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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Bronx Chamber Member Lehman College’s 2024 Memorial Lecture Hip Hop With A Heart Bronx Chamber Exec. Board Member Madeline Marquez of Ponce Bank honored at NYC Hispanic Chamber Women’s History Month event The MTA Board’s approval of congestion pricing  April 8 City Council hearing on City of Yes for Economic Opportunity  Call to Action for All Bronx Chamber Members: Register for our April 25 All-Member Meeting Visit our revamped website to learn how the Chamber is advocating for Bronx businesses Upcoming Events (details below) Workforce Career Catalyst: Developing Skills for Success To Shape Future Careers - 4.9.2024 Spring into Networking - 4.18.2024 Community Clean Streets Day of Action -Bruckner Blvd - 4.20.2024 Earth Day Networking Breakfast - 4.22.2024 Bi-Annual All-Member Meeting - 4.25.2024

JUST ANNOUNCED

SAVE THE DATE! 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 golf, networking, and friendly competition as we honor Mark Stagg of Stagg Group Development! CLICK HERE for more information about the Tournament and to register. A variety of Sponsorship Opportunities are available - contact Dolores@bronxchamber.org to secure your package. Sincere thanks to our sponsors to date: Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, DJ Ambulette Services, Monroe College, and BronxCare Health System.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Workforce Career Catalyst: Developing Skills for Success To Shape Future Careers April 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm The Banknote Building 1231 Lafayette Avenue Bronx, NY Calling all job-seekers: join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce & Assemblymember Amanda Septimo to level up your career with a night of skill building for success. Learn practical interview tactics, resume-building tips, financial planning and support, plus complimentary business headshots!

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Spring Into Networking Event April 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Rosa's at Park 2568 Park Avenue, Bronx, NY $25 / Members $30 / Non-Members Join the Bronx Chamber to ring in Spring with a night of networking, new connections, and & delicious food and drinks!

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Community Clean Streets Day of Action - Bruckner Blvd April 20th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 11 Bruckner Blvd Bronx, NY In preparation for Earth Day, join community partners in Mott Haven as we sweep, paint, trim, remove graffiti, and wake up the ground for the Spring.

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Earth Day Networking Breakfast April 22nd from 8:00 am to 10:00 am Bronx Zoo Schiff Family Hall $15 / Members $20 / Non-Members Learn about sustainable practices for your business, make new connections with our members and Board over breakfast, then enjoy a wellness walk around the beautiful grounds of the iconic Bronx Zoo!

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Join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce for our First Bi-Annual All-Member Meeting April 25th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Zoom *This is a Bronx Chamber Members Only Event* During this webinar, members will: - Learn about your exclusive Member Benefits, including participation in Chamber Governance - Meet the Staff and the Board of Directors - Get a refresher on the Chamber's Advocacy work - your voice in Bronx government, specifically business legislation - and much more! Members: Got a burning question for us to answer during the webinar? Click here to submit Not a Chamber Member? Click here to join

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BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEBSITE REFRESH

A digital refresh to welcome Spring! Check out the Bronx Chamber's updated website for the latest in news, policy updates, events, resources and more. To visit our website, Click Here

REMINDER: COMMERCIAL CONTAINERIZATION RULES & REGULATIONS

On March 1, 2024, ALL businesses in NYC must use bins with secure lids when setting out trash for collection.   This applies to all businesses that set out waste on the curb. This does not apply to businesses that have waste collected from a loading dock. As part of our commitment to keeping our streets clean, we implemented new rules to reduce the number of black bags that line city streets.   DSNY began the process in April 2023, when they changed the waste setout times for residents and businesses — reducing the time trash, recycling, and curbside composting will sit on sidewalks.   For more information on containerization, Click Here

REMINDER: COMMERCIAL WASTE ZONES

Following significant planning, analysis, and contract development, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced the next steps in the monumental overhaul of the City’s commercial waste industry mandated under Local Law 199 of 2019. While the Department of Sanitation collects trash, recycling, and compostable material from residents, businesses are required to hire private carters to collect their waste. Currently, any neighborhood may be serviced by dozens of these carters in an inefficient, hazardous, and unsustainable system. DSNY has established new no-cost contracts with carters directly to reach the goals set out in the law. These selected carters are then authorized to operate in a given “Commercial Waste Zone” within the five boroughs and under the rules and requirements set forth by DSNY. For more information on this zoning, Click Here

FUNDING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OTHER RESOURCES

GETTING YOUR FINANCIAL HOUSE IN ORDER: Protecting Your Legacy April 11, 2024 from 5:00 pm Salsa Catering 1429 Fifth Ave, NYC 10035 Between 116th & 117th Streets Take part in this enlightening educational workshop moderated by Bronx Chamber Executive Board Member Madeline Marquez of Ponce Bank, focused on safeguarding your legacy and ensuring the successful transfer of generational wealth.

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Bronx Chamber Member Event: University of Mount Saint Vincent Career Fair The Oxley Integrated Advising Program at the University of Mount Saint Vincent is thrilled to announce Engage With Your Future, a series of engagement events designed for sophomores but open to all students on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024. These events promote career, academic, and social opportunities that inspire growth and encourage forward-thinking. We urge everyone to participate in any or all of the events developed to expand minds and help students explore the possibilities of their academic and career journey. University of Mount Saint Vincent warmly welcomes their partners to join them in this unique opportunity to connect with students eager to learn about life after college and how to best prepare for it. Please register for each event you plan to attend. All events will occur at the University of Mount Saint Vincent’s campus.

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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.

Construction Career and Resource Fair Meet contractor representatives and learn about available opportunities and apprenticeships. Connect with programs that provide training, apprenticeships, and access to careers in skilled construction trades ‣ Meet general contractors who are performing work at Orchard Beach and around New York City Engage with union representatives and construction trade partners restoring the facility Obtain assistance with resume building. Location: Greek American Institute, 3573 Bruckner Blvd. Bronx, NY 10461 Date and time: Thursday, April 4th 5:00 - 8:00pm To register, Click Here

A new era for the city's permanent outdoor dining program began this week as applications went live for restaurant owners in NYC on Wednesday. City officials released the new guidelines, "Dining Out NYC," early last month. As previously noted, the significant change is that enclosed, year-round roadway dining structures will no longer be permitted. The revised regulations stipulate that roadway cafes must now be open-air, easily portable, and simple to assemble and dismantle. Additionally, these establishments are restricted to operating only from April through November.  According to city officials, if restaurants plan to offer diners open-air options, owners will have to remove their old outdoor dining setups and replace them by the summer.  For information on Dining Out NYC, Click Here

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 If you are interested in applying, or for more information on M/WBE certification, contact Chanel Perez at Programs@bronxchamber.org

CHAMBER MEMBER JOB POSTING Seeking a candidate to work alongside Owner and Broker of KZA Commercial Real Estate Company to provide general administrative assistance. We are searching for an individual with an outgoing personality who is comfortable interacting with Landlords/Owners and potential clients. We are asking candidate to work out of the office 2 days per week (preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays) between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. For more information or to apply, Click Here

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!