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Upcoming Events

NYC SBRN + 5 Chamber of Commerce: Amazon Black Business Accelerator Webinar

Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator is dedicated to helping build sustainable equity and growth for black owned businesses that sell or wish to sell on Amazon. Register for the Network’s free webinar at https://bit.ly/3xyfvnr to learn more about this program!

Summer Sunset Networking Event

Join us at our first in-person networking event on Thursday, August 12, 2021 6pm - 8pm Enjoy a cool drink and lively conversation with fellow Bronx Businesses. RSVP at bronxchamber.org

Upcoming: Bronx Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala

Mark Your Calendars For Our 2021 Gala on September 30th: The Bronx Is Back In Business Make sure to visit our webpage for more information.  We're going to make it a night to remember!  Honoring: Ruben Diaz Jr. - Bronx Borough President Lucy McMillan - Arnold & Porter Aurelia Greene - Former Deputy Bronx Borough President (posthumously) many more to announce

Available Growth & Recovery Grants

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund by SIA Scotch

Starting July 13, 2021, eligible small business owners can apply to The Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund by SIA Scotch. Twenty-five recipients will each receive a $10,000 grant, plus mentorship with Carin Luna-Ostaseski, the founder of SIA Scotch Whisky and a first-generation Cuban American entrepreneur who overcame a myriad of challenges during her entrepreneurship journey. Apply and share with us how a grant would grow your business and help you achieve the unexpected. For more information click HERE

$800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program

Click Here for a helpful webinar on the $800 million small business recovery grant program, which will provide funding to small and micro businesses and small for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations to help them recover from the economic impact of the pandemic. Learn More & Apply

Bronx Chamber Member Spotlights

The Bronx Collab

Join our member The Bronx Collab on July 24th from 12pm - 5:30pm for “The Come Up” Business Expo located on 3866 White Plains Road, Bronx NY 10467. Check out vendors in the nail industry, music, dance and entertainment, inspirational and Christian merchandise, skin and healthcare, artistry, custom creations, soul food and healthy juices!!

Job Opportunities

The following companies are currently hiring: American Maintenance The Jewish Board

What You Should Know

Summer Restaurant Week 2021

This Monday, NYC Restaurant Week 2021 will kick off and will feature 5 Bronx restaurants. Coordinated NYCGo, the summer version of the dining program runs from Monday, July 19 through Sunday, August 22. Pricing options this year include three tiers — set meals for $21 or $39 — for lunch, dinner or both. Click here to learn more and support our local restaurants this summer.

Free Business Courses for Small Businesses

Sign up for one of these upcoming business assistance webinars. Legal REGISTER       Commercial Lease Strategies (7/19/2021) Sales and Marketing Courses REGISTER      Search Engine Optimization (SEO) (7/13/2021)  REGISTER      GO Digital! (7/15/2021)

ANYC Department of Finance

Join NYC Department of Finance and the Office of the Parking Summons Advocate (OPSA) on July 21 at 1:00pm, on a webinar “For Your Benefit” session to provide help with parking and camera violations. Registration required: http://nyc.gov/dofevents

Amazon's Black Business Accelerator

Amazon - one of our newest Bronx Chamber Corporate members - recently announced their new, multi-year, multi-million dollar initiative, the Black Business Accelerator: aimed at supporting, promoting, and growing small, Black-owned businesses. The financial grant applications open up July 1.   Amazon is committing $150 million over the next four years to help thousands of Black entrepreneurs reach hundreds of millions of customers. This program, created in partnership with Amazon’s Black Employee Network, the U.S. Black Chamber Inc., and others acknowledges that Black entrepreneurs have less access to capital, mentorship, and growth opportunities, and have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.   Amazon is optimistic about the potential for this program to help generate wealth for Black entrepreneurs, their employees, their families, and their communities. To learn more, visit sell.amazon.com/BBA

NYC Business Quick Start Program

NYC has launched NYC Business Quick Start, a concierge service for small businesses that provides sole point of contact to help navigate City regulations, as well as a public dashboard. The program guarantees a 48-hour response to all small business inquiries and will cut processing time by 50 percent. The new program will help you:  Understand key City rules and requirements to avoid fines and violations Connect to government agencies to get the permits and licenses you need for your business Learn how to resolve any violations your business has received