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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Upcoming Events, Legislative News, Grant Opportunities, & More

(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Recap of our April 24th Street Vending Legislation Policy Briefing and April 25th Members Only Meeting NYC Mayor's Resource Fair at Lehman College Member Highlight: Opening of the Chase Grand Concourse Community Banking Center Mark your calendar for our upcoming Bronx Chamber events

BXCC SIGNATURE EVENT: KELLEHER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Tee off with the Bronx Chamber at the Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament June 18, 2024 Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point 500 Hutchinson River Parkway Bronx, NY 10465 Join the Chamber for a day of networking and friendly competition as we honor Mark Stagg of Stagg Group Development! CLICK HERE for more information about the Tournament and to register. Sponsorship Opportunities are going fast - contact Dolores@bronxchamber.org to secure your package. Sincere thanks to our sponsors to date (list in formation): DJ Ambulette Services, Monroe College, BronxCare Health System, Lettire Construction, Simone Development Companies, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, Orange Bank & Trust Company, and A&A Maintenance Enterprise.

REPLAY: PROPOSED CHANGES TO NYC STREET VENDING

This past Wednesday April 24th, the Bronx Chamber held a policy briefing on Zoom to share crucial updates about proposed changes to street vendor legislation, how these could impact storefront businesses, and a call to action. If you missed it, click here for the replay and learn how to get involved

CHAMBER IN THE COMMUNITY

The Bronx Chamber was out in full force this week at several Member and Partner events: President Lisa Sorin spoke at the NYC Mayor's Resource Fair at Lehman College (top right) Celebrating the opening of the Chase Grand Concourse Community Center with Yesenia Quinones and Jamie Dimon (left) Meeting with the 45th Precinct and District 13 Council Member Kristy Marmorato re: safety concerns at the Bruckner Blvd. Home Depot (bottom right) ......................................................................................................................................................................... We would also like to congratulate Bronx Chamber Board Member Barbara Selesky of the Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy who was awarded the Beacon of Hope award today, April 26 at the 47th Precinct Community Council annual breakfast! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 16 Resource Fair at Yankee Stadium 12:00 - 3:00pm A FREE Event for Small Businesses and Job Seekers During the event, job seekers will have access to: Free Professional Headshots One-on-One Resume Assistance Employers Seeking New Hires Small businesses that participate in this event will also have access to City agencies on-site, providing resources and assistance. Participation is free, but advance registration is required

Reserve Your Spot

... WAIT, THERE'S MORE! SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR UPCOMING BRONX CHAMBER EVENTS Open to Bronx Chamber Members and Non-Members Small Business Month Sunset Networking at Pasquale's Rigoletto on May 30 at 6:00pm Scotch & Cigars at The Havana Room on June 6 at 6:00pm Bronx Chamber Young Professionals Committee Karaoke Night at the Bronx Beer Hall on June 13 at 6:00pm Your next great deal or business relationship could be right around the corner - view our full calendar of Bronx Chamber events to register today, and keep an eye on our email blasts and social media for updates!

Full Calendar + Registration

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

With support from the Verizon Digital Inclusion program, The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is offering a series of webinars aimed at helping small businesses maximize the potential of digital tools and literacy for business growth. Upcoming Dates and Times are as follows: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm *All Events Are Virtual* For more information or to register for the next event on May 15th, Click Here

WEBSITE UPDATES: CITY & STATE LEGISLATION

If you haven't already: Check out the latest Bronx Chamber website updates for city and state legislation policy news impacting your business, plus events, resources and much more. To visit our website, Click Here

FUNDING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OTHER RESOURCES

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.  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!