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- Autumn Soiree Gathers Business Leaders at Woodlawn Conservancy
- Visit Mott Haven Promotion Released
- Tour De Bronx
- Veteran's Luncheon: Honoring Your Service to Our Nation

Legislative & Advocacy Updates
- Bronx Chamber of Commerce Appointed to NYC Small Business Commission
- One Stop Shop NYC Portal Passes City Council Unanimously
- Election Day, November 8th

Funding Opportunities
- NYS SEED Program for Early-Stage Businesses
- Small BID Grant Program Launched

Upcoming Events
- Save the Date, Annual Holiday Party, December 8th

Member Spotlight
- Housing Empowerment Series with Mable Ivory and Chase Bank

AUTUMN SOIREE BRINGS NETWORKING & TOURS TO WOODLAWN CONSERVANCY

Woodlawn Conservancy opened their iconic gates to The Bronx Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, October 20 for the Autumn Soiree bringing together business leaders and elected officials for a one of a kind tour of the renowned Woodlawn Cemetery.

Guest's networked and toured this historic gem in the Bronx and learned stories of its inhabitants. With delicious drinks and food provided by Havana Cafe, guest took the inaugural trolley tour of illuminated art deco funerary art showcasing the architectural splendor of one of the nation's most famous burial sites while getting to know fellow New York City business owners and elected officials.

Guests enjoyed speed networking, legislative updates, and got a sneak peak at the newly released September 2022 NYS Jobs Report. Be on the look out for November's networking event and the latest news and information from your Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

MOTT HAVEN MARKETING PLAN LAUNCHED AVENUE NYC COMMERCIAL DISTRICT NEEDS ASSESSMENT TO BE RELEASED IN WINTER 2022

In 2021, The Bronx Chamber of Commerce was award an Avenue NYC Grant from New York City Department of Small Business Services to conduct commercial revitalization work in the Mott Haven area of the South Bronx. The Avenue NYC Commercial Revitalization Grants fund community-based development organizations (CBDOs) to carry out programs targeting commercial districts in low- and moderate-income communities. The three year program includes data analysis, community revitalization projects, marketing, and community capacity building for businesses. At the end of Year 1 a Commercial District Needs Assessment was completed and provided a roadmap to address challenges and opportunities.

In addition, marketing was completed to assist in positioning the area for future growth. This was completed in partnership with 394 South Bronx businesses, Story Telling Inc. and BRIC Media to capture the spirit of Mott Haven and is part of a comprehensive plan to assist this South Bronx neighborhood.

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