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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Mayor Adams Holds Rally In Favor Of “City Of Yes For Economic Opportunity” Workforce Development Event at the Banknote Building New York Public Library's Business Plan Competition Ponce Bank presents "Getting Your Financial House In Order" In-Person Event Legislative Updates NYS Introduces Street Vending Legislation Upcoming Events (details below) Spring into Networking - 4.18.2024 Bi-Annual All-Member Meeting - 4.25.2024 BXCC Workforce Expo - 5.16.2024 Save the Date Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament - 6.18.2024

JOSEPH P. KELLEHER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Tee off with the Bronx Chamber! Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament June 18, 2024 Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point 500 Hutchinson River Parkway Bronx, NY 10465 Join the Chamber for a day of golf, networking, and friendly competition as we honor Mark Stagg of Stagg Group Development! CLICK HERE for more information about the Tournament and to register. A variety of Sponsorship Opportunities are available - contact Dolores@bronxchamber.org to secure your package. Sincere thanks to our sponsors to date: Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, DJ Ambulette Services, Monroe College, and BronxCare Health System.

MAYOR ADAMS HOLDS CITY OF YES RALLY FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

The New York City Council held a hearing Monday on zoning for economic opportunity.  The hearing focused on the Adams administration's "City of YES" plans, which are aimed at removing obstacles for small businesses to expand and creating more lively commercial areas.  "Government is a living, breathing entity," said Mayor Eric Adams. "It must adapt and grow as time moves on."  "This initiative needs to strike a proper balance between accommodating businesses, the demand for live-work neighborhoods, and the existing character of our neighborhoods," said Council Member Kevin Riley, a Democrat.  City of Yes initiatives also include plans to create more affordable housing and promote sustainability.  For more information, Click Here

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EVENT AT THE BANKNOTE BUILDING

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosted a Workforce Career Catalyst event on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Sponsored by Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, this event focused on educating attendees on useful interview techniques, resume-building tips, financial planning, and support. Thank you to Maxine Attong, BronxWorks, Job Corps, and Chick-fil-A for tabling our Workforce Development Event . Thank you to Dandy in the Bronx and to 4 Bronx Project for donating the clothes for this event.

NEW YORK CITY WEIGHS IN ON STREET VENDING

NYC Council Members Introduce Street Vending Legislation. Int. 24, which would allow vendors to vend in front of “obstructions” like tree pits and garbage cans, which would, in many instances, place vendors in the middle of busy sidewalks. While 12 feet of legal “clear path” would be maintained, that would be measured from the property line to the “obstruction” and not the vending operation. As such, the actual pedestrian walkway clearance could be 5-7 feet or significantly less. While the intention is clearly to create more spaces for vending, this bill would place vendors in the middle of busy sidewalks – hampering the flow of pedestrians and raising safety concerns in a way that would negatively impact the corridors we serve. Int. 431, which would issue 7,500 new vending permits over the next five years and then an “unlimited” number – at least until there is adequate enforcement of existing rules and a thorough study to better understand the street vending ecosystem and inform policy decisions, as recently recommended in the report from the Mayor’s Small Business Advisory Commission: Making a City of Yes for Small Business.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Into Networking Event April 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Rosa's at Park 2568 Park Avenue, Bronx, NY $25 / Members $30 / Non-Members Join the Bronx Chamber to ring in Spring with a night of networking, new connections, and & delicious food and drinks!

Reserve Your Spot

Community Clean Streets Day of Action - Bruckner Blvd April 20th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 11 Bruckner Blvd Bronx, NY In preparation for Earth Day, join community partners in Mott Haven as we sweep, paint, trim, remove graffiti, and wake up the ground for the Spring.

Reserve Your Spot

Join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce for our First Bi-Annual All-Member Meeting April 25th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Zoom *This is a Bronx Chamber Members Only Event* During this webinar, members will:  Learn about your exclusive Member Benefits, including participation in Chamber Governance   Meet the Staff and the Board of Directors   Get a refresher on the Chamber's Advocacy work - your voice in Bronx government, specifically business legislation - and much more! Members: Got a burning question for us to answer during the webinar? Click here to submit Not a Chamber Member? Click here to join

Member Registration

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!