MCC Testimonial: Mark Cobb, H&R Block

"Just wanted to send a word of thanks for all that you have done for the Block Advisors brand. From participating in our ribbon cutting to making such great events available for me to attend, it really have been a great year so far. Thank you."

Mark Cobb
H&R Block Advisors

MCC Testimonial: Ramon Ray, Smart Hustle Magazine

"It's tough to start and grow a business. It's even hard to do it in New York City. The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is an oasis and resource for growing businesses, like none other. Sure it has events. Sure it has networking opportunities. Sure it has advocacy. Sure it has committees. But it also a passion and heart to see small businesses grow and thrive - like few other organizations have. If you're doing business in New York City, or anywhere in the USA, being a part of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce should be one of your priorities. I'm Ramon Ray, a four time entreprenuer and best selling author and the chamber has been a huge part of my persona nd professional success."

Ramon Ray
Publisher and Executive Editor, Smart Hustle Magazine

MCC Testimonial: Joseph Kirk, Wells Fargo

“The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is respected as an important voice representing the business community. Networking opportunities are frequent and effective. I could not imagine doing business in Manhattan without membership in MCC.”

Joseph F. Kirk
EVP-Regional President, Wells Fargo

MCC Testimonial: Ann Kayman, New York Grant Company

“The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce has been a constant resource in my life and career for the past 12 years. As I build my business, I know I can count on the Chamber for an abundance of riches--know-how, connections, and opportunities in our great city. The Chamber is my #1 go-to resource as a business owner in Manhattan.”

Ann G. Kayman
CEO, New York Grant Company

MCC Testimonial: Christine Gannon, Microsoft

“Over the past few years, Microsoft has been a strong member/partner of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. 2012 has been fantastic and going into 2013, I am excited to see the growth of cutting edge Microsoft technologies such as Office 365 and the impact that they have on the Small Business community. Working with the MCC Tech Committee to highlight these technologies first for MCC members will be very exciting!”

Christine Gannon
Business Development Manager, Microsoft

MCC Testimonial: Tom Glendening, E3Think

“We have been involved with the Chamber for three years. I cannot say enough. Over the past year we established Transportation Transformation as a way to promote New York City bikeshare and as a way to develop a transportation strategy for a proposed E2NYC, a cleantech exposition in 2016. Transportation Transformation has been so successful, we may be launching it as a start-up. It would not have been possible without the support of the Chamber.“

Tom Glendening
President, E3Think

MCC Testimonial: Faith Kinslow, True Identity Branding

“Some of the outstanding benefits I’ve enjoyed as a Manhattan Chamber of Commerce member include attending events where I meet interesting professionals and prospects. I also joined an MCC Business Referral Group, where several members hired me to help them with marketing and branding. Since they speak highly of my work, others have hired and referred me. In addition, I was interviewed on MCC’s “Voice of Manhattan” podcast, was asked to be a panelist at an “Ask the Experts” event, and during MCC’s MarketingWeekNYC, I gave a presentation, “Brand Your Business Like a Pro”, which further established my expertise among a larger audience. I am very grateful to MCC for the many opportunities my marketing business has had. I can’t imagine a more supportive or better business organization.”

Faith Kinslow
Copywriter/Brand Strategist, True Identity Branding

MCC Testimonial: Jay Nosenchuk, Windstream

“Being in technology sales/business development, I have made business networking connections that I would not have made otherwise if it had not been for my membership in the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. I always look forward to the upcoming educational, networking and community oriented events, which allow me to be more involved and connected with the Manhattan business community. These events have had a significant, positive impact on my business and personal growth and I highly recommend membership.”

Jay Nosenchuk
Senior Account Director, Windstream

MCC Testimonial: Bruce Hurwitz, Hurwitz Strategic Staffing Ltd.

“When I joined the Chamber, for a fraction of the cost of the previous association with which I had been involved, I was immediately introduced to a Board member who asked me if I was interested in volunteering. I joined a Business Referral Group, attended networking events (at no cost to me as a member) and, before I knew it, I started to get clients. Today, my largest revenue streams are a direct result of my Chamber membership.  Additionally, my involvement as a volunteer increased. After only about three years as a member, I sit on the Board, co-chair the Entrepreneurship Committee, am an Ambassador, and host the Chamber’s weekly podcast, “The Voice of Manhattan Business.”  I am proof that the Chamber gives its members a chance to grow their business and meaningfully contribute to the business community.”

Bruce A. Hurwitz
Ph.D, Executive Recruiter & Career & Business Counselor, Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, Ltd.

MCC Testimonial: Ken Sassano, Prestone Printing Company

"It's been my privilege to be a part of the Business Referral Groups as well as a member of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce for the past 3 years.  On several occasions, potential clients have reached out to me either by direct referral from a fellow member or the leadership at the Chamber as well as through our MCC Website where they have searched and found me and picked up the phone.  I'm glad that the MCC is on "MY SIDE" and appreciate having them partnered as I journey to grow my print business in the Tri-State area!"

Ken Sassano
Prestone Printing Company

MCC Testimonial: Tamika Mapp, East Harlem Tax Service

"Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is like family to me. When I started my business over 5 years ago, this was the only chamber that opens their arms out to me. As a young entrepreneur its tough to find support with like minded individuals. Manhattan Chamber of Commerce helped me get my business in the right direction with the connections that I will never meet, educate me to make sure I truly understand how a business is operated. I’m proud to be a member for the last 5 years, because they are my family."

Tamika Mapp
East Harlem Tax Service

MCC Testimonial: Susan Mazonson, Viridian Energy

"The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is, hands down, the BEST game in town!  Its leadership attracts an amazing group of like-minded business people who walk the talk in creating community by helping each other and coming from a place of contribution.  As a member for many years, the Manhattan Chamber engenders relationship-building, collaboration, and referrals.  I have personally benefited from numerous business referrals and wonderful circles of friendships."

Susan Mazonson
Director, Viridian Energy

MCC Testimonial: Arlene Ciccone, Pinnacle Promotions

"My membership in the MCC, and an active Ambassador has been most valuable.  Relationships develop with time and patience beyond the first exchange of business cards.  I personally applaud the Chamber for offering the opportunity to establish relationships and growth of my advertising specialty business."

Arlene Ciccone
Pinnacle Promotions

MCC Testimonial: Angela Marie Franco, AMF Direct LLC

"The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is the best outreach and networking organization in the 5 boroughs. Since the commencement of my membership 5 years ago, I was able to grow my business exponentially by meeting like-minded business owners.  I also have had the opportunity to join several targeted committees like the Ambassadors, Green Business Committee, the Entreprenurship Committee and be one of the founders of the Marketing Professionals Group.  The Chamber is where your ideas are adopted and put into action.  You get from the chamber what you put in, so I recommend you join and be active."

Angela Marie Franco
CEO, AMF Direct LLC

MCC Testimonial: “Ask the Experts” got me an invitation to present at the NY Public Library

Here’s what happened when MCC Ambassador spoke at a recent MCC Event:

I want to thank all of you for making MCC such a fantastic organization. And for the many opportunities I’ve been given.

“Ask the Experts” was a much appreciated event as evidenced by the accolades from the audience. Aside from the attendees who came over to me at the end of the presentation to thank me, I just opened the email below asking me to give a 60 minute presentation at the NY Public Library on Branding and/or Creating a USP. 

Guess what? I just happen to have one up my sleeve as a result of giving the presentation, “Brand your Business Like a Pro” at MCC's MarketingWeek in June! It’s exactly the content that the Business Outreach Specialist wants!

Good things happen to those who MCC! Or perhaps the slogan should be “Business happens to those who MCC!"

Best regards,

Faith Kinslow

Copywriter/Brand Strategist

www.trueidentitybranding.com
Mobile: 917.607.3267

MCC Testimonial: Anna Strindberg

“As a Young Professional, I find it extremely helpful to be involved in the chamber when trying to achieve a career and widen my network. Thanks to the chamber, I not only have a very valuable network in almost every industry one could want to be a part of, but I've also gotten to attend incredible events for both educational and entertainment purposes. The involvement with the chamber has given me, as a young professional, more connections than my whole academic career all together. “

Anna Strindberg 

MCC Testimonial: Alex Mazza

"The MCC has helped me develop my business and myself throughout the last 3 years. The value of joining is incredible. I was amazed at the frequent access to networking events, trainings, and business building opportunities. Anyone serious about growing their business should take advantage of the MCC."

Alex Mazza

MCC Testimonial: Martin Kudrnac, OKsystem

I came to the United States in September 2012 with two suitcases and an idea to start a subsidiary of our successful European software company. Two years later, I can finally relax knowing that we made it through the worst. Manhattan Chamber of Commerce has its invaluable place in our story and we can’t imagine doing it without them.

Martin Kudrnac

Vice President, OKsystem

MCC Testimonial from Eric Hrubant, President of CIRE Travel, A Division of Tzell

Eric Hrubant and CIRE Travel are featured in the VISA® Small Business Spotlight campaign.  Visit the CIRE Travel blog to view the commercial!

 

MCC often helps its members by alerting them of press opportunities. When MCC sent out a press opportunity in April, it led to a member being featured in a national campaign! Eric writes about his experience below.

 

 

Hi Laura,

 

Working with the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce has helped me land this great opportunity to be featured in this VISA Small Business campaign.  The email that was sent out, led to me working with the a booking agency for an audition and subsequent invitation to shoot the commercial

 

While my team and I prefer working behind the scenes to make travel far easier for our clients, Visa provided us an excellent opportunity to briefly encapsulate my story and discuss how I make it even easier for my team to deliver for our clients.  I’m particularly pleased that Visa chose to showcase the vibrancy of travel agencies, which are not just thriving, but booming.

 

The power of networking is extremely important as evidenced by my experience with the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce – you just never know where an opportunity to build your business can come from. It’s fundamentally important to spend and invest in your business as I continually do. The dividends it pays are worth every penny.

 

Thank you again!

Best,

 

Eric

 

Eric Hrubant, President

CIRE Travel, A Division of Tzell

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MCC’s Press Opportunity Sent to Members on April 14, 2015:

 

Dear MCC Members:

 

A Casting Director from Vitamin Enriched, Maryann Driscoll, is looking for business owners in the NY Tri-State area for a Visa ad campaign and would like to reach the MCC members.

         

Vitamin Enriched is casting for Small Business Owners in the New York Tri-State area who will share their stories of how their businesses came to be.  It's a paid project and would offer some great exposure for the businesses that are booked.

    
More details about the project can be found here!

     

• Auditions via Skype April 20 & 21, 2015
• Callback - in-person in NYC on April 27th, 2015
• Shoot day: May 01, 2015
• Payment: This is a union (SAG) commercial. The shoot day pays over $600, plus additional compensation.

     

If you or one of your clients would be interested in applying, please contact Maryann directly.  

  

Maryann Driscoll

Vitamin Enriched

347-454-9597 

casting@vitaminenrichedfilms.com

www.vitaminenrichedfilms.com 

 

 

 

The Voice of Manhattan Business Podcast: Testimonial by Financial Advisor Noal C. Goldfarb, CFA

From the initial meeting to the end of the interview, Bruce and his Internet radio show The Voice of Manhattan Business was an great experience.

I recommend anyone that has a business and would like to showcase an interesting topic be a guest on this show. I have received some encouraging feedback from listeners.

Noal C. Goldfarb, CFA

Financial Advisor
Park Avenue Securities LLC
P. 646-885-2811 M. 917-449-4653 F. 212-764-6976
7 Hanover Square, Suite 8A
New York, NY 10004
noal_goldfarb@natfin.net

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