Owen for Business
Welcome back to Owen for Business! From the South Street Seaport to Battery Park City, an array of new establishments has just opened that will...
A Wi-Fi Meandering
Now that the weather has gotten warmer it was once again time to do my spring check-up on the Downtown Alliance’s Wi-Fi equipment and hotspots. I...
Learning from History: A Conversation with Holly Landau
Holly Landau is a sought-after presenter, facilitator, and motivator on such topics as leadership, diversity, innovation, and workplace...
Meet a Lower Manhattan Business: Keg No. 229
Keg No. 229 co-owner Calli Lerner understands what people want—and don’t want—in the bar experience.“There’s nothing more annoying when the...
Picture Lower Manhattan: Trinity Churchyard
For more than three centuries, the Trinity Churchyard on Broadway at Wall Street has provided a gracious respite from the hubbub of Lower...
What David Rockefeller Began, a New Generation Continues
By Liz BergerAl fresco dining on Stone Street and at the World Financial Center. A fifth public elementary school...
Meet a Lower Manhattan Business: Mauri
Mauri, a family-run Italian shoe manufacturer, has just one store in the United States, on Chambers Street in Lower Manhattan.Mink-lined slippers,...
The Hive at 55: A Place Where Businesses Grow and Thrive
It’s always wonderful to watch Hive Member Businesses grow and thrive—and recently, I’ve seen some major success stories develop.Over a year...
Meet a Lower Manhattan Business: La Lumia
Buying the right clothing can be a frustrating, even intimidating experience. Not only is it hard to pick a versatile item that fits well, but...
My Nature Meandering
This morning I woke up early to exercise and heard a loud BAM! I looked out our front door and saw a little sparrow, its mouth gaping open and...