Upcoming Events, Legislative News, Grant Opportunities, & More
(Friday) Extra, Extra - Jerome and Burnside Avenue Strategy Walk Through with NYC SBS Commissioner Kevin Kim and the New York City Councilmember
- Chamber Team and National Night Out
- New York City's Investment in Bronx Cultural Institutions
- Regulations & Legislative News
- Redistricting Commission Hearing Dates & Locations announced
- Primary Elections
- Reminder: NYC Speed Cameras are now 24/7/365
- Upcoming Events
- Member Spotlight
- Woodlawn Conservancy, Bridge to Crafts Careers Landscape Restoration Program
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CHAMBER JOINS NYC SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES COMMISSIONER & NYC COUNCIL FOR JEROME & BURNSIDE AVENUE TOURS |
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The Bronx Chamber of Commerce team led by Chamber President Lisa Sorin and Small Business Resource Network Supervisor Darry Saldana hosted a tour of Jerome and Burnside Avenues commercial districts with Councilmember Althea Stevens. Joined by NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin Kim and NYC Council Small Business Services Chair Julie Menin, the afternoon focused on the needs and opportunities of this historic area that recently underwent rezoning under the Jerome Avenue Rezoning Plan.
The Jerome Avenue Neighborhood Planning Study aims to take a broad, comprehensive look at current and future community needs to identify a wide range of strategies and investments, including key land use and zoning changes, to support Jerome Avenue’s growth and vitality. This study looks at the two-mile stretch of Jerome Avenue, as well as the surrounding neighborhoods in Community District 4, 5 and 7 in the Bronx.
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce has taken active steps to work with area businesses and property owners to explore methods to strengthen the area's commercial corridors. |
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THE BRONX CHAMBER & NATIONAL NIGHT OUT |
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From Edenwald to Mott Haven, The Bronx Chamber of Commerce joined local precincts, elected officials, residents, and community organizations to foster deeper police and community relationships during the annual National Night Out. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more. |
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UNIVERSAL HIP HOP MUSEUM & CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM NYC GOVERNMENT |
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Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Culture Affairs, joined by Bronx electeds and community leaders announced a $5.5 million investment for the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx.
The museum will open in a 52,000-square-foot space at the Bronx Point development at Mill Pond Park. The museum's new facility will include several gallery spaces, a black box theater, interactive exhibits and administrative offices . The Universal Hip Hop Museum is the only state chartered educational museum dedicated to celebrating and preserving local and global contributions to hip hop music and culture. Mayor Adams contributed $2 million of the $5.5 million investment. Another $2 million was provided by the Bronx Borough President and $1.5 million was allocated by the City Council. |
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LEGISLATION & REGULATIONS |
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The NYC Redistricting Commission released draft maps of proposed changes to New York City Council district lines. It is vitally important that we pay attention to these proposed changes and provide feedback. The Bronx and New York City need you to be engaged in drawing the lines for our government's City Council district maps.
Provide Feedback: |
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NYS Primary Elections The August Primary election is scheduled for August 23, 2022 with Early Voting from August 13th to August 21st and will include elections for these offices:
- U.S. House of Representatives
- State Senate
For more information or to see where you vote, click here |
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NYC Speed Cameras Go Live 24/7/365 Effective August 1st Following Governor Hochul's recent law modifying how speed cameras in New York State operate, New York City Department of Transportation announced a Citywide multi-agency "Day of Awareness" to promote the expansion of the City's speed camera program to 24/7/365. As a month-long multi-media public-awareness campaign comes to a close, the cameras will go 24/7 next Monday, August 1st. The City's speed camera program is highly effective when allowed to operate, but 31 percent of on-street traffic fatalities occur in camera zones at times when cameras were previously not permitted to operate. |
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SAVE THE DATE - 2022 GALA: CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS |
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Thursday September 29 - 6:30PM Marina Del Rey, Bronx NY
Celebrating Our Members
Join us for fun, networking and fundraising at this can't-miss Bronx Chamber Signature Event recognizing the importance of Chamber members and the vital services the Bronx Chamber of Commerce provides to the borough and New York City.
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Tuesday, August 16 at 10am E-Commerce for Your Business
Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce and the team from RC Marketing to explore e-commerce integration for your business. This virtual event provides additional marketing support for your business.
Don't miss out on hearing directly from the experts.
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Wednesday, August 17 from 10am to 12pm Signing a Commercial Lease: What You Should Know and Ask.
Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce and New York City Department of Small Business Services to learn the ins and outs of commercial leasing and what you as a business owner should know and ask as you open or expand your brick and mortar operations.
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Get to know (or re-familiarize yourself with) the work of the Bronx Chamber and the many ways we serve as your A.C.E. in business through our three pillars: Advocacy - Connections - Education Many thanks to our media partner BronxNet Community Television |
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Woodlawn Cemetery - Crematorium - Conservancy
Woodlawn Conservancy is pleased to announce the third cohort of the Landscape Restoration Program, a sector-based internship under the Bridges To Crafts Careers portfolio.
In the fall, Woodlawn will offer 25 paid internships for young people interested in careers in landscaping and horticulture. This cohort is graciously funded by the Advance & Earn initiative, which was launched this spring by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). The Door, a youth development agency with holistic workforce programs and Woodlawn’s longtime partner in running the Preservation Training Program, will be overseeing the expansion of the sector training. To learn more & apply, Click HERE |
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