Congressman Mac Thornberry is a fifth-generation Texan and lifelong resident of the 13th District of Texas, and is in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mac is currently the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee. He served as Chairman of the Armed Services Committee from January 2015 to January 2019, the first Texan of either party to hold this position. Mac spoke upon critical national security issues and defense matters and talked about current affairs.

When running a business there needs to be a separation of powers, meaning funds should not be combined. You should keep personal and business expenses and income separate. Mixing these funds will not show you accurate numbers in terms of profit and loss and having an accurate report helps in areas such as loans, credit cards, financial growth, etc. Implementing some type of accounting software can help you organize your finances as well as help you know how your business is running so that you can stay in business. You also want to be able to delegate work so that you can make more money. You hand tasks over to experts that way you reduce what you need to do, scale, streamline the work and free up your time and stress.

The Greater New York Chamber co-hosted a networking breakfast presentation with the South African Consulate General regarding the new South African Global Business Services (GBS) Incentive Programme. After welcoming remarks from acting Consul-General Mr. Gavin du Preez, attendees had the chance to hear from Ambassador Sadick Jaffer, Chief Director of Invest South Africa, regarding investment opportunities and the current investment climate. Ms. Reshni Singh, Director of GBS, and Mr. Andy Searle, CEO of Business Process Enabling South Africa, also shared some valuable information regarding the GBS Incentives Program and the GBS Industry. The presentation was followed by a series of case studies, an interesting Question and Answer session, and Private B to B meetings in the Greater New York Chamber Business Center.

Twice a month the Chamber hosts a Pitch and Speed Networking Breakfast. We combine the concept of "speed networking" and add a great component; each person to give a 60 second promo about their company. Speed networking can be another tool to contribute to your business success. Speed and Pitch Networking also provides exposure to a lot of people in a short amount of time. It is a way to let others know who you are and what you are looking for, whether new customers or clients, business or sales leads. Come and join us!

GNYCC chamber members met with The Federation of Self-Employers Bavaria which represents over 15,000 member-companies. THE successful network for Entrepreneurs and Self-Employers in Bavaria are the small business network hub for Bavaria, Germany

The Greater NY Chamber hosted a small business fair & forum at the conveniently located TKP NY Conference Center in Midtown Manhattan just steps away from beautiful Bryant Park. Close to four hundred businesses came by to take advantage of this important day of networking, workshops and to gather free resources & information from close to fourty exhibitors; including many representatives from city, state and federal agencies.

Chamber member -TOTO hosted a cocktail reception in their SOHO showroom. Businesses enjoyed cocktails and delicious food while networking in the largest plumbing manufacturer in the world. For the past 100 years, the TOTO Global Group has been the recognized leader in innovation, technology and precision engineering in elegant, high-design products that enhance the bath space. Serving both the residential and commercial sectors, the company's Americas Division, TOTO USA, Inc., is reinventing the exclusive bath experience with its revolutionary People First approach to product innovation.