Bronx Chamber of Commerce - Celebrating our Members: 2022 Honorees Announced

 

The evening is the Bronx's #1 business networking event of the year and features a two-hour cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing. Invited speakers include New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The evening includes star-studded performances by Master of Ceremonies, Sal Valentinetti, "The Voice,” Brenda K. Starr, C-Bank, Cynthia, Steven Maglio, and DJ Serg. This annual event raises critical funds for borough economic and workforce development. 100% of all contributions support the Bronx Chamber’s business and economic development programs.  Sponsor, Purchase Tables & Tickets - Click Here The Board of Directors and leadership of The Bronx Chamber of Commerce invite you to join celebrating our longstanding history and commitment to our communities, while honoring extraordinary champions and partners who have made a lasting impact on our mission and those we serve.  This year, we are proud to honor: Joseph Kelleher is an experienced business executive with an extensive background in real estate development and philanthropy. He was appointed president and chief operating officer of Hutch Management LLC in 2009. Kelleher previously served as the executive director of leasing and property management for the 42-acre Hutchinson Metro Center in the Bronx. The Hutchinson Metro Center is a highly successful mixed-use complex that features 1.4 million square feet of Class A office, medical, retail and educational space. Kelleher first began his real estate career in the real estate division of NYNEX as property manager for the Corporate Headquarters Building in New York City. Subsequently, he served as director of property management for Catalano Kornblum Management Corp. and Winoker Realty Corp., as well as chief executive officer for Casino New York LLC. Joseph Kelleher also served as president of the Bronx Council of the Boy Scouts, and on the executive board of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce as president, treasurer and vice president. Since 2008, he has served as Chairman of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, as well on the board of the Bronx Chamber’s Foundation. John Collazzi has served as publisher and Co-Founders of The Bronx Times. He founded the paper in 1981 with Michael Benedetto, expanding it from a monthly to a bi-weekly paper within a few years, and to a weekly in 1989. After the publication was sold in 2007 he continued to work for the new ownership until his retirement in 2012. At present he is the Chief of Staff for Michael Benedetto, Assembly member representing the 82nd Assembly District. He co-founded the Bronx Chamber of Commerce in 2001, was a Community Board 10 member for over ten years, served on the Bronx YMCA's board of managers for 15 years and was an original member of the Bronx Initiatives Corporation. Collazzi is a founding member of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, where he now serves as a vice-president emeritus. The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of two major league clubs based in New York City. The team was founded in 1903 and was established as the New York Highlanders. The Highlanders were officially renamed the New York Yankees in 1913. The team is owned by Yankee Global Enterprises, controlled by the family of the late  George Steinbrenner, who purchased the team in 1973.  Mr. Steinbrenner passed away in 2010. He was the longest-serving owner in club history, and the Yankees won seven World Series championships and 11 American League pennants under his ownership. During his tenure, Mr. Steinbrenner was actively involved in developing The Bronx Chamber of Commerce and served as Executive Vice President to the Board of Directors. His outspokenness and role in driving up player salaries made him one of the sport's most controversial figures. Steinbrenner was also involved in the Great Lakes and Gulf Coast shipping industry. Known as a hands-on baseball executive, Mr. Steinbrenner earned the nickname "The Boss". The NY Yankees are currently owned by Yankee Global Enterprises, for which Steinbrenner's four children have served as general partners. ‌ Sponsor, Purchase Tables & Tickets - Click Here Secure Your Journal Ad - Click Here ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌