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(Friday) Extra, Extra! Click here for this week's video - in addition to your weekly Chamber event highlights, we've got a special guest: Rasheeda Petersen from MetroPlusHealth speaks with Chamber President Lisa Sorin about the company's community-focused health services and engagement in the Bronx, and how businesses can partner with MetroPlus.

Looking For Funded Interns? 3 Opportunities

Bronx nonprofits: Need a helping hand? Click HERE for details on a new program, Jasper Corps, which partners Manhattan College students with NYC non-profit organizations. Students are paid in full via Federal Work Study funding, working directly for the non-profit. Contact Rabea Ali for more information: rali01@manhattan.edu

The Tech Talent Pipeline Residency is a city-funded, paid internship program that connects high-achieving CUNY Computer Science students to businesses looking to host engineering interns. TTPR is a three-month program designed to connect local employers and provide on-the-job experience to competitive undergraduates. Interested companies may apply directly here or reach out to AFeldhausen@sbs.nyc.gov if to learn more. Are you looking to hire college students to intern for your organization this summer? Consider hiring CUNY Career Launch interns at no cost to you! LINK TO APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYERS Interns will work 19 hours/week for 6 weeks (early July mid-August), paid $20/hr hour by CUNY. Have questions? Register for the Employer Info Session on April 26th at 12:30 PM

Updated Statement on the 21st Century Antitrust Act

"If the NYS Legislature passes this bill and the governor signs it into law, it will be much harder for our state to compete for entrepreneurs, small businesses will spend more time and money defending themselves against litigation, and consumers will pay the price. NY is already one of the most litigious and expensive states for business owners." Click HERE to read the full Op-Ed by our Queens Chamber colleagues in the 5 Borough Chamber Alliance

Highlights From The Week

Our Earth Day Networking Breakfast this week was a smashing success! Many thanks to our host the Bronx Zoo and our guest speakers including BXCC Board member John Calvelli, & Benjamin Merritt from The Junk Luggers who spoke about his company's efforts toward greater sustainability in our borough. We are grateful to Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson who attended and addressed our guests. Click here for photos

Thank you to MetroPlusHealth for joining the Chamber this week to share the organization's community commitment and ways Bronx residents can benefit from their services, along with potential partnership opportunities for businesses. This week's Friday Extra video has the highlights; you can access the full interview HERE.

Don't Miss Our Upcoming Events!

Tuesday April 26 5:00pm Hutchinson Metro Conference Center, 1200 Waters Place South Entrance The Bronx Means Business With BronxNet TV! Get expert guidance from Michael Max Knobbe, Gary Axelbank, & the BronxNet team at this in-person, interactive Media Training workshop to help you put your best food forward! Learn how to:   Develop your business' story and refine your Elevator Pitch   Connect with the media and pitch your story   Look and sound your best on camera/in a print interview: hands-on guidance regarding message delivery, tone and control (what to do, and what not to do!)  Register HERE For This FREE Workshop

Thursday, April 28 at 9:00am Free Virtual Small Business Expo We'll be featuring Bronx small businesses with e-commerce presence to share their stories and promote their products & services. Those interested in supporting (or even starting) small business are also welcome! Co-hosted by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield* Join us to:    Increase brand awareness & visibility for small businesses in the Bronx    Get insight from those who have launched e-commerce sites    Access resources to sell online    Get information on health insurance for employees of small businesses REGISTER HERE To Attend Featuring: Sol Cacao ∙ Art of Melush ∙ Moon Waze ∙ Miranda Writes The Bronx Bodega ∙ Kandy & Cars LLC The Bronx Collab Space ∙ Adorn By Z Jewelry ∙ New Settlement *Services provided by HealthPlus HP, LLC a licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans.

Tuesday, May 6 from 1:30 - 4:00pm White Plains Road and Rhinelander Avenue Coming up during Small Business Week: The Bronx Chamber will be co-hosting a Shop Your City community event in partnership with NYC Small Business Services, BOEDC and the Yemeni-American Merchants Assocation (YAMA) - and please stop by to show your support! The Chamber's small business outreach specialists will be tabling and circulating to provide financial, tech & marketing, legal and more resources for neighborhood shops.

Tuesday, May 10 at 9:00am Hutchinson Metro Conference Center, 1200 Waters Place Free In-Person CyberSecurity Breakfast Losing sleep over phishing, ransomware, and other cybersecurity threats? Join our Board member Leslie Chiorazzi, owner of CMIT Solutions of Murray Hill, for complimentary breakfast and valuable resources. Learn about the current threats to your data and systems, and the services available to protect your business and your customers from online attacks. REGISTER HERE To Attend

Thursday May 12 6:00pm 9 Westchester Square Bronx, NY 10461 Huntington Library Networking Mixer Member Tickets: $20 Future Members: $25 Meet & mingle with the Chamber network and make new connections at the unique and historic Huntington Library - a hidden Bronx gem - during our Bronx Week 2022 Mixer! Get Tickets HERE