News From The Bronx Chamber of Commerce

Dear Members & Friends: January 2017 Newsletter with Highlights & 2016 Year in Photos is available by clicking on the following hyperlink:   https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1983/CMS/01-2017-BCC-Newsletter-PDF-150.pdf  or visiting www.BronxChamber.org   Delivery date of the first annual 2017 Bronx Business Directory & Resource Guide is January 12, 2017 and ahead of schedule! The 2017 Bronx Business Directory & Resource Guide will list all members alphabetically and by category for referrals and new business contacts. The Directory will be distributed to more than 2,000 member businesses, new businesses, and select governmental offices.  Membership in 2017 to the Bronx Chamber will significantly increase with your encouragement of additional companies to join.  The 2017 Bronx Business Directory & Resource Guide will be updated each month with an addendum listing new members that join to benefit from referrals.  Together, we WILL grow the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, enhance its influence and further improve the image of The Bronx.   The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is one of the most influential, professional and successful organizations and voice for businesses in Bronx County. Professionals and companies are drawn to the successful companies and active members affiliated with The Bronx Chamber of Commerce. BCC Membership includes businesses ranging from large corporations, Cultural Institutions, Universities and Colleges, Hospitals and Medical Centers, non-profits, and mid-sized to small companies. GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities The Bronx Chamber of Commerce provides Small Business Members the opportunity to sponsor events at affordable costs, receive significant value promoting your company or organization and provide financial support to the business community. 1. Individual Awards Luncheon Sponsorship's: 1 Table of 10 Tickets at each event, company logo on formal invitation, recognition on signage during the event: each $1,500 value. a.    African-American Heritage Awards Luncheon b.    Hispanic Heritage Awards Luncheon c.    Irish Heritage Awards Luncheon d.    Italian Heritage Awards Luncheon e.    Veteran's Awards Luncheon   2.   Valentine Party & Networking Event Sponsor includes company logo on formal invitation and all promotions: $1,000. 3.    Halloween Party & Networking Event Sponsor includes company logo on formal invitation and all promotions: $1,000.   4.    Twilight Golf or Summerfest Sponsorship includes company logo on formal invitation and all promotions: $1,000.   5.    Business 2 Business Breakfast or Evening Sponsorship: $500 - $1,000 dependent upon availability.   For more information on Sponsorship Opportunities contact: Nunzio Del Greco, President & CEO at (718) 828-3900 or email: Nunzio@BronxChamber.org. BRONX HERITAGE AWARD NOMINATIONS   Members and Friends of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce are requested to nominate up to 6 companies or organizations to receive Special Recognition and Distinguished Awards at the 2017 BRONX HERITAGE AWARDS and VETERANS AWARDS LUNCHEONS.   To process your nominations, please forward name, contact information and biography up to 150 words for each nominee as soon as possible for the upcoming 2017 Awards Luncheons:   African-American Heritage Awards Luncheon February 23, 2017 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm F&J Pine Restaurant Irish Heritage Awards Luncheon March 23, 2017 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rambling House Hispanic Heritage Awards Luncheon September 28, 2017 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tosca Marquee Italian Heritage Awards Luncheon October 12, 2017 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm F&J Pine Restaurant Veteran's Awards Luncheon November 16, 2017 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Maestro's Caterers   Please forward your 2017 Award nominations to Nunzio Del Greco, President and CEO via email: Nunzio@BronxChamber.org Thursday, March 9, 2017 Marina del Rey Caterers 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm   Bronx Business Awards 2017 Gala Celebration   Members and Friends of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce are requested to nominate companies or organizations to receive Special Recognition and Distinguished Awards at the Bronx Business Awards 2017 Gala Celebration in following categories:    Developer of the Year MWBE Company of the Year Non-Profit Organization of the Year Health Provider of the Year Educational Institution of the Year Made in The Bronx Award of the Year   Please forward your nominations on or before January 16, 2017 to Nunzio Del Greco, President and CEO via email: Nunzio@BronxChamber.org Monday, May 22, 2017  Trump Links at Ferry Point 11:00 am - 8:00 pm   Best of the Bronx 2017 Golf Outing   Members and Friends of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce are requested to nominate companies or organizations to receive Special Recognition and Distinguished Awards at the Best of the Bronx 2017 Golf Outing in following categories:   Bronx Business Man of the Year Bronx Business Woman of the Year Best of The Bronx Award of the Year Please forward your nominations on or beforeFebruary 28, 2017 to Nunzio Del Greco, President and CEO via email: Nunzio@BronxChamber.org The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is one of the most influential, professional and successful organizations and voice for businesses in Bronx County. Professionals and companies are drawn to the successful companies and active members affiliated with The Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Membership includes businesses ranging from large corporations, Cultural Institutions, Universities and Colleges, Hospitals and Medical Centers, non-profits, and mid-sized to small companies. Nunzio Del Greco President and CEO Bronx Chamber of Commerce "The Network For Business Success" 1200 Waters Place, Suite 106 Bronx, NY 10461 718-828-3900 Nunzio@bronxchamber.org   "You never know where your next big deal is going to come from"!