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(Friday) Extra, Extra! Click here for this week's video Mayor's COVID roundtable update Chamber community, your input is needed Upcoming Chamber Education and Networking Events and more!

2 Important Surveys: Your Response Is Requested The Bronx Chamber is working with the NYC Department of Small Business Services to better understand NYC small business owners’ need for funding. This will help the City design better solutions to help small businesses grow.  This 5-minute survey will assist in collecting information about small business’s experience with, and interest in, financing assistance.  Click here to submit your response

 

Please take this separate 5-minute Small Business Regulatory Survey to add your voice regarding the impact violations have on NYC small businesses. This brief survey will allow you to share what small business go through, and for NYC government to assess the common violations. To share additional feedback please email the NYC SBS Regulatory Reform at regreform@sbs.nyc.gov.

Update on NYC DOT Shared E-Scooter Pilot Program

Since the August 2021 launch of the shared e-scooter pilot program that started last year in the Northeast Bronx (serving Eastchester, Wakefield, Pelham Parkway, and Co-Op City), residents and visitors have taken over 425,000 rides, an average of more than 2,100 rides per day. DOT plans to expand the service area in June 2022, bringing the pilot to Parkchester, Soundview, and Throggs Neck. The three participating companies, Bird, Lime and Veo, will continue to provide service across the East Bronx.   Click to access the feedback map which allows users to place pins down at locations where they’d like to see designated parking corrals, which will help organize the scooters on busy corridors. The Bronx Chamber of Commerce was glad to be part of the launch effort last year, and will continue to support ongoing promotion of this initiative to improve access to afforable transportation options in the borough.

Don't Miss Our Upcoming Events!

Tuesday March 29 8:30 - 10:00am The Conference Center at 1200 Waters Place, Hutch Metro Center Join representatives from Ponce Bank as they present an in-person workshop on Risk Management to the Bronx Chamber community, covering: Building Your Financial Future Assets and Assets Building Creating A Financial Foundation Training and Education Register HERE

Tuesday April 5 9:00 - 10:00am Want to travel to Egypt with the Bronx Chamber? Join representatives from Aventura World at our Virtual Info Session to learn about an exclusive Early Bird deal for the Bronx Chamber Community. Our President Lisa Sorin (see photo) went on this life-changing trip last year! Access the full travel packet here, and click below to register for the 4/5 Zoom where you can get all your pressing questions answered: Register for the Virtual Info Session HERE

Tuesday April 12 6:00pm Wingate by Wyndham Haven Park Hotel Spring into Networking Mixer Member Tickets: $20 Future Members: $25 We had a blast at our most recent St. Patrick's day mixer and we hope to see you at the next one on April 12 where you'll enjoy complimentary food on the gorgeous Haven Park Hotel Rooftop, sponsored by Rosa's at Park restaurant and the Wingate! Register HERE

Wednesday April 13 9:00am Your Financial Journey Workshop Part of our BxCC How to Get Bankable Series Join the Bronx Chamber and Yesenia Quinones, Bronx Community Manager for JPM Chase, for a free online workshop that will guide you through your financial journey with an in-depth discussion on savings and budgeting. RSVP HERE

Save the Date: Thursday, April 21 Earth Day Networking Breakfast, Bronx Zoo, Schiff Hall

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!

Bronx Chamber Foundation Signature Event

Women of Distinction Event Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope Honoring Christine Croke, RN Montefiore Weiler Hospital, Einstein Campus Friday, March 25, 2022 11:30am - 2:00pm at Villa Barone Manor Many thanks to our sponsors (list to date): Con Edison, Ponce Bank, Verizon, The Monroe Foundation, Simone Development, New York Botanical Garden, Orange Bank & Trust Co., KZA Realty, Sandra Erickson Real Estate, Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy, F&F Insurance, Metro Optics, & MBD Housing Information: foundation@bronxchamber.org

NYC Small Business Services Webinar

Wednesday, March 23 from 1:00 - 2:30pm NYC Small Business Services (SBS) experts will share information about the M/WBE certification process and eligibility requirements, and how you can best leverage your certification to build relationships with key government contacts and increase your opportunities to do business with the City. The City spends up to $20 billion per year on goods and services. Getting certified will help you compete for these opportunities and access exclusive programs to help your small business grow! REGISTER HERE

Exclusively For Chamber Members

Senator Biaggi's Week in Review: 3/14/22-3/18/22

 

Dear Community,

I am proud to announce that Governor Hochul has signed S812A, my bill with Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou to establish a toll-free confidential legal hotline for victims of workplace sexual harassment. This hotline will connect complainants with experienced pro-bono attorneys who will help inform them of their legal rights and advise them on the specifics of their individualized cases. 

Unfortunately, only 30% of victims of workplace sexual harassment report the harassment to an official channel. This is often because employees don’t know where to go or what their options are. By creating a free legal hotline, employees across the state – in a variety of workplaces and industries – can now easily access confidential legal guidance through the Division of Human Rights.

The Governor also signed two other bills, S3395A and S5870, to address workplace sexual harassment. I am grateful to Governor Hochul for prioritizing survivor justice in New York, and would also like to acknowledge and thank the Sexual Harassment Working Group for their tireless commitment to building a harassment-free New York. 

This week, the State Senate also passed its one-house budget resolution. This resolution lays out the priorities of the legislature, and is the starting point for our negotiations with the Governor as we finalize the state budget. Stay tuned for another email from my office with more details on the crucial investments made in this year’s one-house budget resolution. 

Lastly, I would like to wish everyone a happy Purim, St. Patrick’s Day, and Holi! I hope everyone celebrating had a festive and joyful week. 

With Gratitude,

State Senator Alessandra Biaggi