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VISIT BRONXCHAMBER.ORG ● BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS NEWS ● MAY 2017
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINATIONS REQUESTED
For the first time, mem-bers and friends of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce are requested to nominate suc-cessful professionals to serve on the Board of Directors of The Bronx Chamber of Com-merce. The members of the Board of Directors are prominently featured for special recogni-tion in the Annual Bronx Business Directory & Re-sources Guide with their name, title, company, and photo. The members of the Board of Directors are also listed on the official station-ery and website of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. The Board of Directors of the Bronx Chamber of Com-merce is the policy making body of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. The members of the Board of Directors are prominent individuals and professionals in the business community and highly recog-nized for their business acu-men, integrity, and ethics. Following are specific duties and responsibilities for the members of the Board of Di-rectors:
“You never know where your next big deal is going to come from!” Nunzio Del Greco, President & CEO
VOICE OF THE BRONX BUSINESS NEWS
RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK HOSTS FINANCIAL
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP
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On May 4th, Ridgewood Savings Bank hosted a Small Business Work-
shop. In their continued commitment to local success, new and established
local business leaders came out in support of the business community. The
event took place in Hutchinson Metro Center.
Ridgewood’s Vanessa Baijnauth spoke extensively on the importance of in-
creasing visibility within the business community in order to establish and
maintain positive relationships with the businesses in the Bronx. Vanessa
and Ridgewood Savings Bank’s ongoing efforts to increase awareness of the
vast expanse of local business resources is available to help businesses de-
crease costs, increase margins, and compete in a globalized marketplace.
Vanessa’s commitment to the community reaches far beyond her duties at
Ridgewood. She dutifully serves on the Chamber’s Business Development,
Legislative, and as Chairperson of the Young Professionals Committees and
advocate for cultural diversity, opportunity, and the importance of accessibil-
ity to the Bronx community.
Increase the Number of M/WBE Certified
Companies
There are over 30,000 businesses in The Bronx. Only a
small number of the companies are certified M/WBE. New
York State Governor Mario Cuomo and New York City
Mayor Bill De Blasio have established a goal of 30% of
State and City contracts to be allocated to M/WBE firms.
There is a lot of work that needs to be done to increase the
number of M/WBE Certified companies. Outreach, commu-
nication and education is paramount in informing compa-
nies of the tangible benefits and value of being certified to
access approximately $65 billions of dollars annually.
Non-profit and Community Organization Engagement
Create a Forum / Platform for non-profit and community
organizations to network, discuss problems, issues, share
ideas, build relationships to assist in improving services to
their Bronx constituents.
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce will provide the structure
and staff assistance to facilitate to launch and progress of
the Non-Profit and Community Organizations Initiative.
Labor Unions–Business and the Bronx Cham-
ber of Commerce Partnership
There are many unions with great apprenticeship programs
leading to good paying middle class skilled jobs in the
trades including: electricians, plumbers, carpenters, brick-
layers, steam fitters, elevator mechanics and more.
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce will provide the structure
and staff assistance to facilitate to launch and progress of
the Labor Unions – Business Partnership which would ben-
efit all participants and increase employment.
Co-Branding and Sponsorship
Opportunities are Available
Professionals and companies interested in participating in the
M/WBE Certification, Non-Profit, and Community Initiative, or
Labor Union Partnership Opportunities should contact Nunzio
Del Greco, President and CEO of the Bronx Chamber of Com-
merce, via email: [email protected]
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FOUNDER Elias Karmon
EMK Enterprises PAST PRESIDENT Lenny Caro
Mercy College CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Joseph Kelleher
Hutchinson Metro Center PRESIDENT & CEO Nunzio Del Greco
Bronx Chamber of Commerce VICE PRESIDENTS John Collazzi
Bronx Times Reporter Hon. June Eisland
Eisland Strategies, LLC Sandra Erickson
Sandra Erickson Real Estate Stephen Jerome
Monroe College April Horton
Verizon Geri Sciortino
Bronx Design Group Lisa Sorin
Westchester Square BID VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER Anthony Mormile
Tompkins Mahopac National Bank ASSISTANT TREASURER Greg Gonzalez
Manhattan Parking Group SECRETARY Anthony Ross
Children’s Corner Learning Center ASSISTANT SECRETARY Barry Fitzgerald
F & F Insurance LEGAL COUNSEL Jeffrey Underweiser
Underweiser & Underweiser
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Calvelli Wildlife Conservation Society
Carl Cannizzaro Ensign Engineering, P.C.
Joseph Deglomini Jr. Simone Development
Jose Luis Cruz Lehman College
Joseph Gallito D & J Ambulette Services, Inc.
John Habermann BankUnited
Deya Jourdain New York Yankees
Michael Knobbe BronxNet
Clarence Lildharrie Certified Alarm Technicians
Vincent Mutarelli Capital One Bank
Carolyn Murphy Country Bank
Steven Risso Teddy Nissan
Sigfrido Rivera TD Bank
Eric Soto Con Edison
Steven Squitieri Sanitation Salvage Corp.
Kathy Zamechansky KZA Realty Group, Inc.
Founded in 1894
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINATIONS REQUESTED
Attend at least 2 quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors which usu-ally take place in conjunction with another event sponsored by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce such as a Heritage Luncheon, Business Expo, or Annual Holiday Party. Serve as an example to the member-ship by attending networking events, greet attendees, and speak highly of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Serve on at least one or more com-mittees of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce to interact with fellow members to share ideas, common interests, and promote the Strategic Plan of the Bronx Chamber of Com-merce.
TO PROCESS YOUR NOMINATIONS
Please forward name, contact infor-mation and biography (up to 150 words) for each nominee before
JUNE 1, 2017
Political and busi-ness leaders gathered in Albany on the first of May in celebration for the fifth annual Bronx Day. Bronx Day was created as a celebration of the many successes in the Bronx. The event was presented by New York State Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr, & Bronx Democratic Chairman Marcos Crespo. The event was well at-tended as buses lined up alongside The Egg Hart Theater Lounge; Albany’s architec-
BOROUGH LEADERS ASCEND TO ALBANY IN
CELEBRATION OF 5th ANNUAL BRONX DAY
(from left) NYS Assemblyman & Bronx Democratic Council Chairman Marcos Crespo, 85th
District ; Nunzio Del Greco, President & CEO Bronx Chamber of Commerce; NYS Assembly-
man Mark Gjonaj, 80th District
(from left) Michelle Dolgow, Executive Secretary to Jeff
Klein; NYS Senator Jeff Klein, 34th District; Nunzio Del
Greco, President & CEO Bronx Chamber of Commerce;
NYS Senator Jamaal Bailey, 36th District
OPPORTUNITY
IS KNOCKING
(718) 828-3900
OR E-MAIL [email protected]
OUR MEMBERS ARE THE VOICE OF
BRONX BUSINESS !!
EXTEND YOUR REACH BY
ADVERTISING IN THE NEWSLETTER
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tural anomaly which doubles as a performance arts theater and events venue. Leaders spoke extensively about the importance of preserving the unique cultural character and diversity of the Bronx. The honorees for this year’s Bronx Day include a diverse group of entrepreneurs. Joseph Nicosia, of Nicosia’s Bakery took home Businessman of the Year. Lloyd’s Carrot Cake’s Betty Campbell-Adams’ was honored as Businesswoman of the Year. Innovative Bronx Product Award honoree John Crotty developer and owner of Bronx Hot Sauce. Cultural Institution of the Year Award went to Pregones Thea-ter, a Walton Avenue theatri-cal group that hosts and pro-duces performances by Hispanic artists. Developer of the Year honors went to Joseph Simone & Joe Kelleher, of Simone Development Co, developers of the Hutchinson Metro Center.
BRONX DAY CELEBRATION
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DURANTE RENTALS AT
THE 29TH ANNUAL NYC
PARKS CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT & VEHICLE
SHOW
Durante Rentals and their
earth-moving division, New York
Takeuchi, showcased their con-
struction equipment and tools at
the 29th NYC Parks Construction
Equipment and Vehicle Show. The
event hosted by the NYC Depart-
ment of Citywide Administrative
Services and NYC Parks.
Durante Rentals displayed an as-
sortment of construction equipment
around the circumference of the
Unisphere in Flushing Meadows,
including new Takeuchi excavators,
skid steers and track loaders. This
year they are featuring the new
Takeuchi TB216H hybrid electric
excavator. Attendees are encour-
aged to take an up-close look at
these powerful, rugged, cutting-
edge machines and to take ad-
vantage of special show pricing.
This is Durante Rentals third con-
secutive appearance at this free
event. Last year’s show had the
highest attendance to date with
attendees enjoying free vendor
giveaways, complimentary lunch,
and interactive product demonstra-
tions. “We love exhibiting at this
show,” said Adam Zunic, Durante
Rentals Director of Marketing. “You
feel the enthusiasm of the crowd as
soon as you enter the exhibition
area around the Unisphere. The
NYC Parks crew
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New York Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul & Nunzio Del Greco, President & CEO Bronx Chamber of Commerce
PRESIDENT & CEO NUNZIO DEL GRECO
HONORED BY CITY & STATE MAGAZINE
At the First Annual 2017 Corporate Social Responsibil-ity Conference, Bronx Chamber of Commerce Presi-dent & CEO Nunzio Del Greco received The first ever Diversity in Leadership Award for his great strides in the bor-ough to increase diversity represen-tation in the work-force.
Tom Allon, CEO & President City & State Magazine; Ale’ Federico, VP Sen-ior Relationship Manager TD Bank; Nunzio Del Greco, President & CEO Bronx Chamber of Commerce continued on page 7
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PREPARATIONS IN PLACE FOR
BEST OF THE BRONX
ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AT TRUMP LINKS
(from left) Richard Priore, Morgan Stanley; John McEvoy, Altice; Joseph Kelleher, Simone Development Group & Bronx Chamber Chairman; Phil Cardone, Events Direc-tor Bronx Chamber of Commerce; Nunzio Del Greco, President & CEO Bronx Chamber of Commerce; Yvette Brissett-Andre, Unique People Services; Geri Sciortino, Bronx Design Group; Verahn Chamblee Bronx Beauty Show; Vanessa Baijnau, Ridgewood Savings Bank
In anticipation of the Best of the Bronx Annual Golf Out-
ing, the Events and Golf Committees held a joint session in order
to finalize the arrangements in lieu of the Bronx Chamber’s sec-
ond largest event. The Golf Outing events’ popularity has grown
substantially since last year. Sponsorship opportunities were
gobbled up shortly after the initial announcement regarding the
event and RSVP’s are ahead of schedule.
The event is Monday, May 22nd and scheduled to begin at
11:00am with check-ins and breakfast as players warm-up.
Shotgun Start will take place at 1:00am. Lunch and beverages
will be served on the course by the Trump Links Staff. As the
evening draws in, dinner & cocktails will follow, accompanied by
silent & live auctions at 5:30pm. The Bronx Chamber would like
to thank both Events & Golf Committees for their dedication and
commitment to preparing what is shaping up to be a wonderful
event to commemorate Bronx business success.
does a great job of creating an
extremely festive atmosphere.”
The show highlights vendors like
Durante Rentals and New York
Takeuchi who support NYC’s
Clean Fleet and Vision Zero initia-
tives. There will be other vendors
offering a wide array of products
to improve vehicle safety includ-
ing cameras, truck side guards,
systems to track and manage
fleets, and systems to avoid or
mitigate collisions. The show also
highlights construction vehicles
and equipment with alternative
fuels and emissions reducing
technologies, along with the lat-
est in light and heavy-duty vehi-
cles, trucks, horticultural equip-
ment, tools, fleet services, and
more.
VISIT BRONXCHAMBER.ORG ● BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS NEWS ● MAY 2017 ● PAGE 5
MEMBER TESTIMONIAL
“ISE Office Plus was a member of The
Bronx Chamber of Commerce when
they first started but hadn’t been for
many years. In 2014, when my
partners and I took over the company,
we thought it was a good idea to
become a member again... and we’re
so glad we did! The Bronx Chamber
has been great and offers so many
networking opportunities. The staff is
extremely helpful and we’re grateful for
the service they provide!”
KERRI DAMON 4422 Bronx Blvd. Bronx, NY 10470
Phone: (718) 324-0006 x234 Fax: (718) 324-0531
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2017 BEST OF THE BRONX
GOLF OUTING HONOREES
YVETTE BRISSETT-ANDRE-BEST OF THE BRONX AWARD joined Unique People Services (UPS) in 2008. She brings over 20 years of experience in the areas of finance and budgeting, program development, contract negotiation, low-income housing development, proposal writing and a wealth of knowledge regarding funding regulations. Her success in acquiring new awards and contracts for the agency has proven to be one of her hallmarks, thus creating opportunities that benefit indi-viduals with special needs. Un-der her leadership, UPS’s budg-et has grown from $16 million to $22 million, which includes the construction of a 69-unit, low-income housing development in the Bronx. Yvette has worked collaboratively with various community officials and boards throughout the agency’s service areas and sits on various coalitions and stakeholder groups. Yvette holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from CUNY/Baruch and a Bachelor’s of Science from SUNY/Plattsburgh. She is a National Urban Fellow and inaugural participants in their America’s Leaders of Change program.
SANDRA ERICKSON- BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Sandra Erickson began her career in real estate 38 years ago as a Realtor with aspirations of owning her own busi-ness. In 1984, she attained that goal by starting Sandra Er-ickson Real Estate. In addition to an active property owner/management business, Ms. Erickson is currently developing and preserving multi-family, af-fordable housing in the Bronx. Through this and other housing preservation programs, Ms. Erick-son has been a partner in the revi-talization of neighborhoods while continuing a commitment to quali-ty, affordable housing.
She shares her enthusiasm for growth in the community – real estate, economic development and community affairs – with her participation in numerous organi-zations.
Ms. Erickson is a Board Member of the NYS Department of State, Board of Real Estate. She is a 17-year Board Member
of Bronx Community Board 7, serving on the Land Use & Housing Committee. Sandra is a charter member and Vice President of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.
Sandra serves as the Vice Chair of BIC NY, an affiliate of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corpora-tion (BOEDC).
GREG GONZALEZ- BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR Greg was born and raised in the Bronx and has exem-plified a lifelong commitment, both personally and pro-fessionally, to enhancing the Bronx Community. His drive and leadership skills were apparent early on. He’s a proud member of St. Raymond’s High School “Wall of Fame” for his athletic achievement as Captain of its baseball and basketball teams, as well as his academic accomplishments, and he remains active with his alma mater as a member of its Advisory Board. Today, Greg is deeply in-volved in many Bronx civic and philanthropic endeavors. He serves as Chairman of the Board of the Albert Ein-stein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University’s Profes-sional and Leadership Divi-sion Board. In addition, he serves as Assistant Treasur-er of the New Bronx Cham-ber of Commerce and is on the Board of Directors of the Fordham Road Business Improvement District. Greg is also a Board Member of the New Rochelle Police Foun-dation and a fourth degree Knight of Columbus. For all of his efforts, Greg has been honored as Businessman of the Year by Somos Uno, Regional Aid for Interim Need, The Bronx Historical Society, The Bronx Cham-ber of Commerce and the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club. Professionally, Greg is an owner of the Manhattan Parking Group (“MPG”), established in 1965. MPG cur-rently owns, leases and manages over 100 locations throughout the New York Metropolitan Area. In the Bronx alone, MPG operates more than 20 locations, including facilities for The Department of Finance, The Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, The Botanical Garden, Union Hospital Center, Lincoln Hospital, The Bronx Ter-minal Market at Gateway Center and the Bronx Hous-ing Court. Greg attended New York University and is a graduate of City College of New York. He and his lovely wife, Evelyn, reside in New Rochelle, New York with their three daughters Jillian, Kaitlyn and Kelsey.
30th ANNUAL SOMOS CONFERENCE NUNZIO DEL GRECO
HONORED BY CITY &
STATE MAGAZINE
staff. Throughout his 33-year career, Nunzio’s commitment to social responsibility has been unwavering. He has groomed leaders, from diverse backgrounds, to be officers and governors serving on his organization’s board of gover-nors. Prior to serving as President of the Bronx Chamber of Com-merce, he served as CEO of the Bronx-Manhattan Associa-tion of Realtors. Nunzio’s rep-utation, record of integrity, and leadership are his proud-est achievement throughout the length of his career. The staff here at The Bronx Chamber of Commerce would like to formally thank and con-gratulate Nunzio Del Greco for his leadership, accolades, and significant contributions to the Bronx community and being a stalwart of corporate social responsibility.
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UPCOMING CHAMBER
EVENTS
May 22
2017 Annual Golf Outing at
Trump Golf Links
June 15
B2B Networking:
Residence Inn
July 13
B2B Networking:
Applebee’s Atrium
THE BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOULD LIKE TO
THANK AND SALUTE CORPORATE SPONSORS, CHAIRMAN’S
CIRCLE, AND PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBERS
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