Co-working spaces in New York: The Alley NYC

The Alley NYC is a coworking space started in August of this year located at 500 7th Avenue, Manhattan. Co-founded by Jason Saltzman and Jonathan Ende, it hosts over 200 entrepreneurs. A variety of coders and tech innovators walk the halls admiring the artwork, by local NY artist LA2, that drapes the walls. A vibrant, new space the Alley offers 16,000 square feet at $300 per month for desk space and $1500 and upwards a month for private offices.

Made in the USA: My Quest to Buy American

Made in America - Conscious Consumerism from Alia Fite on Vimeo.

I have spent the past three months on a quest to buy American-made goods.  From scouring the Internet to examining clothing labels at boutiques and produce labels at grocery stores, I have learned that finding American products on a budget is not easy.  But after speaking with entrepreneurs that are trying to change the way consumers shop, I am now willing to pay a premium on products--that is, of course, as long as it is within my budget.  This type of change in buying habits is part of the era of the conscious consumer.  It may be fairly new, but it's definitely here to stay.