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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Air Quality Alert Bronx Chamber & 5 Chamber Alliance Meet with NYC Council Speaker Adams Bronx Power 100 List Released Legislative & Advocacy Updates Bronx Chamber delivers testimony of LinkNYC 5G Expansion Bronx Chamber Releases Statement of Opposition on NYS SWEAT Lein Law Bronx Chamber Issues Casino Licensee Plan Rating System Upcoming Events MOCS En La Calle at 138th Street, 6/13/2023 from 11:00am-3:00pm - 138th Street b/w Willis Avenue and St. Ann's Avenue Business to Business Networking w. Councilmember Stevens, 6/13/2023 at 6:00pm - SUYO, 1401 Plaza Drive Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament, 6/20/2023 - Trump Links at Ferry Point

NYC AIR QUALITY ALERT UPDATE

The Mayor’s Office is encouraging New Yorkers to stay home and indoors today, whenever possible as New York City manages unprecedented poor air quality resulting from Canadian wildfires. All New Yorkers should limit outdoor activity to the greatest extent possible. City services will continue to be available for New Yorkers and we will continue to serve this city, but we will not be conducting outdoor events today. Public schools are closed today, and beaches are closed because of visibility. Check the air quality forecast from local media outlets, the National Weather Service, or other weather and air-quality apps that you can access on the go. For more information and updates, visit https://on.nyc.gov/2Ho9W4J or contact 3-1-1 (212-639-9675 for Video Relay Service, or TTY 212-504-4115). Beginning Thursday, June 8th, at 8:00 am, each New Yorker will be able to receive two N-95 masks from the locations below. NYPD All NYPD Precincts Find Your Precinct and Sector - NYPD Bronx  FDNY Division 6 - 720 Melrose Avenue FDNY Division 7 - 2417 Webster Avenue Tremont Neighborhood Health Action Center - 1826 Arthur Avenue

NYC CHAMBERS CONVENE WITH NYC SPEAKER ADAMS DISCUSS HIGH IMPACT OF SIGNATURE BUSINESS PROGRAM

Working to Fund the Small Business Resource Network. The Bronx Chamber of Commerce joined the 5 Chamber Alliance for a debrief breakfast with NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and her team to discuss the high impact of the Small Business Resource Network on businesses citywide. In the Bronx alone over 6,000 businesses have been assisted. Special thanks you Laura Levine from Bronx Burger House and the 4 the Bronx Project for your passionate remarks on how the program has helped Bronx small businesses. The Bronx Chamber's senior leadership team has been actively working with both Bronx and NYC Council delegations to equitable fund this signature business program. For more info: email, sbrn@bronxchamber.org

CITY & STATE RELEASE BRONX POWER 100 LIST SORIN & BRADY JOIN MANY BRONX CHAMBER MEMBERS IN THE ANNUAL RECOGNITION

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce was very well represented during the annual Bronx Power Listing published by City and State with 30% of the honorees being long time Bronx Chamber members and Board Members. If you were to judge the Bronx based solely on the news headlines coming out of the borough, you would wrongly assume that violence is prevalent there. Take a closer look, however, and you’ll discover something else entirely: a patchwork of vibrant, diverse communities, a thriving ecosystem of nonprofit organizations advocating effectively for residents and an array of leaders – elected or otherwise – who are doing all they can to make the Bronx a better place every day.  City & State’s Bronx Power 100 reflects this reality, painting a more complete and complex picture of the borough. The latest iteration of this annual list highlights homegrown politicians who have attained positions of power at the city, state and federal levels, real estate developers and business executives who are bolstering the local economy and accomplished leaders in health care, higher education and other arenas who are improving the quality of life across the Bronx. See the complete listing

LEGISLATIVE & ADVOCACY UPDATES

Link NYC 5-G Expansion The Bronx Chamber of Commerce testified before the NYC Council Committee on Technology in favor of the expansion of the LinkNYC 5-G Expansion and it's impact on Bronx businesses and communities. To read the testimony, click here

Memorandum of Opposition - SWEAT Lien Bill The Bronx Chamber of Commerce released a Memorandum of Opposition to the NYS Legislature on A46 (Rosenthal) / S1977 (Ramos), which would allow employees to file personal liens against business owners solely upon the allegation of a wage dispute, allow liens on property on behalf of claimants and make shareholders in limited liability companies personally liable for wage claims. We take wage theft extremely seriously – and recognize the proposal’s positive intentions – however, the bill as drafted would have serious negative consequences on small businesses and employment in New York State. Read the complete memorandum, click here

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce has released the following rubric to assist in measuring economic and community impact for gaming organization's seeking support for downstate casino licenses. The Bronx Chamber serves on the coalition for Empire City by MGM, and Caesar's Coalition for a Better Times Square.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MOCS in the Streets - Make NYC Your Customer June 13 from 11:00am to 3:00pm 138th Street between Willis Avenue and St. Ann's Avenue Interested in making NYC your customer? The New York City Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS), Department of Small Business Services (SBS), and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce will be In the Streets/En La Calle at 138th Street in the Bronx on June 13th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM helping businesses on their path to contracting with NYC. If you're just getting started on the path, climb aboard Mobie and one of our dedicated staff will help you take your first steps. Already started on the path? Stop by the MOCS table to get strategies to help your business take the next step. We'll have resources, selfie stations, and Meet and Greet opportunities that you don't want to miss. Reserve Your Spot

Business to Business Networking Reception June 13 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 Riverway Bronx, NY 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

Summer BBQ Networking Reception August 3 at 6:00pm Pelham Bay & Split Rock, 870 Shore Road Bronx, NY Join Bronx Chamber members, elected officials, and friends for a Summer evening of networking, great food & drinks, and conversation. The evening includes live music, barbeque, dancing, and networking. Individuals wishing to golf before hand must contact Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course directly.