Hello Members and Friends,
The seminar with Google was educational and a great success! We felt that it would be a benefit to our membership to offer this seminar again in the Winter, so if you were unable to come to last week's event, please keep your eyes peeled for information on another similar event. In early November we are hosting a Small Business Summit in which you can get some information and tools for running a business in the City more effectively and efficiently. See below for the agenda and please 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 every day. 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,
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Paid Sick Leave Bill Update
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Say No to Paid Sick Leave Bill
A big victory for small business
As you might have
heard, both New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Mayor Bloomberg have come out in opposition of the much debated Paid Sick Leave Bill. In her statement Speaker Quinn said,
"Providing sick leave to working New Yorkers is a noble goal, and supporters of
this bill have the best of intentions.
But now is simply not the right time for a measure that threatens the
survival of small business owners." NY Post: Quinn Opposes Bill
Mayor
Bloomberg said the following about the bill proposed by the Council. "If you want to lose those
jobs and lots of others, you start letting the government run small
business. That's not what this country is all about." NY Post: Mayor Opposes Bill
The Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of
Commerce and other business groups have worked tirelessly over the past year to help our
elected officials understand the adverse consequences of the provisions of this
bill, and we stand in full support of Speaker Quinn's decision. Her position
recognizes the negative impact this would have on the employers who create and
keep the jobs necessary to get us back on the road to economic recovery. We would also like to thank Speaker Quinn for
weighing all sides and not rushing into a decision on a bill that has such a
significant impact on the City's
economy.
We should note, the fight is not over. At anytime the position could be overturned the bill reintroduced. The Chamber promises to continue to fight against the bill and protect the position of small business on this issue.
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Small Business Summit - November 10
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On November 10, the Chamber will host a small business summit focused on helping small businesses open, operate and thrive, recognizing how difficult it can be to do so in the City. Commissioner Walsh from the NYC Department of Small Business Services will be in attendance.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location TBD Chamber Members $10
Non-Chamber Members $25
The agenda will include: Insurance and Risk
Management - what insurance is necessary for a small business, best practices and operating
procedures
Creating a
business plan, non-traditional access to capital, dealing with local government
Loans 101 - what
you should know before going into the bank and what you should bring with you
when you apply Tenant Landlord
negotiations, leases
The Role of the
Community Board
To sponsor this event, please email us. Click here to RSVP or call 212.337.5923. |
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2010 Cop of the Year Awards - RSVP Today
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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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Two Chamber Champions Team Up in Fundraising Effort!
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George Forbes of the Lucille Lortel Theatre, is running this year's NYC
Marathon to raise money for the McBurney YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign.
Each year the YMCA of Greater NY provides over $46 million in financial
assistance to tens of thousands of children and families. Their policy
is to never turn away a family in need. There are thousands of families
in the Chamber's area who struggle every day to keep their kids safe and
healthy. These families rely on the McBurney Y's Infant Care, Nursery School,
Universal Pre-K and after-school care to watch their kids while they are
at work.
Demand for scholarships is at an all-time high as more people struggle
to make ends meet. In fact, in September more scholarship money had
been granted for 2010 than for all of 2009 and the scholarship fund is
running out of money.
Donations can be made to support George in his race to supports the McBurney YMCA Strong Kids Campaign by clicking here.
You can help make a difference!
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NY First Website Helps Small Business
| New York First - www.nyfirst.ny.gov - is aninnovative business-focused website geared toward companies within NY State and those seeking to relocate here. There is a comprehensive small business resource center on the site, making it easier to access a host of government and third-party
small business resources including a catalogs of the state's full complement of business incentives (loans,
technical assistance, etc.)!
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Renewable Energy Survey from the Mayor's Office - Your Opinion Counts
| The Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability is trying to figure out how to expand consumer purchasing of renewable electricity, like wind, solar, and hydro. As part of this project, they are surveying local businesses to gauge consumer awareness about options available for purchasing renewable electricity and what factors would encourage more NYC residents, businesses and institutions to purchase renewable electricity.
Click here to fill out the survey.
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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 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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| Upcoming Events |
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 | |
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