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(Friday) Extra, Extra Happy Thanksgiving, the Bronx Chamber's offices are closed from November 23 - 24. Small Business Saturday, 11/25/2023 Breaking Bread, Building Bonds Dinner a Success Retail Theft Taskforce Launched Legislation & Advocacy Mayor Adams Appoints Jeff Garcia as Executive Director for the Office of Nightlife Updates from Department of Consumer Affairs CitiBike Expansion
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BREAKING BREAD, BUILDING BONDS WITH NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES |
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Breaking Bread, Building Bonds
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce joined NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin Kim for the 2023 Breaking Bread Building Bonds Dinner. This meeting determined to organize one thousand meals and conversations across the city, starting in early 2023, with ten everyday people from New York City's diverse communities that make our city.
This citywide initiative from Mayor Eric Adams aims to cultivate the immense diversity of our city and bring New Yorkers together to learn about common bonds, share cultures and traditions, and break down silos between communities. There is more that bonds us than divides us.
These efforts seek to unite New Yorkers regardless of their background, build understanding, and aid in ending bias, hate, and discrimination. This initiative is being led by the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) and the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit (CAU). |
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MAYOR ADAMS LAUNCHES TASK FORCE TO COMBAT RETAIL THEFT |
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the release of a comprehensive plan to combat retail theft across New York City’s five boroughs.
With the exception of 2020, the total number of citywide shoplifting complaints has increased year over year since 2018, with the largest increase — 44 percent — from 2021 to 2022.
The increase in retail theft has had a particularly significant impact on retailers that are still recovering from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Retail Theft Report — created through a collaborative effort between retailers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders that came together through a summit hosted by Mayor Adams at Gracie Mansion — includes both upstream, program-oriented solutions and enhanced enforcement efforts, as well as information on existing efforts across New York City agencies to combat retail theft. |
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Mayor Adams Appoints Jeffrey Garcia as Office of Nightlife Executive Director
Mayor Adams held a press conference to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Garcia to the position of executive director of the city’s Office of Nightlife (“ONL”). Garcia is a born and bred New Yorker who has spent his career dedicated to public service, in and out of government, supporting the people and small businesses that make New York the greatest city in the world. He previously served as president of the NYS Latino Restaurant, Bar, and Lounge Association and served on the NYC Small Business Advisory Council.
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‘TIS THE SEASON! WITH SOME HELPFUL SHOPPING TIPS FROM DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION
Last week the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga issued annual Holiday Shopping Tips to help consumers navigate this holiday season. With these helpful multilingual tips, New Yorkers will be able to avoid seasonal scams and overspending while also learning how to create a budget and be smarter shoppers. |
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CITI BIKE EXPANSION IN THE BRONX
Citi Bike has been expanded in three phases. To encourage ridership in the most recent expansion area, Lyft (the operator of Citi bike) offers a 40% discount for new annual members, as well as other discounts for existing members and NYCHA residents/SNAP recipients. The deadline to register is December 31, 2023.
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NYC Funds Finder
NYC's Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and Next Street announced the launch of a new platform connecting small businesses with trusted resources they need to open, grow, and maintain their business. The user-friendly platform – NYC Funds Finder is where small businesses can review funding options, including loans and grants, and request free 1-on-1 financing assistance from the SBS team.
NYC Funds Finder is a partnership between SBS and Next Street and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. Next Street Scale, the platform that powers NYC Funds Finder, was created to address the hurdles that small businesses, especially those run by women and minorities, face in accessing the resources required to grow their business and build wealth. |
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M/WBE Certification Unlocking Opportunities
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with NYC SBS to help guide you through the application process of getting certified as a Minority/Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE).
This certification program, offered by NYC Small Business Services, is a critical initiative aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in government contracting and procurement processes. The program seeks to create opportunities for businesses owned and operated by minority individuals and women, ensuring they have fair access to government contracts and economic opportunities, opens your business up to increased opportunities from New York City agencies, free advertising in the NYC Online Directory of Certified Businesses, mentorship programs and workshops, networking events, and more.
The City has committed to awarding $16 billion in contracts to M/WBE certified organizations over the next decade--don’t miss out!
Are you eligible? (Qualification checklist below)
- Business is legally authorized to transact business in New York City
- Business has been in operation for at least one year
- Business is more than 51% minority and/or woman owned
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LOSS PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY SURVEY
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Bally's Golf Links Holiday Bash
December 1
Join Ballys for a festive celebration welcoming Bally's Golf Links Ferry Point to the Bronx!
This event promises a jolly good time for all. Swing into the holiday spirit and enjoy a cocktail-style party. Your ticket includes festive-inspired specialty cocktails, light bites, and music entertainment by DJ BK.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enjoy the holidays in style at Bally's Golf Links Holiday Bash. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
*21+ event |
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2023 Annual Holiday Party - Toy Drive
December 14 from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Pelham Bay Split Rock Golf Course
$130 - Members $1,100 Table of Ten $150 - Non-Members $1,250 Table of Ten
It's never too early to celebrate the holidays with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.
Save the date for our annual holiday party. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live music. |
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For the complete Bronx Chamber Events Calendar, featuring educational workshops, networking events and other opportunities hosted by the Chamber, its members, & partners, please visit and bookmark our website events calendar link in your browser - new events are added weekly!
