‘Chamber on the Go’ hits the road in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Chamber, Local Pols Unveil Mobile Business Services Unit

September 18, 2014 Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Councilmember Robert E. Cornegy (second from left) and Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carlo Scissura (left, center) joined in unveiling “Chamber on the Go” on Thursday. Photo by Michael Pantelidis

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“Chamber on the Go” — a new citywide initiative that will bring business and employment services to the businesses that are in need, but have limited time to seek help – was launched on Thursday. The program, which operates by way of a mobile van, was unveiled by Councilmember Robert E. Cornegy, Jr., members of the City Council’s Brooklyn Delegation, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and local small businesses.

“Chamber on the Go,” which was funded through the leadership of Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and envisioned by Cornegy, is the first initiative of its kind, and will be operated by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce through its economic development and not-for- profit entity, Brooklyn Alliance, Inc. It will bring all Chamber services – including assistance with financial, legal and employee recruitment issues — to any neighborhood, wherever and whenever they can be used to assist businesses.

It will begin with a pilot phase before expanding citywide in the coming months.

The mobile center, donated by All Car Rent A Car, was unveiled for the first time Thursday at Barbara’s Flower Shop on Bergen Street.

“The ‘Chamber on the Go,’ spearheaded by Small Business Committee Chair Robert Cornegy, will ensure areas not served by Business Improvement Districts or merchants associations have access to free legal and financial assistance and support as they navigate City services,” said Mark-Viverito.

“The launch of ‘Chamber on the Go’ is the fulfillment of the commitment I have made as Small Business Committee Chair — to deal with small businesses in a manner that shows that we understand their struggles and their importance,” said Cornegy. “Through ‘Chamber on the Go’ we are literally putting our money where our mouths are.”

“Today, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hits the road and heads to the doorsteps of businesses across the borough,” said Chamber President and CEO Carlo A. Scissura.