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In this week's Friday Extra, President Lisa Sorin speaks about: The FAIRER (Fines and Interest Reduction Enabling Recovery) Program: a three-month program that allows respondents or payors to resolve outstanding Environmental Control Board (ECB) judgments. The program runs from September 20, 2021 through December 20, 2021. The FAIRER Program covers two types of violations: 1. Violations that only require payment 2. Violations that require both payment and corrective action (also known as a compliance judgment) To learn more, view HERE Bronx Chamber Annual Gala: four more days until our big event! If you have not purchased your gala tickets you may do so HERE.

What You Should Know

FAIRER (Fines and Interest Reduction Enabling Recovery) Program

Fines and Interest Reduction Enabling Recovery (FAIRER) Program began on September 20th- December 20, 2021. The program allows respondents or payors to resolve outstanding Environmental Control Board judgments issued by various city agencies and adjudicated by the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. View here or contact Councilman Gjonaj's office at 718-931-1721 for more information.

Upcoming: Bronx Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala

Mark Your Calendars For Our 2021 Gala on September 30, 2021 The Bronx Is Back In Business Make sure to visit our webpage for more information.  We're going to make it a night to remember!  Honoring: Ruben Diaz Jr. - Bronx Borough President Lucy McMillan - Arnold & Porter Aurelia Greene - Former Deputy Bronx Borough President & Assemblywoman (posthumously) Bill Tipacti - Univision Marcos Crespo - Montefiore Health Systems Phillip Grant, Hunts Point Produce Market

Alibaba.com Grants Program

In partnership with Hello Alice, Alibaba.com is awarding $500,000 to help U.S. online entrepreneurs bring their innovative product and/or go-to-market ideas to life through the Alibaba.com Grants Program. Fifty recipients will each receive $10,000 to support their business. Starting September 9, 2021, eligible small businesses can apply to the Alibaba.com Grants Program. Fifty recipients will each receive a $10,000 grant. Apply today by sharing what makes your business model, product design, or marketing strategy innovative!   To be eligible for the Alibaba.com Grants Program, registered U.S.-based businesses must have a new or existing Alibaba.com account. Preference will be given to small businesses who have sourced from Alibaba.com before October 21, 2021. For full eligibility requirements, see the official rules.

Upcoming Events

LGBTQ Business Enterprise Certification & NYC Fast Track Event

Join nglccNY on Monday, September 27 at noon for the LGBTQ Business Enterprise Certification & NYC Fast Track Event! You’ll network with members of the chambers of commerce from all 5 NYC boroughs, as well as hear about:  How being an LGBTQ Certified Business can open doors to new business opportunities The certification process and how to leverage benefits Advice from certified business owners  Come learn and connect with other business owners and grow your LGBTQ Business community! This is a free virtual workshop for New York LGBTQ business owners, entrepreneurs, and business students.

WE Master Money Conference: Fundamentals of Funding

You might be bootstrapping right now - but your business will need outside funding to move to the next level. But is your business ready for outside funding? How do you choose the right funder? And how does your business get evaluated by potential funders? On Tuesday, September 28th join WE NYC, Dream Center Harlem, Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Chamber of Commerce for a free virtual conference to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners with experts and leaders across a number of business financial topics and organizations.

Legal History at Woodlawn WEBINAR

In a fun and informative program, HSoftheNYCourts is partnering with Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy to look back to NY’s legal ancestors. Did you know that many of the giants of NY law, including William Nelson Cromwell, Samuel Untermyer, and even Charles Evans Hughes, have their final resting places in Woodlawn Cemetery? Join HSoftheNYCourts and Woodlawn Cemetery in a panel of descendants as they share little known stories about these important lawyers and judges and discuss their impact on the law today. Register Here.

Interactive Digital Marketing Workshop

Join us and Bronx Chamber member PS DIgital for an Interactive Digital Marketing Workshop on Tuesday, October 5th from 5pm - 6pm. Topics: 1. The Importance of Your Logo 2. How to Claim & Optimize Your Google My Business Map Listing 3. Why Online Reviews are So Important 4. Your Website - Is it User/Mobile Friendly and Convertible? 5. How to Utilize Google to Increase Your Market Share   REGISTER TODAY and get a complimentary Facebook Business Page or Google My Business Page Optimization Package ($249 Value!)

Webinar with USHG - Restaurant Recruitment

Having trouble recruiting staff for your restaurant? Posting ads and getting no replies? Join the NYC Small Business Resource Network and Union Square Hospitality Group on Tuesday, October 19th from 11am - 12pm for an interactive discussion of best practices and practical tools to enhance restaurant recruitment efforts in the tight labor market and the post-COVID world. Register here.