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Robotic Partial Knee Replacement topic at next Networking Breakfast to be held on Tuesday May 14th

Dr. David Lent Orthopedic Surgeon at St. John’s Riverside Hospital, will speak on “Makoplasty/Robotic Partial Knee Replacement” at the Chamber's next Networking to be held on Tuesday, May 14th, at Sprain Brook Manor Rehabilitation Center, 77 Jackson Avenue (Corner of Grassy Sprain Road). The breakfast is sponsored by Sprain Brook Manor.

Early Bird Coffee and the opportunity to network with members starts at 7:30 am with Breakfast at 7:45 am. The cost is $15 for members, $20 for guests of members, and $25 for non-members. Come early for networking and bring an ample supply of business cards and hand outs. To reserve, call the Chamber office at (914) 963-0332. Ask about our annual breakfast reservation ticket. This guarantees members preferred seating at all breakfast meetings and saves you money.

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Cast your vote for the Ninth Annual Best of Yonkers

We here at the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce already think that Yonkers is the best, but now it’s your turn to vote for the Best of the Best! Please download and complete the survey and return to our office by June 28th to determine the winners. All winners will be announced in our September 6, 2013 “Back to School” issue of the Yonkers Progress

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You Can Make it With Some Help from Your Friends and Ours . . . SCORE®

If you want to start a small business, expand your business or simply solve a problem nagging your business, you can receive FREE expert advice from the Service Corps of Retired Executives. SCORE is a service of the Small Business Administration [SBA] and is made up of counselors who are successful executives either retired or still in business. These volunteers offer their time and expertise to assist you, the next generation of business leaders.

The Yonkers Chamber of Commerce is fortunate that SCORE has agreed to hold counseling sessions on a regular, weekly basis at our 55 Main Street – 2nd Floor offices. Counselors are available – by appointment only – every Tuesday.

SCORE counseling and their objectives include: • Guiding clients toward solving their own problems and making their own decisions. • Helping clients assess the viability of their business or new business idea in the competitive market place. • Reviewing personal characteristics needed in a successful entrepreneur. • Helping clients review their strengths and weaknesses, both personal and financial. • Advising clients of other SBA services. • Assisting clients in preparing a viable “Business Plan – The Essential Document for Success in Building and Financing a Business.

To arrange an appointment, simply call the SCORE main office at (914) 948 – 3907 or the Chamber at (914) 963 – 0332 / Fax (914) 963 - 0455. Another service of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce

Upcoming Workshops at 120 Bloomingdale Road, Conference Room E, White Plains, NY 10605
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm (914) 948-3907
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE & DO NOT REQUIRE RESERVATIONS
For more information, see their website at www.ScoreWestchester.com
or the Workshop Calendar at www.scorewestchester.com/workshop-calendar

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Building Hope for the new Yonkers Animal Shelter

animal shelterThis is the perfect time to show your love for a homeless and abandoned animal. 

Today is the perfect day to adopt your new best friend!

Visit the Yonkers Animal Shelter at 120 Fullerton Avenue (off Midland Avenue)

If you cannot open your heart and home to a shelter pet, please consider donating to the shelter.

The Yonkers Animal Shelter is in need of:
• Dog Treats • Blankets • Any kind of dry dog/cat food • Laundry soap • Cat toys • Dog Toys

Please, no plastic toys or rawhide. Thank you!

Visit the Yonkers Animal Shelter at 120 Fullerton Avenue (off Midland Avenue)
For more information contact Building Hope for the new Yonkers Animal Shelter P.O. Box 406 Yonkers, NY 10710
or visit their website at newyonkersanimalshelter.org

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Join the Women in Business Committee

The Women in Business Committee Of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce Invites you to join our committee!

Become a part of our talented and dedicated group of women who are making a difference in today’s workplace!

The Women in Business Committee originated in 1991 when a small but highly talented and energetic group of professional women found themselves discussing the unique challenges facing the growing number of women in the workplace. As the leading agency promoting business within the City of Yonkers, the Chamber of Commerce seemed an appropriate venue from which to originate such a committee to address these challenges.

The major event of the Women in Business Committee is the annual "Women of Excellence Luncheon" which recognizes the heroines in our own community. Every March we honor four outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence and service to our community. In addition, the Women in Business Committee created The Virginia Eyler Scholarship Fund in honor of one of its founding members, for qualified young women from the Yonkers Public Schools. These exceptional students receive a $500 scholarship at the luncheon.

The Women in Business Committee continues to become a greater presence in the community, with projects that benefit the Westchester Food Bank, our troops in Iraq and Women’s Shelters. This year, the Committee plans to collect pajamas for needy children.

The Women in Business Committee meets monthly, on the first Wednesday of each month. Meetings begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and are held at the Chamber of Commerce. Membership is open to any woman who is a member, in good standing, of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please contact Jeanne Martinelli at the Chamber Offices, (914) 963-0332 for your application.pm

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Save Money…Save Time… Have Breakfast with the Chamber the Easy Way!

Sign Up Today for our Annual Breakfast Payment Plan at a Reduced Cost. Only $130.00 Per Year Per Person for all 10 Breakfast Meetings, a $20.00 Savings. For even greater savings you could pay for multiple plans, $250.00 for two, giving you savings of $50.00 or $300.00 for three, giving you savings of $100.00. Any more than three individuals, the cost is $100.00 per person. Call the Chamber for more info and to get on the plan (914) 963-0332.

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May

14 - Networking Breakfast - 7:30am-9:00am - Sprain Brook Manor Rehabilitation Center
16 - Executive Committee - 12:30 pm, Chamber Office

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June

18 - Networking Breakfast - 7:30am-9:00am
27 - Executive Committee - 3:30 pm, Chamber Office
27 - Board of Directors - 4:00 pm, Chamber Office

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2013 Breakfast Schedule

Month / Day

Sponsor

Location

January 15

Yonkers Federation
of Teachers

Applebee's @ Executive Blvd.

February 26

Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center

Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center

March 26

Saint Joseph's
Medical Center

Saint Joseph's
Medical Center

April 23

Hudson Valley Bank

The Fairways at Dunwoodie

May 14

Sprain Brook Manor Rehabilitation Center

Sprain Brook Manor Rehabilitation Center

June 18

American Diabetes Association

TBD

September 10

Regency Extended Care Center

Regency Extended Care Center

October 15

St. John's Riverside
Hospital    

St. John's Riverside Hospital    

November 19

COSTCO Wholesale

COSTCO Wholesale

December 17

Open

Open

Dates are subject to change - Check this page often.

The Chamber wishes to thank the following businesses for sponsoring next year's breakfasts.
Please contact Jeanne Martinelli if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.

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