Upcoming Events, Legislative News, Grant Opportunities, & More
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(Friday) Extra, Extra
- Hunts Point Access Plan, Phase 1 Complete
- Governor Hochul Leads South Bronx Business Tour
- Veterans Day Luncheon Salutes Armed Services
- Business Development Team Hit in Hunts Point & Bronx Industrial areas
Legislative & Advocacy Updates
- Int. 813, Amending Marketing Commission Cap for Third Party Delivery Apps
- Election Day, November 8th
- 2022 SOMOS Conference
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Reminder: New York Marathon is this Sunday - use Public Transportation to avoid traffic
Funding Opportunities
- NYS SEED Program for Early-Stage Businesses
Upcoming Events
- Save the Date, Annual Holiday Party, December 8th
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HUNTS POINT ACCESS PLAN PHASE 1 COMPLETE
PART OF A $1.7B INVESTMENT IN THE BRONX
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of Phase One of the State's $1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project on time and under budget. This major milestone marks the full completion of new and improved access to Edgewater Road for motorists, taking thousands of trucks off local streets every day and improving access to the Hunts Point Terminal Market. Phase One of the project provides new traffic signals for enhanced safety, community spaces for recreation, and safer access for pedestrians and bicyclists. The $460 million Phase One contract is part of an unprecedented State investment to enhance infrastructure and connectivity in the South Bronx while also improving the quality of life for residents.
Phase 1 included:
- Completion of New Two-Way Ramp to Edgewater Road from Sheridan Boulevard Will Take Thousands of Trucks Off Local Streets Daily, Enhance Air Quality and Reduce Noise Pollution
- New Community Green Spaces and New Shared-Use Paths for Enhanced Pedestrian and Cyclist Access to the Bronx River and Recreational Opportunities
- New Ramp from Eastbound Bruckner Expressway to Edgewater Road; New Ramp on Leggett Avenue from the Hunts Point Peninsula to Bruckner Expressway
- Project is Part of Unprecedented State Investment To Enhance Infrastructure and Quality of Life for Residents in the South Bronx
Phase 2 included the improvements noted in the diagram below:
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL LEADS SOUTH BRONX BUSINESS TOUR
MEETS BRONX CHAMBER MEMBERS & AVENUE NYC PROGRAM TEAM
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Bringing Chamber members and NYS Leadership together.
Keeping the focus on business development and empowering Bronx communities, The Bronx Chamber of Commerce in partnership with our members, leadership and community stakeholders have mobilized businesses and community leaders with elected officials to highlight business challenges and opportunities in the Bronx. This week the Bronx Chamber of Commerce with Third Avenue Business Improvement District hosted Governor Kathy Hochul for a South Bronx small business tour highlighting the organization's work in the area and business challenges and opportunities.
Areas addressed include:
- Public Safety & Quality of Life
- Infrastructure needs & mission driven development
- Access to financing and working capital
- Decreasing punitive regulations
- Emerging industries and business sectors
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is grateful to our members and Board members for their input. We'd especially like to thank Great Performances, Mae, Mae Cafe, Beatstro, The Lit. Bar, Playa Gelato, and ChocoBar Cortes, as well as our Avenue NYC Program Manager for assisting with this tour.
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Governor Hochul with Executive Board Member, Liz Neumark at Mae, Mae Cafe |
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Governor Hochul with Bronx Chamber Members, Alfredo Angueria and Junior Martinez of Hoodspitality at Beatstro. |
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VETERAN'S LUNCHEON: HONORING OUR HEROES
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
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Join the Board of Directors and the leadership team of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the service of 50 veterans during an annual luncheon and recognition ceremony at Pasquale Rigoletto's, 2311 Arthur Avenue on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Under the Board leadership of Anthony Mormile and John Bonizio the Chamber salutes those who sacrificed so much for our communities and our country.
This year we honor five veterans from each branch of the Armed Services. We celebrate these individuals for their dedication to protecting our nation's freedoms and ideals:
- Sgt. 1st Class Ricardo Garcia, U.S Army
- Master Sgt. Chris Devoy, U.S Marine Corps
- Seaman Michael Ramirez, U.S Navy
- Senior Airman Chris Kocovic, U.S Airforce
- Petty Officer 2nd Class David Leich, U.S Coast Guard
Veterans are encouraged to attend and receive complementary admission to this annual Bronx Chamber signature event.
If you are a Veteran that would like to attend, please email: events@bronxchamber.org. If you or your firm would like to sponsor the event and sustained programming for veterans please email, admin@bronxchamber.org.
This event is complementary to all Veterans, but registration is required.
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DELIVERING SERVICES TO BRONX INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES |
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From Hunts Point and Port Morris to Bathgate and Zerega, the Bronx Chamber Business Development team and Small Business Resource Network have been assisting industrial businesses with real estate advisory services, navigating government, securing access to to capital, and working to ensure infrastructure projects are completed on time and on budget.
Key focus industry areas include: distilleries and breweries, makerspaces, food distribution centers, construction and mechanical services, life sciences, and emerging technologies.
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, NYC EDC, and elected officials will continue tours and planning efforts to assist the Bronx's five industrial business zones. The next tour will be in Hunts Point at the end of November.
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LEGISLATION & REGULATIONS |
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Election Day is Here.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm.
Early Voting Period is October 29, 2022 - November 6, 2022.
Voters must vote at their assigned Early Voting Site. Visit Poll Site locator to find your Early Voting or Election Day poll site.
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INT. 813 - AMENDS CAP PLACED ON MARKETING FEES FOR 3RD PARTY DELIVERY APPS
Councilmembers Holden and Velazquez introduced bill 813, an amendment to this bill which has no impact on the 15% cap on delivery, but simply allows restaurants the choice to enter contracts above the 5% marketing ceiling, if they so choose. Put simply, if a restaurant has the financial means and is interested in paying more than the 5% commission to opt into greater visibility, promotions, etc., it should have the ability to do so. Eliminating the marketing services cap will allow independent restaurants greater leverage to compete against larger, more well-established enterprises.
To-date, there are 15 cosponsors of this bill, and we anticipate more joining prior to the amendment's introduction
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2022 SOMOS CONFERENCE PUTS SMALL BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce joins the New York City 5-Chamber Alliance, Bronx small businesses and Chamber members, the U.S Small Business Administration, and the New York City Council to lead a small business panel and reception focused on business development and recovery in New York City.
Bronx Chamber President Lisa Sorin and Legislative Committee Chair Michael Brady as well as Chamber Board members will be on hand to discuss Bronx economic development, business challenges and opportunities. Have something on your mind that we should address? Email, communications@bronxchamber.org
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The New York State Seed Funding Grant Program was created to provide assistance to early-stage small businesses to succeed in a recovering New York State economy.
Eligible Applicants must provide evidence, acceptable to New York State that the Eligible Applicant is operational and meets the Program requirements. As part of the application each micro-business, small business, or for-profit arts and cultural organization including independent arts contractors shall provide sufficient documentation in a manner prescribed by Empire State Development ("ESD") to demonstrate Program qualification. Only one grant per business EIN or SSN is allowed. Due to a limited amount of funding and the high volume of requests expected, business type, geography and industry may factor into ability to receive a grant. To apply, click here.
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Saturday, November 5 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Mott Haven Fall Photo Session
Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce's Avenue NYC Program in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx for a Fall Photo Session. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Enjoy beautiful Fall weather, some complementary photography, and hot chocolate by ChocoBar Cortes, or gelato, by Playa Gelato.
Services are first come, first serve.
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Thursday, November 10 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Veterans Day Luncheon & Award Ceremony
Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce for our annual Veterans Day Luncheon and Recognition Ceremony at Pasquale's Rigoletto, 2311 Arthur Avenue Bronx, NY 10458, as we celebrate the work and dedication of Bronx veterans.
Veterans receive complementary admission. Please email events@bronxchamber.org if you are a veteran.
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Friday, November 11 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Chair, NYC Council Committee on Consumer Affairs & Worker Protection
Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce for coffee and conversation with Councilmember Marjorie Velasquez, Jr., Chair of the Council Committee on Consumer Affairs and Worker Protection, discussing new regulations, opens street dining, zoning, and charting a brighter economic future for the Bronx.
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Thursday, December 8 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Join The Bronx Chamber of Commerce for our annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Party. Bring your company, your teams, or your friends and families and celebrate the holidays with an open bar, 3 course dinner, dancing, and entertainment as we do good for the community by supporting the children and families of Astor Children's Services with our annual gift drive.
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