Hello Members and Friends,
We at the Chamber hope this newsletter finds you well and successful! Be sure to RSVP for our upcoming events including our first ever "Coffee & Cards", a morning business card exchange that we hope will bring some fresh faces and ideas into your world. In addition, we will host a luncheon with Manhattan Borough President, Scott M. Stringer, at which he will answer your questions about hot topics like St. Vincent's and the NYU expansion plan. The City Council will hold a hearing on the re-introduced Paid Sick Leave bill, INT 0097 on May 11. Below we have included a link to the bill and information on how you can make your voice heard in the effort to prevent the bill from passing in its current form. Our calendar is constantly growing, so if you have an idea for an event or a speaker based on a pressing local issue, send us an email. We are always interested in your thoughts and ideas, and making the Chamber the best resource for you and your business. Best, The GVCCC |
|
Expand Your Network & Grow your Business | |
Join the Chamber at our first Coffee & Cards networking event.
These morning mixers will provide you with a direct opportunity to meet other business professionals who understand the meaning and value of building mutually beneficial relationships.
The idea behind Coffee & Cards is that simple relationships can drive growth for your business and, in some cases, save your business. Each registered attendee is asked to bring a colleague or associate so that the network is strong and not limited. When a Chamber member RSVPs, they will be registered with a guest. Your guest can be a Chamber member or not. Non-Chamber members can attend as a guest only once. Of course you can register as a solo attendee and choose not to bring a guest.
Coffee & Cards: Mutually Beneficial Networking
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Capital One Bank
E. 8th Street at University Place
RSVP by Friday, May 14th. Questions? Call 212.337.5923
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
|
|
Ask the Borough President Luncheon May 24th
| |
Join the Chamber for a Luncheon with Manhattan Borough President, Scott M. Stringer, on Monday, May 24th.
The Borough President will take questions on a number of issues including:
- Closing of St. Vincent's Hospital
- NYU 2031 Expansion Plan
- Mayor's Proposed Changes to City Charter
Monday, May 24, 2010
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
VENUE TBD
Members $25
Non-Members $35
RSVP by Friday, May 21st. Questions? Call 212.337.5923
If you are interested in hosting this luncheon at your restaurant, please email lauren@villagechelsea.com ASAP.
|
|
Panel Discussion: Should Government Require Paid Sick Leave? | |
Work Life, Home Life: Should Government Require Paid Leave?
Wednesday, May 12
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Theresa Lang Community & Student Center
Arnhold Hall
55 West 13th Street (btw 5th & 6th Aves), 2nd Floor
About 1.3 million working people in New York City have no paid sick leave, and pressure is mounting on employers to provide it. Local chambers of commerce predict the cost would be in the billions; labor advocates argue it is simply a matter of fairness--and the City Council has begun to move on legislation. In the national context of often inflexible work options and limited public spending on child care, are there plausible ways to improve family policies in the workplace? Or is it too much for business--and the economy--to bear?
WITH:
Sherry Leiwant, Executive Director, A Better Balance: The Work & Family Legal Center
Sheebani Patel, Staff Attorney/Organizer, ROCNY
Nancy Ploeger, President, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Mary R. Watson, Associate Professor and Chair of Management Programs, Milano The New School for Management and Urban Policy
MODERATOR: Sharon Lerner, author, The War on Moms: On Life in a Family-Unfriendly Nation (May 2010)
Books will be available for sale and Sharon Lerner will be available for signing.
Admission is free, but you must reserve a seat. Click here to RSVP online or call 212.229.5418.
Supported by the Sirus Fund and the Milano Foundation. |
|
Cinco de Mayo at Las Chicas Locas | |
|
|
Town Hall with District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. | |
|
|
VillageCare Hosts Tulips & Pansies | |
Runway Show with Cocktail Party and Silent Auction
Thursday, May 20, 2010
7:00 PM
Gotham Hall
RSVP by Monday, May 10 to 212.337.5743
Event Chairs:
Kelley Cutrone, Founder, People's Revolution
Ariana N. Rockefeller, Writer & Direct-Action Philanthropist
Event Host:
James Aguiar, TV Personality & Style Guru Tulips & Pansies benefits VillageCare's Network of AIDS Services. VillageCare is a community-based not-for-profit organization serving older adults, persons living with HIV/AIDS and individuals in need of medical and rehabilitation services. For more information visit www.villagecare.org
|
|
Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund Event | |
Swing into Spring Charity Golf Extravaganza benefiting the Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund
Help deserving children learn and grow through sports
Friday, May 14, 2010 6:30 - 10:00pm
The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers
Pier 59 - 18th Street & the West Side Highway The Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund (CPSF) is committed to providing children in need with the opportunity to experience the enormous benefits and enjoyment of participation in athletics. Monies raised through the CPSF are used to provide partial and full scholarships to under-resourced children to participate in sports camps and programs at Chelsea Piers and throughout New York City. CPSF has provided over 1,500 children with athletic grants. www.chelseapiers.com/cpsf Tickets: $100 in advance; $125 at the door.
For more information, please call 212.336.6500 ext. 6566 or visit www.chelseapiers.com/charitygolf
Proceeds from Swing Into Spring will benefit the Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax-deductible in the manner prescribed by law.
|
|
THIS WEEK! NYSC and "Get Fit America" | |
Get Fit America is a nationwide program that promotes a healthy lifestyle. New York Sports Club SOHO would like you to know that you to can Get Fit America!
From May 3rd through May 9th NYSC SOHO will be having 7 days of events and workshops that are open to the public!
NYSC SOHO is inviting anyone who comes in with a current member to work out for free. They have also designated specific days where anyone can come in and work out for free, without a current member!
For more information contact Tabitha Sierra at 212.925.6600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212.925.6600 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or tabitha.sierra@town-sports.com
NYSC SOHO is located at:
503-11 Broadway
(between Spring and Broome)
NY, NY 10012
|
|
Affordable Accounting For Small Businesses, Discounts for Chamber Members | |
DeVito, Colella & Associates, CPAs, PC
DEVITO, COLELLA & ASSOCIATES has many years of extensive professional experience primarily geared toward small businesses and not-for-profits. Their personal and professional approach is designed to provide the best service at the most reasonable rates.
Services include:
- Bookkeeping and record keeping, including computerized monthly or quarterly statements.
- Form filing; Including monthly and quarterly payroll and sales tax returns.
- Live payroll and non-profit reviews, audits with form 990 filed.
- Unlimited Consultation - accounting, taxes, business decisions
- Tax Planning and Advice on changes in the tax laws which affect your business throughout the year.
Devito, Colella & Associates promise to give you the very best service, become a part of your team, and to help you reach your business goals.
For information on their services and the Chamber Member Discount contact:
Bruce Biggins, Client Service Representative
917.881.1716
email bbiggins@dca-cpas.com
|
|
Business is Booming Event Hosted by ActionCOACH | |
Grab your FREE spot for this exclusive event on May 10th right here ...
ActionCOACH is hosting the Business is Booming event and it has SOLD OUT in both Australia and Europe.
Brad Sugars, the founder of ActionCOACH, will reveal 28 different strategies to drive your success. This seminar is designed exclusively for BUSINESS OWNERS & LEADERS who are open to new ways to run and improve their business.
You will walk away with ...
· New (or renewed) vision and drive to take your business to the next level
· An abundance of proven successful business strategies for ANY business you may EVER own · Massive confidence in yourself and your business
· How to take immediate control of your cash flow and profits
· How to MULTIPLY your customers, your revenues, and your profits
· How to retain customers for 2 or 3 times longer than you do today
· How to avoid the top 4 common mistakes in advertising
· How to turn your marketing and advertising into an investment, rather than an expense
· How to work ON your business instead of just IN your business
This is a limited FREE and by "Invitation Only" event ...
To attend, you must register at:
www.businessisboomingtour.com please use code SNYC050
|
|
Save the Date - Paid Sick Leave Bill INT 0097 Hearing May 11th | |
Concerned about the City Council bill mandating paid sick leave? Click here to read the entire bill for more information on how this legislation will affect your business and cost you money.
Want to make your voice heard? TAKE ACTION!
The City Council will hold a hearing on May 11th with regard to this bill. If you'd like more information on how to get involved, where to go and how to testify, email the Chamber. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has yet to take an official position on this bill. Email the Speaker and let her know how you feel about INT 0097! Keep NYC's job creation and economic growth engine running! Don't let the City Council enact a bad policy that will force businesses to downsize. Tell your representatives to do the right thing...NYC needs job creation, not job killing legislation.
|
| Save Money By Making Your Business More Energy Efficient | |
|
|
Happy Hour with Community Board 2 | |
Please join the Chamber for a mixer with the board members of Community Board 2.
JUNE DATE TBD
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Amity Hall
80 West 3rd Street
For the full current Calendar of CB2 meetings please click here. |
|
|
|
|
| Upcoming Events | |
Expand Your Network, Grow Your Business
18 May 2010
Luncheon: Ask the Borough President
24 May 2010
Better Block Party
in conjunction with Whole Foods Market
June 12, 2010
Mixer with Community Board 2
JUNE TBD |
|
Chamber Champions | |
Capalino & Company
Capital One Bank
Esco Stationery
Honig Conte Porrino
Lucille Lortel Theater
New York University
TD Bank
VillageCare of New York
Wachovia Wells Fargo |
|
Our Neighborhood | |
The GVCCC services businesses and individuals located in:
Greenwich Village
West Village
East Village
Union Square
Flatiron
SOHO
NOHO |
|
|
