Hello Members and Friends,
We at the Chamber hope this newsletter finds you well and successful! There is no doubt that the current economic enviornoment makes it hard for businesses to thrive. Businesses in the area of of St. Vincent's hospital now face an additional challenge. The Chamber is hosting a small business assistance forum on June 29th for businesses affected by the closing of the hospital and we hope you will attend. Please RSVP for this event and spread the word.
This week's featured member section highlights a St. Vincent's area business and Chamber member. Remember that patronizing your local businesses and fellow Chamber members keeps your area economy running. So shop local! Working with your area Community Board is an important part of operating your business. To that end, we have scheduled a mixer with the Board Members of Community Board 2 for June 30th and we hope you will take advantage of this event. See below for full details and click here to RSVP.
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 |
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Small Business Assistance Forum JUNE 29
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The Chamber is hosting a small business asssistance forum for businesses affected by the closing of St. Vincent's Hospital.
- How has your business been affected by the closing?
- Find out what resources and programs are available to help weather this change.
- Engage with community leaders, elected officials, private industry, and others to develop a long-term strategy to survive this turn in the local economy
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street
Between 7th and 8th Avenues
Sponsored by NYU's Office of Government and Community Affairs. |
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Happy Hour with Community Board 2 Scheduled for JUNE 30
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Please join the Chamber for a mixer with the Board Members of Community Board 2.
Wednesday, June 30
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Karaoke Boho
186 West 4th Street
Don't worry if Karaoke is not your cup-of-tea. This mixer will take advantage of their full service bar and large seating area. For those who choose to stay after the event, Karaoke will be available to you then.
For the full current Calendar of CB2 meetings please click here |
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Seminar: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act June 24
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DEVITO, COLELLA & ASSOCIATES
Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act: Two New Tax Benefits for Employers
Learn about this Act and how it benefits your business:
Get your questions answered during the Q&A session. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, June 24
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
708 Third Avenue
5th Floor, 44th Street
To RSVP or for more information, contact Bruce Biggins:
917-881-1716
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Save Money Through Energy Efficiency at Your Business
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Con Ed has many programs available to small business, commercial and industrial customers to reduce the costs associated with energy usage. Just a few of Con Ed's programs are listed below, but you can find a comprehensive list of ways to reduce your energy costs by visiting:
http://www.coned.com/energyefficiency/default.asp
Energy Efficiency (Electric)
Small Business Direct Installation Program - free onsite energy survey, free easy-to-install energy efficiency measures, and rebates for small business customers who install energy efficient equipment.
Targeted Demand Side Management Program - install energy efficient lighting and other measures to save energy and protect the environment. Find out about eligible neighborhoods and available Con Edison hired contractors.
Demand Response
Con Edison's Central Air Conditioning Program - customers receive a free programmable thermostat to manage energy use while helping to maintain reliable power.
Con Edison's Distribution Load Relief Program - financial incentives for customers who reduce electricity usage when requested by Con Edison.
Energy Efficiency (Natural Gas)
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Wachovia Corporate Advantage Program
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Introducing the Corporate Advantage ProgramR from Wells Fargo & Wachovia Bank - a Chamber member benefit for your friends, family, employees and clients.
- A Personal Private Mortgage Banker
- Gift of $300 to $750 Depending on the Size of the Mortgage
- Title Discounts of $450 on Purchase and $250 on Refinance if borrowers uses one of our title business partners
- 20% Discount with 1-800-FLOWERS
- One Year Rate Lock Available for New Construction Loans
Call to access this great program for you, your employees and clients.
Carmine D'Amore
Financial Center Manager - Officer
Wachovia Bank NA, a Wells Fargo Company
66 Ninth Avenue
Office 646-336-0301
Carmine.damore@wachovia.com
*Borrowers are eligible for up to e $1300.00 Mortgage Gift and discounts on any new loan, secured by a first mortgage or deed of trust with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (*New Loan*), subject to qualification, approval and closing. This promotion is not available on all products. Consult your Private Mortgage Banker for details. This promotion is transferable, subject to the terms herein and valid on applications taken on or before 12/31/10, after which it may be renewed. This promotion is void where prohibited. It is not a commitment to waive any term of condition of the New Loan or make any New Loan. Only one promotion is permitted per New Loan. This information is accurate as of the date of printing and is subject to change without notice. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. All rights reserved. **Based on year end 2009 statistics by Inside Mortgage Finance 2/10. |
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Seminar Series: Letting go of Anxiety | |
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20% Discount on 60-Minute Facial - Offer Expires June 19!
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BEAUTY & HEALING ARE BREWING AT WHITE TEA SPA
White Tea Spa is delighted to offer each Chamber member and a guest, a special discount on their Signature 60-minute Organic Facial.
The White Tea Spa Signature Organic Facial is a luxurious treatment, it begins with a fabulous organic Stone Crop and Lemon cleanse, followed by a Pear and Poppy Seed exfoliation. To restore your youthful radiance, a Quince and Ice Wine masque is applied and then a Naseberry eye and Citrus lip treatment complete the White Tea Spa Signature Facial experience.
Book your appointment by June 19th, 2010 and receive 20% off
*Chamber discount not valid in combination with other promotions and not valid on gift certificates |
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Featured Member of the Week:
Roasting Plant* | |
Roasting Plant is a unique and innovative coffee company intent on bringing new levels of freshness and choice to coffee lovers in New York City. They roast a wide variety of coffee beans onsite every day so that the coffee served is fresh, with full flavor and an unusually smooth non-bitter taste.
Roasting Plant's buzz has resulted in media profiles in the New York Times, New York Magazine and a number of blogs, including users on yelp.com rating Roasting Plant coffee as the best available in New York.
Come taste the difference fresh-roasted beans can make and discover your favorite coffee variety. Pick up a loyalty card at their West Village location and save 5% on every purchase!
*Roasting Plant is a St. Vincent's area business.
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| Upcoming Events | |
St. Vincent's Area Small Business Assistance Forum
June 29
Mixer with Community Board 2
June 30
Coffee and Cards
July TBD |
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Our Neighborhood | |
The GVCCC services businesses and individuals located in:
Greenwich Village
West Village
East Village
Union Square
Flatiron
SOHO
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