Hello Members and Friends,
Tomorrow, take control of your business's online presence by attending our event with Google about expanding your online footprint with Google products. Hear directly from Google executives about expanding and maximizing your online capabilities. RSVP for this event today!
Believe it or not the holidays are just around the corner. We are publishing a Holiday Gift Guide made up entirely of Chamber Member gift ideas and associated discounts. See below for the form and more information.
Every day the NYPD protect and serve our community in countless ways. Come help honor them for their bravery and service at the annual "Cop of the Year Awards" Safe Cities, Safe Streets Luncheon on December 8. Seats are limited so RSVP today. More details below.
Best,
The GVCCC |
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TOMORROW! Expanding Your Online Presence with Google
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Join the Chamber and the Village Alliance as we work with Google to help you expand your business past your storefront. Having a targeted online presence is a proven way to connect with current and new customers!
Wednesday, October 13
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
NYU Kimmel Center
60 Washington Square South
Room 802
Free for Members! Light breakfast and coffee will be served!
Topic covered will include:
- AdWords
- Google Places (Free)
- Google Analytics
Click here to RSVP or call 212.337.5923!
Thanks to NYU for their Partnership on this event.
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2010 Cop of the Year Awards - Save the Date
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Save the date and join the Chamber at the 7th Annual Safe Cities, Safe Streets honoring Cop of the Year from the 6th, 9th, 10th and 13th Precincts!Wednesday, December 8, 201012:00 - 2:00 PMManhattan Penthouse
80 5th Avenue, top floor Sponsorship now available. Click here for sponsorship information.
Space is limited so buy your tickets early and celebrate the brave men and women who protect you, your family and your businesses day-in and day-out!
Thanks to our first SCSS 2010 Platinum Sponsor:
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Chamber Deals & Steals
|   Laser Hair Removal- Free Consulation and $50 per treatment! ReFirme Skin Tightening- "The Lift without a Knife" NOW $150 Reg. $300 Endermologie (LPG)- 35min. treatment NOW $50 Reg. $100
Organic Deep Pore Cleansing Facial- 50 min. treatment NOW $50 Reg. $110
 15% off DAM Style Image Consulting - any service. Visit www.damstyle.com to find out more about the services offered. Offer expires October 15.  Check out Chamber Member Phyllis Leibowitz's gorgeous beaded bags in this months Lucky Magazine. Until October 31, Chamber newsletter readers can take 25% off her bags. Just mention this newsletter when ordering. Visit www.phyllisleibowitz.com and email phyllis@inch.comwith your order! |
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Featured Member of the Week:
Edible Arrangements | |
An Edible Arrangements® bouquet is a unique gift for any occasion!
Whether you need an elegant centerpiece, a quick gift, or a delicious appetizer, Edible Arrangements fresh-fruit arrangements are the perfect gift. The company specializes in creating delicious bouquets filled with
fresh, hand sculpted fruit including strawberries, pineapple, grapes, apples, oranges, bananas, cantaloupe and honeydew. To sweeten an arrangement, pineapple daisies, strawberries, apples, oranges, and even bananas can be hand dipped in gourmet chocolate
For anyone looking for an extra pat on the back, they can ask their local Edible Arrangement about the Corporate Collection for more great gifting ideas.
Stop into your local store at 29 7th Avenue S. to order or call 212.741.0069. Mention code GVCC1211 and receive $5.00 off your order. |
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ADP is Now MAC Compatible, FREE iPHONES!
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 ADP has recently become MAC compatible and have an iPhone App that small businesses can run their payroll from. To introduce their latest technology ADP is giving free iPhones to clients who come aboard!
Please call or email Small Business Specialist Jaclyn Litzelman at 212-631-3074 or email jaclyn_litzelman@adp.com for more information. .
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Wachovia at Work
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Wachovia at Work Employee Benefit Information
Wachovia At Work is a financial benefit that gives your employees several advantages, including preferred pricing on every kind of financial service, from checking accounts to loans; tools that make it easier for them to get to their money; and a financial partner who can provide the financial education they may need.
What does Wachovia At Work give you?
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It encourages the use of Direct Deposit. That helps your business, but it also means your employees spend less time away from work depositing paychecks.
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Its easy to provide. Wachovia will work with your employees on-site during their break-time, by phone or at a Wachovia Financial Center. They have a member website too located at wachovia.com/wachoviaatwork - whichever works best for you and your employees. They also handle all ongoing communication about Wachovia at Work.
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It's serves as a great retention tool. This program shows your employes your care about their financial well-being and it costs you nothing!
Shared success is the goal of everything they do at Wachovia. It comes when they meet your needs by first understanding what those needs are.
Wachovia At Work lets you do the same for your employees.Contact Divya Avasthi at 212.488.5180. |
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Holiday Gift Guide | |
 The Chamber is putting together a holiday gift guide, with suggested gifts from within the Membership! Tying gift ideas with a discount is a sure-fire way to promote your business and increase sales and traffic! Just fill out this form and get it back to us by November 2! Click here to print the form to submit your gift idea.
Holiday Gift Package Categories: Choose One or Suggest Your Own!
For your Mother... For your Father... For your Sister... For your Brother... For your Kids... For your Better Half... For the Romantic... For the Technology Fiend... For the Sports Fan... For the Foodie... For the Overworked... For the Fitness / Health nut... For the Spiritual Soul... For the Intellectual... For the Outdoorsy type...
For the Host/Hostess... For the Artist... For the Environmentalist...
For the Thrifty Shopper... For the Trend Setter... For the Wine Lover... For the Person Who Has Everything... Just for You...
Question? Call 212.337.5923 |
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Classic Movie Site Tour October 24 | |
 On Location Tours Presents...Classic Movie Sites
A nostalgic look at the New York that once was...
Explore Classic film sites on a three-hour guided bus tour of iconic films spanning from the 1950s through the 1980s. Stand over Marilyn Monroe's subway grate from The Seven Year Itch (white dress optional); visit Holly Golightly's brownstone from Breakfast at Tiffany's; sit on Woody Allen & Diane Keaton's bench from Manhattan; admire the Plaza Hotel, as seen in The Way We Were; check out locations from Taxi Driver and Marathon Man. These films, and many more, are featured on this tour highlighting the timeline of filming in New York City.
When: Sunday October 24th
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:30pm (approx 3.5 hours)
Cost: $38 (+ $2 ticket fee)
Where: Corner of 51st and Broadway (additional pick-up location provided upon purchase)
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Chinatown YMCA Gala and Silent Auction November 3
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The Chinatown YMCA is hosting their 36th Annual Gala and is looking for community support and donations for their silent auction.
Click here to find out more about sponsorship and donations. Then join the Chinatown YMCA as they honor and celebrate outstanding individuals who have dedicated their time and resources for the greater good of their communities.
Wednesday | November 3, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 pm Capitale | 130 Bowery, NYC
RSVP by October 29, 2010
or contact Justine Carroll at 212.912.2311 or jcarroll@ymcanyc.org |
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| Upcoming Events |
Expanding Your Business Past Your Storefront with Google
October 13
Networking Happy Hour
October TBD
Coffee and Cards: Expand Your Network, Grow Your Business
November TBD
Small Business Summit
November 10
Safe Cities, Safe Streets
December 8 |
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Recent GVCCC Press Clippings!
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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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