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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: This week, Bronx Chamber President Lisa Sorin is back to fill you in on the Chamber's trip to Washington, DC; an update on congestion pricing; next week's Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament; our free Art of Networking event at Casita Maria on June 27; and more!

ADVOCACY IN ACTION: FROM THE BRONX TO THE CAPITOL

This week, Bronx Chamber President Lisa Sorin and Chamber Executive Board members Taryn Duffy of Empire City Casino, John Bonizio of Metro Optics, & Phillip Grant of Hunts Point Produce Market traveled to Washington, DC to co-host a 2-day event alongside the Business Councils of Westchester and NY State, the Capital Region Chamber & the Greater Rochester Chamber. The visit included meetings with prominent members of Congress to represent the Bronx business community and discuss important considerations for employers in NY State, including AI, CHIPS, Immigration, & Workforce Development.

OUR GOLF OUTING IS NEXT WEEK!

We're gearing up "fore" a great day next Tuesday! Joseph Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament June 18, 2024 Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point 500 Hutchinson River Parkway Bronx, NY 10465 Next Tuesday, over 200 executives and community leaders from the Bronx & beyond will come together for a day of friendly competition, networking, exceptional amenities and refreshments we honor the memory of the Bronx Chamber's longtime prior Chairman Joe Kelleher and celebrate this year's honoree Mark Stagg of Stagg Group Development. Haven't registered yet? Please note: only the Morning Tee Time is still available - email Dolores@bronxchamber.org before Monday 6/17 at noon to inquire re: remaining slots. Don't golf? No problem! Purchase a Dinner-only ticket and join us for networking. Dinner tickets will also be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the door on 6/18.

Special thanks to our Golf Outing sponsors: Monroe College, BronxCare Health System, Lettire Construction Corp., Simone Development Companies, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, Orange Bank & Trust Company, A&A Maintenance Enterprise, Altice USA, The Stagg Group, Stagg Wabnik Law Group LLP, KZA Realty Group, Inc., Berkadia Commercial Mortgage Holding LLC, Thermal Systems Associates Inc., Hisense USA, Manhattan Parking Group, Newman Design, LEAD Security Group, Chatam Management, Bacardi USA, Michael Anthony Jewelers, HUB International, Bill Mooney, and Kevin Plunkett

IN THE COMMUNITY & MEMBER NEWS

This week, in addition to the Chamber's visit to Washington, DC (highlights above, and in the Friday Extra video) -- President Lisa Sorin was proud to moderate a Connected by Culture: Tech Across Communities panel on June 10, hosted by our member Verizon at their Fordham Road location. On June 13, our Membership team Alexis and Chanel celebrated our member Brookfield Properties at the ribbon cutting of the Bankside Park waterfront esplanade in Mott Haven. Then we had a blast at our Karaoke networking event at the Bronx Beer Hall, sponsored by the University of Mount Saint Vincent who shared a variety of continuing education opportunities for our borough's young professionals! We would also like to congratulate our member Woodlawn Cemetary & Conservancy, whose team was recently presented with the Chairman’s Award at The New York Landmarks Conservancy annual luncheon, an award which recognizes exceptional organizations that have demonstrated their dedication to protecting New York’s architectural legacy.

We are proud to celebrate Bronx Chamber President Lisa Sorin who was once again named to the City & State NY Bronx Power 100 List in 2024! We would like to congratulate our active Bronx Chamber members who were also represented on the list: Crescent Companies, BronxNet, Hunts Point Produce Market, Lehman College, University of Mount Saint Vincent, Hostos Community College, Bronx Zoo/WCS, BronxCare Health Group, The Stagg Group, Third Avenue BID, Fordham Road BID, The Belmont BID, The NY Yankees, Monroe College, Fulton Fish Market Cooperative, Bronx EDC, Calvary Hospital, The Parkside Group, Manhattan College, BronxWorks, Ponce Bank, and Great Performances.

UPCOMING BRONX CHAMBER EVENTS

June 27: The Art of Networking Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education 928 Simpson Street 6:00 - 8:00pm TICKETS ARE COMPLIMENTARY FOR THIS EVENT! Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking in Casita Maria's beautiful community Art Gallery, surrounded by the inspiring work of local artists. Don't miss this opportunity to cultivate your network and ignite your creative spirit at this FREE event!

GET YOUR TICKETS

* SAVE THE DATE * Thursday, August 1, 2024 Bronx Chamber Summer BBQ Pelham Split Rock Golf Course Registration Opening Soon - Stay Tuned

* SAVE THE DATE * Friday, August 9, 2024 Bronx GameChangers Night Yankee Stadium Enjoy an all-inclusive luxury suite, private stadium entrance, open bar, dinner, and a great view while making new connections with Bronx business & community leaders working to make our borough thrive!  Registration information coming soon

MEMBER & PARTNER EVENTS

Bronx Day: Celebration of Juneteenth at NYBG Saturday, June 15 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Visit the NY Botanical Garden for a Juneteenth celebration featuring music, dance performances, arts and crafts, food trucks, and more! Bronx Residents can Register HERE for complimentary tickets!

Dining Out NYC Did You Know? NYC Restaurants need to complete their applications for Outdoor Dining by August 3! Dining Out NYC & NYC DOT are offering a free webinar on Monday, June 17 to get you up to speed on the requirements -- Register Here

DIGITAL TOOLS FOR GROWTH

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

WEBSITE UPDATES: CITY & STATE LEGISLATION

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, & OTHER RESOURCES

NYC Small Business Services Emergency Preparedness Assessments and Grants Your small business or commercial property may be eligible for a free on-site, one-on-one risk assessment. A team of experts will come to your business to: Review your physical space, operations, and insurance coverage Provide a custom report to prepare your business for future disruptions After the assessment, you may receive a grant of up to $5,000 to buy recommended resiliency equipment, such as flood barriers, generators, and fireproof storage containers. Program participants can receive a grant of up to $5,000 to cover the costs of recommended measures or certain types of resiliency equipment such as portable flood barriers, generators, and fire-proof storage containers. Application Priority Deadline: Business PREP Risk Assessment and Grant Program will be prioritizing applicants whose annual revenue does not exceed $17 million until July 26, 2024. Awardees will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the order in which applicants have submitted a complete application. APPLY HERE

NYC Summer Restaurant Week July 22 - August 18 Attention Bronx Eateries: Don't Miss Out! If you participated in NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2024, you will have received registration details via email. Registration for past participants is available via the members-only section. If you are new to the program, please click here to fill out the interest form and you will be contacted regarding next steps. Questions: Email nycrestweek@nyctourism.com

NYC Funds Finder NYC's Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and Next Street are offering a user-friendly platform, NYC Funds Finder, 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!