1. art and entertainment

“Harlem is Booming”‐ NY Times
Featured Section on the Chamber
The Chamber’s award winning “Strivers Gardens”
“Forever Harlem” the best selling book which covers
Harlem during the 1st 100 years of the GHCC
Exciting start of the
Annual Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run
Established in 1896
THE GREATER HARLEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
President & CEO
Lloyd Williams
LMR Productions
Executive
Curtis Archer
Marci McCall
Fred Powell
Harlem Community
Development Corporation
Emblem Health
Barbara’s Flowers
Lucille McEwen, Esq.
Dr. Enrique Riggs
Faith Hope Consolo
Douglas Elliman
Manhattan Valley
Development Corp.
Dental Practitioner
1st Vice President
Voza Rivers
Kenneth Feldman
Urbanology Systems
Harlem Arts Alliance
Applebee’s
Dr. Leon Merrick
Dental Practitioner
Louis Katsos
Dr. John Palmer
Vice President for Programs
Patricia Ricketts
Lion Holding Group
Emmis Broadcasting Corp.
Amie Kiros
William Rogers
Willie Walker
NYS Office of General
Services
Piatto d’Oro Restaurants
Betty Park
Deon Levingston
Manna’s Restaurants
Patricia Boyd, MST, CPA
Inner City Broadcasting Corp.
John Patane
P. Boyd & Associates, PLLC
Winston Majette
Patane Press
HARLEM WEEK, Inc.
Robin Simons
HPN Global
Touro College of
Osteopathic Medicine
Treasurer
STANDING COMMITTEES
Mark Willis, Esq.
NYU Furman Center
Karen Witherspoon
The City College of New York
• Finance & Audit
• Programs
• Community Development
• Business Services
• Tourism
• Health
• Education
• Arts & Culture
• Government Relations
• International Relations
• Public Safety
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), originally incorporated in 1896 as the Harlem
Board of Trade has now entered its 119th year of continued service to Upper Manhattan and
the greater New York region.
GHCC continually served as an anchor for regional and community stability and progress during the
periods of urban challenges as well as now as we have entered periods of greater prosperity. GHCC
over the past thirty‐eight years has also worked diligently to focus on Harlem’s renaissance and the
revitalization of upper Manhattan by supporting: new and established businesses, strengthening and
enhancing the number, quality and diversity of the professional services provided residential and retail
development, affordable housing, tourism and the sustainability of Harlem’s arts, culture and history.
Established in 1896
GHCC also continues to work closely with many of the key health service providers in the region and
is a major catalyst for improving the quality of life and health for residents.
GHCC aggressively promotes, contributes to and benefits from Harlem’s world renowned vitality and
recognition as an international tourist, business, sports, arts and culture, education, historic, religious
and health services mecca.
Chamber’s Membership Benefits
1.
[Discounts at] Exercise,Training and
Health Services Facilities
2.
[Assistance for] Chamber Member’s
at Hotels & Resorts
a.
b.
c.
Rooms
Banquet Facilities
Vacation Packages
3.
[Assistance in] Travel
& Vacation Planning
a.
b.
c.
d.
Individual
Group Tours
Meetings & Conventions
Vacation Packages
4.
[Special Discounted] Advertising rates
with Chamber Media Member
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Daily Newspapers
Weekly Newspapers
Magazines
Radio Stations
Cable Stations
Television Stations
Websites
E‐commerce
[partial listing]
5.
Health Services Assistance
9.
Restaurant/Catering [Discounts]
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Dentists
General Practitioners
Surgeons
Holistic Health Care Service Providers
HMO’s
Hospitals
a.
b.
c.
d.
Business Meetings
Groups Discounts
Special Events
Receptions
10.
6.
[Discounted] Printing,
Advertising & Design
Selected Professional Services
Assistance & Discounts
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Invitations
Brochures
Magazines
Programs
Posters
Websites
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Architects
Designers
Lawyers
Accountants
Consultants
Real Estate Brokers
Developers
Contractors
7.
Public Relations, Marketing
& Event Planning Assistance
8.
Theater [Discounts]
a.
b.
c.
Plays
Concerts
Group Events
We can and do provide many other quality services and
membership discount opportunities to our associates.
For more information please call (212) 862‐7200 Emmett
Causey, ext. 225 or Patricia Ricketts, ext. 240 or Email
[email protected]
or [email protected].
You may also log onto
www.greaterharlemchamber.com for more information.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Greater Harlem Chamber of
Commerce leads or partners with
major local, citywide, regional and
national entities to host a series of
business breakfasts, seminars, forums
and conferences focused on key topics
impacting Economic Development
including traditional and non‐tradi‐
tional lending, health services for em‐
ployers and employees, e‐marketing,
professional services and many other
needs of a thriving business sector.
Exemplifying our year round activities
is the annual Economic Development
Day (EDD) conference hosted in part‐
nership with chamber member,
Columbia University. EDD features
topical conferences on the business
and economic impacts on the Harlem
community. Each EDD Conference has
its own theme a sampling of which in‐
cludes presentations by developers of
new projects in upper Manhattan and
New York as well as providing and pro‐
moting regional and international
business opportunities for women,
local and minority owned businesses,
job fairs, business expos, loan pavilions
and more. Four key features are part of
each EDD Conference: the Business
Conference; the Health Conference;
the Business Expo; and the NYC
Business Awards Luncheon (renamed
(top left) Congressman Charles B. Rangel addresses the EDD Business Luncheon
(bottom left) UMEZ President, Kenneth Knuckles speaks at the Business Conference
(bottom right) NYC Economic Development Day Business Expo at Columbia University
in 2014 in honor of the late Basil A.
Paterson, former Chamber Executive
Board Member) which is attended by
city, state and regional business lead‐
ers. Additionally, as part of GHCC’s ed‐
ucational endeavors, scholarships and
grants are awarded that day to approx‐
imately twenty deserving college stu‐
dents pursuing degrees in various
disciplines of higher education.
MAJOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Greater Harlem Housing Development Corporation (GHHDC), the Chamber’s development subsidiary, in concert with the NY City
Planning Commission and the Office of the Mayor, created the Striver’s Center Development project, which anchors the heart of the
Strivers Cultural District. This urban renewal initiative extends from West 130th St. to West 141th St., from 5th Ave. to St. Nicholas
Avenue and is home to restaurants, boutiques, libraries, churches, recreational facilities, cultural venues, small businesses, professional
service providers and various housing options ranging from affordable apartments, co‐ops, condominiums to town houses. The targeted
area includes the Chamber’s award winning “Striver’s Gardens“ (pictured on the cover) which is a mixed‐use complex with 170 residential
condominiums, underground parking, financial institutions and restaurants. In addition, the Chamber, through its housing division,
GHHDC, owns 117 units of affordable housing as well as 12 retail and commercial spaces within the area
between 134th St. and 136th St. from St. Nicholas Ave. to A. C. Powell, Jr. Blvd.
Some of the other key development initiatives that GHCC actively supports include: the redevelopment of the new Harlem Hospital Cen‐
ter; Columbia University’s Manhattanville Project; completion of the A. C. Powell, Jr. State Office Building Plaza; the continued revital‐
ization of 125th St. lead by the 125th St. Business Improvement District; new construction projects at The City College of New York; the
development by Harlem Community Development Corporation of the Victoria Complex (hotel, cultural, residential); and the newly com‐
pleted Clara Hale MTA Bus Depot, to name a few.
(top) The fabulous Mural Pavilion of Harlem Hospital Center on Malcom X Blvd. & W. 136th St. (center)Rendering of Columbia Uni‐
versity’s Manhattanville Project in West Harlem (bottom) Rendering of the much anticipated HCDC Loews Victoria Complex on W.
125th St.
SMALL BUSINESS • TECHNOLOGY
• MWBE • CAREERS
Small Businesses & Individual Entrepreneurship continue to be key components of our economy.
The Chamber promotes small businesses and professional services providers throughout the year by supporting and promoting
multi‐pronged approaches to create new jobs and business revenue.
GO MOBILE
With the HARLEM WEEK Mobile App
Technology & Social Media
By aggressively promoting and utilizing
increasing electronic media options, GHCC is able
to regularly communicate directly with its mem‐
bers and associates. Our objective is to inform and
update our members of new business opportuni‐
ties available to promote their products, goods
and services to a broader base of our members,
associates as well as to the expanding public and
private sectors.
GHCC hosts strong websites including;
GreaterHarlemChamber.com,
HARLEMWEEK.com, and
HarlemHealthyLiving.com.
Additionally, Chamber activities and those of our
members can now be accessed on Facebook,
Twitter and our very own HARLEMWEEK app
available through the Apple Store or Google
Play. Each is a vital new part of our new and ever
growing “E” strategy.
Small Business Partnerships
GHCC enjoys strong MWBE and MWL partner‐
ships with the Harlem Business Alliance, Upper
Manhattan Empowerment Zone, Harlem Com‐
munity Development Corporation, The City Col‐
lege of New York, Columbia University, Harlem
Arts Alliance, The NY State Office of General Serv‐
ices, MTA, Project Enterprise, Tri‐State Business
Opportunity Fund, Project Cornerstone, etc. in an
overall effort to support the small business com‐
munity and strengthen its access to capital.
Exhibiting, Promoting and Vending
Members are invited and encouraged to
display, market, promote, sample and/or sell their
products, goods, and services at the many various
year round indoor and outdoor events and ven‐
ues, seasonally hosted by the Chamber and its as‐
sociates including Circle of Sisters, NY Business
Expo and HARLEM WEEK and Kwanzaa festivals.
Careers & Jobs
GHCC members, associates and their
respective networks are always looking for
talented individuals that may help their
businesses to partner with, support, or
employ. GHCC and its members host several
career and job fairs throughout the year.
(top) Local Flower Shop (center) The
HARLEM WEEK MOBILE APP available
through the Apple Store or Google Play
(bottom right) The famous Sylvia’s
Restaurant (right) Google Logo
COMMITMENT
TO EDUCATION
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) aggressively maintains a
commitment to education on all levels of the spectrum from public schools to post‐
graduate degrees.
Over the past decades, GHCC has directly awarded in excess of four million
dollars in scholarships and internships to students attending colleges and univer‐
sities throughout the country and beyond. GHCC has also contributed to hundreds
of community based educational and training programs and initiatives.
In addition to providing scholarships, internships and grants, GHCC annually
identifies and salutes outstanding teachers and educators. We also promote and
encourage attending trade schools, colleges and universities by producing the
annual National Historic Black College Fair and Expo each summer during HARLEM
WEEK.
(top left) The historic entrance to The City College of New York, “A Mecca for
Urban Education” (Top right) Female students study at the Computer Lab
(bottom left) Historically Black Colleges & Universities Logo
(bottom right) The National Historic Black College Fair & Expo
HEALTHY LIVING
Healthy Eating & Healthy Living is a year round initiative of the GHCC
Health Committee. In partnership with its member hospitals, health plans,
HMO’s, health professionals, educational institutions, media partners,
food service providers, recreational facilities, senior centers, elected offi‐
cials, government agencies and the office of the Mayor of the City of New
York, the Healthy Eating & Healthy Living campaign was created to help
the residents, families, students, workers and businesses located in Upper
Manhattan to live healthier, happier and more productive lives.
GHCC recognizes the major positive economic impact on our businesses
when its customer base and employees are healthy. The Health Commit‐
tee of GHCC is comprised of doctors, health practitioners, educators, hos‐
pitals, educational institutions, HMO’s, health service providers and
professional health service organizations.
Among its many accomplishments the Health Committee of GHCC cre‐
ated The National Urban Health Conference, held annually in the Spring;
launched International Wellness in conjunction with The New York Acad‐
emy of Medicine and the World Health Organization; annually hosts the
NYC Economic Development Day Health Conference, the Percy Sutton
Harlem 5K Run/Walk; and supports the NYS Office of General Services
twice weekly, spring, summer & fall outdoor, public Farmers Market (fea‐
turing fresh produce, herbs, baked goods, etc.) on the plaza of the Adam
Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building.
(top left) Our children’s health is our top priority (bottom left) Exercise is
important, Seniors jogging together (right) Our Annual National Urban
Health Conference
ARTS & CULTURE
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Com‐
merce (GHCC) places the arts and culture
of our communities among its top priori‐
ties. The Arts and Culture committee of
the Chamber has formed a strong partner‐
ship role with Harlem Arts Alliance (HAA),
the benchmark New York arts service or‐
ganization.
Annually, during Women’s History Month
(March), the GHCC Arts and Culture Com‐
mittee pays tribute to extraordinary
women of music. Past honorees have in‐
cluded Dionne Warwick, Gloria Lynn,
Nancy Wilson, Phyllis Hyman, Patti La‐
belle, Billie Holiday, Vivian Robinson,
Robin Bell Stevens and Audra McDonald.
This partnership has brought about the
creation and presentation of multiple
events highlighting the enormous contri‐
butions arts and cultural organizations,
artists and related professionals are mak‐
ing to improve the quality of life in our
service area and beyond.
During Black Music Month (June) the
GHCC Arts and Culture Committee part‐
ners with a number of major New York
based music and cultural organizations to
promote the array of music sounds that
come from throughout the African Dias‐
pora.
During Black History Month (February),
the GHCC Arts and Culture Committee
hosts a theatrical initiative entitled “Blacks
on Broadway and Beyond” whereby sev‐
eral well‐known as well as some lesser
known theatrical personalities and institu‐
tions are honored for their support of and
contributions to arts, culture and theatre.
Each year during HARLEM WEEK (July
and August), in concert with the GHCC
Arts and Culture Committee, the Chamber
recognizes and inducts music greats into
the Harlem Music Fest Hall of Fame. Past
honorees have included: Duke Ellington,
Louis Armstrong, Marvin Gaye, James
Brown, Celia Cruz, Ella Fitzgerald, Tito Puente, Stevie Wonder, Sara Vaughn, Luther
Vandross, Michael Jackson, Gil Scott‐Heron, Dave Valentin, Bishop Hezekiah Walker
and Berry Gordy to name a few.
Also during HARLEM WEEK, the GHCC Arts and Culture Committee and HAA, in concert
with Jazzmobile, Apollo Theatre, Harlem Summer Stage, Dance Theatre of Harlem,
Harlem School of the Arts, Manhattan School of Music, National Jazz Museum in Harlem,
National Dance Institute, New Heritage Theatre, Studio Museum in Harlem, Upper Man‐
hattan Empowerment Zone, ImageNation, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, the
National Park Service, NYC & Company and others, come together to market, promote
and present a number of outstanding free cultural programs and activities that attract
tens of thousands of spectators, visitors and residents.
Harlem Arts Advocacy Week (HAAW), the first full week in October, organizes the arts
and business community to emphasize the value and historic importance of the arts by
celebrating Harlem’s Cultural Assets. HAAW supports these assets by requesting addi‐
tional investment and production opportunities in the arts, for artists, institutions, restau‐
rants and cultural nightlife. The culminating event is jointly hosted by Harlem Arts
Alliance and GHCC at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and has fea‐
tured such artists as Malian Songstress, Awa Sangho, playwrights Katori Hall and
Suzan‐Lori Parks, and violinist Lorenzo LaRoc.
(previous page left) Reknowned Harlem Renaissance artist, Romare Bearden’s famous “Strumming
at the Savoy” (previous page right) Grand Dame of modern dance, Judith Jamison (right) Six‐
time Tony Winner, Audra McDonald (left) Famed Jazz icon, Ornette Coleman
N Y C I T Y MA R A T H O N
“ T H E H A R L E M M I LES”
The “HARLEM MILES” of the NY City MARATHON is a Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) and New York Road Runners
jointly sponsored initiative, in partnership with Harlem Arts Alliance, WBLS-FM, WLIB-AM, Hot97-FM, WHCR.FM, NY Daily News, NY
Amsterdam News and Harlem News Group. This event takes place each year on the first Sunday in November. New Yorkers, regional,
national and international visitors are invited to come out and join the marathoners and their guests.
The Chamber’s Health Committee proudly hosts the “HARLEM MILES” segment of the NYC Marathon. This 42 block segment extends
from 138th St. & 5th Ave. to 96th St. & 5th Ave. and promotes the Chamber’s “Healthy Eating & Healthy Living” campaign to tens of
thousands.
The extraordinary musical “Sounds of Harlem” are captured at the five stages located along the “HARLEM MILES” route highlighting
jazz, gospel, R&B, calypso, Latin, reggae, blues, dance, rock and hip hop. The live music is thoroughly enjoyed by audiences of tens of
thousands of local, regional, national and international spectators lined up from 138th Street to 110th Street.
Harlem’s seven day tribute to the Marathon extends from the last Monday of October through the first Sunday of November, and invites
all local residents, New Yorkers, national and international visitors to “DISCOVER OUR HARLEM”. It features unique shopping, dining
at specially selected international Harlem restaurants, open houses at historic cultural and religious institutions, and opportunities to experience the musical “Sounds of Harlem” throughout the week at uptown nightclubs and theatres.
HARLEM MUSIC FEST
IN 2014 as HARLEM WEEK celebrated its
40th Anniversary the HARLEM WEEK Board
of Directors announced and produced a
”soft‐launch" of the 1st Annual Harlem
Music Fest (HMF). The Harlem Music Fest
was created to celebrate the music, dance
and theatrical events that capture Harlem’s
iconic reputation that in fact “Harlem Is
Music…”
HMF launched its “soft roll out” on June 25th at Lincoln Center with
the NY Philharmonic as it honored six‐time Broadway Tony Award
Winner, Audra McDonald. This invitational event formally kicked off
the Harlem Music Fest along with the first public event on July 27th.
It continued for a 5 week period through Aug. 24th. The festival in‐
cluded multiple entertainment events traversing the various musical
genres of Harlem from R&B to Jazz, Gospel, Latin, Classical,
Caribbean, Rock and Hip Hop. Most of the HMF events took place in
various historic Harlem locations, with multiple collaborators, and
were also showcased and connected to other sections of New York,
and at Newark, NJ’s NJPAC. HMF 2014 featured over 25 extraordinary
established and emerging, crowd‐pleasing artists and entertainers.
HMF 2014 enjoyed extensive media coverage and was featured and
promoted on television, radio and with our print partners throughout
the region, nationally and internationally. We now invite you to join
us as we plan for the formal public launch of HMF in 2015.
HMF 2014/15 community partners include: Jazzmobile, Apollo Am‐
ateur Night, The City College of NY, Dance Theatre of Harlem,
Harlem Arts Alliance, Harlem School of the Arts, Harlem Summer
Stage, HARLEM WEEK, Inc., Upper Manhattan Empowerment
Zone, ImageNation, National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Schomburg
Center for Research in Black Culture, Abyssinian Jazz Vespers, The
City College of New York, Center for the Arts, Harlem Community
Development Corporation and The Greater Harlem Chamber of
Commerce.
HMF 2014/15 regional partners are: NYC & Company, WBLS‐FM,
HOT‐97 FM, UPTOWN Magazine, NY Amsterdam News, NY Daily
News, NY Philharmonic, NJ Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), “I
Love New York”, Jeffery Richards Associates, Manhattan School of
Music, The Shubert Organization and Sunshine Sachs.
HMF 2014/15 media partners include: WLIB‐AM, New York Beacon,
New York Christian Times, Harlem News Group, NY CARIB News,
WBGO‐FM, WHCR‐FM, FOX 5 TV and NY1, WNYC AM/FM and Pos‐
itive Community Magazine.
In 2014 HMF saluted: Audra McDonald, Bishop Hezekiah Walker,
Billie Holiday, Maya Angelou, Celia Cruz, The O’Jays, “The Sounds
of Motown/Philly,” Berry Gordy (Motown), Kenny Gamble & Leon
Huff (Philadelphia International Records), Kool & The Gang, Quincy
Jones, Tito Puente, Doug E. Fresh and Motown The Musical.
HMF Executive Board members include iconic names in radio, en‐
tertainment, promotions, public relations and special event pro‐
duction.
Pictured above (left to right) Tito Puente & Celia Cruz •
Aretha Franklin; • Alicia Keys • Doug E. Fresh • Dionne
Warwick • John Legend •Bishop Hezekiah Walker
I NT E R N A T IO N A L
P A RT N E R S H IP S
The increasing global nature of our economy presents greater opportunities for the
Chamber to build on and leverage its strong international relationships to provide our
members and associates increased access to a world‐wide marketplace. GHCC Inter‐
national Relations Committee has, on behalf of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, un‐
dertaken partnerships with South Africa, Japan, Brazil and many Caribbean Nations
to encourage tourism, product awareness, “business‐to‐business” collaborations,
familiarization trips and international student exchanges. Each year the GHCC In‐
ternational Relations Committee works closely with its international partners to create
business, education, trade and tourism initiatives.
In addition to constantly exploring ways to do business across borders, GHCC also sup‐
ports worldwide humanitarian efforts where needed. The Chamber and its partner or‐
ganizations have lead, participated in and supported various relief efforts by raising
awareness, and assisting in providing funds and other desperately needed medical sup‐
plies, equipment and materials.
GHCC also actively supports and co­sponsors the annual NY Carib News Multi­Na­
tional Business Conference which takes place in November of each year in the
Caribbean or Latin America. In 2015 we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Cham­
ber/NY Carib News collaboration.
(top left) GHCC board member, Lou Katsos, President, Jekmar Associates Inc., moderates
the American Metropolis Conference (center) Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce
partners with GHCC (bottom left) Famed Japanese Taiko Drummers visit Harlem (top
right) Logo of one of our international partners, South Africa, (bottom right) The 19th NY
Carib News Multi‐National Business Conference co‐sponsored by the Chamber
JOINT CHAMBER & HARLEM WEEK
EVENTS AND RADIO PROGRAMS
The Chamber and HARLEM WEEK annu‐
ally join forces to offer an array of oppor‐
tunities for members, sponsors, residents
and visitors to experience multiple activi‐
ties highlighting the rich cultural and
economic vitality of our communities.
The invitational HARLEM WEEK opening
and closing receptions each year are co‐
hosted with various public and private in‐
stitutions like the NY Philharmonic, Apollo
Theatre, Schomburg Center for Research
in Black Culture, Aaron Davis Hall, The
Russian Tea Room, Harlem Hospital Center
and others. These receptions include live
performances by Broadway Theater com‐
panies; all‐star bands playing great live
music; the presentation of special congres‐
sional, gubernatorial, Mayoral and bor‐
ough proclamations, Chamber college
scholarships, educational grants and
recognition of New York City outstanding
community service providers and business
honorees.
During HARLEM WEEK, the Chamber pro‐
duces NYC Economic Development Day
in partnership with Columbia University
and The City College of New York. This
event attracts thousands of attendees and
is covered in a major way by the daily press
including: print, radio, television and cable.
“A Great Day in Harlem” takes place
annually on the last Sunday in July. It is the
first public event of HARLEM WEEK. Each
year in excess of forty‐five thousand atten‐
dees gather for a day of family activities in‐
cluding performances by local art
institutions. The day also includes a
regional gospel concert hosted by WBLS‐
FM/WLIB‐AM and the NY Amsterdam
News as well as an international “fashion
fusion” showcase with local, national and
global designers and models. We conclude
the day with our “Concert Under the
Stars.” This segment is hosted by WBLS‐
FM and the NY Daily News with presenta‐
tions by some of the hottest names in the music industry. Some of the past performers
include: Tito Puente, Boyz to Men, Lionel Hampton, Hezekiah Walker, Nancy Wilson,
Harold Melvin’s Bluenotes, Eddie Palmieri, John Legend, Eric Benet, Celia Cruz, Mighty
Sparrow, Johnny Gil, Ashford & Simpson and Motown the Musical to name a few.
HARLEM DAY’s now famous Upper Manhattan Auto Show annually attracts the best
of antique and vintage automobiles and showcases new cars, motorcycles and
hybrid/green vehicles. National international auto manufacturers and dealers highlight
their best buys of the year. The day begins with a parade of vehicles throughout historic
Harlem
The free outdoor NYC Health Village takes place on HARLEM DAY in partnership with
GHCC’s Health Committee. Major hospitals, health service providers, pharmaceutical
companies, institutions of higher learning and health practitioners offer free health test‐
ing, dissemination of health materials and medical advice.
NY City Senior Citizens’ Day “Elders Jubilee,” which takes place in the first week of
August, is where we celebrate NY City’s senior citizen communities with an extraordinary
variety of activities including an expo featuring health information, health testing; senior
employment opportunities; a superb luncheon; award presentations; and a grand senior
hat fashion show.
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panel Photo of the awesome HARLEM DAY crowd on W 135th St. (bottom left )Youth
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grand marshals at the “NY City Children’s Festival” (right) HARLEM WEEK’s “Fashion Fusion”
Showcase (Current panel top left) Japanese auto maker, Honda, displays its new cars at the Upper
Manhattan Auto Show (bottom left) Senior Citizens’ Day (bottom right) ESPN’s Stephen
A. Smith broadcasts live during HARLEM WEEK
RADIO PROGRAMS
The Chamber’s Media Committee hosts and
co‐produces two monthly radio shows.
The first show, on the last Tuesday of each
month, highlighting activities and initiatives of
the Chamber, is featured on WHCR‐FM from
4:00PM to 5:00PM. This show is co‐produced
and hosted by the Chamber’s Vice President
for Programs, in concert with Chamber and
HARLEM WEEK Board members. The second
show, on the last Sunday of each month, on
WBLS‐FM and WLIB‐AM highlights the key re‐
gional/national news stories of each month,
from 8:00PM to 9:00PM and is simulcast from
11:00PM to 12 Midnight. This show, anchored
by the Chamber president and its 1st Vice Pres‐
ident is co‐hosted by renowned radio person‐
ality “Imhotep” Gary Byrd, and discusses a
myriad of topics.
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Striver’s Arts & Culture District is the new central Harlem (residential & commercial) District located between West 134th
St. and West 136th St. from St. Nicholas Avenue to Malcolm X Boulevard. It was created to support, serve and preserve the
special interests and needs of Harlem’s world renowned reputation and history in the cultural, artistic and educational
communities.
This creative and much desired initiative is being done in partnership with the Harlem Arts Alliance (HAA) and The Greater
Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), supported by Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ), Harlem Community
Development Corporation (HCDC) and Man. Community Board #10 to create a targeted residential, retail, commercial, arts,
culture & educational district in the heart of central Harlem.
The objective of the collaborative, led by The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Harlem Arts Alliance, in partnership
with The City College of NY, is to preserve much needed, affordable housing units (studios, one, two and three bedroom
apartments) that will be earmarked in the main for the above referenced communities.
The Chamber and HAA will also collaborate with UMEZ, HCDC and Community Board #10 to identify and reserve affordable
commercial, retail, and professional spaces to support the Striver’s Arts, Culture and Educational Zone initiatives.
HARLEM STRIVER’S ARTS & CULTURE DISTRICT
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membership, please call us at (212) 862‐7200 and ask for Mr. Causey, Mr. Tate or Ms. Ricketts; or you
may visit us online at www.greaterharlemchamber.com. The Chamber has also signed on to the New
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200A West 136th Street
New York, New York 10030
www.GreaterHarlemChamber.com
Our Motto is
“The Business of
Business is
People”