someone (ahem: maybe you?) who is busy busy busy and always seems to be in two places at once. Well, rest assured that we have the answer for you to prepare yourself for a relaxing weekend and recharge for a busy week ahead. The Soak & Scrub duo from Body Vanity revives achy muscles with eucalyptus, peppermint, and energizes the skin with lemon, turmeric, and other brighterners. CBD bath crystals from Bädé Collection elevate the art of spa bliss with cannabis sati...va (hemp) from women-run farms. And refresh and exfoliate with a Selia & Co. jasmine green tea facial steam, leaving your skin feeling radiant and rejuvenated. All handmade with love in New York City and available at the exclusive Made in NYC Makers Shop by Uncommon Goods at www.uncommongoods.com/curated/made-in-NYC #shoplocal #nycmade #locallymade #holidaygiftideas #treatyourself

Equal parts versatile and beautiful, For Reasons Unknown Creative Studio reusable linen bread bags double as planters, lunch sacks, extra storage, or to hold whatever your heart desires! You can stay calm and carry on with a #NYStateofMind natural candle from Treestar NYC and remind yourself of the divine with Jeannine Carson Clay tarot card catchall dishes. All handmade with love in New York City and available at the exclusive Made in NYC Makers Shop by Uncommon Goods at www.uncommongoods.com/curated/made-in-NYC #shoplocal #nycmade #locallymade #holidaygiftideas #treatyourself #workfromhome

Add fresh oomph to your end-of-day drink (alcoholic or non) with these delectable infusions from Salut, turn up the heat with this sweet and savory hot sauce duo from 718 Heat Factory, and snap yourself off a piece of Morito Chocolates vegan chocolate stick. All handmade in New York City and available at the exclusive Made in NYC Makers Shop by Uncommon Goods at www.uncommongoods.com/curated/made-in-NYC #shoplocal #nycmade #locallymade #holidaygiftideas #treatyourself

It's never too early to shop for the holidays, and thanks to Uncommon Goods you can buy locally-made goods through the #MadeinNYC Pop-Up Shop at www.uncommongoods.com/curated/made-in-NYC Keep yourself and those around you safe with these gorgeous @beriqisu cotton face masks, treat yourself with Brittle and Beyond vegan nut brittle, and carry it all on-the-go with this NOORISM upcycled denim tote bag - all available at the exclusive Made in NYC Makers Shop by Uncommon Goods. #shoplocal #nycmade #locallymade #holidaygiftideas #treatyourself

What. A. Week. The Made in NYC team thanks every single sponsor, partner organization, consultant, and most importantly every Made in NYC member for their participation, passion, and enthusiasm, throughout #MadeinNYCWeek 2020. This year was certainly like no other, and we are so thankful for the outpouring of support our community brought: proving that NYC makers and entrepreneurs are as resilient as they come. Want a recap? You can go back and explore Made in NYC Wee...k 2020 and watch all of our recorded content on our website madeinnyc.org/minycweek-2020 #MadeinNYC #NYCMade #ShopLocal #ALLInNYC

Discover the unique manufacturing spaces that are right here in NYC during Open House New York Weekend! Experience over 150 virtual New York City experiences, all from the safety of your home, including many #MadeinNYC member spaces. To learn more, visit: https://tinyurl.com/yy8438lr

The Made in NYC Learning Lab is back in session! Register today for one of our free virtual courses, covering topics such as sustainable packaging design, fashion marketing strategies, product photography, amongst other workshops and creative services. To learn more, visit: madeinnyc.org/learninglab

Made in NYC Week 2020 may be coming to a close, but you can continue to celebrate #MadeinNYC until the end of October by shopping at the Made in NYC Store by Uncommon Goods The Shop features 21 Made in NYC makers offering everything from candles to hot sauce and spirulina. $1 from every sale will be donated to Made in NYC. Shop Made in NYC on Uncommon Goods: https://www.uncommongoods.com/curated/made-in-NYC #MadeinNYCWeek #MadeinNYC #NYCMade #SupportLocal #ShopLocal #AllinNYC

Tune in to our Instagram Live today at 2pm EST to Meet the Maker: Gwen Beloti of Gwen Beloti Collection. Gwen will be in conversation with Hallie Applebaum, the founder of Future of Women, a group celebrating womxn-led companies around the world. A Brooklyn native, Gwen has always loved fashion. From an early age Gwen was heavily influenced by accessorizing, and in particular jewelry. She taught herself the art of design in both apparel and jewelry before being formally train...ed, and ultimately created her own line. With a particular affinity for gold, Gwen launched the Golden Stories Accessories Box: a quarterly box of golden toned jewels that is designed to build a perfect and complete collection for her customers. Gwen strives to make pieces that will last "It's so important that we design pieces you can continue to enjoy, and recall that feeling of joy and confidence you felt when you wore it the first time, on the second, third and twentieth time." A portion of every sale from Gwen Beloti Collection supports the nonprofit Little Dresses For Africa- Main Headquarters, an organization that provides dresses to underserved girls across the globe. Gwen organizes a group of volunteers every year to assist with designing and making 100 dresses for girls in need. Learn more at @gwenbeloti #MeetTheMaker #MadeinNYCWeek #MadeinNYC #NYCMade #shoplocal #allinnyc

Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of NYC's most unique manufacturing spaces from the comfort of your couch through our virtual Factory Friday tours, now live on our website! Check it out at: madeinnyc.org/minycweek-2020/factory-tours Now playing: Adafruit Industries Avo Studio... Awards, Signs & Etching Claudy's Kitchen Custom Fabric Flowers By M & S Schmalberg Duro UAS Emiko Shinozaki Jewelry Ferra Designs Inc. GK Framing Meghan Patrice Riley Metalicious Rebel Designs Accessories Inc. STEM Modular Storytellers and Creators Mfg Co. Thanks to Made in NYC Week sponsor the Brooklyn Navy Yard & Made in NYC partner Open House New York for partnering on Factory Friday. #madeinnycweek #MadeinNYC #NYCMade #shoplocal #allinnyc

This spring, the city’s manufacturing community rapidly pivoted away from pre-COVID day-to-day operations to produce PPE and help fellow New Yorkers endure an unprecedented crisis. This panel will highlight the manufacturers who rapidly mobilized to be a part of the solution, whether through new business models, production of masks, face shields, and hospital gowns, or food donations. We will amplify stories that demonstrate the critical role of manufacturing in New York City’s local economy.

Our culminating panel of Made in NYC Week 2020 is TONIGHT at 6PM! Manufacturing Pivots & Industry Resilience will highlight manufacturers who pivoted during the pandemic to answer the urgent needs of New York City and to create a path of resiliency for their businesses. Tune in to our YouTube Live at 6pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp99C7vKRCM This panel will be moderated by Libby Mattern of Course of Trade and feature Brooklyn Navy Yard tenants Michael Bednark of Bedn...ark Studio Inc. and Colin Spoelman of Kings County Distillery as well as Christina Perla of Makelab and Ella Hall of Stitchroom. All are businesses who pivoted to either make faceshields, sneeze guards, hand sanitizer or masks to help keep New Yorkers safe. This conversation will amplify stories that demonstrate the critical role of manufacturing in New York City’s local economy. #MadeinNYCWeek #MadeinNYC #NYCMade #Manufacturing #Resilience #AllinNYC See more

Learn about how New York’s makers and manufacturers in New York City are advancing inclusion of people with disabilities through adaptive design and inclusive employment practices. We will explore adaptive design with the Adaptive Design Association, a nonprofit organization that creates adaptations of expensive and non-custom commercial products for people with disabilities; Adapt Ability, a new nonprofit that specializes in affordable solutions for adaptive bicycling; and w...ill take a behind-the-scenes look at Undercare’s adaptive clothing for people with mobility challenges with CEO and Founder Susanne Leary Shoemaker. In celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month, we will also be joined by Karen Waltuck, JobPath’s Director of the Consortium of Customized Employment, to learn how a network of 13 agencies are working together with manufacturers and other businesses through the customized employment strategy that is key to engaging skilled people with developmental disabilities as long-term employees. This program will be hosted by Turnstile Tours’ President Cindy VandenBosch who is an accessibility professional in the museum and tourism fields. See more

Tune in today at 3 PM for Inclusive Design and Employment for People of All Abilities, a panel put on in partnership with Turnstile Tours. This conversation will explore how NYC's makers and manufacturers are advancing inclusion of people with disabilities through adaptive design and inclusive employment practices. The panel will feature Tamara Morgan from Adaptive Design Association, a nonprofit organization that creates adaptations of expensive and non-custom commercial pr...oducts for people with disabilities; Sandra Alfonzo of AdaptAbility, a new nonprofit that specializes in affordable solutions for adaptive bicycling, Susanne Leary Shoemaker of Undercare, Inc. who makes adaptive clothing for people with mobility challenges and Karen Waltuck of Job Path who will discuss how a network of agencies are working with manufacturers and other businesses to engage skilled people with developmental disabilities as long-term employees. This program will be hosted by Turnstile Tours’ President Cindy VandenBosch who is an accessibility professional in the museum and tourism fields. Watch along right here on our Facebook Live or head over to YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYOqQZaZ5Os. #MadeinNYCWeek #MadeinNYC #InclusiveDesign #AdaptiveDesign