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2022 Bronx Chamber of Commerce Gala Highlights

(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video:   2022 Bronx Chamber Gala Highlights   Thank You to Our Supporters   A Tribute to Joseph Kelleher   Bronx Champions Circle created by Founding Investors, Simone Development & The New York Yankees Legislative & Advocacy Updates Funding Opportunities NYS SEED Program for Early-Stage Businesses Upcoming Events

A TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH KELLEHER

NEW YORK YANKEES RECIEVE JOSEPH P. KELLEHER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

During the 2022 Bronx Chamber of Commerce Gala, Chamber President, Lisa Sorin, and Simone Development President, Joseph Simone, honored the New York Yankees with the Joseph P. Kelleher Award for Excellence. The Joseph P. Kelleher Award of Excellence is a presentation made each year by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce to a person or organization that exemplifies the vision and dedication of our Board Chairman, Joseph P. Kelleher. Its recipient is selected for a strong showing of dedication to community, economic development, philanthropy and leadership.  The imagery of a soaring eagle in flight - a symbol of freedom, strength and brilliance - represents not only the vision of our county, but of the ideals by which Joe Kelleher lives his life and guided the Chamber throughout his decades of service to the Bronx and beyond.

BRONX CHAMPIONS CIRCLE CREATED FOUNDING INVESTORS: SIMONE DEVELOPMENT & THE NY YANKEES

The Bronx Champions Circle, created with support from founding investors Simone Development and The New York Yankees, provides long term, strategic, and sustainable financial support for The Bronx Chamber of Commerce to serve over 27,000 Bronx businesses. The Bronx Champions Circle is funded by large individual or corporate contributions to The Bronx of Commerce through cash, stock transfer, assets, family funds, or insurance and bequests. The Circle seeks to chart a sustainable financial course for the long term services of the organization. More details on the Bronx Champions Circle will be announced during the Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Chairman's Reception.

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 Notice of Hearing Related to Space Heaters Notice of Hearing relating to proposed rules regarding the sale of space heaters. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 26 at 11:00am. For Notice, click here

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The New York State Seed Funding Grant Program was created to provide assistance to early-stage small businesses to succeed in a recovering New York State economy. Eligible Applicants must provide evidence, acceptable to New York State that the Eligible Applicant is operational and meets the Program requirements. As part of the application each micro-business, small business, or for-profit arts and cultural organization including independent arts contractors shall provide sufficient documentation in a manner prescribed by Empire State Development ("ESD") to demonstrate Program qualification. Only one grant per business EIN or SSN is allowed. Due to a limited amount of funding and the high volume of requests expected, business type, geography and industry may factor into ability to receive a grant. To apply, click here.

The $250 million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program provides financial assistance to New York State small businesses burdened with a range of operational costs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, from structural changes and building upgrades to health-related supplies and materials. The Program offers qualifying businesses relief from the added economic burden by providing tax credits to help reduce the pandemic-related financial impact.    Small businesses can receive a tax credit of 50% of qualifying expenses up to a maximum of $25,000 in tax credits based on qualifying expenses of $50,000.  Click HERE for to apply

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, October 5 from 10:00am to 11:00am Coffee & Conversation w. Marlene Cintron US Small Business Administration, Atlantic Region Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce for coffee and conversation with Marlene Cintron, United States Small Business Administration, Atlantic Region II Administrator, charged with overseeing New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Puerto Rico, and the U.S Virgin Islands on behalf of President Joseph Biden. Learn about federal business incentives, combatting inflation, and the Biden economic plan. Click HERE To Register

Thursday, October 13 from 10:00am to 11:00am Coffee & Conversation w. Elizabeth Lusskin Empire State Development Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce for coffee and conversation with Elizabeth Lusskin, Executive Vice President for Small Business and Technology at Empire State Development. Learn about small business incentives, tech solutions, and the Empire State Development strategy for economic recovery.  Click HERE To Register

Tuesday, October 25 from 10:00am to 11:00am Coffee & Conversation w. Hon. Rafael Salamanca Chair, NYC Council Committee on Land Use Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce for coffee and conversation with Councilmember Rafael Salamanca, Jr., Chair of the Council Committee on Land Use to discuss redevelopment projects, Hunts Point markets, the Kingsbridge Armory, zoning text amendments sponsored by NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and charting a brighter economic future for the Bronx.  Click HERE To Register