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This week, Lisa will highlight the following topics: 1. Summary of the Committee on Small Business oversight hearing regarding “Key to NYC.” 2. Support for small businesses this Halloween. 3. Bronx Chamber upcoming events, make sure to view our calendar HERE Join us for our Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive on Thursday, December 9th.

What You Should Know

City & State: 2021 Virtual Government Procurement Conference

When all rules changed for procurement during the pandemic many wondered how New York’s business would return. Over the last year or so we have been slowly returning to the city and state and this conference will talk about what it looks like. The Government Procurement Conference will foster business partnerships between the city and state level government, prime contractors, and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned businesses. Join on November 18th to hear answers to all of your pressing procurement questions, discover unique opportunities, and create new business partnerships! Learn More & Register Here

Puerto Rico Government Services

As part of a collaboration between Congressman Ritchie Torres and the Government of Puerto Rico we will be hosting a Puerto Rico Government Services Event  These services include:  1. Birth Certificates  2. Marriage Certificates  3. Death Certificates  4. Official Seals  5. ASUME certificates  6. Apostille Services  7. Driver records   The event is for people that need services from the Government of Puerto Rico nd will be held at the Banknote Building 1231 Lafayette Avenue 4th floor, Bronx, New York, 10473 on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 2:00pm-5:00pm and Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00am-4:00pm. To make an appointment call 718-503-9610, Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm or visit https://prfaafl.simplybook.me/v2/#book and choose “Services to the Puerto Rican community in New York”.

SBA Low-Interest Federal Loans for Disaster Related Damages

Affected by the Remnants of Hurricane Ida? SBA DISASTER LOANS CAN HELP! PHYSICAL DAMAGES-Businesses of all sizes and nonprofits/faith-based org. (Real Estate, Inventory, ECONOMIC INJURY -Small businesses and most nonprofits (Working capital, no physical damage needed to Interest rates as low as: 2.855% for businesses, 2% nonprofit organizations. Max. loan, $2 million HOMEOWNERS: Up to $200,000 for Primary Residence HOMEOWNERS/RENTERS: Up to $40,000 for Personal Property Interest rates as low as 1.563% All loans have repayment terms up to 30 years NY Presidential SBA Declaration # 17147 Physical Deadline: Nov . 4, 2021 For businesses/homeowners, mitigation is available up to 20% of SBA’s verified physical damage amount TO APPLY: Register with FEMA at DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile App., or call (800) 621621-3362 Apply with SBA: Visit any local disaster center to apply in person and receive one one-on -one assistance from an SBA representative Go online to: https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/ Call (800) 659 659-2955 for more information and to request a paper application, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m./7 days a week Email questions to DisasterCustomerServiceDisasterCustomerService@sba.gov

How to Start Your Business

The Bronx SBDC at Lehman is a program supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. On November 3rd they will be hosting a workshop on creating a business. Creating a business of your own can be challenging. You will need adequate funding, time, personal support, and professional support in order to move forward successfully with entrepreneurial dreams. This workshop attendees will learn: Choose the Right Business Idea Plan Your Business Choose a Business Name For more information please email at SBDC.BRONX@LEHMAN.CUNY.EDU

NYC M/WBE Certification Webinars

The New York City Department of Small Business Services will be hosting a certification workshop on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT About this event Join to learn about the following. Certification program overview Registering in the Payee Information Portal (PIP) Registering for product service (NIGP) codes Starting an MWBE certification application *** You will receive a link to the webinar prior to the start of the event. Register Here

CCIA's "Don't Break Our Tech" campaign

Americans have overcome unprecedented challenges over the past year, but now Congress is playing politics with the products that helped us get through it. Before and during the pandemic, Americans turned to tech products to receive deliveries for their favorite products, find directions to local businesses, and to connect with loved ones. These bills could make all these things harder, more expensive, less convenient, and less secure. We should ask Congress to answer a very simple question: what happens after you implement barriers to innovation in the one area of the economy where competition forces companies to introduce new consumer products and services daily?  View Campaign Here

Upcoming Events

Bronx Chamber Annual Holiday Party & Toy Drive

Join us to celebrate at our Bronx Chamber Holiday Party! Thursday, December 9th 6:30pm - 10:30pm Villa Barone Manor Purchase Tickets Here

Ridgewood Savings Bank Recruitment Event

Ridegewood Savings Bank will be having a recruitment event at the new Norwood branch on Friday, 11/5/2021, from 11am to 3pm.

HALLOWEEKEND: BRONX NIGHT MARKET & FORDAM FLEA

Halloweekend is coming to Fordham Plaza. With Bronx Night Market on October 30th and Fordham Flea on October 31st, you are not going to want to miss this spooky time of year in the Bronx. Contests, giveaways, food, live music, and more! More Information Here