Upcoming Events, Funding Opportunities, Legislative News, & More
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Legislative updates re: bus lane cameras, incentives to reduce truck deliveries during peak hours, and Intro 991 (Licensing Hotels bill); Upcoming events: new member ribbon cutting, Yankees vs. Red Sox Game Changers event, 2024 Gala, new member ribbon cutting, and digital marketing workshop; and funded Internship program for small businesses!
Summer Hours: The Bronx Chamber office is on a 4-day schedule, closed every Friday through 8/30/24
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Traffic Camera Enforcement
Monday, August 19 marked the first day that new Automated Camera Enforcement technology begins issuing violations to cars blocking bus stops and double parking. Read more here.
Incentive Program to Reduce Truck Deliveries During Busiest Hours
Applications are open for the Off-Hour Delivery Incentive Program to help reduce truck deliveries during the busiest hours of the day. All New York City businesses who make or receive commercial deliveries are eligible to apply on the Incentives Program page for a one-time reimbursement.
Applicants must provide their anticipated off-hour delivery-related expenses for reimbursement and commit to conducting off-hour deliveries for a minimum of one year. The application is open until September 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (EDT) APPLY HERE
Reminder Regarding Intro 991, pertaining to Hotel Licensing:
Click Here for the Full Intro 991 Bill, sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin: This bill would require hotels to obtain a license in order to operate their business in the City. (Committee: Consumer & Worker Protection)
Learn About The Many Potential Impacts of Intro 991 Here
The Bronx Chamber planned to testify in person in front of the NYC Council at the Consumer and Worker Protection hearing scheduled for July 30th - that hearing was postponed and has not yet been rescheduled. We encourage you to continue contacting your City Council representatives to voice your concerns. Click here for contact info
Be sure to visit our website Advocacy page for weekly Bronx Business Legislative Updates
NEW DATE, NEW MATCHUP Bronx GameChangers Event Yankees vs. Red Sox Sunday, September 15 Game Time: 1:35pm (Suite Opens at 11:30am) Mother Nature trumped our plans for the previously-scheduled August 9 event, but in a fortuitous turn of events - GameChangers will now feature the ultimate baseball rivalry: Yankees vs. Red Sox! All prior ticketholders will be honored, and registration has re-opened for the few remaining spots - don't delay, this one is sure to sell out! Open Bar, Food, Private Stadium Entrance, and Prime Networking |
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Maximize Visibility: Google Business Profile Strategies October 2, 2024 Virtual (Zoom) 12:00 - 1:00pm Join us for a digital marketing webinar hosted by Bronx Chamber member PS Digital on October 2 at 12:00pm - their specialists will share expert tips, tricks and strategies to attract new customers by optimizing your Google Business Profile. Register using the link below and you will be sent the Zoom link prior to the online workshop. |
FREE WEBSITE BUILDING OR LOGO THROUGH 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 to help your small business put its best foot forward. Bronx Economic Development Corporation Loans BXEDC has loans programs tailor-made for small- and mid-sized businesses operating in (or moving to) the Bronx: The Bronx Micro-Loan and the Bronx Commercial Development Loan. Click HERE to learn more and apply. 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 |
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