SBA’s Deadline is July 28 for Physical Damage Disaster Loan Applications in New York

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profit organizations in Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens and Richmond in New York of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damages caused by heavy rain, and flooding on April 29-30. The deadline to apply for a physical damage disaster loan is July 28, 2014.

Loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property. Businesses and non-profit organizations of any size may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and most private
non-profit organizations of all sizes, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.

Interest rates are as low as 2.188 percent for homeowners and renters, 2.625 percent for non-profit organizations and 4 percent for businesses with terms up to 30 years. The SBA sets the loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded from www.sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is July 28, 2014. The deadline to return economic injury applications is March 2, 2015.

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For more information about the SBA’s Disaster Loan Program, visit our website at www.sba.gov/disaster.

Five Reasons 8 Out Of 10 Businesses Fail

From Forbes by:
Eric T. Wagner Contributor

Breaks my heart.

According to Bloomberg, 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months. A whopping 80% crash and burn.

But why? What can we learn from the colossal amount of failure with small business that we can apply to our own business aspirations?

In my 30 plus years as a serial (yes – hate that word too) entrepreneur, and through my exposure to thousands of entrepreneurs via my company Mighty Wise Media, I have seen plenty.

And yes, at surface level the primary reason businesses fail is they simply run out of cash.

But trust me — the cracks in the foundation start well before the brutal day of financial collapse.

Continue reading here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericwagner/2013/09/12/five-reasons-8-out-of-10-businesses-fail/

World Congress on Information Technology

Register Now!

WWW.WCIT 2014.org

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!

B2B PROGRAM

If you are just beginning or expanding your business and you are seeking to meet with procurement officers, technology innovators, small and medium sized businesses (SME's), or global market leaders, you will find them all at the 19th World Congress on IT (WCIT) being held in Guadalajara, Mexico from September 29-October 1, 2014. This event will provide you with unparalleled access to the largest ICT network in the world.

The WCIT is the most prestigious and most important gathering of ICT industry and government executives and officials, global institutions and civil society in 2014. Often referred to as the “Olympics of the ICT industry, the WCIT 2014 will host more than 2,000 delegates from approximately 80 countries.

Once registered, you will:

• Have the opportunity to schedule business meetings in advance of the congress;
• Receive a full admission pass to all congress activities;
• Be able to select companies to meet at certain prescribed times and locations during the congress;
• Receive personalized assistance from our concierge service, as well as technical support on site;
• Have the opportunity to attend special workshop sessions and lectures on how to do business as well as business opportunities within Mexico and Latin America.

Participants will also enjoy:

• WITSA’s Global ICT Excellence Awards Gala;
• Attendance at Key congress sessions;
• Access to the exhibition area;
• Individualized scheduled B2B meetings:
• B2B workshops and lectures;
• Global network from over 80 countries
• And much, much more…….

Who should attend?

• Small and medium sized businesses (SME’) in the ICT sector looking for business opportunities with other SME’s in the ICT industry as well as in other industries to include health care, education, human resources, marketing, environment, finance, communications and consulting as well as large companies within these and many mores sectors. SME’s looking for high-quality, competitively priced software and information products to maximize and improve their operations.
• Large businesses and government procurement managers looking for high-quality, innovative and competitive hardware, software and telecommunication suppliers for their companies and governments.
• Large companies seeking highly qualified sub contractors.
• All size companies looking for global partnership opportunities.

How will the program benefit you?

By participating in the WCIT 2014’s B2B program you will:

• Expand your business network globally;
• Have the opportunity to expand your business internationally;
• Identify potential business partners/ investors;
• Understand how to do business in Mexico and Latin America;
• Learn about industry trends and challenges;
• Listen to co “father” of the Internet talk about the Evolution of the Internet;

 Listen to Global CIO’s talk about their perceptive of the ICT industry and their future ICT requirements.

REGISTER NOW!!

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Or contact: r.tapia@wcit2014.org

AT&T Celebrates LGBT Pride with ‘Live Proud’ Campaign

Dear Friends:

AT&T has a long standing commitment to LGBT equality and empowerment. Starting in 1975, AT&T became one of the first Fortune 500 companies to adopt a non-discrimination policy toward sexual orientation, and in 1998, one of the first to adopt domestic partner benefits for LGBT employees.

AT&T also has the first LGBT employee resource group in corporate America. Founded by employees in 1987, the LEAGUE at AT&T — the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies Organization — is one of the company’s 11 employee resource groups aimed at networking, collaboration and professional development.

Since then, we have continued to provide benefits and unique programs for LGBT employees. We are proud to be consistently listed in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s “Best Places to Work” for LGBT employees. Our dedication to supporting LGBT employees hallmarks the inclusive and diverse culture fostered at AT&T.

In celebration of LGBT Pride Month, AT&T launched the second annual “Live Proud” campaign that is centered on awareness, empowerment and, most importantly, pride. The “Live Proud” campaign will cross the nation this summer as we celebrate in cities across the country, including New York where we will be celebrating Pride June 27-29. The festivities will culminate in our League members, employees and friends marching together in the parade on Sunday, June 29th.

Also for the second year in a row and as part of “Live Proud”, AT&T is teaming up with LGBT advocate and world-renowned performer Adam Lambert to encourage the LGBT community and beyond to create unique memes that represents how they “Live Proud” and share those memes via social media.

Among the memes submitted and shared via Facebook and/or Twitter, four lucky winners will be chosen at random for a chance to meet Adam at a private event in New York City. One lucky “Grand Prize” winner will be selected to attend the private event, in addition to spending one-on-one time with Adam prior to the event. An additional five winners will receive an AT&T technology prize package.

From now through Aug. 10, we encourage you to join the movement in the following ways:


 "Like” the AT&T Live Proud Facebook page by visiting att.com/liveproud.
 Submit a unique meme that represents an AT&T “Live Proud” moment.
 Share your meme with others online, using the hashtag #ATTLiveProud — and be sure to tag @ATTNYC or @adamlambert

Learn more about how we “Live Proud” straight from Adam Lambert in the blog post he wrote following the announcement of this year’s campaign.

I hope to see you celebrating Pride this month online and on the streets!


Sincerely,

Marissa Shorenstein
New York State President, AT&T

MCC Testimonial

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TD Bank to Celebrate Grand Opening of Three New Manhattan Stores

New York City, N.Y. – June 17, 2014 – To celebrate the bank's newest retail locations in New York City, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, will host grand opening celebrations throughout Manhattan on Friday, June 20^th.

Starting at 11am grand opening celebrations will be held at:

• 182 Broadway (John & Broadway), Manhattan
• 1375 Broadway (37^th & Broadway), Manhattan
• 910 Eighth Avenue (54^th & 8^th), Manhattan

Entire families – including pets – are invited to participate in the grand opening celebrations, which are free and open to the public, with activities including:

• Appearances by the TD Mascot
• Snacks and refreshments
• Giveaways, games, and prizes including a drawing to win a $1,000 shopping spree

Local charities will be on hand for an official ribbon cutting ceremony at each location. Ribbon cuttings times are listed below:

• John & Broadway:             10:45am
• 37^th & Broadway:                12:30pm
• 54^th & Eighth Avenue:       1:30pm

TD Bank focuses on delivering legendary customer service by providing the longest banking hours in the area, hassle-free products, treats for kids and biscuits for dogs. For the convenience of its customers, the lobby hours of the new stores will be:

The new store will target Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. LEED is an internationally-recognized mark of excellence by the U.S. Green Building Council which incorporates principals of sustainable site selection, low water usage, energy efficiency, use of recycled materials and other categories.

About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank^®

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at approximately 1,300 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth^®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.tdbank.com. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US.

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD". To learn more, visit www.td.com.

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Media Contact:

Kate Toy

Office: 856-533-5344

Cell: 856-952-3677

Kathleen.Toy@td.com

NEW ORIGINAL COOKING SHOW AIRS JUNE 24TH IN NYC

CAJUN IN THE CITY

MNN Networks airs an original series Cajun cooking show straight from the Bayou.
Over one year in the making Cajun in the City will be airing its first episode from an original series on MNN Networks.
Cajun in the City host Cajun Ken will be bringing the bayou to the big apple with mouth watering Cajun and southern dishes.

A fun and entertaining cooking show unlike anything on a major network. Produced and filmed by a movie production team that has an eye for food and style. This show really cooks a southern meal in the 30 minute program and brings back cooking to the kitchen. The goal of the show is to inspire peo-ple to get in the kitchen and cook using local fresh ingredients.

All press are invited to watch the premiere debut on New York’s MNN June 24th at 11AM. TWC CH 56-FIOS-34-RCN 83.

Any press that request a private episode viewing before airing, contact Pentloft Studios office at
646-660-3189.

Live link watch at www.Cajuininthecity.org (June 24th)

Interviews are welcome with the host Cajun Ken and executive producers

Press Additional information is available on the website http://www.cajuninthecity.org and on the

Facebook pagehttp://www.facebook.com/cajuninthecity.

For more information please contact us at:

Cajun in the City

www.CAJUNINTHECITY.ORG
EMAIL: INFO@CAJUNINTHECITY.ORG Tel:646-660-3189

NYC Fashion Fellows Program

The NYC Fashion Fellows is a year-long fellowship (in it’s second year) – managed by the 92nd Street Y (92Y) in partnership with the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) – designed for rising stars in fashion management who have been identified by their employers and the NYCFF Selection Committee as future leaders in fashion. As part of the Fashion.NYC.2020 initiative to support the long-term growth of the City’s fashion industry, the program helps Fellows advance to the next stage of growth in their professional careers and their organizations and will strengthen the community of fashion professionals as a whole through mentorship, educational seminars, and networking. Exclusive mentorship relationships and program partners are senior leaders from some of the world’s top organizations like Coach, Versace, JCrew, DVF, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor, Birchbox, Brooks Brothers, Bloomingdales, Theory and more. Fellows are future fashion leaders in Gucci, Tory Burch, DVF, Tod’s Group, Saks Fifth Avenue, Donna Karen, Coach, Juicy Colture, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Macy’s, Dagne Dover, Frieda and Nellie, and more. Since January, I’ve been invited to private and semi-private events with Kenneth Cole, Alexis Bittar, Eran Cohen, and Marigay McKee, with many more to come between now and December including Frank Zambrelli (Co-Founder + Partner at Banfi Zambrelli), Tony Spring (new Chairman + CEO at Bloomingdale’s), and Katia Beaucamp and Hayley Barna (Birchbox Co-Founders). To learn more, please email NYCFashionFellows@92Y.org or visit our website at www.NYCFashionFellows.org.

MCC MarketingWeekNYC Kickoff Event: Meet the Founders of the Online Fashion Revolution

MCC-Marketing Week NYC-Manhattan Chamber of Commerce's Marketing Week NYC- Fashion Panel - Images by Jeffrey Holmes

The Most Community-Minded Companies of America: The Civic 50

©2014 CSRwire, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The Civic 50, an initiative of Points of Light, in partnership with Bloomberg LP, honors the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation each year as determined by an annual survey.

Benchmarking and sharing the best practices of community engagement offers companies that participate in The Civic 50 a roadmap for using their time, skills, and other resources to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business. The Civic 50 will help translate good intentions into sound business practices for years to come.

Read more here: http://www.csrwire.com/blog/series/42-the-most-community-minded-companies-of-america-the-civic-50/posts

For more information, visit Civic50.org or email Civic50@pointsoflight.org.

MCC Testimonial: Corporation Service Company-NYC

MCC is in the business of helping companies. When we recently helped Corporation Service Company with a certificate of origin, they were very happy with the assistance they received. Here’s what they had to say to our brilliant office manager who manages these requests to assist with international trade:

I love you!!!!!!!

You are so wonderful and helpful. What would the Chamber do without you?

Thank you,


Luis Rodriguez
Corporation Service Company-NYC
1180 Avenue of the Americas., Ste#210
New York, NY 10036
800-221-0770 Ext: 52022

MCC Member Testimonial: Cajun in the City

We love how creative and interesting our members are! Check out the website for Cajun in the City http://www.cajuninthecity.org/ and their youtube link below. Cajun in the City is a unique cooking show shot in New York City. Its goal is to bring the Bayou to the Big Apple by introducing New Yorkers and viewers everywhere, to the excitement and flavor of Cajun and Southern style cooking. Please also see their kind words about MCC below!

I thought you guys would enjoy this and I look forward to working with the Chamber. The chambers resources have helped us grow and stay inspired to keep moving forward.

Thanks for all,
Ken.

http://youtu.be/ZPOP4wxBvG8


Cajun in the City
Pentloft Studios LLC
New York, NY 10018
646-872-5647
Facebook: Cajun in the City

www.Cajuninthecity.Org

Twitter: GrillcajunCK

News from MCC Board Member Joespeh Perello at Catch NYC

Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Please join Catch in welcoming Jason Dorin, a global communications veteran, who will lead the agency's client services group.


Previously a consultant with Catch New York's new data science, technology and innovation practice, 44-year-old Jason joins Catch full-time and is responsible for all client services at the agency. He reports to the firm's co-founders, Arie Kovant, Joseph Perello and Doug Spitzer.

Before Catch, Jason was global business director at Tribal DDB Worldwide and partner at Rebel Digital. He was a VP, regional account director at Saatchi & Saatchi who promoted him from their London office where he was the European account director for Visa. Jason spent 10 years in London also working for Grey and Publicis for clients such as P&G, Mars and MasterCard, all in an international capacity.

Jason was group business director at Nitro where he first worked with Arie and Doug. His teams have earned ADDYs, Stevies, Creative Circle, European Epica, and Campaign Media Awards.

Read More Here ›

Applications Open For 2nd Annual Great Tech Awards Competition

Lily Cole of impossible.com, David Karp of Tumblr, Pete Cashmore of Mashable on Judging Panel

NEW YORK – 2 JUNE 2014: Applications are open for the UK government’s second annual GREAT Tech Awards competition, celebrating the best US and UK technology companies and hosted by UK Trade & Investment and the British Consulate General New York.

Technology companies headquartered in the US states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut are encouraged to apply to win a UK expansion package in one of six sector categories: education, finance, health, internet of things, lifestyle, and media. The award winners from the six categories will be chosen by a panel of judges representing the finest tech industry leaders, influencers, and entrepreneurs. Applications are open until Friday, 1 August 2014. Confirmed sponsors of the competition include Propel, Blick Rothenberg, Corinthia Hotel London, Taylor Wessing, and Second Home.

Read more here

MCC Member Testimonial from Faith Kinslow, Copywriter/Brand Strategist, True Identity Branding

Hi Nancy:

I would love to, however, I am attending an MCC event at that time. That's Marketing Week and I am signed up to be at an MCC seminar at that time. In fact, there are two seminars at the same time that I'd like to attend, but I only have one body. But, please keep me informed about other IWEC Steering Committee opportunities to participate.

I also want to tell you how impressed I am with the events at MCC. My husband and I attended the Sunset Mixer last night and we both thought it was fantastic. You are doing an outstanding job.

I am planning to attend several events during Marketing Week, and am so very glad that I joined MCC and BRG3. I've been telling a lot of professionals to join.



Best regards,

Faith Kinslow, Copywriter/Brand Strategist
True Identity Branding Know who you are. Say who you are. www.trueidentitybranding.com
faithkinslow@gmail.com Mobile: 917-607-3267

MCC Welcome May's New Members

Contact Name	Company	Website
MARK MANDARA	N.Y.C. FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE INC.	WWW.NYCFUNERALCREMATION.COM
Joseph Carfagno	Fusion Employer Services LLC	www.fusionemployerservices.com
Josh Landress	J. Landress Brass, LLC.
Deepak Nambiar	Kelley Drye & Warren LLP	http://www.kelleydrye.com/
MONIQUE ALBRITTON	befabYOUluxe Image & Styling Studio, LLC	http://www.befabyouluxenyc.com
Lisa Barbaccio	TriNet Ambrose	www.trinet.com/ambrose
Nadia Hordynska	Wells Fargo
James Shackelford	SomaComm Inc	www.somacomm.com
Khizer Qureshi	Orbit Limousine WorldWide	www.orbitlimos.com
Paul LeBlanc	Thrifty Measures
Portia Rose	Marcum LLP
Vanessa J. Herman	Pace University	www.pace.edu
Hlynur Guojonsson	Consulate of Iceland
George Taylor	Nacer Technologies	www.nacertech.com
Okorafor Ikeagwu	What's AppMaker, LLC	www.whatsappmaker.com
Mai Erne	Hara Partners	http://www.harapartners.com
michael strutt	Kids In Sports
Kendra Webb-Scott	Ideazio	http://ideazio.com
Mariana Cobzac	Manhattan Wellness Group	www.manhattanwellnessgroup.com
Marc Campanile	A.Logan Insurance Brokerage
John Orekunrin	OKMYOUTFIT, INC
Stacey Maloney	Morgan Stanley
John Salina	New York Life Insurance Company
Julienne Jack	JULIENNE C. JACK GRAPHICS
AManda Hay	US Army NYC Recruiting Battalion	www.goarmy.com
CJ Coleman	Coleman-Pension.Com	http://www.coleman-pension.com
Arnon Rosan	LocalMaven.com	www.localmaven.com
Tatiana Kaletsch	BodyVision	www.linkedin.com/in/tatianakaletsch/en
Joanna Dorsey	LOUD Brand of America, LLC	www.loudmusictour.com
Uri Shtakilberg	New York Real Estate Services, LLC
David J. Luftig	David J Luftig Photography	www.davidjluftig.com
Roy Gerard	Roy F. Gerard, Attorney at Law	www.roygerard.com