Friday, January 26, 2024

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce - Bronx Business News You Can Use

 

Upcoming Events, Legislative News, Grant Opportunities, & More
(Friday) Extra, Extra
Bronx Chamber of Commerce President's Luncheon

Renaming of the College of Mount Saint Vincent to the University of Mount Saint Vincent

Mayor Eric Adam's Town Hall in Co-op City

Mayor Eric Adam's hold the State of the City at Hostos Community College in Mott Haven

City of YES Proposal

Upcoming Events
From Stress to Success - Health & Wellness Networking Event 1.30.2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

2024 Annual Legislators' Reception - 2.5.2024

NYSABPRHAL Legislative Conference 2.16 - 18. 2024

Black History Month Networking Event 2.22.2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm


Women of Distinction - 3.22.2024 11:30am - 2:00pm
Friday Extra 1 26 2024 President's Luncheon
Events Highlight
Bronx Chamber of Commerce Host Our
Annual President's Luncheon

The Bronx Chamber host members from our Presidents, Chairman, and Corporate levels at Sammy's Restaurant in City Island for our annual President's Luncheon.

The luncheon provides networking opportunities and policies updates to premiere level members of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

If you would like to renew your membership or upgrade your membership, please email: membership@bronxchamber.org
Emerging Professionals in the Bronx

The school formerly known as the College of Mount Saint Vincent is celebrating a name change. The school will now be known as the University of Mount Saint Vincent.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, independent liberal arts college.
For more information about UMSV, Click Here
Mayor Eric Brings His
"Talk with Eric" Series to Co-Op City

Mayor Eric Adams brings his "Talk With Eric" series to the Co-op City area of the Bronx Monday night.

During this conversation, Mayor Adams was joined by our Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and other elected officials to cover a wide range of topics that are impacting our borough and our city.

For more on this Town Hall meeting, Click Here
State of the City at Hostos Community College

New York City Mayor Eric Adams outlined a future-focused vision for working-class New Yorkers in his third State of the City address, delivered at Hostos Community College’s Center for the Arts & Culture in the Bronx.

After driving crime down and pushing job growth to historic highs — all while managing a once-in-a-generation asylum seeker humanitarian crisis — Mayor Adams outlined ambitious plans to continue to deliver for New York City across his priority areas that have been a part of his vision for New York City since day one: making the country’s safest big city even safer, building a forward-looking economy that works for working-class New Yorkers, and making the city more livable for all New Yorkers.
NYC Restaurant Week Is Back

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce worked closely with the NYC Department of Tourism to make sure our borough was fully represented. We are proud to announce nine amazing restaurants are taking part in Restaurant Week. 

and Liebman's Delicatessen in Riverdale, Bronx Beer Hall in Belmont,  Absolitto Cuisine in Morris Park, Suyo Gastrofusion in Highbridge, Flava's Restaurant & Lounge in Melrose, Mae Mae CafeChocobar Cortes,Talavera Cantina, and Rosa's at Park in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx. 

Restaurant Week is from January 16th, 2024 to February 4th, 2024. During this time, we encourage you to support participating restaurants who are creating jobs for members of our community, plus it keeps money circulating within our community to help grow their businesses.

For more information on 2024 NYC Restaurant Week, Click Here
LEGISLATION & ADVOCACY
City Of YES Public Hearing

At a public hearing hosted by Community Board 9 and the Department of City Planning on Thursday, community members provided feedback on “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity,” a text amendment aimed at creating more flexible zoning regulations for small businesses.

“City of Yes for Economic Opportunity” is one of three initiatives created by Mayor Eric Adams to bolster sustainability, small businesses, and affordable housing through updates to zoning.

The initiative outlines 18 proposals under four goals: expand options for businesses to locate; support growing industries; foster vibrant neighborhoods; and increase opportunities for business growth with proposals like allowing lifetime limits to reactivate vacant storefronts.
Temporary Liquor Permit Expansion

The NYC Hospitality Alliance has been advocating to the amend the Temporary Liquor Permit law that they successfully got enacted a couple of years ago to make thousands of more locations in New York City that are not currently eligible for Temporary Liquor Permits to become eligible.
 
This week, Senator Ramos and Assemblymember Epstein introduced legislation that will amend the Temporary Liquor Permit law to allow more premises to get one.

For more information, Click Here 
Fiscal Year 2025 Discretionary Funding Applications Released

The applications for discretionary funding are now available.

The FY2025 application was posted on the Council’s website on Thursday, January 4, 2024, and the submission deadline will be on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

For more information, or to apply,



2024 Annual Legislators' Reception

The 2024 Legislators' Reception is the premier networking event and the biggest of its kind in Albany.

 All are welcome to attend and mingle with members of the New York State Legislature and top New York State government officials.

The event will follow meetings of our Board of Directors, Government Affairs Council / President’s Council, and other Committee Meetings.

For more information or to register, Click Here
53rd Annual NYSABPRHAL Legislative Conference

Join NYSABPRHAL for their 53rd Annual Legislative Conference on February 16- 18, 2024, in Albany, New York.

This conference's mission is to engage New State residents of a minority descent in a dialogue about issues and policies that have an impact on their daily lives and communities.

The workshop forums that take place on Saturday during the conference will focus on a plethora of issues including, but not limited to, healthcare inequities, how to become a legacy leader in the new cannabis industry, housing insecurities, criminal justice reform, enhancing equitable distribution of wealth, closing disparities within the educational system, MWBE opportunities and many more engaging topics.

For more information or to register for this event, 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
JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BRONX

Seeking a candidate to work alongside Owner and Broker of Commercial Real Estate Company to provide general administrative assistance. We are searching for an individual with an outgoing personality who is comfortable interacting with Landlords/Owners and potential clients.

We are asking candidate to work out of the office 2 days per week (preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays) between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

For more information or to apply, Click Here
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
From Stress to Success: Health and Wellness Networking Event

Tuesday, January 30th, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Mott Hall Charter School
1260 Franklin Avenue Bronx NY

Step into 2024 radiantly! Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, Assembly Member Amanda Septimo for an evening of health and wellness
A Celebration of Black History Networking Event

Thursday, February 22nd, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Residence Inn by Marriott New York
1776 Eastchester Road Bronx NY

Please join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate our borough's black businesses and leaders who are making a difference in our community.

Enjoy happy hour drink pricing and complimentary hors d'oeuvres while you meet and mingle with fellow Chamber members and new prospective members during Speed Networking.

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

March 22 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Villa Barone Manor
737 Throggs Neck Expwy Bronx NY

For 19 years, the Women of Distinction Luncheon has recognized outstanding women leaders for their contributions to the Bronx community.

Each year, with the support of local Bronx businesses and Bronx Chamber members, we are able to provide scholarships to deserving college-bound female students through the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
 
Join us this year as we honor a new class of scholars and celebrate the strong women leaders of our community!
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!

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