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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Highlight from Bronx Week Bankers Breakfast Bronx Chamber Chairman's Circle member Orange Bank & Trust's award for expanding loan access for Bronx businesses Call to Action: Help spread the word to job seekers about our FREE May 16 Resource Fair at Yankee Stadium Sneak peek at next week's Casita Maria feature

BXCC SIGNATURE EVENT: KELLEHER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Spots Are Going Fast - Don't Miss Out On This Exclusive Event The 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 networking and friendly competition as we honor the memory of Bronx Chamber chairman Joe Kelleher and celebrate the community contributions of Mark Stagg, Stagg Group Development CLICK HERE for more information about the Tournament and to register. Sponsorship Opportunities are in high demand and going quickly! Contact Dolores@bronxchamber.org to secure yours. Sincere thanks to our sponsors to date (list in formation): DJ Ambulette Services, Monroe College, BronxCare Health System, Lettire Construction, Simone Development Companies, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, Orange Bank & Trust Company, and A&A Maintenance Enterprise.

JOIN THE BRONX CHAMBER IN WASHINGTON, DC

The Business Council of New York State, the Business Council of Westchester, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, the Capital Region Chamber, and the Greater Rochester Chamber are co-hosting a two day Washington DC Fly-In event June 12-13. The state-wide business agenda will focus on vital topics for New York State employers, including A.I., Energy, CHIPS, Immigration, and Workforce Development. We urge our members and businesses in our extended network to join us in our nation's capital - make your voice heard as we meet with prominent members of Congress, including various New York State delegation members. Click Here for the complete agenda & to register.

ICYMI: FIVE-POINT PLAN TO FIGHT RETAIL THEFT IN NYS

In case you missed it -- The FY'25 State Budget includes Governor Kathy Hochul’s five-point plan to fight organized retail theft:   Increases criminal penalties for anyone who assaults a retail worker by elevating it from a misdemeanor to felony.   Allowing prosecutors to combine the value of stolen goods when they file larceny charges.   Making it illegal to foster the sale of stolen goods to go after third-party sellers.   $40.2 million for dedicated Retail Theft Teams within State Police, District Attorneys’ offices and local law enforcement, including 100 New York State Police personnel dedicated to fighting organized retail theft.   A $3,000 tax credit for any small businesses who spends the threshold amount of money on retail theft prevention measures e.g. security cameras. Click HERE for the announcement from the Governor's office with full details.

MORE UPCOMING BRONX CHAMBER EVENTS

May 16 Resource Fair at Yankee Stadium 12:00 - 3:00pm A One-Stop Shop for Small Businesses and Job Seekers FREE • Advance Registration Required During this free event, job seekers will have access to free professional headshots, one-on-one resume assistance, & the opportunity to meet with the below employers seeking new hires - help us spread the word by sharing this email and the free registration link!

Bronx Workforce 1 Industrial Transportation Center BronxCare Health System BronxConnect BronxWorks Bronx Zoo Cricket Wireless Elara Caring Grameen America Grant Associates HAC Family Services Inc. Housing Solutions JP Morgan Chase MetroPlus Health New Settlement New York Life OceanFirst Bank ProHealth Connect Ridgewood Savings Bank Sentry South Bronx Job Corps TD Bank The Dream School Tutor Doctor

Select City/other agencies will also be on-site to provide guidance to small business owner/operators in attendance on accessing financing and legal assistance, permits and licenses, and contracts with the City of New York, plus information about other opportunities.

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May 30: Small Businesses, Big Connections Pasquale's Rigoletto 2311 Arthur Ave. 6:00 - 8:00pm $25 Members / $30 Non-Members Learn best practices from our Member guest speaker Martha Lynn Laskie how to Become Impressive and effectively brand your small business, while enjoying delicious Italian light bites, drink specials, & more! Don't miss out - join us May 30 in the REAL Little Italy of NYC, Arthur Avenue, to close out Small Business Month!

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June 6: An Evening of Scotch & Cigars The Bronx Havana Room 3604A East Tremont Ave. 6:00 - 8:00pm $25 Members / $30 Non-Members Join us at the sophisticated Bronx Havana Room on June 6th for an evening of scotch tasting, fine cigars, networking and industry updates. Act fast - space is limited and this event has sold out 2 years in a row!

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June 13: Karaoke Night! Sponsored by The University of Mount Saint Vincent The Bronx Beer Hall 2344 Arthur Avenue 6:00 - 8:00pm $25 Members / $30 Non-Members Join the Bronx Chamber's Young Professionals Committee for an evening of great food, questionable singing, & drink specials, brought to you with generous support from Bronx Chamber Member The University of Mount Saint Vincent, who will be sharing information about continuing education opportunities at UMSV, tailored for busy professionals.

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DIGITAL TOOLS FOR GROWTH

With support from the Verizon 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. All sessions are virtual Upcoming Dates and Times are as follows: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, June 5, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, June 12, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm For more information or to register for the next event on May 15th, Click Here

OPEN + ONLINE Applications are still open for Bronx businesses to sign up for the popular Open + Online program through the NYC Small Business Resource Network! 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.  APPLY HERE

NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

K&G Upright Consulting Housing Marketing and Compliance Services K&G consultants have over 2 decades of experience providing businesses with housing marketing, advertising, compliance, lotteries, certification and rentals. K&G, a new member of the Bronx Chamber, joined after founder Kenia Gomez's positive experience working with our Programs Specialist Chanel Perez to achieve NYC M/WBE Certification. Click HERE to learn more and contact K&G Upright Consulting

WEBSITE UPDATES: CITY & STATE LEGISLATION

If you haven't already: Check out the latest Bronx Chamber website updates for city and state legislation policy news impacting your business, plus events, resources and much more. To visit our website, Click Here

FUNDING & CERTIFICATION 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

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!