Struggling small businesses get a boost
In partnership with
Fidelis Care, a health
plan serving more than
2.3 million members
across New York State,
the Bronx Chamber of
Commerce recently announced
that the following
Bronx small businesses
each received a
one-year complimentary
membership as part of
the chamber’s inaugural
2021 Adopt-a-Member initiative:
The Bronx Collab
Space, Eppsolutely Clean
Maintenance, YVP Media
Services, Angela Beauty
Lounge, The Bharati
Foundation, Bronx Bangladeshi
Society, Mexican
Coalition and Riverbay
Corporation.
“So many Bronx businesses
that have survived
the pandemic thus far are
still struggling,” said
Bronx Chamber President
Lisa Sorin. “Now
more than ever, they
can benefi t from the resources,
advocacy and
networking the Chamber
provides. We are so
grateful to our sponsoring
member Fidelis Care,
for their sponsorship that
makes these new memberships
possible.”
By creating opportunities
for sponsorship of
new members, the Bronx
Chamber hopes to expand
access to mentorship
and networking opportunities,
as well as
workshops and events designed
to help small businesses
navigate the challenges
of COVID-19 while
planning for a post-pandemic
future.
“Fidelis Care understands
how challenging
these past months
have been for small business
owners, who are the
heart and soul of our local
communities,” said
Pam Hassen, chief member
Omar Faridi, Fidelis Care community relations specialist,
with Tanesha Ingram, owner of The Bronx Collab Space, at
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce New Member Breakfast.
Photo courtesy Bronx Chamber of Commerce
engagement offi cer.
“By partnering with the
Bronx Chamber of Commerce
and sponsoring
these small businesses,
Fidelis Care is demonstrating
our commitment
to the communities we
serve. We look forward
to working together as
we help to revitalize the
Bronx.”
New Bronx Chamber
members accpeted
onboarded through the
Adopt-a-Member program
will receive the
full benefi ts afforded to
new members at the Director’s
Circle level, with
promotion on the chamber
social media accounts
to highlight the generous
sponsorship of Fidelis
Care and introduce these
businesses to the chamber
community.
Businesses interested
in sponsoring a future
member cohort as part
of the Bronx Chamber’s
Adopt-a-Member program
are invited to email
membership@bronxchamber.
org. To submit
your business for consideration
for a one-year
funded Bronx Chamber
membership through
the Adopt-a-Member program,
visit bronxchamber.
org to access the online
application.
-Bronx Times
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