Hello Members and Friends,
While the weather seems to have cooled down at least for now, we hope your business is heating up! If you're hiring, please consider participating in Out to Work 2010, our annual LGBT job fair. Contact us for more information. Coffee and Cards is back so get ready to network! RSVP for this event scheduled for Wednesday, August 4th. Our second Coffee & Cards will be held at glassybaby's West Village retail location and is sponsored by ADP.
If you'd like to include a discount, event or piece of information in the newsletter, we want to know about it. To be included, send an email to lauren@villagechelsea.com by each Friday at noon, to be included in the following week's eblast. Logos and other artwork, should be in JPEG format and less than 2.5 MB.
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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This Wednesday: Coffee & Cards |
Join the Chamber at our next Coffee & Cards networking event hosted by West Village retailer glassybaby and sponsored by ADP.
Coffee & Cards provides you with a direct opportunity to meet and network with business professionals who understand the meaning and value of building mutually benifical relationships.
The idea behind these events is that simple relationships can drive growth for your business. Each registered Chamber Member is invited with a guest, a colleague or associate, so that the network is strong, varied and constantly growing. When a member RSVPs, you will be registered with your guest, who can be a member or non-member. Non-members can attend a Coffee & Cards event only once. And of course you can register as a solo attendee and choose not to bring a guest!
Coffee & Cards
Wednesday, August 4
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
555 Hudson Street
between 11th and Perry St
RSVP by Monday, August 3.
Coffee and light refreshments provided by ADP.
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Tomorrow: National Night Out Against Crime |
National Night Out is an annual summer event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. Local police precincts organize anti-crime rallies with the participation of local business and civic organizations. Various Police Department units present displays, and other City, State and Federal agencies also take part. National Night Out has proven to be an effective and enjoyable police-community partnership.
National Night out Against Crime
Tuesday, August 3
6th Precinct: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Father Demo Square (6th Ave/Bleecker & Carmine Street)
9th Precinct: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
East 5th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues
10th Precinct: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Fulton Houses Park West 17th Street between 9th amd 10th Avenues
13th Precinct: 5:30 - 8:00
JHS 104, Peter's Field
2nd Avenues between 20th and 21st Streets, entrance on 20th |
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Out To Work: Are You Hiring? | Out To Work is a great opportunity for your company to access talent within the LGBT community and to recruit from a broad, qualified group of professionals. It is also a chance for your company to demonstrate your commitment to diversity.
Here are just a few things to consider regarding Out To Work 2010:
- This year, we anticipate 3,000+ attendees with strong professional and educational backgrounds that are certain to meet your recruiting needs
- Out To Work will offer an ongoing online resource for job seekers, providing your company with continuous visibility in the LGBT community and a direct link to your website's career page
- Out To Work has hosted such prestigious exhibitors as HBO, Johnson & Johnson, Wachovia, Prudential, Pepsi, the NYPD and many more.
- Last year's event was covered by many press outlets including The NY Times, Chelsea Now and more
Events like Out To Work bolster economic optimism by showing that companies of every size are, in fact, hiring and looking for diverse talent. If your company is hiring, you should consider participating in this great event!
For more information please contact the Chamber by clicking here, or call (212) 337-5923. |
Featured Member of the Week:
Doubletree Hotel Chelsea |
Enjoy American cuisine at Chelton's Bar & Grille at the Doubletree Chelsea hotel. Chelton's Bar & Grille is open for breakfast and dinner as well as offers a full service bar. Enjoy casual dinning that offers variety of menu options that will satisfy all taste buds!
Mention Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce and you will receive a complimentary glass of house wine or dessert of your choice with a purchase of a dinner entrée. Valid for each person in the party.
Chelton's Bar & Grille at Doubletree Chelsea
128 West 29th Street
212-564-0994
The Doubletree Hotel New York City-Chelsea is a new, 26-story high-rise, full service hotel located on 29th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues offering a great location just a block from Broadway and close to all your favorite Chelsea attractions. For information on the hotel and room rates, contact Jasmine Vipani at Jasmine.Vipani@hilton.com. |
Small Business Tax Credit for Health Insurance |
De Vito, Colella & Associates, CPA's
Interested in finding out about a tax credit being offered to small businesses to incent them to offer health insurance?
Do you qualify? The credit is 35% of preminums (25% for tax exempt organizations) and a business must have fewer than 25 full time employees with wages less than $50K per employee per year.
Want to know more? Contact Bruce Biggens at bbiggens@dca-cpas.com or call 917.881.1716. |
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Help the City Council Save The Mom & Pops
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Small Businesses are a vital component to our City's
economy. Speaker Quinn and the City Council, along with the Mayor's Office, the New York City Economic Development
Corporation, the Department of Small Business Services, and the Department of City Planning, are asking you to take a survey.
The goal is for local merchants and other active local entities to
share information in an effort to shape citywide policy with regard to small business.
Click here to take the survey.
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Paid Sick Leave Survey - The City Council Needs Your Input!
| In order to provide the City Council with an accurate picture of both current employer practices and potential costs of the proposed sick leave bill, we need your input!
Click here to complete this confidential survey and inform the Council of your experience.
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Rent with NYCRS | |
Looking for Space To Rent?
Retail / Office / Lofts - NYCRS has it and will help you find your perfect location. Professional, courteous and speedy service all with a personal touch! Contact NYCRS at info@nycrs.com for more information or visit www.nycrs.com. |
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Discount Program from Wachovia | |
Introducing the Corporate Advantage Program 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. Call or email Carmine D'Amore at 646-336-0301 or carmine.damore@wachovia.com
*Borrowers are eligible for up to $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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Coffee and Cards: Expand Your Network, Grow Your BusinessAugust 4 Out to Work: LGBT Job Fair
September 16
Safe Cities, Safe Streets
December 8 |
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Our Neighborhood | |
The GVCCC services businesses and individuals located in:
Greenwich Village
West Village
East Village
Union Square
Flatiron
SOHO
NOHO |
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