Upcoming Events, Legislative News, Grant Opportunities, & More

(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Bronx Chamber Celebrates Black History Month NYSABPRHAL Legislative Conference Implementation of Commercial Waste Containerization  NYC Small Business Open + Online Program New Credit Card Surcharge Law Take Upcoming Events The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York 2024 3.3rd - 5th 2024 -10:00am to 5:00 pm Ladies First: Women's History Month Event 3.6.2024 Irish Heritage Month Celebration 3.14.2024 Women of Distinction - 3.22.2024 11:30am - 2:00pm Workforce Career Developing Skills for Success To Shape Future Careers - 4.9.2024 Event Highlight

The Bronx Chamber Celebrates Black Owned Businesses during our Annual Black History Month Celebration and Networking Event

On Thursday, The Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Black History Month Celebration and Networking event at the Residence Inn by Marriot. This event celebrates the fullness of African American history, culture, and unique black-owned businesses throughout our borough. Businesses like: *   Papaye Restaurant *   Loc' & Lit *   AAA Environmental & Construction Services LLC For a list of minority-owned businesses in your area, Click Here

NYSABPRHAL Legislative Conference

Caucus Weekend 2024. A meaningful discussion about the future of New York State and the development of new technologies for business and economic growth. The Bronx Chamber leadership team traveled to Albany for the 52nd Annual Caucus, a weekend-long conference focused on building bonds and policy to impact New Yorkers positively. The 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. 

Commercial Waste Containerization

Starting next week on March 1, 2024, ALL businesses of any size MUST set out waste in a bin with a secure lid. This applies to ALL businesses that set out waste on the curb. This does not apply to businesses with waste collected from a loading dock. This includes catering, food manufacturing, food service, and food preparation businesses, food wholesalers, and retail food stores. It also includes businesses under the same name, under common ownership, or businesses pursuant to a franchise agreement with the same franchisor. For more information, Click Here

NYC SMALL BUSINESS OPEN + ONLINE PROGRAM

It's crucial that your small business has a strong online presence to compete in today's marketplace. The Open + Online program offers FREE website building, logo/branding design, or expert SEO (search engine optimization) consulting. For more information about this program, Click Here

NEW CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE LAW TAKES EFFECT

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new consumer protection law that went into effect on February 11, 2024.  This new law will clarify New York’s existing credit card surcharge law. The NYS Division of Consumer Protection assists aggrieved consumers in the marketplace, and the New York State Attorney General and local governments have the authority to enforce the credit card surcharge law.  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

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 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!