Bronx Chamber of Commerce President Lenny Caro (far left), and Chairman Joe Kelleher (back center) stand with the nine honorees who are holding the BCC Eagles they received at the BCC Italian Heritage Luncheon.
It was a sold out event by the BCC, as BCC President Lenny Caro spoke of the many new businesses that have joined the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Membership in the BCC is up 30 % Caro said as 10 - 15 new members join each month. He added that the new mall at Bay Plaza has given residents of the Bronx new options in shopping and restaurants.
Also on hand were State Senators Jeff Klein and Ruth Hassel-Thompson, Assembly members Mark Gjonaj, Mike Benedetto and Jose Rivera, with Community Board 12 Chairman Father Richard Gorman giving the invocation.
Honoree Roseann Pignatelli Carotento holds her BCC Eagle that was presented by State Senator Jeff Klein. Lenny Caro and Joe Kelleher are also in the photo.
98 year old founder of RAIN Beatrice Castigila-Catullo receives here BCC Eagle from Joe Kelleher.
John DeSio Communications Director to Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. holds his BCC Eagle as he stands between Lenny Caro and Joe Kelleher of the BCC.
State Senator Ruth Hassel-Thompson sits between two of the most powerful people in the Bronx, State Senate co-Leader Jeff Klein on her right, and Father Richard Gorman on her left.
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce has many events coming up -
Sunday Oct. 19th - Walk for the American Cancer Society at Orchard Beach.8 AM, and Fall Festival at Pelham & Split Rock Golf Course 2 - 7 PM.
Monday Oct. 20th - Marriott Job Fair at the Hutch Metro Center 4 PM.
Wednesday Oct. 22th - Healthcare Workshop for Business & MWBE Certification Wave Hill 630 - 8 PM.
Monday Oct. 27th - Grand opening of Applebee's at the Throggs Neck Mall 5:30 PM.
Go to www.bronxchamber.org for more information and other upcoming BCC events.
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