Photos: Bronx Chamber of Commerce holds annual gala
By Jewel Webber and Ethan MarshallPosted on
Photo by Jewel Webber
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce celebrated numerous honorees from across the borough during the 2024 Bronx Chamber of Commerce gala at Marina del Rey on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Photo by Jewel WebberCo-Emcees Michael Max Knobbe of BronxNet and SOPHIA. Photo by Jewel WebberRita Stemberga and Throggs Neck BID Executive Director Bobby Jaen. Photo by Jewel WebberNew York State Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. was present at the gala. Photo by Jewel WebberFormer Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr. conversing with the Master of Ceremonies SOPHIA, an AI-powered humanoid created by Hanson Robotics. Photo by Jewel WebberCouncil Member Kevin C. Riley with SOPHIA. Photo by Jewel WebberAssembly Member Yudelka Tapia with former Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Photo by Jewel WebberPhoto by Jewel WebberAttendees eating, drinking and listening to the honorees. Photo by Jewel WebberD&J Transportation General Manager Joseph Gallitto Jr. (center, holding award) celebrates winning the Business of the Year Award. Photo by Jewel WebberDeveloper of the Year Lemle and Wolff Companies’ Principal Anivelca Cordova (left) with staff members, Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chair Anthony Mormile (second from right) and Orange Bank and Trust Senior Vice President/Senior Commercial Loan Officer and Bronx Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Sorin (right). Photo by Jewel WebberMormile and Sorin with Monroe University President Marc Jerome (center), celebrating the school winning Community Organization of the Year. Photo by Jewel WebberMarc Jerome celebrates with his father, Stephen. Photo by Jewel WebberAmazon Regional Director Joshua Thomas (third from left) celebrates the company winning the Joseph P. Kelleher Award of Excellence. Photo by Jewel WebberNew York City Council Member Kevin C Riley and Kathy Zamechansky, Owner and President of KZA Realty Group, at the Bronx Chamber of Commerce backdrop. The event was filled with love and support. Photo by Jewel WebberNew York City Council Member Kevin C Riley (third from left), Kathy Zamechansky, Owner and President of KZA Realty Group, Inc. (center), Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chair Anthony Mormile (third from right), Bronx Times Publisher and Reporter Laura Guerriero (second from right) and others. Photo by Jewel WebberBronx Borough President Vanessa L Gibson was also present. Photo by Jewel Webber
