Hello Members and Friends,
In early November we are hosting a Small Business Summit at which you can get some vital 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. 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 and going fast so RSVP today. More details below. Best, The GVCCC
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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 speak.
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
Click here to RSVP or call 212.337.5923.Thanks to our sponsor Honig Conte Porrino. Visit www.honigconte.com for more information on their insurance services! |
| Networking Mixer and Holiday Food Drive |
The Chamber, in partnership with the DoubleTree Hotel Chelsea, is hosting a networking mixer and holiday food drive benefiting The Food Bank for New York City!
Mix and mingle while helping our city's hungry.
Tuesday, November 16
DoubleTree Hotel Chelsea
125 West 29th Street
between 6th and 7th Avenues
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Don't miss out on 2-for-1 beer, wine and mixed drinks and half price appetizers. For every canned good you donate, receive 1 ticket to be entered into a raffle for great prizes from within the membership! The more cans you bring, the more chances you have to win!
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 is 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 an innovative 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 catalog of the state's full complement of business incentives (loans, technical assistance, etc.)!
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US SBA hosts Small Business Loan Seminar
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2nd Annual "Meet the Lenders"
The US Small Business Administration has put together an opportunity for small businesses to meet one-on-one with loan officers from SBA-participating lenders. Business owners will also have the chance to learn about other programs the Federal Government offers for small businesses. Experts from 8(a) Division and SBDCs, SCORE, WBCs and Government Contracting will be in attendance.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pace University
Michael Schimmel Center 3 Spruce Street
Pace University - Michael Schimmel Center
3 Spruce Street
For more information or to RSVP call (212) 264-1473 or email the SBA by clicking here. Please include your name and telephone number. |
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Aetna Annouces LGBT Community Support
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Aetna and the Aetna Foundation have committed their support for two quality organizations that serve the LGBT community. With the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center, they are working on "Eliminating Barriers for LGBT in Accessing Integrated Healthcare". With the Gay Men's Health Crisis Aetna is working in support of the GMHC's Patient Navigation and Care Coordinator efforts.
Aetna looks forward to continuing to work with these organizations and the Greenwich-Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the quality, affordable health care that they need and deserve.
For more information on Aetna's partnership with the LGBT Community Center email Eddie Dill at edill@gaycenter.org. For more information on Aetna's work with GMHC contact David Garza at 212.367.1491.
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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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Featured Member of the Week:
Unique Copy Center
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At Unique Copy Center, they love what they do. The passion they have for their work enables them to take ownership of each of their clients' projects. Unique Copy Center believes there is no greater satisfaction than providing the highest-quality products possible on time, within budget, and mistake free.
Unique's clientele includes NYU, The New School, Yeshiva University, Delia's Apparel, Deutsche Bank, Artemis Records, Apollo Theatre, Audobon Society, National Arts Club, Baruch College, Cooper Union, Dean & DeLuca, and they'd welcome your business as part of their family.
Unique Copy Center is proud of the strong roots they have built with businesses in the community and in being a complete source for all of your business "Copy, Print and Creative Design needs".
See coupon section of the newsletter for great discounts with Unique Copy Center. For more information or a quote:
252 Greene Street
between Wavery and E. 8th Streets
T: 1-800-846-8310 or 212-420-9198
F: 212-475-4102
Ask for Randie and reference this newsletter.
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| Upcoming Events |
Small Business SummitNovember 10 Networking Mixer and Holiday Food Drive November 16 Safe Cities, Safe Streets December 8
Holiday PartyTBD December / January
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Recent GVCCC Press Clippings!
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