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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: MOCS Bronx Business Mixer at Hostos Community College Conversations & Presentations Celebrating You & Your Small Business with TD Bank State of the Borough Event Legislative Updates NYS Introduces Street Vending Legislation Upcoming Events (details below) Proposed Changes to NYC Vending Webinar - 4.24.2024 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.

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVES TO CRACK DOWN ON RETAIL THEFT AND PROTECT FRONTLINE WORKERS

Governor Kathy Hochul announced new initiatives to crack down on organized retail theft and protect frontline retail workers that are included in the FY25 State Budget agreement. This comprehensive approach puts more power in the hands of law enforcement, prosecutors, and business owners – targeting every area of vulnerability. Governor Hochul’s announcement came on the heels of an agreement on the FY25 State Budget, which makes historic investments in public safety and builds on three years of progress driving down crime statewide. For more information, Click Here

MOCS BRONX BUSINESS MIXER AT HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The Bronx Chamber team joined the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) Tuesday for their Bronx Business Mixer at Hostos Community College. This event is part of the Mayor's "MOCS In Your Neighborhood" citywide initiative. The goal is to meet businesses where they are, connect M/WBE's and non-profits to city contracting opportunities, and provide PASSPort supports.

TD BANK HOSTS CONVERSATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS EVENT CELEBRATING SMALL BUSINESS

The Bronx Chamber team joined TD Bank for their Conversations and Presentations Event at 1 Vanderbilt. During this event, business owners heard from experts on how to manage their business cash flow, how to spot and handle fraud situations, and how to better manage their business finances.

STATE OF THE BOROUGH ADDRESS

On Thursday, Bronx Borough President, Vanessa L. Gibson held her second annual State of the Borough address at Cardinal Hayes High School. During the evening, Borough President Gibson outlining the accomplishments of her administration during 2023 and unveiling her agenda for 2024 "The Bronx is the Blueprint.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

City Wide Storefront Businesses: Proposed Changes To NYC Vending April 24th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Virtual Join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce for a policy briefing on proposed street vendor legislation. Be an active voice shaping the future of New York’s small businesses.

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!

FUNDING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OTHER RESOURCES

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 If you are interested in applying, or for more information on M/WBE certification, contact Chanel Perez at Programs@bronxchamber.org

THE CHAMBER'S LEGISLATIVE COMMITMENT

A digital refresh to welcome Spring! Check out the Bronx Chamber's updated website for the latest in news, policy updates, events, resources and more. To visit our website, Click Here

MEMBER EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Presented by The Bronx Chamber of Commerce with support from Verizon with the help of Verizon's Digital Inclusion program, The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is offering a series of webinars aimed at helping small businesses maximize the potential of digital tools and literacy for business growth. Starting with the first of "The Three Ps of Marketing" Dates and Times are as follows: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm All Virtual For more information or to register, Click Here