Greater New York Chamber of Commerce News


Mitch Leventhal, Vice Chancellor of SUNY with attorneys & SUNY alumni Charles Crowley and Mark Jaffe May 22, 2013 Greater NY Chamber Celebrates World Trade Week at SUNY Global On May 22nd the Greater New York Chamber hosted a reception in honor of 'World Trade Week" at SUNY Global located in midtown Manhattan . The event started out with Mark Jaffe, (a SUNY alumni) summarizing the successes of the Chamber. » Full Story Chamber Members along with "2 Chicks with Chocolate" enjoying networking at Red Door Spa networking reception April 23, 2013 Red Door Salon on Fifth hosts networking reception Greater New York Chamber members received "spa" services form chamber member host Red Door Spa on Fifth Avenue. Everyone enjoyed networking while sipping champagne, eating chocolate from 2 Chicks with Chocolate. » Full Story Gina Bakst, Chez Ciccone , Mark Jaffe, Nancy Silberkleit, Lou Gordon, Elisabeth Benjamin, Helana Natt, Bettye Perkins, Bill McCreary, Lenore Janis & Cheryl Wills March 22, 2013 Chamber Honors Women at Hard Rock Cafe The Greater NY Chamber honored legendary women in NYC’s Hard Rock Cafe on Times Square at a packed breakfast for 150 of its closest friends on Friday 3/22/13. The event was sponsored by New York RX Card, BALCONY, the Women’s Equality Coalition, Xelios Biometrics and ISM (In Store Marketing). » Full Story Panelists: Gene Marks: Columnist, Author and Small Business Owner, Ray Sprague: Senior Vice President of Small Commercial Insurance, The Hartford, Mark Jaffe: President & CEO, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, Christine Lagorio: Executive Editor, Inc Magazine., Jennifer Walzer: Small Business Owner and CEO of BackUpMyInfo! March 19, 2013 Taking the Pulse of Small Business Panel Breakfast- lessons learned from Storm Sandy Dynamic discussion on how small business owners are navigating the economy; new research reveals lessons learned from Storm Sandy sponsored by The Hartford. "Our research shows that loss of connectivity had a big impact on small business owners, which affected their ability to contact customers and keep their businesses open," said Ray Sprague, senior vice president of the Small Commercial insurance segment for The Hartford. » Full Story Mark Jaffe & Lou Gordon leading an educational workshop on the ACA February 5, 2013 CHAMBER HOSTS PRESENTATION ON BENEFITS OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT LEARN HOW TO BENEFIT FROM THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT A special seminar was held on February 5th at the historic private Coffee House. The Affordable Care Act is designed to help educate small business owners about the new health reform law. » Full Story Paisley Demby, Business Services Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses headquarted at LaGuardia Community College addressing chamber members February 4, 2013 Chamber partners with GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 Small Businesses This program is designed to give local small business owners across the New York City metropolitan area resources to grow. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing entrepreneurs with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. » Full Story Ed Koch called Mark Jaffe "A Hero of Reform" during Mark's 2010 NYS Assembly Campaign February 1, 2013 ED KOCH 1924 - 2013 During his three terms as Mayor from 1978-1989, Mayor Koch saved the City of New York and in doing so restored the pride of New Yorkers. » Full Story Former President Bill Clinton was the Keynote Speaker at the 16th Annual Rainbow PUSH Economic Summit "Access to Capital" luncheon in the Roosevelt Hotel NYC January 31, 2013 CLINTON TALKS ABOUT JOBS AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT The former President and Westchester Democrat discussed ways to bring back big sums of money from abroad by working to change the corporate tax rates. He believes that the US would benefit by the development of an infrastructure bank. » Full Story January 14, 2013 Couture Fashion Week NY(February 15-17th) is pleased to be partnering with the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce in its upcoming season. Couture Fashion Week NY is pleased to be partnering with the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce in its upcoming season. Chamber members are welcome to visit the event exhibits free of charge and can receive a 10% discount on fashion show tickets, and exhibitor and sponsor packages. » Full Story Expert panelists (r to l) Mark Jaffe, CEO of GNYCC, Barry Welprin of Milberg Law Firm,Thomas Haymet of Pegasus, Cynthia DiBartolo of Tigress Financial, Lou Gordon of BALCONY, NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Reverend Michel Faulkner, NYC Comptroller John Liu and Susan Kent of PEF. December 6, 2012 COMPTROLLER DINAPOLI SAYS FISCAL CLIFF COULD COST NEW YORK STATE $43 BILLION A breakfast forum on “The Impact of Wall Street and Hurricane Sandy on the New York City and State Economy,” featuring New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller John Liu, was a rousing success in every sense of the word stated Lou Gordan of BALCONY. » Full Story From left: Attorney John G. Kissane of Watson Farley & Williams LLP, Sergei Millian, President, Russian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA, Mark Jaffe, President & CEO Greater New York Chamber and Sergey Morozov, Governor of Ulyanovsk region-Russian Federation November 9, 2012 International Trade Luncheon, Region of Ulyanovsk, Russia was held in the Library of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen Building The Greater New York and the Russian American Chamber members learn about business and investment opportunities in Ulyanovsk, Russia.The city of Ulyanovsk holds the 1st place among other 30 Russian cities in the “Doing Business with Russia” report 2012. » Full Story November 5, 2012 Hurricane Sandy Business Assistance-The Greater New York Chamber is open and assisting businesses call 212-686-7220. For Links- Click Here New York City Economic Development Corp www.nycedc.com/backtobusiness New York City Service www.nycservice. » Full Story Mark Jaffe receives proclamation from NYC Public Advocate Bill DiBlasio September 20, 2012 GNYCC Hosts Business Expo in Hilton NY's Hall of the Americas! NEW YORK -- The Greater New York Chamber of Commerce hosted their 20th business fair at the Hilton New York on Sept. 20th. More than 1,000 people attended the Expo and visited over 100 exhibits in the Hilton's beautiful Hall of the Americas. » Full Story		September 2012 GUAYAQUIL Roadshow Investment & Tourism Forum- promotes Ecuadorian City Greater NY Chamber Partners with Indonesia August 2012 Greater New York promotes the 112th Session of the Canton Fair at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York City. July 2012 Chamber Celebrates Independence Day with the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen June 2012 Chamber Hosts Open House Networking Breakfast Attorney General Wins Friendship Award May 2012 Greater NY Chamber Members Export Billions April 2012 The Greater New York Chamber of Commerce along with the Business and Labor Coalition of New York (BALCONY) and the New York Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have been awarded a federal grant to help small businesses with health care and health insurance issues. Rx Resource Votes Greater New York Chamber Free Discount Prescription Drug Card/New York Rx Card "Number One" Prescription Program In State. March 2012 Chinese Trade Mission-Sichuan Province Delegation-Cocktail Reception Womens History Month Networking Breakfast & Awards Reception: Honorees: New York State Senator Suzi Oppenheimer; Serving the People of NY since 1984 and former chair of the Education Committee; Catherine Abate-President & CEO, Community Healthcare Network: Helena Devereux, Pioneer of the Field of Special Education-Founder of the Devereux Foundation; Sharon Cunningham, The Cunningham Group; Bernadine Han, Vice President of News and Local Programming Time Warner Cable; Carla Harris, Managing Director/Head of Emerging Manager Platform Morgan Stanley; Mindy J. Spector, Partner & General Counsel, Weil, Gotshal and Manges February 2012 Black History Month Awards Reception: The Emcee was Cheryl Wills of NY 1: The honorees: Heavy D (awarded posthumously): Artist Musician & Producer Reverend Jesse Jackson: Civil Rights Leader & Founder of the Wall Street Project Veronica Blake, Northeast Regional Director Fenimore Fisher, Lead Director of Rainbow Push Chris Lighty: Founder & CEO Violator Management William McCreary: Emmy Award Winning Journalist & Former VP of Fox Television Terra Renee: Director of New York Cityys African American Women in Cinema Film Festival Stacy Spikes: CEO and Founder of Movie Pass & Chairman Emeritus of the Urban World Film Festival Percy Sutton (awarded posthumously): War Hero, Businessman & Civic Leader Greater New York Chamber hosts Qiu Hong, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Commerce "The People's Republic of China" and her 12 member delegation. January 2012 The Rainbow PUSH Coalition 15th Annual Wall Street Project Economic Summit Welcome Reception -Mark Jaffe President & CEO of Greater New York Chamber, Lillie Steinberg, Past Chairperson Greater New York Chamber, Cynthia DiBartolo, Chairperson of the Greater New York Chamber with Jessie Jackson. October 2011 Shenzhen Mayor Xu Qin and his Chinese delegation addresses the Greater New York Chamber businesses at the St. Regis Hotel Third White House Business Council Meeting with John Porcari, Deputy Secretary of Transportation June 2011 White House Business Council- 2nd Roundtable Breakfast Meeting featuring Eric Hirschhorn, Under Secretary of the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security May 2011 The White House Business Council and Greater New York Chambers' members participated in a "Winning the Future Roundtable with American Business", featuring Mr. David Kappos, Under Secretary for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office over breakfast. March 2011 Patrick Kennedy, former U.S. Congressman from Rhode Island was the keynote speaker on health care and mental health. He addressed key 112th Congress Health Care Legislation issues at the Health Expo on March 7th- February 2011 Networking Breakfast/Seminar-Blue Fountain Media speaks about "How to Improve Your Online Marketing" January 2011 Governor Paterson and First Lady Michelle Paterson honored at the Greater New York Chamber holiday gala on December 9th- October 2010 PRESS CONFERENCE: GREATER NEW YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROVIDING FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD May 2010 NEW YORK DISTRICT EXPORT COUNCIL HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL AWARDS BREAKFAST MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010 Moroccan Trade Mission Breakfast-Executive Director, Helana Natt welcomes Soundouss Bouhia, Minister's Advisor of the Kingdom of Morroco Business Expo at Madison Square Garden- A day of networking, business to business & informational seminars. April 2010 Monthly networking breakfast hosted by Nespresso Boutique November 2009 Korea Trade Mission- Greater New York Chamber members learning about doing business with Korea. September 2009 Chamber member, Morton's Steakhouse hosts monthly networking reception Greater New York Chamber Month Breakfast Networking Reception Chamber Member-Badgley Mischka Spring 2010 Fashion Show at the Tent at Bryant Park June 2009 NYC Hispanic Chamber of Commmerce luncheon honoring Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Greater New York Chamber members enjoyed dining at Maestro's Caterers at The NYC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce luncheon honring Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Friday, June 19th, 2009 April 2009 Annual Small Business Expo at Madison Sqaure Garden-Hundreds of businesses attended the Business Expo for networking and promoting their business. February 2009 Greater New York Chamber, The International Trade Center, The Milan Chamber of Commerce and The Fashion Committee for the Lombardy Region signing proclamations of agreement to develop economic and commercial relations together at the Italian Consulate in New York City. September 2008 2008 United Nations Millennium Development Goal Awards to Take Place in February Luncheon at the Navy League and Supports USS NewYork April 2008 Governor Paterson Calls for Fiscal Restraint March 2008 Here SHE is, The USS New York, made from the World Trade Center was christened on March 1st in Avondale, Lousiana-coming to New York in September of 2009. October 2007 Westchester County Center Business Expo January 2007 New York City Council Honors Greater New York Chamber of Commerce for Providing Exceptional Service to the New York Business Community Small Business Resource Fair To Be Held At Madison Square Garden November 2006 Chamber Is Proud To Salute Our Veterans October 2006 Chamber Announces 10/22 "Walk For Diabetes"

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