Queens Chamber of Commerce

Today’s #BusinessTipTuesday 📈💼 is all about #SuccessionPlanning , and our President and CEO, Thomas J. Grech is back to bring you a new message right from his office! 🗞️ 1.) Surround yourself w/people smarter than you🧠 2.) BUILD a BENCH 🛠️🪚👥📈 3.) Experiment w/letting people take over your role when you’re away 👔👞 Follow @queenschamberofcommerce for more business tips every Tuesday and many more helpful resources! #queenschamber #queensnyc🌎 #qns #queensbusiness #CEO #ceomindset #ceoquotes #businessowner #businesstips #nycbusiness #newyorkbusiness #businessgrowth #nycentrepreneur #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #businessman #businessideas #businessowners #businesslife #businessstartup #business101 #nycstartup #nycsmallbusiness #mets #metsfan #successionplanning #succession

At last week’s Queens Community Board 9 public hearing, our President and CEO Thomas J. Grech took a bold stand on behalf of our community, supporting the proposed Metropolitan Park project—a visionary $8 billion development led by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen. This transformative plan would turn 50 acres of asphalt around Citi Field Stadium into a thriving sports and entertainment hub with a 20-acre park, athletic fields, a food hall, hotel, and a casino.

Member Spotlight Saturday: Discover Exciting Local Arts in Queens! We’re thrilled to highlight Headwall Theatre Company, founded by Michelle Pucci-Orosz, a new member of the Queens Chamber of Commerce! Don’t miss their fall show— Funny: Not a Comedy, Actually Kind of Tragic at the The Secret Theatre —a captivating play written by Caroline Festa that showcases the journey of a rag troupe of clowns navigating artistic ambition. When: November 7-10 Where: The Secret Theatre, 3802 61st St, Woodside, NY Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eHm4rx8t This Equity Approved Showcase features an amazing cast, including the writer, Caroline Festa. We’re proud to support our local arts scene and believe in the importance of nurturing creative businesses in our community. Celebrate the talent in Queens and enjoy an unforgettable show of laughter and tragedy! Follow us for a new Spotlight every Saturday and discover more of what Queens has to offer! #womanowned #NYCTheater #QueensArts #femalerun #NYCArts #theater #LiveTheater #womenintheatre #nycartscene #QueensEvents #womeninbusiness #nyccomedy #nyart #nyartist #womandirector #nyctheatre #nycshow #theatrelovers #queens #qns #queensnyc #girlpower https://lnkd.in/erH8GVvH

🌍 Queens Small Businesses: Time for Bold Action Against Climate Threats! 🌍 In a powerful op-ed featured in Crain's New York Business, our President and CEO Thomas J. Grech, alongside Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, highlights the urgent climate challenges facing our community. As global temperatures soar, Queens’ coastal and working-class neighborhoods are particularly vulnerable. Small businesses are not just victims; they can be part of the solution! It’s time for the business community to step up and lead the charge for sustainable practices that protect our environment and support our local economy. Read the full op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/eNE46bqg Let’s unite for a greener, more resilient Queens! 💚 Office of the Queens Borough President #QueensChamber #ClimateAction #SmallBusiness #Sustainability

Please join us as we celebrate all that is good in Queens as we say goodbye to 2024 and look forward to the new year!

Grateful to have Congresswoman Grace Meng visit our community partner, @Community Center Services Organization(CCSO), the food bank of Corona, for a special Community Office Day in Elmhurst! 🍎🤝 Executive Director Heilbron and the Congresswoman discussed collaborative efforts to uplift the community. 🌟CCSO is one of many organizations we work with to provide essential resources across Queens. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient Queens! 💪 #CommunityFirst #QueensChamber #SupportLocal #GraceMeng #FoodBankOfCorona #ElmhurstNY #StrongerTogether

🚨 Exciting news for Minority & Women-Owned Businesses! 🚨 At a recent event at Hofstra University, we learned about the $455 million redevelopment of Belmont Park, home of the Triple Crown’s third leg! 🐎✨ The New York Racing Association is not only reimagining the park but also opening doors for MWBEs to get involved in this massive project. AECOM, who is building the project, shared tips on how local businesses can bid on contracts! 🙌 Check out the stunning renderings of the new Belmont Park here: https://lnkd.in/eR8afukk Shoutout to Robert Hines, Manager of Community Affairs at NYRA, Dr. Neva H Alexander, from Ascend Long Island at Hofstra University, and Dean E. Bennett, President/CEO of J.K. Bennett & Associates, Inc. for their insights and commitment to supporting our community! Let’s support our local entrepreneurs and make this project a win for our community! 💪Park #BelmontPark #MWBE #QueensChamber #SupportLocal #CommunityGrowth #WomenOwnedBusiness #HofstraUniversity #NYRacing #QueensNY

We are proud to announce Thomas Rudzewick, President and CEO of Maspeth Federal Savings, as one of our 2024 Business Persons of the Year honorees! 🏆 With over 20 years at the company, Tom has been instrumental in its growth to a $2 billion institution 📈, while making a lasting impact through his involvement in industry associations and community organizations 🤝. Let’s celebrate his achievements and our outstanding business leaders who exemplify innovation and commitment 🎊👏 🗓️ Save the date for an unforgettable evening of networking and inspiration on Wednesday, December 4th, at Terrace on the Park!   🔗 Secure your tickets today! : https://lnkd.in/dH3ah25i And please don’t forget to bring a toy for our Holiday Toy Drive! 🎁🎄 #queensnyc🌎 #queenssmallbusiness #queenschamber #queensbusiness #qns #nyc #nycbusiness #queens #nycnetworking #nycevents #CEO #businessowner #businessevents #businesses #ceomindset #networking #networkingevents #nycfinds #toydrive #nycgala

🏡 Ready to achieve your dream of homeownership? Ridgewood Savings Bank, a proud Corporate Member of the Queens Chamber, invites you to their FREE Virtual Homebuyers Seminar on Oct 29, 6-8 PM! Learn about affordable mortgages + grants. 👉Sign up: https://ow.ly/Hnbi50TREpS #HomeOwnership #QueensBiz #MortgageTips

For this week’s Business Tip Tuesday, our Strategic Program Manager, Virginia Ferreira, weighs in on some risks while networking, in English AND Spanish!🤝 *Be careful with how much you drink at networking events!* 🍷💼 En los Tips de los Martes de esta semana, nuestra Gerente de Programas Estratégicos, Vicky Ferreira, indica algunos riesgos al hacer networking. *Tenga cuidado de no pasarse con las bebidas en los eventos de networking!*🍷💼 #queensnyc🌎 #qns #queensbusiness #queenssmallbusiness #nycnetworking #queens #networkingtips #networking #nycnetworking #latinamerica #hipanicheritagemonth #womeninbusiness #femaleentrepreneur #womenincorporate #networkingadvice #nyc #latinasinbusiness #ConsejodeNegocios #Emprendedores #EmprendedoresLatinos #negocioslatinosenusa #LatinosenQueens #Latinosnyc #Emprendedoresnyc #NetworkingEspañol #networkingtips #LatinoBusinessOwners #latinobusiness #latinabusinessowner #latinabusinesswoman #girlpower