Membership/Business Development Committee

Co-Chair, Taryn Duffy

Co-Chair, Dr.Susan Burns

The primary goal of the Membership & Business Development Committee (MBD) is the formation of programs that create opportunities for growth and provide support for our members, including our expanded New Member Outreach program. MBD Committee members consult with the President and the Board in the area of networking, member exposure to consumers, M/WBE Certifications, job fairs, workshops and seminars, directory resources, advocacy and the coordination of business principles within the efforts of other Chamber committees. The Membership Committee has two (2) subcommittees: Young Professionals and Bronx Ambassadors.

Nominating & Governance Committee

Chair, Liz Neumark

The Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for nominations to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and for the review and recommendations of Board Committees.  Additionally, this Committee is charged with a yearly review of governance documents and bylaws in consultation with the organization's General Counsel.

Chair, Barbara Selesky

Golf Sub-Committee Chair, Greg Gonzalez

Chairman's Gala Sub-Committee Co-Chairs, Anthony Mormile & Joanna Simone

The Bronx Reception Chair, John Bonizio

The Events Committee is responsible for planning the formal Annual Gala, Golf Outing, Holiday Party, and Veterans Luncheon. Awards are presented to distinguished individuals at each event. The Events Committee has three sub-committees: Golf Outing, Chairman's Gala, and the Bronx Reception planning sub-committees.

Audit Committee

Chair, Barry Fitzgerald

The Audit Committee provides oversight of the financial reporting process, the audit process, the company's system of internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations.

Chair, Jessica Gonzalez

The Finance Committee is responsible for establishing the annual budget for the Board, to ensure administrative continuity of Chamber Programs and Services.

Co-Chair, Alex Gomez

Co-Chair, Philip Grant

The Legislative Committee works on behalf of the Chamber to advocate for improved economic conditions within the borough, amplifying interaction and relationships between Bronx Chamber Members, public and elected officials. Advocacy has emerged as one of the most significant areas where the Chamber can provide direct services to the full spectrum of businesses in the Bronx. Through advocacy, the committee helps shape the way the Chamber represents and provides value to its members. The committee develops decisive, action-oriented programming that leverages research and engagement to strengthen government & community relations.

Chair, Laura Levine-Pinedo

The Young Professionals Committee (YPC) is charged with developing the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Young Professional program, implementing the program and helping to disseminate to members. Committee members will be focused on the logistics behind committee initiatives and identifying new and exciting ways to engage young entrepreneurs in our membership and the community as a whole.