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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Bronx Chamber Chairman Joe Kelleher honored Pride 365 Initiative Makes History in New York City Crypto Currency Takes Center Stage at Crains NY Conference Penn Station Redevelopment Plan Approved by Board at Empire State Development Bronx Chamber Summer BBQ & Networking: tickets selling fast Regulations & Legislative News NYS Department of Labor Releases New Labor Reports Important NYS Remote Work Survey Transparency Pricing for Live Events NYC Redistricting Hearing Dates Announced Henry Hudson Bridge Closed Bronx Bound Sunday Morning for NYC Triathlon Upcoming Events Member Spotlight Melissa Dominguez, LCSW BRONX CHAMBER CHAIRMAN JOE KELLEHER HONORED Click HERE On July 19, 2022, Mercy College bestowed an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree to Joseph P. Kelleher, current president at Hutch Management LLC, a division of Simone Development Companies and Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Mercy awards honorary degrees to individuals, such as Kelleher, who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their fields and exceptional contributions to their communities. In recognition of exemplary service and unwavering commitment to the good of the people Joseph Kelleher, Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Bronx Chamber of Commerce was formally recognized by Hon. Ken Jenkins with the honorific of July 20, 2022 named as Joe Kelleher Day. Westchester County declares July 20, 2022 Joseph Kelleher Day PRIDE 365: LGBTQ+ PROGRAM MAKES NYC HISTORY The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, Ponce Bank, The Bronx Community Foundation, and Third Avenue Business Improvement District with support from the Office of the Bronx Borough President launched Pride 365 - an historic, first of its kind LGBTQ+ business empowerment initiative. The initiative, a first in New York City, seeks to empower LGBTQ+ businesses and residents while building localized community wealth in the Bronx. Press Release, Click HERE CRYPTO CURRENCY & NEW YORK CITY'S FUTURE The Bronx Chamber of Commerce joined Tusk Strategies, Crains New York, and NYC business leaders for a lively discussion on the future of alternative currency and shaping New York City to become the world's crypto capital. At Crain’s Cryptocurrency breakfast the conversation explored the city's path to becoming the world's crypto capital. The Bronx Chamber team caught up with Adrienne Harris, Superintendent for the New York State Department of Financial Services, and touched on what the new administration means for the expansion of crypto in New York and how the city and state may promote a new crypto economy. We also discussed the role private market investors play in the success of crypto startups and the release of a new report by the Center for Urban Future which noted crypto firms in New York City quadrupled between 2016 and 2021. LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, & LABOR DATA The NYC Redistricting Commission released draft maps of proposed changes to New York City Council district lines. It is vitally important that we pay attention to these proposed changes and provide feedback. The Bronx and New York City need you to be engaged in drawing the lines for our government's City Council district maps. Provide Feedback: Public testimony can be submitted by email to publictestimony@redistricting.nyc.gov or by mail: 253 Broadway, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10007. New York State Department of Labor Jobs Reports New York City's economic recovery stayed the course by adding 22,500 jobs in June, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the New York State Department of Labor's June Jobs Report. The Bronx's unemployment rate decreased from 14% in May 2021 to 8% in May 2022. The private sector added 19,700 jobs in June. For the full report, Click HERE Transparency Pricing for Live Events New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill last month that will demand greater transparency from establishments that sell tickets for live events. The new law is set to take effect on August 29, 2022, and will ban hidden fees and prohibit delivery fees on tickets that are sent electronically or printed at home.   For more information, Click HERE! SAVE THE DATE - 2022 GALA: CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS Thursday September 29 - 6:30PM Marina Del Rey, Bronx NY 2022 Bronx Chamber of Commerce Gala Celebrating Our Members Join us for fun, networking and fundraising at this can't-miss Bronx Chamber Signature Event recognizing the importance of Chamber members and the vital services the Bronx Chamber of Commerce provides to the borough and New York City. Take a look at the 2021 Gala - Click HERE Click HERE for Sponsorship packages, securing your table & dinner ticket details. For more information, email dolores@bronxchamber.org Upcoming Events Wednesday, July 27 at 2pm Twitter Ad Talk: Adding Twitter to Your Holiday Marketing Heads-down in planning for Q4, or just getting started? We're hosting #TwitterAdTalk to show you what Twitter has in store for your brand during the holiday season. Connecting with Twitter’s plugged-in audience Driving people to buy Leveraging Twitter's ad products suite  Live Q&A Don't miss out on hearing directly from the experts. Click HERE To Register Thursday, July 28 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Summer BBQ Networking Event Join us for a summer celebration barbeque at the Pelham Split Rock Golf Course! Enjoy fresh barbequed food, smores, drinks and speed networking with your fellow Bronx businesses and chamber staff. Click HERE To Register For the complete Bronx Chamber Events Calendar, featuring educational workshops, networking