Today the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation hosted the first ever “Bronx Commercial Investment Forum.” at the Hutchinson Metro Center Conference Center. Mr. Lenny Caro President of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce welcomed everyone as there was a video presentation of the New Bronx that was made by Bronxnet public access television.
Mr. Joseph Farkas President of Metropolitan Realty (developing the Stella Doro site), Mr. Lester Petracca President of Triangle Equities (developing the 149th Street site), Mr. Michael Berfield VP and Director of Development for Equity One (developing the 230th Street & Broadway site), Jason Ackerman President of Fresh Direct were on a panel moderated by Ms. Marlene Cintron President of BOEDC, and Ms. Kathy Zamechansky VP Commercial-Industrial Division to discuss why they have
chosen the Bronx as a place to do business. Bronx Borough President
Ruben Diaz Jr. also discussed the resurgence of the Bronx, and the
ways that his office is available to assist businesses in relocating to
the borough.
The main theme by each speaker was "JOBS, JOBS, and more JOBS".
The event was co-sponsored by the Bronx/Manhattan North Association of Realtors and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Below are some photos of the event.
Left - Relaters in attendance included Ms. Sandra Erickson and Mr. Mark Gjonaj. Right - Mr. Gjonaj of M.P. Realty Group Corp was a co-sponsor of the forum.
Left- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. addresses the audience on why business should come to or expand in the Bronx. Right - the panel Ms. Kathy Zamechansky (left), Ms. Marlene Cintron, Mr. Joseph Farkas, Mr.Lester Peetracca, Mr. Michael Berfield, and Mr. Jason Ackerman.
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