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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: NYC Small Business Month Kicked Off in the Bronx Bronx Chamber Welcomes 50 new Members Avenue NYC Program - Mott Haven Organizes Merchants Legislative & Advocacy Updates NYS Budget Passed Department of Consumer Affairs Updates Upcoming Events Pivoting Your Small Business w. Bank of America, 5/11/2023 at 10:00am - Virtual Exploring Makers & Breweries, 5/23/2023 at 6pm - The Bronx Brewery

NYC SMALL BUSINESS MONTH LAUNCHED W. NY YANKEES

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce kicked off New York City Small Business Month with the New York Yankees, New York City Department of Small Business Services, the Office of the Bronx Borough President, and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation. Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of “Small Business Month” to promote New York City’s diverse small businesses throughout the month of May, expanding on “National Small Business Week” recognized each year. Additionally. Bronx Chamber President Lisa Sorin, joined Mayor Adams and NYC SBS Commissioner Kevin Kim in announcing that the NYC Business Express Service Team (BEST) initiative has helped save New York City small businesses more than $22 million by avoiding fines and violations.  Be on the look out for borough wide small business celebrations and partnership announcements from Bronx Chamber members.

THE BRONX CHAMBER WELCOMES 50 NEW MEMBERS FOR Q3

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce welcomed fifty new members for the third quarter during the May New Member Breakfast held at the Northeast YMCA. New members represent the diversity of the borough in culture and business size and industry. New members were greeted by the Chamber team to fully understand member benefits, advantages, and unique and exclusive resources offered by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Interested in becoming a member? Email: membership@bronxchamber.org.

SOUTH BRONX - ORGANIZING MOTT HAVEN MERCHANTS

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce through our Avenue NYC - Mott Haven program continues to organize merchants and develop a strategic vision for the Mott Haven area through grassroots, community based planning to bring focus and attention to the needs of South Bronx businesses. The team focused on equitable, resilient, and dynamic communities through strategy development and implementation planning in NYC and beyond. The meeting prompted interesting discussion and debate about how cities can grow and evolve without sacrificing local culture and displacing the preexisting residents and businesses. The Avenue NYC program is completing it's second year of work in the Mott Haven area and highlights the Bronx Chamber's long standing commitment to economic development and diversity in the South Bronx. More info? AvenueNYC@bronxchamber.org

LEGISLATIVE & ADVOCACY UPDATES

NYS FY24 Budget - New York state lawmakers passed the FY2024 NYS budget on Wednesday, May 3 after nearly a month of delays. To review the budget, click here

NYC Department of Consumer Affairs Update - The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) enforces NYC’s Third-Party Food Delivery Service Laws, which cap the fees that third-party delivery apps can charge restaurants. The laws require DCWP to issue a report on the fee caps and DCWP would like to hear from you to inform our recommendations.   Please find attached a flyer on how you can provide feedback on the City’s fee caps and email RuleComments@dcwp.nyc.gov by Friday, May 26, 2023 with your comments.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pivoting a Small Business w. Bank of America May 11 at 10:00am Learning more about your money can help you take charge of your financial life. Reserve Your Spot

Volunteer Day of Action - Alexander Avenue May 13 at 9:00am Join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce & community leaders for a Day of Action and Community Clean Streets Day on Saturday, May 13th from 9am - 1pm. The program is hosted by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, Mott Haven Merchant Association, NYC agencies, the Avenue NYC - Mott Haven program, and local community leaders. Reserve Your Spot

Exploring Makers & Breweries Networking Reception May 23 at 6:00pm Join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, New York City Department of Small Business Services, maker businesses, brewers, and distillers for an evening of networking, conversation, happy hour cocktails, and bites in the Port Morris Industrial Business Zone at Bronx Brewery with food by Empanology. Reserve Your Spot

Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament June 20 at 7:30am Trump Links at Ferry Point, 500 Hutchinson River Parkway Bronx, NY.  Over 200 notable thought partners, colleagues in business, and influential New Yorkers will tee off for the 2023 Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament at Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point. The 2023 Tournament features two (2) tee times, breakfast, lunch, cocktails, and the 2023 Awards Dinner honoring NYC Housing, Preservation, and Development Commissioner Adolfo Carrion, Jr.  Reserve Your Spot

For the complete Bronx Chamber Events Calendar, featuring educational workshops, networking events and other opportunities hosted by the Chamber, its members, & partners, please visit and bookmark our website events calendar link in your browser - new events are added weekly!