Bronx Chamber of Commerce - Bronx Business News You Can Use

(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Wishing you a safe and happy extended 4th of July celebration from the Chamber! President Lisa Sorin is back this week with updates regarding the finalized New York City budget, the Bronx Chamber Chairman's Circle Legislative Breakfast, and more upcoming community and networking events including our very popular Summer BBQ on August 1 (more details & registration link here and below)!

Summer Hours Notice: The Bronx Chamber office is now on a four-day schedule, closed every Friday from July 5 through August 30, 2024

LEGISLATIVE NEWS

City Council Approves 2025 Budget Speaker Adrienne Adams, Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan, and Members of the New York City Council voted to adopt the $112.4 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The FY 2025 budget restores and funds over $1 billion of the Council’s priorities following the Mayor’s Executive Budget, including for full library service, cultural institutions, school and student support programs, and a comprehensive plan to fund and fix the early childhood education (ECE) system. The budget also secured the addition of $2 billion in capital funding over the next two years to support the creation and preservation of more affordable housing.   Read the full press release from the NYC Council Here

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL GALA

SAVE THE DATE! Our annual gala is less than 3 months away and we’re gearing up for a transformative evening where Anything Is possible… Thursday, September 19, 2024 Marina Del Rey, Bronx, NY 6:00 - 11:00pm Last year’s sold-out gala brought together nearly 600 top executives, community leaders & supporters from the Bronx and the city & state at large, and we’re looking to shatter that record in 2024! Registration info including tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities coming soon - stay tuned

BRONX CHAMBER MEMBER COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

Attention Bronx Small Businesses: Hire CUNY Alumni Through CUNY's Supported Program! Take Action Before August 23 Internship to Employment (I2E) provides opportunities for recent CUNY graduates to intern for 12-weeks with NYC small businesses, with the aim of converting the internships into employment. CUNY Provides: Recruiting qualified CUNY graduates for your business 12-weeks of paid internship Support of CUNY I2E staff who are responsible for intern recruitment, program management, and intern payroll Wage reimbursement for up to $10/hour for 35 hours per week for the 16 weeks following the internship Professional development workshops during both the internship and employment periods CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND START THE HIRING PROCESS

Monroe College Tuition Discount Offer Have you been thinking about furthering your education as an adult professional learner? Monroe College has you covered with over 20 different degree programs and a variety of course options - and Bronx Chamber Members get a special 20% tuition reduction! Monroe is hosting two upcoming webinars in July where you can speak directly with an Admissions Advisor about their academic programs and application process: Click here to register for the Tuesday, July 9 session at 1:00 pm Click here to register for the Tuesday, July 23 session at 10:00 am

UPCOMING BRONX CHAMBER EVENTS

Bronx Chamber Summer BBQ Thursday, August 1 6:00 - 9:00pm Pelham Split Rock Golf Course Member Pricing: $70/ticket Non-Member Tickets: $80/ea. Join us for delicious food and drinks*, serene views, lawn games, a live DJ and dancing, and facilitated networking with the Bronx Chamber team to build new Bronx business & community connections. Your next great deal could follow a high-energy round of our famous Chamber speed networking, or a spirited game of cornhole! *Ticket pricing includes complimentary beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks, as well as a hearty buffet & pig roast  Register Here

* 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

PARTNER EVENTS

Rock The Block Community Resource Fair July 17, 2024 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 1377 Jerome Avenue  Bronx, NY 10452 Brought to the community with support from the office of NYC Council Member Althea Stevens and in partnership with the NYC Department of Small Business Services, this event brings together city agency resources for neighborhood small businesses while engaging Bronx youth in a festive summer block party setting, in support of local business & workforce development initiatives! Advance Registration is Required for this FREE Event: Click Here

PUBLIC RFP NOTICE

Bronx Request for Proposals Alert For the Development, Operation, and Maintenance of a Restaurant, Snack Bar, and Merchandise Concessions at the Orchard Beach Pavilion, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx (Solicitation #: X39-SB-R-2024) All proposals must be submitted no later than Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:00pm. Click here to start the process