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Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video:   2022 Bronx Chamber Gala Sold Out  NYC BEST Program Launches in the Bronx   COVID19 Measures Updated by Mayor Adams  Hispanic Heritage Event: The Bronx Havana Room Legislative & Advocacy Updates   NYC Districting Commission Vote   DCWP Regulations on Process Servers  Congestion Pricing Comment Period Extended   NYC Management Report Released Funding Opportunities  NYS SEED Program for Early-Stage Businesses Upcoming Events

2022 BRONX CHAMBER GALA SOLD OUT MAYOR ADAMS & LT. GOVERNOR DELGADO TO DELIVER REMARKS

The Bronx's #1 business networking event of the year is sold out! Simone Metro Properties and the New York Yankees launch the first of its kind Bronx Champion Giving Circle, benefitting business and economic development programs at the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. The Board of Directors of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce celebrate the Chamber's diverse history during the 2022 Bronx Chamber of Commerce Gala held on September 29, 2002 at 6:30pm at Marina Del Rey. Over 600 leaders, business owners, and Chamber members will attend. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado will deliver remarks. Joseph Kelleher, John Collazzi, and the New York Yankees are honored. Entertainment line up: Sal Valentinetti "The Voice" as Master of Ceremonies  Brenda K. Starr, free style artist C-Bank, free style artist Cynthia, free style artist Steven Maglio, singer of standards DJ Serg, acclaimed DJ 100% of your support of this signature annual event featuring networking, top tier entertainment, and more, directly supports business and economic development in the Bronx.

NYC BEST PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN THE BRONX

The New York City Business Express Service Team launched it's program on Fordham Road in the Bronx. The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)’s Small Business program makes it easier for businesses to start, operate, and grow storefront businesses in New York City without delay. The program partners with The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, business improvement districts, and NYC agency partners to create customized solutions for business needs. Through NYC BEST, businesses will be connected to a single point person to help: Get Licenses and Permits Faster   Understand City rules and requirements   Work with City agencies to get licenses and permits faster Avoid/Reduce Fines and Violations   Prepare for inspections   Fix issues before an inspector walks through your door   Understand violations you’ve received and help address them Key relationships with City and State regulatory agencies and utilities makes the difference and provide a resource for working with the following: Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) NYC Department of Consumer & Worker Protection (DCWP) NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets NYS Department of Financial Services NYS Liquor Authority Con Edison National Grid Connect with NYC BEST: 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692)

COVID-19 GUIDANCES UPDATED BY MAYOR ADAMS RELAXES MANDATES ON BUSINESSES

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City is updating its COVID-19 measures for private businesses and parents, giving them more flexibility to make their own decisions that are best for them. The mandate, which will end Nov. 1, had previously required all employees “who perform in-person work or interact with the public” to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.  New York City will no longer mandate that private employers require all of their workers to be vaccinated for Covid-19, and children will no longer have to be vaccinated in order to participate in sports or other after-school activities, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday, as he continued to roll back restrictions that had defined an earlier stage of the pandemic. With the potent new bivalent boosters now available, and now that 89 percent of city residents, including children, had received at least one dose of a vaccine, Mr. Adams said it was time to usher in a new stage of flexibility for parents and businesses, although he left a mandate for city workers in place.

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH BRONX CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENT HELD AT THE BRONX HAVANA ROOM

Lisa Sorin, President of The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, joined Board members, Bronx leaders, elected officials, and business owners to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month in the Bronx at The Bronx Havana Room, 3604A East Tremont Avenue in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx. The Bronx Havana Room is a Latin-inspired speakeasy event space and cigar lounge which recently opened after COVID-19. Attendees were treated to complementary cigars, snacks, scotch tastings, and Pittoro, as well as an evening of networking and legislative updates on pressing industry matters. Ms. Sorin is the first Latina to lead a borough-wide chamber of commerce in the history of the City of New York, and had faithfully executed her role while elevating the voices of so many individuals of Hispanic heritage. Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements for the United States and was codified and proclaimed by President Johnson in 1969. The Bronx Chamber will keep the celebration going by sharing a history of Bronx Hispanic businesses and the community's impact on the Bronx's economic development.

LEGISLATION & REGULATIONS

NYC Districting Commission Votes No on Proposed Council Maps The New York City Redistricting Commission voted against submitting proposed NYC Council District maps to the New York City Council for review and acceptance on Thursday, September 22, 2022. The Commission will reconvene after the Jewish hoilidays and discuss next steps to address Commissioner concerns moving forward. Pursuant to Chapter 2-A of the New York City Charter, the Districting Commission is charged with the mission of redistricting the fifty-one City Council districts according to the 2020 Census and other criteria mandated by the New York City Charter. The Districting Commission consists of fifteen members who reflect the geographic and ethnic diversity of New York City. Five of the Commissioners were appointed by the City Council's Majority Caucus, three were appointed by the City Council's Minority Caucus, and Mayor Adams appointed the remaining seven members.  In a statement released by The Bronx Chamber of Commerce following the vote it was noted that ""Commissioner Sorin's vote during this morning's NYC Districting Commission meeting represents consensus among several Commissioners that there is more work to be done in understanding the nuanced needs and public comments of New Yorkers. Furthermore, Commissioner Sorin is firmly committed to civic education and deeper engagement with communities, especially those in areas where English may be the secondary language. The Commissioner is hopeful that after further review and exploration, revised maps can be submitted to the City Council and the districting process can move forward. No further comments will be provided until the Commission meets to discuss next steps."

Adoption of New Regulations for Process Servers The Department of Consumer Affairs and Worker Protection announced a Notice of Adoption for rules relating to process servers. These rules will become effective on October 23. For Notice, click here

Congestion Pricing Comment Period Extended The MTA has extended the public commenting period for Congestion Pricing to September 24. The Legislative Affairs Committee of The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is submitting comments on behalf of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce based on member feedback received over the past 2 months. As the MTA reviews these comments please read the CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) TOLLING PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Executive Summary, Click HERE

NYC Mayor's Management Report Released New York City Mayor Eric Adams released the Mayor’s Management Report (MMR) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), a report assessing city agency performance between Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The report — which contains nearly 2,000 indicators covering 45 city agencies — is the first published under the Adams administration. The FY22 MMR reflects a unique period that spans two mayoral administrations amid broader societal challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, that impact service delivery across various sectors of civic life.