Click here for this week's video: To kick off Bronx Week 2022, President Lisa Sorin broadcasted from the Bronx Shop Your City Small Business Week event with special guests Borough President Vanessa Gibson & Third Ave. BID's Michael Brady! Co-hosted by the Bronx Chamber, NYC Small Business Services, BOEDC, YAMA & more. Plus:
If you operate a restaurant, nightlife establishment, or other business in New York, contact your State Senator NOW and tell them you strongly OPPOSE Wage Lien Bill S2762,which would allow employees to file liens against the personal assets of business owners, their investors, and even frontline managers, solely upon the allegation of a wage dispute, NOT a judicial ruling of wrongdoing or a judgement. More details from NYC Alliance can be found here.
Mayor Adams announced on May 5 that he is backing legislation being introduced by Council Members Powers and Brannan that would suspend the city’s liquor license surcharge.
When the legislation is enacted, it will put on average $400-$500 back into the pockets of small business owners. Thank you to the Alliance for their important advocacy work! Click here for the full alert.
2023 Executive Budget Presentation with Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez
Tuesday, May 10 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm, hosted by NYC Hospitality Alliance
- Small business seed funding program to provide assistance to newer businesses impacted by COVID-19
- Increases to the personal income tax small business subtraction modification
- Refundable tax credit program targeting COVID-19- related expenses for small businesses
- Sale of alcoholic beverages "to go" for off-premises consumption
Barstool Fund - Grant Opportunity
Barstool Sports has created the Barstool Fund in support of the 30 Day Fund to help small businesses survive with grants up to $100,000. To be considered, the fund is looking for businesses with a proven track record of success and owners who kept most of their employees on during the pandemic. Applications will be accepted throughout the year.
Join us for fun, networking and fundraising at this can't-miss Bronx Chamber Signature Event! This year we will honor Michael Gilfeather, President & CEO of Orange Bank and Trust Co.
Hutchinson Metro Conference Center, 1200 Waters Place
Free In-Person CyberSecurity Breakfast
Don't lose sleep over phishing, ransomware, and other cybersecurity threats - join our Board member Leslie Chiorazzi, owner of CMIT Solutions of Murray Hill, for complimentary breakfast & valuable resources (and prizes!) Learn about the current threats to your data and systems, and how to protect your business and your customers from online attacks.
Respectful Workplaces & Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
This free training webinar focuses on respect, acceptable workplace conduct, and the types of behaviors that contribute to a respectful and inclusive, and therefore ultimately more profitable, workplace. It meets the standard for required Sexual Harassment Training in the State of New York: Leading for Respect (for supervisors) and Respect in the Workplace (for all employees). The training will be conducted by EEOC Training Institute staff. Co-hosted by the Third Avenue BID.
Meet & mingle with the Chamber network and make new connections at the unique and historic Huntington Library - a hidden Bronx gem - during our Bronx Week 2022 Mixer!
Save The Date! Mark your calendar for the 2022 Bronx Chamber Gala on September 29!
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 linkin your browser - new events are added weekly!
Hello Alice - Grant Opportunity
What would a $5,000 grant mean for your small business? The Small Business Growth Fund is now accepting applications until May 20, 2022, at 6 p.m. ET., providing the capital entrepreneurs need to make their next big move. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 grant to accelerate their growth.
Eligible businesses must:
Be a for-profit business
Have less than $1M in 2021 gross annual revenue
Have a commitment to their customers and community
