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V OICE OF THE B RON X BUSINESS NEWS “You never know where your next big deal is going to come from!” Nunzio Del Greco, President & CEO VISIT BRONXCHAMBER.ORG BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 2018 Bronx Chamber of Commerce Bronx Business Awards April 18 Annual Gala Celebration honors distinguished Bronx businesses for their contributions to our community The Bronx Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us at our Bronx version of the Academy Awards with the Bronx Business Awards 2018 Annual Gala Celebration on Wednesday, April 18th, from 5:30-10:30pm, at Marina del Rey Caterers. Marina del Rey Caterers is located at 1 Marina Drive. Member Price for the Gala: By Apr 4: $225/person; $2,000/Table of 10. After Apr 4: $250/person; $2,200/Table of 10. Non-Member Price for the Gala: By Apr 4: $300/person; $2,750/Table of 10; After Apr 4: $325/person; $2,950/ Table of 10. At the Door: $500 (if still available). No cancellations after Apr 13. Information or to RSVP: 718-828-3900 or [email protected]. Our Honorees: This year, we are honoring distinguished Bronx businesses for their contributions to our Bronx community. Developer of the Year The Perez Family, Mastermind, Ltd. Made in the Bronx Award of the Year Gino’s Pastry Shop Institutional Member of the Year Bronx Community College Non-Profit of the Year Third Avenue BID Health Provider of the Year D & J Ambulette Services, Inc. M/WBE Company of the Year E.A.T. w/ Culinary Professionals, Inc. Portion of Proceeds to benefit Special Olympics New York continued on page 6... BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BRONX CHAMBER LAUNCH MAJOR NEW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE At a Special Historic meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce held March 1 st , 2018 at the Residence Inn by Marriott, members unanimously launched a major New Membership Drive to further the Mission of the Chamber. Joe Kelleher stated, “As Chairman of the Bronx Chamber for the past 14 years, I state with unshakable certainty that the success of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce benefits all stakeholders including members, non- profit organizations, all Bronx businesses and the Bronx entire community. We each have a vested interest to serve as ambassadors promoting the Bronx Chamber of Commerce together with our great borough of The Bronx”! The members of the Board of Directors are prominent individuals and professionals in the business community and highly recognized for their business acumen, integrity and ethics. continued on page 6... THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Seated: Nunzio Del Greco, President & CEO, Bronx Chamber of Commerce; Carolyn Murphy, Country Bank; Geri Sciortino, Bronx Design Group; Vanessa Baijnauth, Ridgewood Savings Bank; Deya Jourdain, New York Yankees. Standing: Steven Squitieri, Sanitation Salvage Corp., Joseph Gallito, D & J Ambulette Services, Inc.; John Calvelli, Wildlife Conservation Society; Joseph Coleman, Rite Check; Sigfrido Rivera, TD Bank; Sandra Erickson, Sandra Erickson Real Estate; John Bonizio, Metro Optics Eyewear; April Horton, Verizon; Greg Gonzalez, Manhattan Parking Group; Ron Spurga, United Metro Energy; Joseph Kelleher, Hutchinson Metro Center & Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board; John Collazzi, Bronx Times Reporter; and Michael Max Knobbe, BronxNet.

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VOICE OF THE BRONX BUSINESS NEWS

“You never know where your next big deal is going to come from!” Nunzio Del Greco, President & CEO

VISIT BRONXCHAMBER.ORG ● BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS NEWS ● MARCH 2018

Bronx Chamber of Commerce

Bronx Business Awards

April 18 Annual Gala Celebration

honors distinguished

Bronx businesses for their

contributions to our community The Bronx Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us at our Bronx version of the Academy Awards with the Bronx Business Awards 2018 Annual Gala Celebration on Wednesday, April 18th, from 5:30-10:30pm, at Marina del Rey Caterers. Marina del Rey Caterers is located at 1 Marina Drive.

Member Price for the Gala: By Apr 4: $225/person; $2,000/Table of 10. After Apr 4: $250/person; $2,200/Table of 10. Non-Member Price for the Gala: By Apr 4: $300/person; $2,750/Table of 10; After Apr 4: $325/person; $2,950/ Table of 10. At the Door: $500 (if still available). No cancellations after Apr 13.

Information or to RSVP: 718-828-3900 or [email protected].

Our Honorees: This year, we are honoring

distinguished Bronx businesses for their

contributions to our Bronx community.

Developer of the Year

The Perez Family, Mastermind, Ltd.

Made in the Bronx Award of the Year

Gino’s Pastry Shop

Institutional Member of the Year

Bronx Community College

Non-Profit of the Year

Third Avenue BID

Health Provider of the Year

D & J Ambulette Services, Inc.

M/WBE Company of the Year

E.A.T. w/ Culinary Professionals, Inc.

Portion of Proceeds to benefit

Special Olympics New York

continued on page 6...

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BRONX CHAMBER

LAUNCH MAJOR NEW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

At a Special Historic meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce held March 1st, 2018 at the Residence Inn by Marriott,

members unanimously launched a major New Membership Drive to further the Mission of the Chamber.

Joe Kelleher stated, “As Chairman of the Bronx Chamber for the past 14 years, I state with unshakable certainty that the success of the Bronx

Chamber of Commerce benefits all stakeholders including members, non-profit organizations, all Bronx businesses and the Bronx entire community. We

each have a vested interest to serve as ambassadors promoting the Bronx

Chamber of Commerce together with our great borough of The Bronx”! The members of the Board of Directors are prominent individuals and

professionals in the business community and highly recognized for their business acumen, integrity and ethics.

continued on page 6...

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Seated: Nunzio Del Greco, President & CEO, Bronx Chamber of Commerce; Carolyn Murphy, Country Bank; Geri

Sciortino, Bronx Design Group; Vanessa Baijnauth, Ridgewood Savings Bank; Deya Jourdain, New York Yankees.

Standing: Steven Squitieri, Sanitation Salvage Corp., Joseph Gallito, D & J Ambulette Services, Inc.; John Calvelli,

Wildlife Conservation Society; Joseph Coleman, Rite Check; Sigfrido Rivera, TD Bank; Sandra Erickson, Sandra

Erickson Real Estate; John Bonizio, Metro Optics Eyewear; April Horton, Verizon; Greg Gonzalez, Manhattan Parking

Group; Ron Spurga, United Metro Energy; Joseph Kelleher, Hutchinson Metro Center & Bronx Chamber of Commerce

Chairman of the Board; John Collazzi, Bronx Times Reporter; and Michael Max Knobbe, BronxNet.

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UP FRONT

I AM PROUD TO PROMOTE THE BRONX VERSION OF THE ACADEMY AWARDS

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to join us at THE BRONX BUSINESS AWARDS

2018 GALA CELEBRATION

WEDNESDAY | APRIL 18, 2018 | 5:30 - 10:30 PM Marina del Rey Caterers

1 Marina Drive, Bronx, NY 10465

THE DISTINGUISHED HONOREES

The Perez Family, Mastermind, Ltd. DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

Gino’s Pastry Shop MADE IN THE BRONX AWARD OF THE YEAR

Bronx Community College INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Third Avenue BID NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR

D & J Ambulette Services, Inc. HEALTH PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

E.A.T. w/ Culinary Professionals, Inc. M/WBE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

PORTIONS OF PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT

Special Olympics New York

To make reservations, advertise in the Gala Journal and/or be a Sponsor to the 2018 Gala Celebration,

contact Phil Cardone at 718-828-3900 or [email protected]

I look forward to seeing you at the 2018 Bronx Business Awards Gala Celebration!

Nunzio Del Greco President & CEO

FOUNDER

Elias Karmon, EMK Enterprises

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Joseph Kelleher, Hutchinson

Metro Center

PRESIDENT & CEO

Nunzio Del Greco, Bronx Chamber of Commerce

VICE PRESIDENTS

John Collazzi, Bronx Times Reporter

Hon. June Eisland, Eisland Strategies, LLC

Sandra Erickson, Sandra Erickson Real Estate

Stephen Jerome, Monroe College

April Horton, Verizon

Geri Sciortino, Bronx Design Group

Lisa Sorin, Westchester Square BID

VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER

Anthony Mormile, Tompkins Mahopac National Bank

ASSISTANT TREASURER

Greg Gonzalez, Manhattan Parking Group

SECRETARY

Anthony Ross, Children’s Corner Learning Center

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Barry Fitzgerald, F & F Insurance

LEGAL COUNSEL

Jeffrey Underweiser, Underweiser & Underweiser

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vanessa Baijnauth, Ridgewood Savings Bank

John Bonizio, Metro Optics Eyewear

Yvette Brissette-Andre, Unique People Services

John Calvelli, Wildlife Conservation Society

Catherine Cioffi, Mercy College

Joseph Coleman, Rite Check

Jose Luis Cruz, Lehman College

Joseph Deglomini Jr., Simone Development

Joseph Gallito, D & J Ambulette Services, Inc.

John Habermann, BankUnited

David Ison, The Woodlawn Cemetery

Deya Jourdain, New York Yankees

Michael Knobbe, BronxNet

Clarence Lildharrie, Certified Alarm Technicians

Franco Marciano, Ensign Engineering

John McEvoy, Altice/Cablevision Corp.

Nicole McNulty, Apple Bank

Carolyn Murphy, Country Bank

Vincent Mutarelli, Capital One Bank

Richard Priore, Morgan Stanley

Sigfrido Rivera, TD Bank

Ron Spurga, United Metro Energy

Steven Squitieri, Sanitation Salvage Corp.

Kathy Zamechansky, KZA Realty Group, Inc.

PAST PRESIDENT

Lenny Caro, Mercy College

Founded in 1894

VISIT BRONXCHAMBER.ORG ● BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS NEWS ● MARCH 2018 ● PAGE 2

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Grow Your Bronx Business

Generate referrals

Leads contact you directly

Update your business information by contacting Sashee Rivera at (718) 828-3900 or e-mail [email protected].

The Bronx Chamber

TESTIMONIALS

““Nunzio, I wanted to express my gratitude for taking the Bronx Chamber to its new heights of success. Over the course of the last year plus, I have witnessed the Bronx Chamber meet and exceed my expectations. I have to applaud your professionalism, commitment and tenacity of taking the Bronx Chamber to another level. I am so proud to call myself a board member of such a wonderful institution. Nunzio, you follow in the footsteps of our dear Mr. Bronx, Elias Karmon, who dedicated his adult life to keeping the Bronx Chamber an integral part of the success of the businesses in the Bronx.”

Lisa Sorin Westchester Square BID

“Monroe College has been a member of the Bronx Chamber for four decades and I have been honored to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Nunzio, for taking the Chamber to an entirely new level. You have revitalized the Chamber, increased membership, improved the financial outlook, and steered the ship in a totally professional manner. Monroe College looks forward to continuing a long and fruitful relationship with such a vibrant organization.”

Stephen J. Jerome Monroe College

“Nunzio, we at RiteCheck are most grateful for the effective and meaningful support by you and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce to help us grow our business in the Bronx. In our looking to expand, the Chamber was instrumental in helping us to obtain and open our newest location in the Throggs Neck Shopping Center – from supporting our application with New York State to obtaining letters of support from local businesses. It is no exaggeration to say that the Chamber made it possible for us to open our newest store. RiteCheck is a true believer in your chamber and will continue to support your excellent work in all the ways that we can”.

Joseph Coleman Rite Check

“Nunzio, Today Media Custom Communications is proud to partner with you and the entire Bronx Chamber staff and organization. We put together a top notch publication in 2018 that we know serves the Chamber and its members well.”

Rich Martinelli, CEO Today Media

If you would like to submit a testimonial, e-mail [email protected]

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

Major New Membership

Drive and Contest Roadmap to Your Success

As I discussed in my column in the February Issue of the monthly

newsletter, “The Bronx Chamber of Commerce benefits all stakeholders: members, Bronx businesses, non-profit organizations and the entire Bronx

Community”.

At a Special Historic meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bronx

Chamber of Commerce held March 1st, 2018 at the Residence Inn by Marriott, members unanimously launched a major New Membership Drive to

further the Mission of the Chamber. Read more about it on the Front Cover of this month’s newsletter and continued on page 6.

The mission of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen the

economic viability and improve the quality of life for the Bronx. We play an

active, significant role in the economic development of the borough, and formed many initiatives and partnerships that have made immeasurable

strides in the crucial fields of education, employment, and health.

Nunzio Del Greco, President and CEO of the Chamber stated: “A larger membership base in the Bronx Chamber of Commerce insures financial

strength, greater benefits for all members, elevates the credibility of the

Chamber and further improves the image of The Bronx!”

All members are encouraged to participate in this major new membership Drive and Contest. For each new member you recruit to join, you

will be listed as “recommended by” in the monthly newsletter with the new member’s name, company and contact information.

I challenge you to confirm that each of your contacts, people you do

business with, vendors and business associates are active members of the

Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

The member who recruits the most new members will be presented an award at the 2018 Holiday Party and featured

in the monthly newsletter.

We have a number of excellent networking events coming up in the next

few months including two major events: the Bronx version of the Academy Awards with the Bronx business Awards scheduled for April 18, 2018 and the

Best of The Bronx Golf Outing scheduled for June 20, 2018. Keep a look out for more information in the monthly newsletter and emails.

I look forward to your active participation and support in 2018! ■

Joe Kelleher Chairman

Bronx Chamber of Commerce

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Cole Torres founded Local Eye Media with the intention of helping small to mid-sized businesses maximize their marketing efforts at a sensible price. His background in sales and marketing, along with conversations with many business owners, lead him to recognize a problem with many online marketing service offerings. Many business owners are faced with “à la carte” offerings while not knowing exactly what each service would provide or what services would work in harmony with the other. Cole saw too many businesses spend money with no results to show. He also discovered too many companies that took advantage of business owners that did not have strong enough knowledge on the topic into services that are not helpful.

Founded in 2016, Local Eye Media has provided opportunities for small to mid-sized businesses to consolidate their online marketing efforts so that each aspect can provide true value. Cole’s main goal has been to develop packages that allows companies to get the value of hiring an experienced digital marketing employee at a fraction of the cost. He set out to accomplish this by focusing on building complete systems for clients to take leads from first impression all the way to paying customer.

One of the biggest obstacles that Cole has to overcome is a misperception of the services he offers. He doesn’t blame this on the business owners, but rather on service providers that did not come through for them. “I hear business owners say all too often that they have paid someone to post on Facebook before and saw no results,” says Cole. “This has caused many to become skeptical of this marketing avenue, which is unfortunate because I can show stats that show a great deal of efficiency ROI compared to other marketing channels. The problem is that other providers did not provide a valuable

‘REALIZING THE AMERICAN DREAM’: TD BANK AWARDS

BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE $750,000 GRANT TO

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS TO SMALL BUSINESSES Bronx Chamber to Partner with Citywide 5 Chamber Alliance Nonprofits, TD to Assist Small Businesses and Home Owners

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a $750,000 grant from

the TD Foundation to foster small business education and pathways to home ownership by partnering with nonprofits throughout the borough. The grant, which

will be paid out over the course of three years, will allow the 5 Chamber Alliance to produce a bevy of small business education workshops, as well as seminars for potential home buyers, educating them on what mortgage lenders look for when they approve loans.

"This grant follows a long history of helping businesses in Brooklyn, and beyond, including the expansion of the city-wide Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Project, which helped enumerable waterfront communities recover in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. We’re extremely grateful to be able to continue our productive partnership with TD Bank, which will create opportunities for small businesses and more educated home ownership in Brooklyn, and throughout the five boroughs. I look forward to continuing this relationship in the future," said Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Andrew Hoan.

The 5 Chamber Alliance last partnered, with TD Bank’s support, in 2012 in order to assist businesses that were affected by Superstorm Sandy. TD Bank Group and

the TD Charitable Foundation provided a grant of $200,000, at the time, to create the Citywide Entrepreneurship Project. It provided direct commercial revitalization services to small businesses throughout the city, as a whole, with each borough program run out of the borough’s corresponding Chamber of Commerce.

The potential to empower thousands of New York residents with financial education and stability is not only an honor for TD, it's our obligation," said Peter Meyer, Market President, TD Bank. "This partnership will provide economic growth to individuals interested in improving their financial status, as well as provide small business owners with the tools needed to create a sustainable, thriving business and we're excited to be a part of this effort."

continued on page 5...

(l. to r.) Nunzio Del Greco President & CEO Bronx Chamber of Commerce; Jessica Walker, President & CEO Manhattan Chamber of Commerce; Peter Meyer, TD Bank Market President; Andrew Hoan President & CEO Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce; Linda Baran President & CEO Staten Island Chamber of Commerce; Thomas Grech, Queens Chamber of Commerce President & CEO

continued on page 7...

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The program will include a variety of

seminars to provide small business owners with the tools they need to run successful operations. Another primary topic will be smart property ownership, with seminars on both commercial ownership and home ownership. The Brooklyn Chamber will provide a framework for running seminars, which will be offered through each borough Chamber of Commerce. The program will also include partnerships with community-based organizations and nonprofits throughout the city.

Seminar types include:

Small Business Seminars

Home Buyer Seminars

Business Resource Discussions

M/WBE Certification

Brooklyn Chamber Centennial

Education

Seminar topics include, but are not limited to:

Realizing the American Dream

Creating a Strategic Plan

Running a Profitable Company

Determining your Company’s

Legal Structure

Bronx Chamber of Commerce

President & CEO Nunzio Del Greco said, “As President & CEO of the Bronx

Chamber of Commerce, I am excited to work with the other members of the

5 Chamber Alliance in partnership

with the TD Bank Charitable

Foundation and Google.org, to coordinate enhanced services in support of businesses and individuals in low to moderate income and immigrant communities. This partnership ideally aligns with the Mission of The Bronx

Chamber of Commerce. ■

….continued from page 4

Members of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber’s Business Development, Events and Young Professionals Network Committees met on February 15th to discuss the Chamber’s upcoming events, including the June 20th golf outing. Pictured: Richard Priore, Morgan Stanley ; Paul VVillanueva, Intelligent IT Designs; Nunzio Del Greco, Bronx Chamber President & CEO; Kathy Zamechansky, KZA Realty Group; Joe Kelleher, Simone Realty and Bronx Chamber Chairman; Sherry Scanlon, KZA Realty Group; and John Bonizio, Metro Optics Eyewear.

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Ridgewood Savings Bank held their annual Valentine Networking Party at the Residence Inn by Marriott on March 15th. This well-attended networking event included a performance of love songs by Kristen Kelleher (l.) and a comical performance by Patrice Francois (r.), prizes by T-Mobile, food and refreshments provided by Applebee’s, and the first 25 women to arrive were given a red rose. Visit our calendar page at www.bronxchamber.org for information on our upcoming networking events and workshops.

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Valentine Networking Party

The Valentine Networking Party was the perfect backdrop for Bronx Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Nunzio Del Greco (l.) and thisistheBronX publisher Gary Axelbank to solidify the partnership between the Chamber and the borough’s ‘everything Bronx’ web portal.

The agreement is specifically designed to help Bronx businesses grow with discounted advertising and additional funding for Chamber activities. See interview at http://www.thisisthe bronx. in fo /bronx -chamber -commerce -thisisthebronx-agree-partnership.

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If you do business with any of the above, want to network with members and want to grow your business in The Bronx, join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce today. You can join on-line at www.Bronx Chamber.org or call Sashee Rivera, Membership Director at (718) 828-3900.

Nunzio Del Greco, President and CEO of the Chamber stated: “A successful Bronx Chamber of Commerce benefits all members, elevates the credibility of the Chamber and further improves the image of The Bronx!

New Membership Drive & Contest

All members are encouraged to participate in this major new membership Drive and Contest. For each new member you recruit to join, you will be listed as “recommended by” in the monthly newsletter with the new member’s name, company and contact information.

“You have tremendous influence over companies or vendors you do business with. An “ASK” from you makes a big difference in recruiting new members,” added Del Greco. The member that recruits the most new members will

be presented an award at the 2018 Holiday Party and featured in the monthly newsletter.

Joe Kelleher added: “I challenge you to confirm that each of your contacts, people you do business with, vendors and business associates are active members of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.”

Use your influence and exercise your leadership as an Ambassador to positively influence the future Success of the Bronx Chamber of Chamber. ■

SAVE THE DATE! 2018 Bronx Business Awards Gala

April 18, 2018 Marina del Ray

Special Recognition to the Prominent Companies and

Organizations represented on the Board of Directors

….continued from page 1

Altice USA/Cablevision Corp. Apple Bank BankUnited Bronx Design Group Bronx Times Reporter BronxNet Capital One Bank Certified Alarm Technicians Children’s Corner Learning Center Con Edison

Country Bank D & J Ambulette Services, Inc. Eisland Strategies, LLC Ensign Engineering F & F Insurance Hutchinson Metro Center KZA Realty Group, Inc. Lehman College Manhattan Parking Group Mercy College

Metro Optics Eyewear Monroe College Morgan Stanley New York Yankees Ridgewood Savings Bank Ridgewood Savings Bank Rite Check Sandra Erickson Real Estate Sanitation Salvage Corp Simone Development

TD Bank Tompkins Mahopac National Bank Underweiser & Underweiser United Metro Energy Unique People Services Verizon Westchester Square BID Wildlife Conservation Society The Woodlawn Cemetery

...continued from page 1

This year’s Keynote Speaker is Rob Walsh, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services. Our Mistress of Ceremonies is Jacqueline Catona Wayans, TV Host & Producer of “Don’t Give Up and Win”.

Special thanks are extended to our gala sponsors, journal advertisers and hosts of reserved tables. Your support and participation at the events is greatly appreciated and benefits the Bronx Business Community.

There are limited number of exclusive sponsorship opportunities still available. Members and businesses can take advantage of advertising in the Bronx Business Awards Journal to promote their services and/or salute the distinguished 2018 honorees.

To make reservations, advertise, and/or be a sponsor to the event, contact Phil Cardone at 718-828-3900 or [email protected]. ■

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MISSION OF THE BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The mission of The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen the economic viability and improve the quality of life for the Bronx. We play an active, significant role in the economic development of the borough, and formed many initiatives and partnerships that have made immeasurable strides in the crucial fields of education, employment, and health.

service. We don’t just post on Facebook. We also place professional ads in front of your target demographic on social media, in smartphone apps, and on websites they visit, we get ads in front of people who have visited your website, we create and host professional landing pages and sales funnels to capture leads and contact information, we send out initial contact instantly to all new leads, and we integrate this with most any business software that you use. We provide all of this is much less than most people think, and this is just the basic package!”

Cole decided to have Local Eye Media become a part of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce because it is a special place to him. First, he has been a Yankee’s fan since a young age. His hero was Derek Jeter and he was all too excited to see him hit a walk-off base hit in his final home at-bat. Another reason the Bronx is special to Cole is because of his time at the United States Military Academy at West Point. During his time there Army played Rutgers at Yankee Stadium in 2011. One of his fondest memories of his time there was when he got to march onto the field before the game and to be on the field where some of his heroes played.

Cole is very excited become a member and to get to know the other members of the Bronx Chamber. As a gesture to all other members of the Bronx Chamber, Cole is having Local Eye Media run a lifetime discount to all members. He is offering $100/month off our basic package and $200/month off our tier 2 package as well as waiving all setup fees. More details on this can be found in the Member to member deals on the Bronx Chamber of Commerce website. Cole would love to speak with anyone that wants to discuss business, marketing, or just to say hello. He can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 256-684-3700. ■

Local Eye Media continued from page 4... BRONX CHAMBER HONORS BLACK HERITAGE

Standing (l. to r.): Joe Kelleher, Bronx Chamber Chairman; Nunzio Del Greco, Bronx Chamber President & CEO; Buona Coundoul, New York Red Bulls Goalkeeper; Michael Nixon, BOEDC Credit Analyst; Hon. Eugene Oliver, Supreme Criminal Court;. Sitting (l. to r.): Jacqueline Wayans, TV Host & Producer; Nicole McNulty, Apple Bank Vice President Carolyn Harrison, Young Life Bronx Regional Director; Tom Messina, Chief of Staff, Congressman Joe Crowley.

On February 23rd, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce held its annual Black Heritage Luncheon on Friday at Tosca Marquee in Throgg’s Neck. The luncheon celebrated the achievements and contributions in banking, youth empowerment,

legal, sports, media, and business fields. Joe Kelleher, Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chairman & President of Simone Development Companies delivered an amazing speech about the importance of Black contributions to the Bronx community. “It’s important to acknowledge our African American population in the Bronx from their citizenship but also from the business perspective. We have many great business and community leaders here and the Chamber of Commerce has the ability to bring people together so people get to know who they are and more impor tant ly to acknowledge what they’ve done to contribute to the greatness of the Bronx.”

Joe Kelleher, Chairman, Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Country Bank would like to invite you to continue in our celebration of the contributions of our outstanding citizens at our upcoming Irish Heritage Luncheon on March 15th, from 12:00-3:00 pm, at Rambling House in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx when we will recognize six distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding vision, dedication and commitment to excellence, as well as their continuous contributions to our borough. See page 6 for details. Download flyer from the calendar pages at www.bronxchamber.org. ■

(l. to r.) Phil Cardone Bronx Chamber Events Director; Nunzio Del Greco Bronx Chamber President & CEO; Joe Kelleher President Simone Properties & Bronx Chamber Chairman; Nathalia Fernandez, 80th District State Assembly Democratic Nominee; Mark Gjonaj, District 13th City Councilman; Franco Marciano, Ensign Engineering and Bronx Chamber Board Member.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Altice USA ConEdison McDonald’s

National Restaurant Association TD Bank

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE

AFC Urgent Care Apple Bank AT&T Bay Plaza Community Center Berkeley College

Bronx Community College Country Bank Entergy Grassi & Co. HeartVein NYC

INDA Assoc. of Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Law Offices of Joseph A. Romano Madison Square Garden Mercy College Montefiore Medical Center

Mosholu Preservation Corporation New York Yankees Ridgewood Savings Bank

RiteCheck Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point Unique People Services United Metro Energy

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Applebee’s BronxCare/Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

Bronx Community College C. James Plumbing & Heating Feury Image Group

Hutchinson Metro Center Lehman College One Fordham Plaza, LLC Outback Steakhouse

Residence Inn by Marriott Stagg Group Verizon Waste Management

Bronx Chamber of Commerce

Upcoming Calendar of Events

Thursday, March 15, 12:00-3:00pm Irish Heritage Month Luncheon Location: Rambling House 4292 Katonah Avenue, Bronx 10470

Friday, March 23, 11:30-2:00pm Women of Distinction Luncheon Location: Villa Barone Manor 737 Throggs Neck Expressway, Bronx 10465

Wednesday, March 28, 6:00-8:00pm Tax Diversification Seminar Location: Hutchinson Metro Conference Center 1200 Waters Place, Bronx 10461

Wednesday, April 18, 5:30-10:30pm 2018 The Bronx Business Awards Annual Gala Celebration Location: Marina Del Rey Caterers 1 Marina Drive, Bronx 10465

Wednesday, April 25, 8:30-11am Small Business Financing Workshop presented by NYC Small Business Services Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, 2nd floor 1776 Eastchester Road, Bronx 10461

Wednesday, May 9, 9:00-11:00am Financial Workshop presented by Ridgewood Savings Bank Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, 2nd floor 1776 Eastchester Road, Bronx 10461

Saturday, June 9, 11:00-4:00pm Bronx Chamber Business Expo Location: Mall at Bay Plaza, ground floor 200 Baychester Avenue, Bronx 10475

Saturday, June 16, 11:00-4:00pm Fair @ The Square Location: Westchester Square East Tremont Avenue btw St. Raymond & Westchester Avenues, Bronx 10461

Wednesday, June 20, 11:00am-8:00pm 2018 Best of the Bronx Golf Outing & Awards Dinner Location: Trump Links at Ferry Point 500 Hutchinson River Parkway, Bronx 10465 (by Whitestone Bridge)

For more information visit: www.bronxchamber.org

(718) 828-3900

Funding for Bronx Chamber of Commerce programs and services, in conjunction with NYS Senator Jeffrey Klein and NYC Council Members, is made possible with support from NYC Small Business Services, BRONX H.I.R.E., and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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