About Us

Smith Street has long been one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic thoroughfares. Once a bustling shopping corridor in the early 20th century, the street has continually reinvented itself alongside the neighborhoods it connects, from Cobble Hill to Boerum Hill and Carroll Gardens.  Today, Smith Street remains home to a diverse variety of small businesses including restaurants, cafés, boutiques, wine shops, wellness spaces, and specialty retailers.

As the street continues to grow and adapt, the need for a strong Merchants Association has never been greater. Rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and increased competition make it critical for small, independent businesses to come together under a unified voice. 

A merchants association ensures that these businesses are not only represented in local decision making but also supported through collective marketing, events, and neighborhood advocacy.

By bringing together Smith Street’s diverse community of merchants, this association fosters collaboration. Our goals is simple, to cast a spotlight on the many amazing flavors of small business Smith Street has to offer! Additionally, to build a strong community—one where shop owners, restaurateurs, and service providers work hand-in-hand to keep Smith Street vibrant, welcoming, and resourceful.

Smith Street’s unique character comes directly from its independent merchants and small businesses. Supporting each other through a strong merchants association means preserving the heart and soul of this historic Brooklyn street while ensuring it remains a powerful hub of community and commerce for generations to come.