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Dear GVCCC Members and Friends,
On May 16th, 2011 GVCCC will be hosting a breakfast with New York City Comptroller John C. Liu. Tickets for members are $20.00 and $30.00 for nonmembers. Please see below for details on how to reserve a space at this event.
We will also be assembling a team for our newest member's annual fundraiser. Wendy Walk New York will be held on May 7th, 2011 at 11:00 am. Registration for the Wendy Walk New York is a minimum of $30 per person to participate in the walk and a $60 minimum to attend brunch. See below for details on how to sign up.
Here at the Chamber we are always looking for new ways to get our members noticed. As part of your membership you will now be able to use our Facebook and Twitter accounts to communicate with potential customers. If you are a Chamber member be sure to read below and learn how to take advantage of the additional services we now offer.
Best,
Tom Gray
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| New Social Media Benefits for Chamber Members | |
Currently, only 12 percent of small businesses are using any kind of social media. This is a remarkably low number given the success of platforms like Facebook and Twitter. GVCCC wants to continue to work with you to change that and help spread the word about your business.
Now, in addition to our newsletters, Chamber members can post events on our Facebook page and Tweet promotions to Chamber followers via Twitter. Our lists are growing and the more amazing deals we send to our friends and followers, the more people know where to shop and dine. Just one more reason to join GVCCC!
Be sure to follow us on our Twitter and to like our fan page on Facebook. Send event details or your Tweet to dan@villagechelsea.com.
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Breakfast with Comptroller John Liu
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Chamber members and friends are invited to join us at Market Table on May 16 for a breakfast with NYC Comptroller John Liu. A discussion of the state of small businesses in New York City will be accompanied by an opportunity to meet the Comptroller in a personal setting.
The event cost is $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members and includes breakfast. Market Table is located at 54 Carmine Street (between Bedford and Bleeker). Seating is very limited so please be sure to RSVP as soon as possible.
Monday, May 16 | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Market Table | 54 Carmine Street at Bedford
Purchase tickets online by visiting the event page here.
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Welcome to Wendy Walk and Sign Up Information
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The GVCCC would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest member, the Wendy Walk Liposarcoma Foundation. Founded in 2010, the organization created the first international coalition of doctors focused on discovering the cause of Liposarcoma, a rare form of cancer.
Wendy Walk was founded by Wendy's family to raise awareness and promote research of this debilitating disease. Wendy's strength, courage and unwavering positive attitude serve as inspiration for all those affected by this condition and you can help make even more of an impact by walking with us on May 7.
Come join the Chamber's team! Be sure to list the GVCCC along with the names of participants. Enrollment is only $30 to walk in the event and $60 to participate in both the walk and brunch. (Members feeling particularly generous are welcome to donate more.)
May 7th | 11:00 am
Central Park Loop (90th and 5th Avenue)
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| St. Vincent's Development Update | |
The closing of Saint Vincent Medical Center has had a devastating effect on the local economy and has been detrimental to the small businesses surrounding the hospital. More than 30 businesses have shut their doors since the closing and many of those that remain are struggling. That is why, after reviewing the proposal and carefully weighing the alternatives, the Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce (GVCCC) is strongly supportive of the North Shore-LIJ Health System and Rudin Management plan for St. Vincent's.
The plan to invest more than $110 million to transform Saint Vincent's O'Toole Building into a comprehensive, free-standing emergency department will provide important medical care and bring a powerful economic engine back to our community.
We, like others in the community, hoped that Saint Vincent Medical Center would be replaced with a full-service hospital and emergency department. However, a year after its closing the challenges of funding and operating such a full-service hospital have proven insurmountable.
Tony Juliano
President & Chairperson
Click here to learn more and to sign the Chamber's letter to our local elected officials.
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| St. Vincent's Development Update | |
PEP Real Estate offers full-service leasing for retail, loft, office and/or short term event spaces. We are experts in SoHo, NoHo, Nolita, Greenwich Village, Hudson Square, Chelsea and Tribeca for 40 years. We can assist you with finding a premier location in Manhattan. We have spaces available now. Call 212.925.3280 or office@peprealestate.com.
The firm headed by John and Ronald Pasquale also provide:
- Loans/Mortgage available for property owners.
- Real estate insurance quotes to reduce costs.
- Select properties available for sale.
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| Upcoming Events |
Wendy Walk
May 7
Networking Breakfast with City Comptroller John Liu
May 16
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Press Coverage of Valentine For the Village Shopping Event!
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Our Neighborhoods
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The GVCCC services businesses and individuals located in:
Greenwich Village
West Village
East Village
Union Square
Flatiron
SOHO
NOHO
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