Governors Island Announces 2017 Season To Open One Month Early On May 1

Visitors to enjoy an additional month on the Island during its expanded public access season

Island Oyster, a new interim food and beverage concession, to open near Soissons Landing during the 2017 season

    The Trust for Governors Island announced today that Governors Island will open to the public on May 1, extending its public access season by nearly one month.  For the first time in history, New Yorkers will be able to experience the spring season on the Island, and will have the opportunity to explore its beautiful public spaces and springtime plantings, recreational activities and diverse cultural programming during the month of May. The Trust also announced today that Island Oyster, a new food and beverage concession featuring sustainably sourced seafood in a garden-like atmosphere, will open during the 2017 season, providing visitors to the Island with new, expanded dining options in a distinct setting with unparalleled views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor.

“An extra month on Governor’s Island means more arts, culture and outdoor time for New York families. We are proud of the focused progress that got us to a spring opening this year, and will note that a May Day opening stands as a symbol of changes as we create a more livable and affordable city,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

“An expanded season in 2017 opens an exciting new chapter for Governors Island, and we invite every New Yorker to take in the Island’s surroundings for an additional month this spring,” said Michael Samuelian, President of the Trust for Governors Island. “Island Oyster will truly complement the spirit of Governors Island by expanding dining options for visitors and promoting the health and sustainability of New York Harbor. What better place than Governors Island to enjoy oysters along the waterfront.”

Governors Island will open its doors to the public on May 1, extending the 2017 public access season from 120 days to 146 days. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of arts, cultural, educational and recreational programs, as well as the Hills, Governors Island’s new 10 acre park featuring play areas, public art, and expansive, breathtaking views of New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey.

“Governors Island is a jewel of a destination in all seasons. This year, we are delighted to expand opportunities for more visitors to enjoy the Island,” said Ronay Menschel, Chair of the Trust for Governors Island. “With the Hills and stunning harbor views, an ever-expanding rotation of arts and cultural programming, and now a longer public season, Governors Island continues to be a unique public resource for all New Yorkers.”

“The month of May on Governors Island is a feast for the senses. We are thrilled that the public will experience for the first time the Island’s flowering trees in full bloom, and enjoy favorite spring past-times like car-free biking, strolling, and picnicking,” said Merritt Birnbaum, Executive Director of the Friends of Governors Island. “There is nothing better than soaking up the gentle spring sunshine from one of the Island’s hammocks.”

Governors Island is open seasonally to the public from the beginning of May through the end of September. During that time, the Island hosts a wide range of arts, cultural, educational and recreational programs through OpenHouseGI. OpenHouseGI offers 150,000 square feet of indoor space in former officers’ houses and over 20 acres of outdoor space free of charge to organizations that create programming that is free and open to the public during the Island’s public season.  Applications for OpenHouseGI programs will now be accepted for the month of May via an online permit process. The OpenHouseGI permit process, as well as information to apply for the 2017 season, is available at govisland.com.

The Trust also announced today at a meeting of its Board of Directors the designation of Island Oyster, a picnic-style “Oyster Garden” set in a park-like landscape on a one-acre site adjacent to Soissons Landing.  Conceived by the team behind Hudson River Park’s Grand Banks, Island Oyster will offer fresh, sustainably produced seafood complemented by local summer fare, craft beer, wine and a festive cocktail program. In partnership with the Billion Oyster Project and Earth Matter, Island Oyster will showcase oyster shell collection and recycling, furthering Governors Island as a focal point towards a more sustainable future.

“We are truly honored that the Trust selected Island Oyster as a food and beverage partner. As a public agency, the Trust’s vision for a culturally engaging and sustainable future is truly commendable”, said Miles Pincus of Island Oyster. “Abundant with wildlife, and rich in oysters, the shores of Governors Island were once a prized hunting and fishing ground of both the Lenape tribe and New York’s early settlers. We look forward to once again establishing the Island as a pilgrimage-worthy food destination.”

The permittee designated today responded to a Request for Proposals for Interim Use of the Manhattan Ferry Landing on Governors Island in November.  The Trust received multiple complete responses to this RFP, representing a broad range of entertainment, food and beverage, and recreational uses. The Trust evaluated those proposals with respect to criteria outlined in the RFP, including respondents’ qualifications and financial capacity, financial impact to the Trust, operational plan, and compatibility with the character and vision for Governors Island as an extraordinary public resource with a vibrant mix of uses and activities.

The Island typically welcomes 10,000 visitors each weekend day and last year welcomed nearly 600,000 visitors over the course of the season. More than 75% of visitors to the Island are from New York City and over 90% are from the Tri-State area.

In 2017, Governors Island will be open every day from May 1 through October 1. The Island is open from 10 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and from 10 AM to 7 PM on weekends, Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day.

During the new and expanded 2017 season, ferries will run from Lower Manhattan all seven days and will also run from Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6 on Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day and Labor Day.  All weekday and weekend afternoon ferries from Brooklyn and Manhattan are $2 round trip for adults. Children under 12 ride for free at all times and senior citizens’ fares are half price. Morning ferries (10 AM and 11 AM) on Saturdays and Sundays are free for all. There is no surcharge for bicycles.

About The Trust for Governors Island

The Trust for Governors Island is the not-for-profit corporation created by the City of New York that is responsible for the redevelopment and operation of 150 acres of Governors Island. The Trust's mission is to transform Governors Island into a vibrant resource for New York City, making this island at the center of New York Harbor a destination with extraordinary public open space, as well as educational, not-for-profit and commercial facilities.

For more information, visit www.govisland.com.

MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM CONNECTING THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY PROGRAMS WITH TRAINING FOR CAREERS

City’s first-of-its-kind training program to increase availability of Certified Recovery Peer Advocates for substance use treatment will help meet industry demand

   Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a first-of-its-kind Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) training program connecting those with experience in substance use recovery programs with training for careers helping others in recovery. The program, a product of the Department of Small Business Services’ New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare (NYACH), will fill a growing demand for peer support services in substance use treatment. Peer support services have been found to reduce hospitalizations, reduce recovery times and result in improved patient experiences.

“We have been working every day to destigmatize substance use and mental health issues through our ThriveNYC initiative,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate program is yet another tool we will use to ensure that New Yorkers struggling with these issues not only have the support they need to overcome their challenges, but that they can utilize their experience to help others.”

“For those struggling with substance misuse, the support and understanding of people who have gone through recovery can make all the difference. This program will add counselors in all of the five boroughs for those seeking rehabilitation from substance misuse, and provide these coaches with the opportunity to give back to their brothers and sisters in need. As the de Blasio Administration continues to expand access to mental health and substance misuse help through our comprehensive citywide planThriveNYC, we recognize that this is the sort of program that will help propel New Yorkers taking the next step into recovery,” said First Lady Chirlane McCray, Chair of the Mayor’s Fund to Advance NYC, who spearheads the City's mental health and substance misuse efforts.

“Quality behavioral health services are vital to our City and the wellness of our people. New Yorkers who are confronting behavioral health challenges deserve the support and resources they need for recovery and this program helps meet this challenge,” said Gregg Bishop, Commissioner of the Department of Small Business Services. “This new peer advocate program supports behavioral health service providers in delivering successful treatment while connecting New Yorkers with a path to quality employment in the healthcare field.”

“A peer support worker can connect to people with mental illness or substance use disorder in a way that no one else can,” said Health Department Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett. “And peer support workers help the people they work with have more sustained recovery with lower treatment costs. I thank Mayor Bill de Blasio and Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop for further investing in this successful model.”

Treatment and recovery providers anticipate an increased demand for peer support services following Medicaid’s enhanced reimbursement rates for peer services and the integration of behavioral health services in Medicaid managed care plans. In the past, the majority of peer support specialists were limited to funding through grant programs or working as volunteers. This is the first program in New York City that provides a seamless, credit-bearing training path through post-secondary education to CRPA certification and employment. The program is open to individuals who self-identify as having lived with a substance use disorder.

The CRPA training program is part of First Lady Chirlane McCray’sThriveNYC initiative, which will train 200 peer support workers per year. The ThriveNYC training prepares graduates to obtain their New York State Certification and pursue careers in the behavioral health workforce. The first cohort of peer support workers will graduate by the end of June 2017

ThriveNYC emphasizes peer support as part of the effort to create sustainable recovery models. Training for certified peer specialists is one of the goals of ThriveNYC.‎

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Training Program

The CRPA training program at Queensborough Community College will prepare participants to become certified in providing support, information, guidance, and motivation to those seeking or sustaining recovery from a substance use disorder. The curriculum will incorporate feedback from the industry and will include test preparation, professional skills, boundaries and ethics and academic remediation. The program will also provide participants with case management and employment services to ensure they receive the support needed to successfully complete the program and advance to or begin employment as CRPAs.

After completing the three month program, trainees will be fully prepared to sit for the certification exam and to work as CRPAs. Peer advocates can perform tasks such as helping peers develop recovery plans, helping peers self-monitor their progress, modeling effective coping skills, attending court and other system meetings as a support, and supporting another peer in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services.

Acknowledgements

This initiative has been developed in collaboration with Queensborough Community College, City University of New York, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, and Mount Sinai Beth Israel.

NYACH

NYACH is an Industry Partnership, bringing together multiple stakeholders of the healthcare workforce development system in order to address the industry’s rapidly changing labor force needs. NYACH is an initiative of the public-private partnership between the NYC Department of Small Business Services and the NYC Workforce Funders. For more information, visithttp://nyachnyc.org.

About NYC Small Business Services (SBS)

SBS helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs. For more information, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit our website.

MAYOR DE BLASIO APPOINTS MARIA TORRES-SPRINGER NEXT COMMISSIONER FOR DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND JAMES PATCHETT PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CITY’S EDC

Housing Commissioner Vicki Been will return to academia after securing the most affordable housing of any administration since 1989

   Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced Maria Torres-Springer will serve as the next Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development when its current commissioner, Vicki Been, returns to teaching at New York University. The mayor is also appointing James Patchett as President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.

The City announced last week that under Been’s leadership, the administration was securing affordable housing at a rate not seen since the Koch Administration in 1989. Her exit comes three years into the Mayor’s signature Housing New York Plan, and after overseeing the financing of a record 62,500 affordable homes – enough for 170,000 New Yorkers. Been restructured City’s programs to reach a wider range of incomes and secure more affordable housing for every public dollar spent. She reformed the regulatory process to reduce the risk and cost of building and preserving affordable housing while ensuring its safety, quality, and financial stability. Been is returning to New York University as the Boxer Family Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Furman Center.

Maria Torres-Springer comes to HPD with deep experience securing affordable housing and working directly with communities on holistic neighborhood planning. As president of NYCEDC, and before that as the Mayor’s SBS commissioner, Torres-Springer has created and advanced transformational projects, including the re-imagining of Spofford, a former juvenile detention center in the Bronx as a hub for the arts and affordable housing. She has been the administration’s leader in developing the Downtown Far Rockaway Neighborhood Plan, which included more than $90 million in neighborhood investments and affordable housing to serve both the lowest-income New Yorkers and those in the middle class. Torres-Springer will build on Been’s legacy of protecting neighborhoods and developing record numbers of securely-financed affordable homes in increasingly challenging economic times.

James Patchett, who has served as Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen’s chief of staff and a key advisor to the mayor on housing and economic development, will take the reins at NYCEDC. At City Hall, Glen’s office oversees the work of 25 agencies, authorities and offices, including the Department of City Planning, the Department of Housing, Preservation and Development, the Economic Development Corporation, and the New York City Housing Authority. Patchett is an architect of some of the administration’s most significant accomplishments, including saving 5,000 affordable homes at Stuyvesant Town/Peter Cooper Village, protecting Harlem’s Riverton Houses, passing Mandatory Inclusionary Housing, and overhauling CitiBike.

Peter Wertheim, currently Senior Advisor to Deputy Mayor Glen, will assume the Chief of Staff role. Wertheim has become one of the administration’s most trusted voices on policy and land use, most recently negotiating the acquisition of Bushwick Inlet Park by the City, fulfilling a decade-long goal of the community.

“With her signature brand of grit and grace, Vicki created and implemented our ambitious affordable housing plan. She is a brilliant public servant and law professor, and her students are lucky to have her back,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said. “As progressive thinkers and proven deal makers, Maria and James have worked closely with me to advance our most important initiatives. Together, we will continue to build on the successes our first three years, and make this city fairer and more affordable for everyone.”

The moves are effective Feb. 6.

“Having grown up in Section 8 housing, I know first-hand that the work we do is a lifeline to hundreds of thousands of families. Housing is the top expense for New Yorkers, and for far too many rising rents threaten their ability to stay in the city they love. I’ve spent my career helping people secure better jobs with better wages, and developing neighborhood projects that provide affordable homes and economic opportunity. Vicki leaves big shoes to fill, but I’m honored to have a chance to keep up the record-breaking progress she’s achieved,” said Maria Torres-Springer.

"As we continue to build on the achievements of this administration, I am honored to serve as the new head of NYCEDC. With the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Maria, and all of our partners inside and outside of government, we will continue to make our city a 21st Century capital of commerce, culture and innovation," said James Patchett.

“It has been an honor and privilege to lead HPD, and to be part of the Mayor's all-star housing team. We came in with a bold agenda to change the paradigm for how we grow as a city. We promised to produce and preserve more affordable housing than ever achieved, to reach New Yorkers at a broad range of incomes, and to work with communities to ensure neighborhoods are diverse, inclusive, and rich in opportunity. We’ve financed 62,506 affordable residences, including the highest three years of new construction in the City's history. We've changed the way we work to ensure that we achieve more affordable housing for every public dollar spent, and that our housing reaches the New Yorkers who need it most,”HPD Commissioner Vicki Been said. “I am very grateful to Mayor de Blasio for giving me the opportunity to help him make history. As we face the challenges ahead, I look forward to watching as Maria and the amazing HPD team make even further strides to keep New York City a city for all.” 

About Maria Torres-Springer

Maria Torres-Springer has served as President and CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation since June 2015. She has a demonstrated record of expanding economic opportunity and building relationships between community, government, and private businesses to support economic development projects throughout New York City.

At NYCEDC, her focus was to grow the vital sectors of the city’s economy while creating real opportunity for all New Yorkers. At NYCEDC and her work included creating large affordable housing projects with mixed use retail and community spaces, major investments in long-underserved communities, such as the Lower Concourse Plan, the Downtown Far Rockaway Neighborhood Plan, and investments in Brooklyn’s Flatbush-Caton Market to also include affordable housing. She oversaw the implementation of City-wide Ferry, the launch of LifeSci NYC, and expansion of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises programs at EDC including the Emerging Developer Loan Fund.

Before NYCEDC, Torres-Springer served as Mayor de Blasio’s Commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS), where she spearheaded the administration’s efforts to raise wages and expand skill-building in workforce placement programs, support women-owned and immigrant-owned businesses, streamline the regulatory environment for small businesses, and launch path-breaking initiatives like the Tech Talent Pipeline to grow the tech sector and prepare New Yorkers for 21st century jobs. Her approach to growth and inclusion also resulted in New York City's launch of Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC), a catalytic effort to expand the economic potential of women entrepreneurs across the five boroughs, with a focus on the specific needs of underserved women and families.

Torres-Springer previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff at NYCEDC. From overseeing the development and implementation of more than 100 initiatives designed to support innovation and entrepreneurship across all industries, to helping lead the Applied Sciences NYC initiative—spurring new applied science and engineering campuses across New York City—she has continually proven her commitment to creating a dynamic city economy that works for all New Yorkers. 

Torres-Springer also served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development & Rebuilding and as the Chief Operating Officer of Friends of the Highline. She received her bachelor's degree in ethics, politics, and economics from Yale University and a master’s in public policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters.

About James Patchett

James Patchett is the Chief of Staff to the New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development, an office that oversee more than 25 agencies, authorities and offices, including the Department of City Planning, the Department of Housing, Preservation and Development, the Economic Development Corporation, and the New York City Housing Authority. He has emerged as one of the administration’s most dynamic leaders and secured some of its signature achievements. Patchett negotiated the affordable protections at Stuyvesant Town/Peter Cooper Village and Harlem’s Riverton Houses. He is one of the administration’s chief negotiators on major land use issues, and was pivotal in securing Mandatory Inclusionary Housing. He has also worked closely with NYCEDC to grow good jobs in manufacturing, tech and Life Sciences.

Prior to joining the Mayor’s Office, he worked as a Vice President in the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs.  At Goldman, James financed a variety of real estate and economic development projects across the country, including mixed-use developments and affordable housing, using a variety of investment tools, including debt, equity, and tax credits.

He previously served as a Senior Analyst at NERA Economic Consultants, where he worked on energy and environmental matters and assisted public agencies and private companies in evaluating major economic development initiatives, including mixed-use projects, manufacturing facilities, airports, casinos, and new transportation infrastructure. His work includes helping the European Union design a series of environmental regimes, including its revolutionary efforts to limit carbon emissions. 

Patchett serves on the board of the Prospect Park Alliance. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Amherst College and an M.B.A. from Stanford University. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and son.

Assemblymember Michael Blake - State of The District Address

I would like to invite you to our annual State of The District Address on Sunday, January 22nd at 2 p.m. at V.I.P. Community Services at 1870 Crotona Avenue (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.) The address will celebrate the accomplishments of this past year while also laying out our vision for the next year.

To RSVP please click here.

If you have any questions please contact my office at 718-538-3829 or stop by at 780 Concourse Village West, Bronx NY 10451.

Warmest Regards,

Assembly Member Michael A. Blake

79th District, South Bronx.

How to Get Your Bronx Voice featuring Press on Politics, 100 PERCENT Column

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MAYOR’S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UNIT AND THE CENTER FOR FAITH AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ENROLL NEW YORKERS IN GetCoveredNYC

   The GetCoveredNYC Outreach Team from Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Public Engagement Unit will be partnering on a day of action with the Center for Faith and Community Partnerships, Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, City Commission on Human Rights, ThriveNYC and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs to enroll 50,000 New Yorkers in health insurance in 2017.

With an open enrollment deadline of January 31, the GetCoveredNYC Outreach Team is making a large push during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend to schedule New Yorkers for a free in-person enrollment appointment.

The GetCoveredNYC program focuses on enrolling more New Yorkers in health insurance and providing them with access to primary and preventative care at public Health + Hospitals facilities. To enroll, applicants only need to bring a Social Security Number or Tax ID Number, proof of income and proof of residence.

Over the weekend, GetCoveredNYC specialists will attend events at eight houses of worship and two community-based organizations citywide in areas with a high number of uninsured New Yorkers.

New Yorkers can also call 311 or text CoveredNYC to 877 877 for a free in-person enrollment appointment near them.  

  

GetCoveredNYC Events

Sunday, January 15

United Church

764 Hewitt Place Bronx, NY, 10455

11:30am-2pm

Bridge Street AME Church

277 Stuyvesant Ave. Brooklyn, NY, 11221

9am-12:30pm

Glover Memorial Baptist Church

2134 Dean St. Brooklyn, NY, 11233

11am-2pm

Mt Calvary Baptist Church

231 W 142^nd St. NY, NY, 10030

11am-11:30am

St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church

161 W 131^st St. NY, NY 10037

10:45am-1pm

Greater Calvary Baptist Church

55 W 124^th St. NY, NY, 10027

11am-11:30am

Riverside Church

490 Riverside Drive NY, NY, 10027

5pm-8pm

Greater Fellowship Church

106-01 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Queens, NY, 11433

9:15am-10:15am

Monday, January 16

Flatbush YMCA

1401 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, NY, 11210

12-3pm

Violence is a Public Health Crisis Community Healing Experience

116-25 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Queens, NY, 11434

2pm-6pm

News From The Bronx Chamber of Commerce

Dear Members & Friends: January 2017 Newsletter with Highlights & 2016 Year in Photos is available by clicking on the following hyperlink:   https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1983/CMS/01-2017-BCC-Newsletter-PDF-150.pdf  or visiting www.BronxChamber.org   Delivery date of the first annual 2017 Bronx Business Directory & Resource Guide is January 12, 2017 and ahead of schedule! The 2017 Bronx Business Directory & Resource Guide will list all members alphabetically and by category for referrals and new business contacts. The Directory will be distributed to more than 2,000 member businesses, new businesses, and select governmental offices.  Membership in 2017 to the Bronx Chamber will significantly increase with your encouragement of additional companies to join.  The 2017 Bronx Business Directory & Resource Guide will be updated each month with an addendum listing new members that join to benefit from referrals.  Together, we WILL grow the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, enhance its influence and further improve the image of The Bronx.   The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is one of the most influential, professional and successful organizations and voice for businesses in Bronx County. Professionals and companies are drawn to the successful companies and active members affiliated with The Bronx Chamber of Commerce. BCC Membership includes businesses ranging from large corporations, Cultural Institutions, Universities and Colleges, Hospitals and Medical Centers, non-profits, and mid-sized to small companies. GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities The Bronx Chamber of Commerce provides Small Business Members the opportunity to sponsor events at affordable costs, receive significant value promoting your company or organization and provide financial support to the business community. 1. Individual Awards Luncheon Sponsorship's: 1 Table of 10 Tickets at each event, company logo on formal invitation, recognition on signage during the event: each $1,500 value. a.    African-American Heritage Awards Luncheon b.    Hispanic Heritage Awards Luncheon c.    Irish Heritage Awards Luncheon d.    Italian Heritage Awards Luncheon e.    Veteran's Awards Luncheon   2.   Valentine Party & Networking Event Sponsor includes company logo on formal invitation and all promotions: $1,000. 3.    Halloween Party & Networking Event Sponsor includes company logo on formal invitation and all promotions: $1,000.   4.    Twilight Golf or Summerfest Sponsorship includes company logo on formal invitation and all promotions: $1,000.   5.    Business 2 Business Breakfast or Evening Sponsorship: $500 - $1,000 dependent upon availability.   For more information on Sponsorship Opportunities contact: Nunzio Del Greco, President & CEO at (718) 828-3900 or email: Nunzio@BronxChamber.org. BRONX HERITAGE AWARD NOMINATIONS   Members and Friends of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce are requested to nominate up to 6 companies or organizations to receive Special Recognition and Distinguished Awards at the 2017 BRONX HERITAGE AWARDS and VETERANS AWARDS LUNCHEONS.   To process your nominations, please forward name, contact information and biography up to 150 words for each nominee as soon as possible for the upcoming 2017 Awards Luncheons:   African-American Heritage Awards Luncheon February 23, 2017 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm F&J Pine Restaurant Irish Heritage Awards Luncheon March 23, 2017 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rambling House Hispanic Heritage Awards Luncheon September 28, 2017 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tosca Marquee Italian Heritage Awards Luncheon October 12, 2017 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm F&J Pine Restaurant Veteran's Awards Luncheon November 16, 2017 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Maestro's Caterers   Please forward your 2017 Award nominations to Nunzio Del Greco, President and CEO via email: Nunzio@BronxChamber.org Thursday, March 9, 2017 Marina del Rey Caterers 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm   Bronx Business Awards 2017 Gala Celebration   Members and Friends of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce are requested to nominate companies or organizations to receive Special Recognition and Distinguished Awards at the Bronx Business Awards 2017 Gala Celebration in following categories:    Developer of the Year MWBE Company of the Year Non-Profit Organization of the Year Health Provider of the Year Educational Institution of the Year Made in The Bronx Award of the Year   Please forward your nominations on or before January 16, 2017 to Nunzio Del Greco, President and CEO via email: Nunzio@BronxChamber.org Monday, May 22, 2017  Trump Links at Ferry Point 11:00 am - 8:00 pm   Best of the Bronx 2017 Golf Outing   Members and Friends of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce are requested to nominate companies or organizations to receive Special Recognition and Distinguished Awards at the Best of the Bronx 2017 Golf Outing in following categories:   Bronx Business Man of the Year Bronx Business Woman of the Year Best of The Bronx Award of the Year Please forward your nominations on or beforeFebruary 28, 2017 to Nunzio Del Greco, President and CEO via email: Nunzio@BronxChamber.org The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is one of the most influential, professional and successful organizations and voice for businesses in Bronx County. Professionals and companies are drawn to the successful companies and active members affiliated with The Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Membership includes businesses ranging from large corporations, Cultural Institutions, Universities and Colleges, Hospitals and Medical Centers, non-profits, and mid-sized to small companies. Nunzio Del Greco President and CEO Bronx Chamber of Commerce "The Network For Business Success" 1200 Waters Place, Suite 106 Bronx, NY 10461 718-828-3900 Nunzio@bronxchamber.org   "You never know where your next big deal is going to come from"!