(Friday) Extra, Extra

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-NYS Budget & Policy Briefing by Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez

-Coffee & Conversation with Councilmember Amanda Farias

-Overview of Bronx Chamber Commercial Corridor & Merchant Organizing Initiatives

Legislative & Advocacy Updates

Engagement Surveys

-5 Borough Jobs Coalition

Upcoming Events

Member Spotlight

-Save the Date: iMentor Recruitment Roundtable, Monday, April 3 at 11:00am

NYS BUDGET & POLICY BRIEFING WITH

SECRETARY OF STATE ROBERT RODRIGUEZ

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosted Governor Kathy Hochul's NYS Budget & Policy Briefing with Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez earlier this week. The afternoon highlighted Governor's legislative and budgetary priorities and provided a deep dive into economic development initiatives shaping the Bronx and New York State. We are grateful to the Secretary of State for delivering the briefing and to our Board member, Liz Neumark, CEO - Great Performances Catering and Hospitality for delivering opening remarks. To view a recording of the briefing, click here. 

NYC COFFEE & CONVERSATION W. HON. AMANDA FARIAS

CHAIR , COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Sorin hosted Coffee & Conversation with Hon. Amanda Farias, Chair of the New York City Council Committee on Economic Development and Co-Chair of the Women's Caucus this week. The morning highlighted economic development initiatives impacting the Bronx and New York City and legislative priorities of Councilmember Farias. Councilmember Farias focused on new transportation initiatives and her goals for supporting New York City's small businesses through equitable economic development.

To view a recording of the Coffee & Conversation, click here. 

REMINDER:

NYC SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FUND PAUSED

Due to robust community engagement, led by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce and program partners, the NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund reached businesses in need throughout the five boroughs through door-to-door outreach, webinars, events, one-on-one application support, and many other forms of communications. These efforts have led to more than 12,500 applications to the loan program in just three weeks.

Due to high interest, the portal is temporarily closed to allow lending partners to assess completed applications.

 -New applicants can complete the inquiry form to be notified if the application reopens and learn about additional financing options and ways to receive free City-provided business support.  

-Businesses that have applied as of Sunday, February 12^th at 11:59pm will receive an email from a lending partner with next steps.  

-Our NYC Small Business Resource Network is assisting in navigating government and working with businesses to more fully understand responses from lenders. If you have a question or challenge with your application, please email: [email protected]. 

Please note, due to the high volume of requests, businesses may experience delays in their application being processed.  

Click Here To View The Bronx Chamber of Commerce News You Can Use - February 24, 2023