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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Highlights from our annual Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament -- on and off the course -- including a tribute to past Bronx Chamber Chairman Joe Kelleher, celebration of this year's honoree Mark Stagg of the Stagg Group, plus a sneak peek at our upcoming Bronx Chamber Gala on September 19!

LEGISLATIVE NEWS

TESTIMONY DELIVERED TO CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION Today, the Bronx Chamber visited City Hall to deliver testimony in support of Int 762 , legislation that would amend the city’s price control on third-party food delivery; in opposition to Int 737 and Int 738, legislation mandating the suggested amount and timing of tipping on delivery platforms; in opposition to Int 859, legislation mandating costly and burdensome new features on delivery platforms; in opposition to Int 0030, legislation that would regulate e-bikes used by delivery workers or commercially; and in opposition to Int 715, legislation would impose costly liabilities for traffic violations on the food delivery industry. [Regarding Int 762 - excerpt from full testimony] "This year’s legislation is significantly different from prior proposals to reform the city’s food delivery price control. Int 762 not only ensures that affordable delivery options are available to restaurants, it also sets limits on allowable fees and addresses other important issues for restaurants beyond fees. This includes provisions that enable restaurants to manage online searches for their restaurant, control pricing, and directly market to customers by adding menus or flyers to deliveries. We support the process that stakeholders have undertaken to address concerns raised by the Council."   Click here to view the full testimony submitted to the NYC Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection on June 21, 2024.

FULL MTA BOARD MEETING JUNE 26, 2024 Next Wednesday, June 26 at 9:00am the MTA will hold its first full Board meeting since Governor Kathy Hochul put Congestion Pricing on indefinite pause. Should you wish to view the public meeting livestream and/or make your voice heard at the meeting regarding Congestion Pricing or other MTA business, visit the MTA website to learn how to participate.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR GOLF OUTING!

2024 Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament Over 200 business & community leaders from the Bronx & beyond came together on Tuesday, June 18 for a day of friendly competition, new connections, and vital fundraising for Bronx business development programming in remembrance of the leadership legacy of the Bronx Chamber's longtime prior Chairman Joe Kelleher. We were thrilled to celebrate this year's honoree Mark Stagg of Stagg Group Development, and enjoy a full day of top-tier amenities at Bally's Links at Ferry Point. We are grateful to all who participated in the Tournament and apres-golf festivities, members who donated to our raffle, our Board of Directors, and the hard work of the Golf Planning Committee, chaired by Greg Gonzalez of Manhattan Parking.

Sending special thanks to our 2024 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 HVAC, Manhattan Parking Group, Newman Design, LEAD Security Group, Chatam Management, Bacardi USA, Michael Anthony Jewelers, HUB International, Bill Mooney, and Kevin Plunkett. Funding from our generous sponsors is essential to achieving our mission. THANK YOU!

IN THE COMMUNITY - MEMBER NEWS

This week, following the exhilaration of of our wildly successful Bronx Chamber Signature Golf Outing, our team was invited to unwind and enjoy the hospitality of our President's Circle Member Residence Inn Bronx at their Client Appreciation BBQ! We often host gatherings of our Board, New Member breakfasts, and other events in their modern and inviting space, taking advantage of fully-outfitted meeting rooms, welcoming bar, leafy outdoor space and free parking. Contact the Residence Inn Bronx team if you're seeking space for a future event!

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 Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking in Casita Maria's beautiful 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, and learn about ways to partner with Casita Maria in support of their community-focused programming!

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* SAVE THE DATE * Thursday, August 1, 2024 Bronx Chamber Summer BBQ Pelham Split Rock Golf Course Our annual summer soiree is coming up soon! Come celebrate the season with the Bronx Chamber network. 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

* SAVE THE DATE * Thursday, September 19, 2024 Bronx Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala Anything Is possible... Check out the last segment of today's (June 21) Friday Extra video for a preview of what's to come in September from our Gala committee co-chair! Registration information coming soon

PARTNER EVENTS

Coming Up: Rock The Block! Join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce and City Council Member Althea Stevens as we bring together city agency resources for neighborhood businesses, while engaging Bronx youth in support of the next generation of entrepreneurship & workforce development. Join us for an afternoon of business and community-building featuring live music, games, food, prizes and more! The event is free, but advance registration is required - Click Here Want to get involved? Email outreach@bronxchamber.org July 17, 2024 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 1377 Jerome Avenue  Bronx, NY 10452 Developed in partership with the office of City Council Member Althea Stevens and NYC Deptartment of Small Business Services/Chamber on the Go

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