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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Small Business Resource Network Assists Thousands of Bronx Businesses Bronx Chamber, NY Yankees, and NYC SBS Bring Workforce Fair to Stadium Exploring Breweries & Makers Comes to Port Morris CUNY Diversity Conference Legislative & Advocacy Updates Trash Containerization Upcoming Events 2023 LGBTQ+ Business Convening, 5/31/2023 from 9:00am-1:00pm - LaGuardia Community College Emerging Professionals: Navigating Financial Literacy, 6/1/2023 at 5:00pm - Fokkus, 138 W. Fordham Road Business to Business Networking w. Councilmember Stevens, 6/7/2023 at 6:00pm - SUYO, 1401 Plaza Drive Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament, 6/20/2023 - Trump Links at Ferry Point

SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE NETWORK FUNDING NYC COUNCIL & NYC MAYOR MUST TAKE ACTION

In recent New York City budget negotiations, NYC Mayor Eric Adams did not include a signature small business service program, the Small Business Resource Network. The program, one of the great successes assisting small businesses through COVID-19 and recovery, provided a new model for high touch, immediate, and customized business services that have not been offered in New York City. The program, largely more effective and impactful, then other models, has assisted more than 10,000 businesses, with over 3,000 Bronx businesses becoming full program participants. The program employs over 35 small business resource specialists, provides real time business data and timely, customized services, and most importantly bridges the divide between small businesses and government agencies. We are calling on the Mayor and the New York City Council to step up and fully fund this vital program supporting thousands of small businesses with real, tangible results which stabilize our communities and local economies.

BRONX CHAMBER, NY YANKEES, & NYC SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES LAUNCH WORKFORCE EVENT

The Bronx Chamber is serious about workforce opportunities. The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the NY Yankees, NYC Mayor's Office for Workforce and Talent Development, and NYC Department of Small Business Services, a Bronx Hiring and Workforce Development Fair was launched at Yankee Stadium. The purpose, simple - match prospective employees and entrepreneurs with anchor institutional employers throughout the borough to hire talent and expand economic opportunities. We thank the Private Industry anchor organizations for your support of this initiative and look forward to exciting opportunities on the horizon for Bronxites, by Bronxites. For more information, sbrn@bronxchamber.org

EXPLORING BREWERIES & MAKERS NETWORKING RECEPTION

It's all about the networking. The Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosts some of the most interesting and impactful networking receptions in the Bronx. Exploring Breweries & Makers in Port Morris was a great way to welcome Spring and the unofficial start of Summer in one of the most historic industrial areas on the Bronx. The Bronx Chamber team is grateful to the Bronx Brewery and Empanology for hosting us and to the many entrepreneurs, businesses, makers, and creatives that attended. Not a member yet? Get access to member events. Join by emailing membership@bronxchamber.org

CUNY DIVERSITY CONFERENCE BRINGS CHAMBER RESOURCES TO BUSINESSES

Cultivating Diversity & Procurement in NYC. The Bronx Chamber of Commerce partnered with CUNY, and New York City Department of Small Business Services for the CUNY Diversity and Procurement Conference, speaking on Doing Business in NYC with NYC SBS Commissioner Kevin Kim, CUNY Trustees, and Brooklyn Chamber President Randy Peers. On site were Bronx Chamber team members sharing vital information on MWBE procurement and certification. Interested in certification? Email: programs@bronxchamber.org

LEGISLATIVE & ADVOCACY UPDATES

Int. 891 Signed into Law - 50/50 Charity Fundraising   The Bronx Chamber joined Mayor Eric Adams, the NY Yankees, Councilmember Rafael Salamanca, Jr, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, and community and philanthropic leaders for the signing of Int. 891, known as the 50/50 Raffle Law. The law, introduced by CM Salamanca enables charities to raise funds through 50/50 raffles during sporting events at major stadiums like Yankee Stadium. Learn more: email, mbrady@bronxchamber.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

Emerging Professionals: Navigating Financial Literacy June 1 at 5:00pm Fokkus Cocine, 138 West Fordham Road Bronx, NY Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, Councilmember Pierina Sanchez - District 14, and NYC Department of Small Business Services for an evening on financial literacy and tips on how you can make smart decisions to benefit your bottom line. A deep dive into financial decision making, business advice, and how emerging professionals can build wealth with strong financial planning. Reserve Your Spot

Business to Business Networking Reception June 7 at 6:00pm SUYO, 1401 Plaza Drive Bronx, NY Join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, Councilmember Althea Stevens (District 16), and New York City Department of Small Business Services for a Business to Business Networking reception for merchants, entrepreneurs, and businesses in Council District 16. During the event, businesses will have an opportunity to network and learn about Year 1 business data, challenges and opportunities within CD 16, how to become M/WBE certified, and the Small Business Resource Network. 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!