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WELCOME BACK TO YOUR
BRONX CHAMBER BUSINESS UPDATES!
We at the Bronx Chamber of Commerce hope your 2025 is off to a fantastic start! This year promises to bring exciting opportunities for our members and the Bronx business community.
As mentioned in our final newsletters of 2024, members will now receive exclusive, detailed weekly newsletters. If you’re not a member yet, sign up today to stay informed on all the latest Bronx news, business updates, and opportunities!
Not a member? Don’t worry—you’ll still get a sneak peek at the key happenings in the Bronx.
Join today to unlock the full experience!
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| Extra, Extra! Your Weekly Dose of Business Insights |
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Legislative Lowdown
Key Policies Shaping Our Community
Legislative Spotlight: What’s Impacting Your Business?
The New York City Council recently passed Local Law 212 of 2019, expanding the Prevailing Wage Law for building service employees to include certain affordable housing residential projects receiving City financial assistance.
This law could impact your business in 2025. To understand the details and how it may affect you, click here and join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce for more updates and resources!
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In 2025, The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is commited to hosting meetings with elected officials. These people are pivotal for two reasons:
- To gain a comprehensive understanding of platforms from both sides.
- To advocate for our members and address concerns about legislation that directly impacts them.
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Bronx Chamber Member Mentions
Member Spotlights, Member Events, Member Deals and More!!
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January New Member Breakfast
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A big thank-you to everyone who attended our New Member Breakfast! We’re thrilled to welcome our newest members to the Bronx Chamber family and celebrate the growth of our incredible business community.
Not a member yet? Now’s the perfect time to join our thriving network and gain access to exclusive events, resources, and connections. Let’s build success together!
Learn more about membership options & join today
To learn more about our new members, click on their name below!
Artistic Office Products
Buunni Coffee/ The Roasting Room by Buunni
Clearscope Technology Solutions
Denise Schira ~ Wellness & Wellbeing
Nova Clean NY Inc
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Hostos Wins U.S. Dept of Education’s First-Ever Postsecondary Success Recognition Program Award
One of Only 6 Colleges in the Nation Recognized for Promoting Equitable Access, Success and Post-College Outcomes
Check out the full article by clicking here!
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Savor the Bronx Restaurant Week February 18 -23
Savor the Bronx Restaurant Week is a 6-day event designed to provide restaurants a vehicle with which to market to potential new customers while, at the same time, offering food lovers an opportunity to discover new eaters in the borough.
Produced by The Bronx Tourism Council, participating restaurants do not pay a fee. The cost of inclusion is simply a commitment to offering either a prix fix menu or a discount for a meal (not including tax or beverages). Applications are open until January 31st and sponsorships are available. Learn More
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Events, Events, and More Events!!
2025 Annual Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events - January Highlights
See below for details on these events:
January 16th: Mott Hall Charter School Enrollment Open House
Thru January 20: NYBG Holiday Train Show
January 23rd: BXCC Visions & Vino
Mott Hall Charter School Enrollment Open House
January 16th, 2025
Mott Halls's first Open House of the new year is on January 16! RSVP now to join them for a presentation and information session about our school. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more and apply on the spot for the upcoming school year!
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Visions & Vino
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Create your vision board for the new year, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and toast to new opportunities ahead.
We are almost sold out so click here to learn more and get tickets!
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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
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. 
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Survey Now Open: Help Improve What’s Known About Small Businesses
The Federal Reserve’s 2024 Small Business Credit Survey is open, and the Bronx Chamber is a partner on this effort.
Owners and key financial decision makers of for-profit businesses, please share your recent experiences about whether and how you use debt, what financial conditions you face, and more. Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others. Take The Survey Now (it will only take a few minutes!)
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. APPLY HERE
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