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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Bronx Chamber Holiday Party & Toy Drive Schneps Media 2023 Bronx Power List  Legislation & Advocacy Tip Credit Elimination Survey Upcoming Events 2023 JBIZ Expo & Conference December 19, 2023 The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York 2024 March 3rd - 5th 2024

THE BRONX CHAMBER CELEBRATES THE SEASON WITH OUR HOLIDAY PARTY & TOY DRIVE

What a night! The annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive was a great success, bringing together members, friends, and community leaders at Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course. During the evening, we shared our excitement for the Bronx and innovative ideas for the future. Special thank you to our members, leadership, and team for making this a signature Bronx holiday event. For a full calendar of our events, CLICK HERE

Schneps Media 2023 Bronx Power List

What a night! The Bronx Chamber of Commerce joined Schneps Media for their 2023 Bronx Power List. This annual event honors influential members of the community to recognize their commitment and impact in the Bronx. For more information, Click Here

LEGISLATION & ADVOCACY

Tip Credit Elimination Survey If your business(es) is located in NYC and is currently taking the tip credit, please read the information below and take the following brief survey to help inform our advocacy,  To take part in the survey, Click Here

‘TIS THE SEASON! WITH SOME HELPFUL SHOPPING TIPS FROM DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION Last week the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga issued annual Holiday Shopping Tips to help consumers navigate this holiday season. With these helpful multilingual tips, New Yorkers will be able to avoid seasonal scams and overspending while also learning how to create a budget and be smarter shoppers.

CITI BIKE EXPANSION IN THE BRONX Citi Bike has been expanded in three phases. To encourage ridership in the most recent expansion area, Lyft (the operator of Citi bike) offers a 40% discount for new annual members, as well as other discounts for existing members and NYCHA residents/SNAP recipients. The deadline to register is December 31, 2023. For more information, Click Here

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

NYC Funds Finder NYC's Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and Next Street announced the launch of a new platform connecting small businesses with trusted resources they need to open, grow, and maintain their business. The user-friendly platform – NYC Funds Finder is where small businesses can review funding options, including loans and grants, and request free 1-on-1 financing assistance from the SBS team.  NYC Funds Finder is a partnership between SBS and Next Street and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. Next Street Scale, the platform that powers NYC Funds Finder, was created to address the hurdles that small businesses, especially those run by women and minorities, face in accessing the resources required to grow their business and build wealth.

M/WBE Certification Unlocking Opportunities The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with NYC SBS to help guide you through the application process of getting certified as a Minority/Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE). This certification program, offered by NYC Small Business Services, is a critical initiative aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in government contracting and procurement processes. The program seeks to create opportunities for businesses owned and operated by minority individuals and women, ensuring they have fair access to government contracts and economic opportunities, opens your business up to increased opportunities from New York City agencies, free advertising in the NYC Online Directory of Certified Businesses, mentorship programs and workshops, networking events, and more. The City has committed to awarding $16 billion in contracts to M/WBE certified organizations over the next decade--don’t miss out! Are you eligible? (Qualification checklist below) Business is legally authorized to transact business in New York City Business has been in operation for at least one year Business is more than 51% minority and/or woman owned

LOSS PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY SURVEY Loss Prevention Technology Survey, The Bronx Chamber of Commerce and our partners have issued a brief survey titled, "The Future is Here for Retail Theft Prevention." The survey seeks to understand business needs in the area of retail loss prevention. Take the Survey - Click Here

UPCOMING EVENTS

2023 JBIZ Expo & Conference December 19 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Harrah's Waterfront Conference Center Atlantic City NJ The JBIZ EXPO & CONFERENCE 2023, with its mission of “Uniting Communities Via Commerce,” will be taking place this year in the Harrah’s Waterfront Expo Center in Atlantic City on Dec 18- with Expo & Conference floor opening on the 19th - 9:00 am-6:00 pm. This exciting event aims to unite communities, bringing them together through the power of commerce. This prominent gathering, open to all, will take place at the Harrah's Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It promises to bring together nationally and internationally renowned Business Service Provider exhibitors and Solutions based Services' to exhibit, providing a unique platform for businesses to promote themselves, network, and connect with decision-makers worldwide. The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York 2024 March 3rd - 5th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Jacob Javits Center 429 11th Ave NY NY The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York is a once-a-year event that focuses on serving the food service industry in the Northeast. Vendors offer you the opportunity to see the best in the restaurant and food service industry, from the newest food trends to the best technology to fit your restaurant and everything in between. This is your opportunity to find the latest and greatest for your operation. This is a ticketed event, for pricing and more information, Click Here 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!