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(Friday) Extra, Extra Bronx Chamber President Lisa Sorin is back this week! Click here for the video. Topics:  NYS Mask Mandate Updates & what they mean for you & your business New Member Welcome Upcoming Event Highlights Support Local Bronx Businesses on Valentine's Day

NYS Updates

Statewide Indoor Business Mask-Or-Vaccine Requirement Lifted Governor Hochul announced that the statewide indoor business mask-or-vaccine requirement has been lifted as of Thursday, February 10, and will remain optional for businesses, local governments and counties to enforce. Counties, cities, and businesses will be able to opt into the mask-or-vaccine requirement if they so choose. Read the full press release HERE What Does This Mean for New Yorkers? For those in NYC, please note that Key To NYC vaccine requirements are still in effect. There have been a lot of changes and developments over the last few weeks - click HERE for an article with more information, including specifics for New York City.

Governor Hochul Announces Acceptance of Puerto Rico's COVID-19 Vacu ID Pass Through the Excelsior Pass Platform for Business Entry in New York State On February 7, 2022 Governor Kathy Hochul announced digital COVID-19 vaccination credentials issued from Puerto Rico will immediately be accepted through New York State's Excelsior Pass Scanner application. Similarly, the State's Excelsior Pass Plus will be accepted through Puerto Rico's CESCO digital verifier application. This means fully vaccinated Puerto Ricans and New Yorkers can use their compatible vaccination credentials for business entry in New York State and Puerto Rico, respectively. Click here for the full press release.

Chamber In Action

Chamber In the News: BXCC President Lisa Sorin and Ed Domingo, President & CEO of Empire City Casino, spoke with BronxNet about how the Casino has helped create jobs for Bronx residents and how it can help revive a post-COVID economy. As New York City advances along the road to recovery, Mayor Adams has formed a Recovery Roundtable comprised of representatives from public health, law, business, labor, disability affairs, real estate, technology, and media, including BXCC President Lisa Sorin who participated on a convening today, February 10. The Roundtable will meet regularly, with agenda items to include: vaccine equity, economic recovery, implications on individual and community wellbeing, & workforce issues.

Save the Date: Bronx Chamber Signature Event

Women of Distinction Scholarship Luncheon Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope Friday, March 25, 2022 11:30am - 2:00pm at Villa Barone Manor Mistress of Ceremonies: Juliet Papa, 1010 WINS Radio Hosted by The Bronx Chamber Foundation Click HERE for Sponsorship Packages Email foundation@bronxchamber.org to purchase tickets and pledge your support!

MTA Call To Artists - New Bronx Metro-North Stations

Call to community artists!  The MTA is now accepting submissions for new Metro-North stations at Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchester/Van Nest, & Hunts Point   Submissions due Friday, March 4   MTA Arts & Design is accepting examples of previous work for artists interest in being considered for creating site-specific proposals for the new Metro-North stations. For more information about the initiative, click HERE. Eligibility is based upon the following minimum qualifications: • Artistic merit as evidenced in previous work and exhibition history, awards, honors, and publications. • Demonstrated proficiency and technical knowledge of the materials/techniques of the artist’s typical practice. • Availability to work in New York during the required design and construction period Click HERE to Apply

Grant Programs: Resource Guide

Our partner in the NYC Five Borough Chamber Alliance, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, has compiled a Grant Program Resource Guide with publicly- and privately-funded opportunities. Get the Guide HERE

More Upcoming Chamber Events

February 15 at 9:00am: Taxes for Business Owners Part of our new BxCC How To Get Bankable Workshop Series Got Tax Questions? You're not alone! Join The Bronx Chamber and our member Tax-Focused Collab for an informative session. REGISTER HERE

February 24 at 11:00am: Doing Business With The Port Authority of NY and NJ  Join this virtual certification webinar for M/WBE and SDVOB who perform the following scopes of work: -Concrete/Asphalt Related Materials -Roadway Sweeping -Cleaning Services -Elevator Maintenance & Repair -Weed Control -Pest Control -HVAC Systems Inspection/Maintenance/Repair -Asphalt/Paving/Patching -Electrical Services Register HERE

February 24 from 6:00 - 8:00pm Black History Celebration & Speed Networking Residence Inn Bronx 1776 Eastchester Road in the Hutch Metro Center Bronx, NY 10461 Join us for our first networking event of 2022 and invite your business colleagues! Special guests to be announced Member Tickets: $20 Future Members: $25 Register HERE

NYC Small Business Services Upcoming Webinars

Join the NYC SBS for their next certification workshop on Feb. 16 beginning at 10:00am to learn about the following. SBS programs and services Certification program overview Registering in the Payee Info Portal Registering for product service codes Starting an MWBE certification application Register Here

Growing Your Business with M/WBE and BE NYC Wednesday, February 23 at 6:00 PM  Join the Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity and the Black Entrepreneurs NYC (BE NYC), along with an expert program associate from the Bronx Chamber, to learn how to start and complete your MWBE certification application. Hear from an M/WBE vendor who has had success, and get active on your goals to complete your application within a month.