Bronx Links
Bronx Borough President
The
Borough President works with the Mayor to prepare the annual
executive budget submitted to the City Council, reviews and
comments on major land use projects, and proposes sites for City
facilities within his jurisdiction.
City Councilman Jimmy Vacca
Jimmy Vacca has been a leading
voice in the communities of the Northeast Bronx for over 25
years.
Represents: Pelham Parkway North and South, Pelham Bay,
Country Club, City Island, Throggs Neck, Allerton, Morris Park
Committees: Senior Centers (Chair) ; Aging ; Cultural Affairs, Libraries
& International Intergroup Relations ; Education ; Fire &
Criminal Justice Services ; Standards & Ethics ; Waterfronts
311
311 is New York City's phone
number for government information and non-emergency services.
Whether you're a resident, business owner, or a visitor, all the
resources of New York City are just a phone call away...
Better
Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau of
Metropolitan New York is a privately-funded not-for-profit
corporation serving New York City, Long Island, and Westchester,
Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Rockland
counties.
New York City Department of Small Businesses
The NYC.gov Business Portal has
been developed as part of the City's ongoing commitment to
increasing opportunities for City businesses and improving the
level and quality of service that the City offers to the
business community. The NYC.gov Business portal provides easy
access to business related information and services.
New York
City Economic Development Corporation
NYCEDC is responsible for
promoting economic growth throughout New York City through real
estate development programs, business incentives and more.
Count-Me-In
Are you a 51%-owned minority or
women business owner? Count Me In provides loans up to $5000 for
your first loan, and up to $10,000 for your second loan. Count
Me In will take into consideration, type of business, prior
experience, credit history, and how you intend to use the money.
Chamber Alliance of New York State
Enhancing the Influence of New
York's Chamber of Commerce
Safe@work
Safe@work was created in 2000 by
a coalition of private employers, trade unions, domestic
violence advocacy groups, and government organizations. Its
mission is to demystify domestic violence for employers and
unions and to provide guidance on creating an environment where
this historically "private" problem can be openly and
effectively addressed. The result of the coalition's work was
the creation of this Web site, which provides a wealth of
information from experts and on 'best practices' in one central
place.
SCORE
SCORE "Counselors to America's
Small Business" is America's premier source of free and
confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs.
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs
NYC Department of Consumer
Affairs has info about licenses and permits for food or
merchandising businesses.
Partnership for
New York City
The Partnership for New York
City's mission is to enhance the economy of the five boroughs of
New York City and maintain the city's position as the center of
world commerce, finance and innovation.
Small Business Development Centers
Lehman College SBDC 250 Bedford
Park Blvd., West Bronx, NY 10468-1589
The Business
Council of New York State, Inc.
The Business Council of New York
State, Inc., is the primary advocacy group for business in New
York State, supported by some 4,000 member companies and
Chambers of Commerce from around the state.
US
Chamber of Commerce/Small Businesses
The US Chamber of Commerce Small
Business Center.
The New York
Public Library Small Business Resource Center
The New York Public Library
offers resources for small businesses.
Small
Business Administration
The SBA helps Americans start,
build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field
offices and partnerships with public and private organizations,
SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United
States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.
Small Business Resources/US Department of Housing and Urban
Development
The following is a partial
listing of agencies, chambers of commerce and associations which
have a variety of programs to assist the small business
community in the State of New York
South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation
For almost 35
years, SoBRO has set out to enhance the quality of life in the
South Bronx by rebuilding its communities. SoBRO understands
that a holistic approach is key to revitalizing a community and
addresses this by creating programs that respond to the need for
stronger businesses, improved local economies, affordable
housing, and quality educational and career development.
Saint Barnabas Hospital 718-960-9476