NEW YORK CITY - Gay and straight community leaders and elected officials will meet in launching the 1st Bronx Chapter Office on Friday, February, 24, 2012 at 7:00pm. Thanks to the partnership with Bedford Park Tax Inc, The NYC LGBT Chamber of Commerce will be inaugurating their new office space located at 394 Bedford Park Boulevard "By Webster" Bronx, NY 10458

The mission of the NYC LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Inc. - NYCLGBTCC is to foster economic development opportunities for LGBT businesses in the Bronx & in NYC. It is our hope to increase the visibility and strengthen the place of LGBT in business in the global economy, starting with our borough. We are committed to providing the necessary information and resources to our community in order to ensure their success and endurance, while assisting in removing barriers and creating new opportunities for minority businesses. Historically known for its predominant LGBT population, the dynamics of the Bronx & in NYC are undeniably changing as our community is preparing for rapid growth and development. This phenomenon is especially present in the LGBT business community as alliances are being forged and barriers removed. We intend to partner and work with government, corporate and small businesses, individuals, and organizations in order to assist in bringing about further development and opportunities that will assist LGBT businesses in being a viable competitor in the global market. 

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To Name a Few Members: Inca Kola, Rainbow Rose, Nickles and Dimes Bookkepping, Inc., Product of Evolutions, All States, Pure Romance Inc, MCCNY, Alicia Anabel Santos- Writer/Co-producer at Creador Pictures, LLC, Chinelo Photography, Appolonia Cruz, Our Youth Organization, Wonder Lee, Frank the Hat Torres Photograpy, Milagros Day, Bedford Park Tax Inc, CeleBritAy, Advance Network, ALG Services, North American Bancard, State Farms, singer-Kandelo el Kandelo, Apryl Cadabra, SAGE, CelebritAy, eMazzanti, Pure Romance, Tantalizing Products, Delicioso Coco Helado, Joes Place Restaurant/Bar, Young Living, Bronx for a Change, Mamosa Lounge, Castle Hill Medical of New York, Con Sazon Inc, Prime Realty, Fruta Extrana. 

Co-founders: Randy Berman, Joe Ramos, Joe L. Ithier, Arthur Aviles, Charles Rice Gonzalez, Elizabeth "Macha" Marrero, Cassandra-from BAAD, Lynn Rodriguez, Luz Rivera, Flora Esther Chalmers Clase, Luis Figueroa, Eric Booth, Marisol Quinones, Frank Garcia, Minerva Perez, Harris & Miranda Law Office.