Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

Join us and Newtown Creek Alliance on October 29th at 7pm for the release of the film series (broadcast publically on Facebook and Youtube) and various interactive features related to the Creek and NCA. The Tidal Toast is NCA’s annual benefit that brings together local neighbors, businesses and Creek enthusiasts to celebrate our crucial efforts to Reveal, Restore and Revitalize our beloved waterway. Funds raised from the event help sustain and expand our outreach, advocacy, e...ducational programming and restoration projects in and around Newtown Creek. Support the Tidal Coast today: http://www.newtowncreekalliance.org/tidal2020/ Due to COVID restrictions, we are unable to have our annual in-person benefit party within the Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages building this year. So instead of raising a glass and enjoying local foods and live music we are creating an online Tidal Toast which will feature a series of short films about NCA’s crucial hands-on work and community engagement even during these extremely difficult and unstable times. Get a sneak peak and check out our event trailer here.

UPDATE: There are now TWO zones in Brooklyn Governor Andrew Cuomo revised zone-based guidelines across New York City. RED(micro-cluster zone): positivity rate over 4% for 10 days AND 10 or more new daily cases per 100,000 residents on 7-day average. The following restrictions still apply: closure of schools, nonessential businesses, mass gatherings, limiting restaurants to delivery and takeout, and houses of worship to 25% capacity or 10 people. YELLOW (buffer zone): posit...ivity rate of 2.5% for 10 days AND 10 or more new daily cases per 100,000 residents on 7-day average. The buffer zone refers to the area of focus surrounding the red zone to stop the spread of COVID into the broader community. How does a neighborhood move out of the red zone? The area's positivity rate must decline on a 7-day average over 10 days AND the positivity rate is lower than 3%. How does a neighborhood move out of all zones? The positivity rate must be less than 1.5%. These guidelines are effective immediately and subject to revision after 14 days.

We are here to get you to the resources you need. Join SBA to learn about how to access PPP loan forgiveness: - PPP Forgiveness for loans of $50,000 and less - Form 3508S (announced on Oct. 8th) - Changes of Ownership (announced on oct. 2nd) - New Information (announced on August 11th and 27th... - PPP Flexibility Act Seven changes of PPP (announced on June 5th) - Most Common FAQs - Revised PPP Forgiveness Application SBA Form 3508 with Instructions - SBA Form 3508EZ with Instructions The webinars will be led by Man-Li Lin, Economic Development Specialist, New York District Office. DATES: * Mon. Oct. 26th at 2pm PPP Forgiveness Application 3 Forms and Instructions Register: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0tfu2przssHdaQVw0GSo9yfYN6b-FVR * Thurs. Oct. 29th at 10am PPP Forgiveness Application 3 Forms and Instructions Register: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZUtfu6rrjgrGNz8Dd7FnADAvzfWDtmzW

Networking and Q&A with Randy Peers Tomorrow 10/22 at 12pm, join our President & CEO Randy Peers in an interactive session to discuss the Chamber’s response and partnerships with BIDs in addressing business challenges during the pandemic. Register here: https://nedaonline.org/component/civicrm/... Hosted by Flatbush Junction BID Director Kenneth Mbonu on behalf of the Northeast Economic Development Association (NEDA).

Happy National Support Your Local Chamber Day! Please consider donating to Save Brooklyn's Small Businesses every bit counts. Our small businesses still need your help. At the height of the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Bring Back Brooklyn Fund to give our small businesses a lifeline. This fund has offered zero-interest recovery loans between $500 and $30,000 to small businesses that were shut out of other COVID-19-related loan programs, with 65% earmarked for minority ...and/or women-owned business enterprises (MWBE). Donate to save small businesses today: brooklynchamber.com/donate No amount is too small to support your neighborhood businessesspread the love, it’s the Brooklyn way! #bringbackbrooklyn

We are proud to be part of Alibaba.com's new Digitization Sprint for U.S. Manufacturers a four week program designed to help SMB manufacturers accelerate digitization. Learn more about the Digitization Sprint, which is available at no cost for qualified SMB manufacturers, and apply now because space is limited: https://hubs.ly/H0y9xTr0

On Monday, we visited with Amy Bennett at her gourmet grocery store The Greene Grape in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, to deliver additional PPE and business recovery guidance. Via ABC7NY Bennett said the fact they dropped off masks and gloves is huge and that it is one less thing to do. She says she can spend her time growing her business and training her workers. Sign up for the NYC Small Business Resource Network at https://bit.ly/2RY8k4P and get connected to your free, local Busi...ness Support Specialist. We’ll guide you to the business support resources you need to sustain your business. #resourcenetwork #newyorkcity #smallbusinessowner #smallbiz

You're invited to tour Kings Plaza Mall with us! Our president & CEO Randy Peers and the Chamber team will be visiting with businesses and handing out Personal Protective Equipment and gaming downloads for kids. Meet us on Wednesday October 21 at 12pm - 2pm at the Center Court near Cookie House. See you there!

Virtually Discover Someone New in the Membership! Register for our Meet the Members event on 10/20 at 11am, which will bring you face-to-face with the unique and diverse businesses and organizations at the Chamber. Get to know these gems and you might find the next business to collaborate with or an organization's resources to leverage. Attend to meet your peers in business and leave with a greater sense of connection to our community!... Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_B2s8wtaNTLSxA7OVM0FTnw

Want to boost your bottom line? Learn how to use to The Brooklyn App to take your business to the next level. Tomorrow, October 15 at 3:15pm, join our technology partner TagFi for a 45-minute training session to get started. Sign up for the event here: https://www.thebrooklynapp.com//the-brooklyn-app-marketpla#

Our partner CohnReznick is hosting a webinar this Thursday - Opportunity Zone Summit: The Future of the OZ Marketplace Thursday, October 15 from 1pm to 3:25pm Register here: http://go.cohnreznick.com/oz_webinar_summit.html... Almost three years after the passage of the 2017 TCJA brought to life the first new community development tax incentive in nearly 20 years, there’s still far more that we don’t know than we do know about the rules of the road for Opportunity Zones (OZs), and how they can and should be implemented. Still, we want to share what we have learned so far, at least as a buttress against the abundance of misinformation, wishful thinking, and confusion. We welcome investors, fund managers, developers, and, most importantly, community members to join us for this virtual event to kick-start a dialogue about the promise and challenges related to Opportunity Zones. Tune in for: Panel 1: OZs and the first 100 days of the new administration Panel 2: Maximizing sustainable impact and community benefit in OZs Panel 3: How to catalyze operating businesses in OZs

Is your business looking to enhance your digital presence in a virtual world? We're hosting "Digital Marketing 101 for Business Owners" this Wednesday, October 14 at 11am. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_rsAJYnJ5Slu5e7adSxFKXA Join this action-packed webinar for business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to boost their digital marketing skills and online presence. Get the valuable tools you'll need for:... - Search Engine Optimization - Strategy - Content - Social Media - Email Marketing With a deeper understanding, businesses may see an increase in page rankings for selected keywords on Google and a surge in social media engagement.

COVID Zone Updates from the City: Enter an address to look up the COVID zone (red, orange, yellow) you are in: nyc.gov/covidzone Determine the list of essential and non-essential businesses and the mandated reduction in your workforce.... https://esd.ny.gov/ny-cluster-action-initiative-guidance See more

Join us this Thursday 10/8 for a cross-industry virtual networking mixer with Young BK Professionals - Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Suzette Spann Scarborough of Etiquette Speaks!