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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Meeting

Tuesday, April16th 2013 at 8:30a.m.

Location:
Coogan's Restaurant

4015 Broadway, Corner of 169th St

The Chamber of Commerce and Con Edison are jointly sponsoring a breakfast meeting.

The meeting will be about a free energy efficiency program to help small businesses and

small not-for profits save money on their energy bills and upgrade their equipment.

Con Edison will pay for 70% of the cost and the Hispanic Federation will pay for the other 30%.

Please join us at this breakfast meeting and help spread the word about this terrific program.

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Sponsored Activities

	Hon. Adrian Benepe New York City Parks and Recreation Commissioner (Photograph: Courtesy of Manhattan Times)		The Chamber of Commerce of Washington Heights and Inwood is proud to support a variety of events. The following is a showcase of some notable programs: Breakfast Meeting with the Commissioner of New York City Parks and Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe was our featured guest discussing the City's plans for the local parks in our community. Breakfast Meeting on Terrorism Preparedness Commissioner Ray Kelly was our featured guest discussing the work and plans of the New York City Police Department to combat terrorism.
	Hon. Scott Stringer Manhattan Borough President (Photograph: Courtesy of Manhattan Times)		Presentation from Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer Borough President Scott Stringer addressed our membership on his vision for Manhattan and his specific plans in working with our Washington Heights and Inwood communities. Promotional Activities with NYC & Company The Chamber, in concert with Coogan's restaurant, worked directly with NYC & Company to promote Washington Heights and Inwood local restaurants and attractions. The effort was so successful that NYC & Company singled out Upper Manhattan as part of their "Taste of the Boroughs" program.
	Captain Dowling Commanding Officer, 33rd Precinct (Photograph: Courtesy of Manhattan Times)		Cocktail Parties Introducing Local Police Commanders These social events provided an opportunity for local business professionals to interface with the newly appointed police commanders as well as our local elected officials who also attended. Workforce Preparation and Job Creation Workshop Speakers from NYC Works Jobs Conexion talked about workforce preparation with a particular focus on opportunities for the Latino community. Con Edison Preparedness Management from Con Edison spoke on their preparation plans for excessive electrical power consumption during the summer months.
	Tree and Flower-Bed Plantings (Photograph: Courtesy of Rita Kardeman)		Tree and Flower-Bed Plantings The Chamber worked directly with the New York City of Parks and Recreation Department to plant trees and the New York Restoration Project to plant flower beds throughout the community. The Chamber also was responsible for installing tree guards at various locations. "Discovering Northern Manhattan" Guidebook The Chamber created and published a guidebook featuring the many attractions in our diverse neighborhoods to encourage tourism and demonstrate the business vitality of our community.
	Coogan's Salsa, Blues and Shamrocks 5k Run (Photograph: Courtesy of Manhattan Times)		Coogan's Salsa, Blues and Shamrocks 5K Run This yearly event is supported by the Chamber in raising funds for youth activities in the community. Workshop on Clean Indoor Air for Restaurants and Bar Owners The Assistant Commissioner for Tobacco Control of the New York City Department of Health presented the requirements for compliance with new anti-smoking laws. The Director of the Coalition for a Smoke-Free city also presented.