Lisa Sorin
2:02:34
And thank you, Chairman, Felix.
2:02:41
And majority leader fraud.
2:02:44
My name is Lisa Soren, president of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.
2:02:47
I thank the council for ensuring the challenges faced by small businesses are of paramount concern when considering new legislation, particularly businesses in the outer boroughs, which are too often forgotten.
2:03:02
I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to highlight the importance of ensuring continued funding for the Small Business Resource Network.
2:03:11
In the upcoming budget cycle, this crucial program provides free personalized support to help businesses grow and thrive and to date has reached over 53,000 businesses across the city.
2:03:24
The chamber is pleased to support intro 1082, which requires SBS to conduct a study of many fees and costs required to start and maintain a small business with the intention of identifying ways to reduce and offset same.
2:03:40
The chamber strongly supports intro 1132 which requires SBS to determine most common type of regulatory violations issued to businesses in each community district.
2:03:52
Your bill proposes a helpful solution that needs to be implemented swiftly.
2:03:57
Many believe that certain commercial quarters are disproportionately targeted and this is a needed step towards ensuring fairer enforcement practices.
2:04:08
We also have reviewed intro 0449, which requires SBS to establish a commercial landlord watch list.
2:04:16
It is introduced by council member Stevens who has been an unwavering advocate for the Bronx and our small businesses And we sincerely appreciate her continued care and attention to the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and property owners in our communities.
