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Calling all Chamber Members!

We are currently filling up our time slots for our bi-weekly radio show, Chamber Chat, on WVOX 1460 AM. 

Chat up your business to the City of New Rochelle! Call our office today to reserve your day on our 30 minute talk show. It is every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, starting at 11:30AM.

914-632-5700


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Annual Holiday Party

Celebrate with us this year at On The Waterfront Restaurant

2 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY

6:30pm

$25.00 Members

$30.oo Future Members

Crudites and Buffet. Wine, beer and cash bar will be available for two hours.

Register here: http://conta.cc/RdlCb1

Holiday Lighting Ceremony

All are welcome to attend our annual holiday lighting ceremony which will take place on Memorial Plaza (corner of Main St. and Memorial Highway).

In the Spirit of the Season there will be Benedictions for Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa

Caroling by Songcatchers starts at 5:30pm

Bought to you by The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, The New Rochelle BID and The City of New Rochelle

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Assistance for Businesses Affected by Hurrican Sandy

URGENT INFORMATION RELEASE

County Executive Rob Astorino has released notification that the President has declared Westchester a disaster area due to Hurricane Sandy making this region eligible for federal disaster aid. You can register online or by phone.

Those businesses within Westchester County  should register online with FEMA at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1 800-621–FEMA (3362), as quickly as possible. President Obama has directed the Small Business Administration to expedite relief assistance. Financial assistance includes:

1. Loans up to $2 million to repair disaster damage or destroyed real estate, machinery, equipment, inventory and other real estate assets. Financial assistance in combination with property loss, cannot exceed $2 million;

2. Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and many not-for-profit organizations are eligible for the Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster (SBA) Loans which provide working capital assistance;

3. Interest rates for not-for-profit organizations are three (3%) percent and four (4%) percent for businesses, both with terms up to 30 years;

4. Applicants may apply online using the electronic loan application via the Small Business Administration website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov.ela.

5. The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is

December 31, 2012; the deadline to return economic injury applications is July 31, 2013.

The Chamber of Commerce remains committed to working with businesses and the not-for-profit community in this recovery process. Additionally there are numerous banks and lenders that are working with the SBA and SBDC to get loans to you as quickly as possible to ensure that your business gets up and running post haste. Please contact the Chamber at (914) 632-5700 for additional information. We will keep you posted as new information is received from both the government and member lending institutions.

Westchester County declared a Disaster Area

President Obama has declared Westchester County a disaster area which means individuals and businesses are able to register for federal aid.

More information on how to obtain help to follow. Stay tuned.

Young Professionals of Southern Westchester Social Media at NoMa Social

Members and Friends,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel tonights networking event at NoMa Social.

We will keep you posted with details on rescheduling this event.

Please stay tuned!

Wishing you all continued success!

GolfTEC Ribbon Cutting and 1 Year Anniversary Celebration

The Leader in High-Tech Golf Instruction is having a 1 Year Anniversary Party in New Rochelle.

Join the Chamber of Commerce of New Rochelle and Mayor Noam Bramson on

Wednesday, October 24th at 5:00 PM at 130 Rhodes St., New Rochelle.

 

GolfTEC, the world leader in high-tech golf instruction,

is pleased to announce 1 Year Anniversary Party at their

New Rochelle location at 130 Rhodes Street on Wednesday, October 24th at 5:00 PM.

GolfTEC teaches more than 20% of US golf lessons annually and has Improvement Centers located in almost all major US cities, Mexico and Canada.

GolfTEC is the only golf instruction company that utilizes the five factors needed for lasting golf improvement:

Fact-based Diagnosis, Sequential Lessons, Video-based Practice, Advanced Retention Tools, and Precision-matched Clubs.

The GolfTEC Proven Path has helped golfers of all ages and ability levels play better, more rewarding golf.

Some exciting things to jot down on your calendar!

Dear members,

Here are some dates for you to take note of:

  • September 18 @ 3pm: We gather to show support to one of our newest members, Planet Wings, at their ribbon cutting ceremony. Join us, along with Mayor Noam Bramson, as we help welcome this new eatery located at 134 North Ave.
  • New Rochelle Arts Fest is this weekend! September 22 & 23. Follow this link  for a complete listing of venues and performances: www.newrochellearts.org
  • Chamber Chat on WVOX: October 10 @10am. Jennifer Flowers, President and Owner at Accreditation Guru, is on. www.AccreditationGuru.com If you would like to join us for one of our shows, call us at 914-632-5700 to set a date.
  • Young Professionals of Southern Westchester: October 18 Our second seminar/networking event on Social Media takes place at NoMa Social in Radisson Hotel. Details to follow!
  • Our 49th Annual Thanksgiving Parade takes place November 17! Our planning committee is already in motion!

Hope to see you there!

Commercial Real Estate Financing Seminar presented by Webster Bank

Webster Bank Cordially Invites New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Members to a Special Event

“Commercial Real Estate Financing for Property Owners and Investors”

Please join us for a panel discussion focusing on Commercial Real Estate lending.

Find out how your clients can take advantage of

today’s competitive rates to purchase, improve and refinance

owner-occupied and rental properties of all types.

Master of Ceremonies:

Brendan Sachtjen, Regional President

John Guy, Director of Business & Professional Banking

Welcome:

Eli Gordon, Executive Director, New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce

Speakers:

Robert F. Polito Jr., SVP Government Guaranteed Lending

John Baker, Regional Manager Business & Professional Banking

Frank Celentano, SVP, Business & Professional Banking

Place:

Marriott Residence Inn,

35 LeCount Place, 6th Floor

New Rochelle, NY 10801

Date:

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Time:

8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Please RSVP to Roseanna Power at 914-298-2580

rpower@websterbank.com by Thursday, September 6, 2012

Free Parking.

Breakfast will be served.

Space is limited,

so please reserve your seat today!

Webster Bank, N.A.

Member FDIC

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