Friday, April 26, 2024

Bronx Chamber of Commerce - Bronx Business News You Can Use

 

Upcoming Events, Legislative News, Grant Opportunities, & More
(Friday) Extra, Extra

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
Friday Extra 4.26.24 - NYC Street Vending, BXCC All Member Meeting, Member Events & More
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)
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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

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
... 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!
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!