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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for your updates from the President! Topics:  Celebrate Black History with the Chamber on 2/24 Other Upcoming Event Highlights Artist opportunities Chamber job openings Hire a helping hand from local colleges Chamber is closed Presidents' Day (Mon. 2/21)

NYS Update - Part P

Governor Hochul is proposing to significantly reduce the number of Medicaid managed care plans that operate today in the Medicaid program through a competitive procurement (Part P of the Executive Budget). Today, there are 13 MMC plans — 7 of which operate in NYC — and 24 MLTC plans that operate in NYC. If Part P is approved, the Department of Health would be required to select only two plans per region per business line, and up to 5 plans per region, if they choose; this means there could be only two managed care plans serving all of New York City under both MMC and MLTC, with hundreds of thousands of Medicaid members forced to switch plans and providers, and at least 10-15 plans put out of business in NYC, with thousands of lost jobs, creating ripple effects throughout local economies. We are concerned about what this proposal could mean for our Bronx workforce employed in MMC's, as well as overall community impact. Please stay tuned for more on this.

Funding Opportunities for Non-Profits

All NYC not-for-profit community-based organizations that wish to apply for discretionary funding for FY2023 must submit a NYC Council Application by February 22, 2022. You can access the application HERE. Additionally, District 13 Council Member Marjorie Velázquez and the Bronx Delegation are requiring organizations to submit supplemental forms, which are both due February 22, 2022. You can access CM Velázquez's form here, and you can access the Bronx Delegation form here.

NBC 4 New York/WNBC, Telemundo 47/WNJU and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation’s Project Innovation grant challenge is returning for a fifth consecutive year. $315,000 in grants are available in this year’s Tri-State grant challenge. Applications accepted starting today, February 18, through March 25. Visit nbcuprojectinnovation.com or nbcuproyectoinnovacion.com to apply.

Don't Miss Our First Networking Event of 2022!

February 24 from 6:00 - 8:00pm Black History Celebration & Speed Networking Residence Inn Bronx 1776 Eastchester Road (Hutch Metro Center) Bronx, NY 10461 Join us for our first networking event of 2022 and invite your business colleagues! Hear from special guests including Phillip Grant, CEO of Hunts Point Produce Market, Rigaud Noel, CEO of New Settlement, & La Shay Green, owner of Soul Bites, our caterer for the evening. Member Tickets: $20 Future Members: $25 Register HERE

Calls for Artist Submissions

The New York Botanical Garden has put out a call for artist submissions for its upcoming Around the Table exhibition. Applications are due by Feb. 25, 2022. Apply HERE

Now through March 4, MTA Arts & Design is accepting examples of previous work for artists interested in being considered for creating site-specific proposals for the new Metro-North stations at Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchester/Van Nest, & Hunts Point. Click Here To Submit Your Materials

Need Access to Capital?

Small Business Lending Panel - March 3 at 11:00AM Click Here to Register at No Cost Are you an existing small business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur in need of financing for your business? On March 3rd, 2022 at 11:00am this live Small Business Lending Panel will provide practical strategies to assess the source of capital that is best suited for your business needs, and introduce you to key contacts to help take your business to the next level. This session will be held in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) New York District Office.

Chamber Webinar Replay and Upcoming Event Registration Links

Taxes for Business Owners - Part of our new BxCC How To Get Bankable Workshop Series Check out the replay of our 2/15 webinar presented by our member Tax-Focused Collab Click HERE for the Recording

February 24 at 11:00am: Doing Business With The Port Authority of NY and NJ  Join this virtual certification webinar for M/WBE and SDVOB who perform the following scopes of work: -Concrete/Asphalt Related Materials -Roadway Sweeping -Cleaning Services -Elevator Maintenance & Repair -Weed Control -Pest Control -HVAC Systems Inspection/Maintenance/Repair -Asphalt/Paving/Patching -Electrical Services Register HERE

Save the Date: Bronx Chamber Signature Event

Women of Distinction Scholarship Luncheon Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope Friday, March 25, 2022 11:30am - 2:00pm at Villa Barone Manor Mistress of Ceremonies: Juliet Papa, 1010 WINS Radio Hosted by The Bronx Chamber Foundation Click HERE for Sponsorship Packages Email foundation@bronxchamber.org to purchase tickets and pledge your support!

Now Hiring At The Bronx Chamber

We are hiring two Fellows to add to our outreach team! Please check out the available one-year Fellowship positions, and share with qualified applicants! Click HERE for Restaurant-Hospitality Fellowship Position Click HERE for Business Outreach Fellowship Position