As a prominent voice in the region, The Bronx Chamber of Commerce plays a pivotal role in influencing public policy and advocating for legislative initiatives that promote economic growth, job creation, and sustainable prosperity.
Our mission is to champion the concerns and priorities of our member businesses, ensuring their voices are heard by policymakers at all levels of government. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts, we aim to shape policies that foster a conducive business environment, promote innovation, and drive competitiveness in the global marketplace.
Representation:
We serve as a unified platform for diverse businesses, reflecting their collective interests and concerns in front of lawmakers. By cultivating a strong network, we amplify the impact of our advocacy efforts and bring the business community together.
Informed Policy Development:
Our chamber diligently researches and analyzes proposed legislation and regulatory measures to assess their potential impact on our members and the community at large. This comprehensive understanding allows us to develop well-informed positions and advocate for policies that drive economic growth while safeguarding business interests.
Collaboration:
We engage in constructive dialogue with policymakers, government officials, and other stakeholders to build bridges of understanding and collaboration. By fostering relationships, we seek to find common ground and develop solutions that serve the best interests of the business community and the public.
Education and Outreach:
The chamber actively educates its members on legislative matters that affect their industries and livelihoods. We offer workshops, webinars, and resources that empower businesses to stay informed and actively participate in the advocacy process.
Non-Partisan Approach:
We maintain a non-partisan stance, working with policymakers from across the political spectrum to champion policies that drive economic prosperity and benefit our members without favoring any specific political party.
Laws are in a constant state of drafting, creation, and enactment, making them challenging to monitor. However, you can rely on the support of The Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Explore our comprehensive compilation of recent legislations that have an impact on both our Bronx Community and Small Business Owners.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to safety standards for powered bicycles and powered mobility devices used for food delivery services.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an exemption from the commercial rent tax.
A Local Law in relation to a temporary exemption from the payment of the commercial rent tax for certain businesses.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the
prohibition of non-compete agreements.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the
prohibition of requiring low-wage workers to enter into covenants not to compete and also to
require employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into a covenant not to compete.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to
requiring third-party food delivery services to agree to reimburse third-party food
delivery workers for certain costs related to vehicle crashes that happen during deliveries.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to
background checks for child care providers, employees, and volunteers.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to
increasing penalties on chain businesses for failure to remove snow, ice and dirt from
sidewalks.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to
requiring certain retail food stores to post notices on the food donation web portal
concerning the availability of excess food, and arranging for the transportation and
retrieval of such food.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to
requiring a clause in commercial leases that obligates the parties to engage in good faith
negotiations during certain states of emergency.
A Local Law in relation to the creation of a retail resurgence taskforce
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to
adding a 311 complaint category for unlicensed cannabis retailers.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lease
agreements concerning storefront premises.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to
requiring the department of small business services to offer training and education to small
businesses regarding accessibility of the workplace and inclusion of workers with
disabilities.
A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program to match small businesses with
social media content creators for assistance with marketing and advertising, and providing
for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Relates to the overpayment of wages
Relates to equal pay disclosure with respect to state contracts
Provides zero and low interest loans or loan interest rate reduction for energy
improvement projects to stimulate the growth and development of small businesses
Relates to the regulation of street vendors in cities with a population of one million or
more; repealer
Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants
Directs the department of economic development to study methods for keeping small retail
businesses within the state and creates pilot program; appropriation
Relates to the regulation of street vendors in N.Y. city; repealer
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