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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Summer Friday Schedule - The Bronx Chamber of Commerce offices will be closed for professional development on Fridays beginning 7/7/2023 through Labor Day. 2023 Gala - The Bronx is Building Honorees Announced Summer BBQ Networking Reception Success Bronx Chamber Reinvigorates Focus on Restaurant & Hospitality Sector Legislative Updates & Advocacy Skip the Stuff Legislation Takes Effect Outdoor Dining Legislation Passes Member Spotlight Tax Focused Collab Business Success Story Empanadas RD Upcoming Events Business to Business Back to School Festival, 8/31/2023 - 1377 Jerome Avenue, 11:00am - 6:00pm Business to Business Networking & Financial Education w. Councilmember Marjorie Velazquez, 9/14/2023 - The Living Room, 2883 Dill Place Bronx, NY 2023 Gala - The Bronx is Building, 9/21/2023 - Marina Del Rey, 6:30pm

2023 GALA - THE BRONX IS BUILDING HONOREES ANNOUNCED

The Board of Directors and leadership team of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2023 Gala - The Bronx is Building Honorees. Madeline Marquez, Ponce Bank - The Joseph P. Kelleher Award of Excellence  Sentry Management Solutions - Business of the Year MDB Housing - Community Organization of the Year Galaxy Contracting Corporation - Developer of the Year Join us in celebrating these esteemed leaders in our business community. The evening is the Bronx's #1 business networking event of the year and features a two-hour cocktail reception, dinner, live entertainment, dancing, and so much more. All while raising critical funds to support our borough's small businesses, economic recovery and development. The event, gathering over 600 attendees, highlights the rich history and achievements of the Bronx’s oldest economic development agency and celebrates the contributions of Business of the Year, Developer of the Year, and Community Organization of the Year as well as the annual Joseph P. Kelleher Award of Excellence. Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6:30pm at Marina Del Rey, 1 Marina Drive Bronx, NY For sponsorships and tables, click here or visit www.bronxchamber.org/events

SUMMER BBQ RECEPTION A NETWORKING SUCCESS

BBQing! How fabulous is that!? What a wonderful celebration of networking as the Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosted our annual Summer BBQ Networking Reception at Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course. Over 150 Bronx businesses, members, elected officials, and friends gathered to network, learn about business services, and enjoy the company of the Bronx Chamber Board of Directors and team. Special thank you to Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clarke, NYS Senator Nathalia Fernandez, NYS Assemblymember Chantel Jackson, NYC City Councilmember Althea Stevens, and Deputy Borough President Janet Peguero for joining and celebrating the Summer with our members. Had fun? Learn more about Chamber Membership, membership@bronxchamber.org

BRONX CHAMBER DOUBLES DOWN ON RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY SECTOR

The Bronx Chamber team is doubling down on services to the restaurant and hospitality sector as we continue to work through New York City's economic recovery. Through the Small Business Resource Network, our team of business and restaurant specialists will canvass the Bronx's hospitality businesses to assist in navigating government, identifying financing opportunities, enhancing digital and marketing services, and work with the business owner to implement operational and financial systems to grow your business. Over the next four months the Chamber team will hit the streets to provide these services to this growing Bronx business sector. For more information or to schedule a free consultation: outreach@bronxchamber.org

LEGISLATIVE & ADVOCACY UPDATES

Outdoor Dining Legislation Passes NYC City Council - INT. 31C A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to granting licenses and revocable consents for sidewalk cafes and roadway cafes, to repeal subchapter 6 of chapter 2 of title 20 of such administrative code, relating to granting licenses and revocable consents for sidewalk cafes, to amend section 2 of local law number 114 for the year 2020, relating to the establishment of a permanent outdoor dining program, in relation to the commencement of such program, and to amend section 1 of local law number 77 for the year 2020, relating to establishing a temporary outdoor dining program, in relation to the expiration of such program. For more information, Click Here

Skip the Stuff Legislation Takes Effect Effective July 31, 2023, New York City food service establishments* providing take-out and delivery service must comply with these restrictions: Do not provide utensils, condiment packets, napkins, or extra containers to take-out or delivery customers, unless requested by the customer. Your online ordering and delivery apps must be set to a default of not providing these items. You must provide customers with the option to request these items only if you offer them. Delivery and courier services may not provide these items unless such items are requested by the customer. For more information, click here Additional Resources We are committed to working with businesses to ensure that they understand the law and help them transition away from single-use plastics. Learn more about our business resources: Access educational material Attend a free training Request an educational site visit

UPCOMING EVENTS

Make Me Over NYC Grand Opening August 8 at 1:00pm 1967 Turnbull Avenue, Suite 128 Bronx, NY Join Bronx Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of new member, Make Me Over NYC, on August 8, 2023 at 1967 Turnbull Avenue, Suite 128.

Business to Business Street Festival August 31 at 11:00am - 3:00pm 1377 Jerome Avenue Bronx, NY Join Councilmember Althea Stevens, The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, New Settlement, and New York City government agencies in celebrating back to school while supporting local businesses. Enjoy face painting Bouncy Castles Music & Games Business to Business Networking NYC Agencies On-Site Assistance M/WBE Certification Information This is the culmination of economic and business development work in District 16 and seeks to continue to build strong neighborhoods and relationships between businesses and our young people. 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!