Queens Chamber of Commerce

📢 Queens business owners, @NYC_SBS and the Queens Chamber of Commerce are coming to your neighborhood! Join us for special outreach events this November to connect with resources, get business support, and learn about programs and services available to help your business grow. 📍 40-16 National St - Corona NY 11368 🗓️ November 4 | 10AM-3PM 📍 41-17 Main St - Flushing NY 11355 🗓️ November 10 | 10AM - 3PM Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our team, ask questions, and access valuable resources right in your community! #QueensBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #QueensNYC

🎃 Our QCC team got dressed up and brought some spooky spirit to the office. Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween! 👻 #Halloween2026

How to (Finally) Win at Small Business was a success! Hosted by the Queens Chamber of Commerce Food, Beverage & Hospitality Committee at Resorts World New York City, the discussion featured an incredible panel: 👏 Loycent Gordon, Owner of Neir's Tavern 👏 Dianna Rose, Principal at Dianna Rose & Associates and CEO of Jars of Delight 👏 Peter Moses, Co-Founder of Mighty Oak Roasters Moderated by Natalie Greaves, Founder of Greaves Communication Strategies, the conversation explored the challenges of running a small business, lessons learned along the way, and strategies for turning obstacles into opportunities. We also spotlighted Chef Lisle Brown, CEO and Founder of Feed Me More, celebrating the creativity and entrepreneurship happening right here in Queens! A special thank you to @ResortsWorldNYC for hosting us, Council Member @TyHankerson's office for sponsoring the event, and Russell Ali for joining us. A special shoutout to our amazing panelists, moderator, and everyone who joined us for a morning of learning, connection, and community! Together, we're proud to support the small businesses that keep Queens thriving! 💚💙 #QueensChamber #QueensNY #QueensBusiness #BusinessCommunity

🏆 We’re excited to announce Sher Sparano as one of our Business Persons of the Year honorees for her incredible work! Since joining @OneGroupIns in 2017 through her company, Benefits Advisory Service, Sher has brought extensive industry knowledge and specialized consulting to help clients navigate the ever-changing healthcare landscape. Her experience across different areas of healthcare allows her to provide valuable guidance, expand resources, and advocate for the needs of those she serves. An active leader in the healthcare and business communities, Sher serves on the Queens Chamber of Commerce Board and the OASAS Compensation Committee. Sher also retains a longstanding commitment to community service and advocacy through her support of the Samaritan Foundation and Rego Park/Forest Hills Lions Club. Join the Queens Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate Sher and our five other honorees who are making a difference across Queens! 🎉 📍 Terrace on the Park 📆 December 2 | 6PM- 11PM 🎟️ Tickets are available now at: queenschamber.org/business-p… Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate excellence in Queens! #QueensNYC

Queens businesses and New Yorkers don’t miss your chance to save money on old city debt with NYC's Debt Demolisher program! For a limited time, New Yorkers and businesses can resolve eligible ECB judgments at a reduced cost. Take action today! 🔗 Visit nyc.gov/ecbamnesty 📍Stop by a @NYCFinance Business Center 📞 Call 311

🎉 Celebrating 15 years of impact and giving back to Queens! @ResortsWorldNYC celebrated 15 years in business by generously awarding grants to more than 15 nonprofit organizations across Queens, including the New York Hall of Science, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, and the Oratorio Society of Queens. Our VP of Business Development, Brendan Leavy, was honored to join Laura Kaufmann, Senior Director of Corporate Engagement at the New York Hall of Science, and Michelle Stoddart of Resorts World Casino in celebrating this special milestone and the positive impact of investing in our community. 📸 VIP guests: including Michelle Stoddart, Kevin Jones, Resorts World’s General Counsel, Congressman @GregMeeksNYC, Assemblywoman Stacey Pfeffer-Amato, and Councilwoman @cmshanelth. Congratulations to Resorts World on 15 years of business and continued commitment to the Queens community! 👏 #QueensNY #CommunityImpact #QueensCommunity

Our QCC Outreach team, Tasdik and Carlos, were proud to join @vaughncareers's Fall 2026 Career Fair in Flushing, alongside 37 employer partners from aviation, engineering, management, and technology. 🙌 Events like these help students and alumni explore career opportunities, build valuable connections, and take the next step toward their professional goals. We’re proud to support initiatives that bring Queens businesses, industry leaders, and future professionals together! #QueensBusiness #CareerFair

🤝 Strong partnerships build a stronger Queens! What does it mean to invest in Queens? For Amir Subraj of the Zara Charitable Foundation, it goes beyond owning property. It’s about building relationships, supporting local businesses, and keeping that investment within the Queens community. Tom and Amir talk about the value of being connected to other Queens businesses and how the Chamber has helped create those connections along the way. #QueensBusiness

🌟 The future is looking bright for Richmond Hill and Ozone Park! A new economic snapshot released by @NYSComptroller highlights encouraging growth across both neighborhoods, including increases in wages, private-sector jobs, businesses, and life expectancy. And there’s even more potential ahead! With opportunities for development at Aqueduct and beyond, these communities are well-positioned for continued growth and new opportunities for local businesses and residents. We were glad to be there alongside @QueenB_Richards, @SenJoeAddabbo, @KhaleelAnderson, @cmtyhankerson and @Lynn4NYC to discuss the bright future ahead for these communities and the opportunities to keep moving Queens forward! 🤝

Looking to grow your business, build meaningful connections, and plan for success? 🌟 The Queens Chamber of Commerce has three upcoming committee events you won’t want to miss! Join us for opportunities to learn, connect with fellow professionals, and gain insights to help your business thrive. 📌 Have You Met Your Business Goals for 2026? A Networking Session! 📅 November 10 | 6 PM – 8 PM 📍 Center for Automotive Education & Training, Whitestone Presented by the Not-for-Profit Committee 🔗 Register: ow.ly/YcaV5101l38 📌 Powering New York's Energy Future 📅 November 18 | 10 AM – 1 PM 📍 Bulova Cafe, Jackson Heights Presented by the Queens Chamber of Commerce Energy & Environmental Committee 🔗 Register: ow.ly/JIal5101l37 📌 Is It Time to Stress Test Your Business? 📅 November 19 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM 📍 Bulova Cafe, Jackson Heights Presented by the Family-Owned Business Committee 🔗 Register: ow.ly/6N0u5101l36 🤝 Don’t miss these opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with the Queens business community! Choose the events that best fit your goals and join us.

🏆 Meet @traci_donnelly one of our 2026 Business Persons of the Year honorees! 🎉 As a leader at @ChildCenterNY, Traci is making a meaningful impact across our community. Since joining the organization in 2013, she has helped advance access to high-quality public services and improve the lives of some of New York’s most vulnerable residents. Her dedication to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive makes her a well-deserved honoree! Join the Queens Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate Traci and five other outstanding leaders making a difference across Queens! 🎉 📍 Terrace on the Park 📆 December 2 | 6PM- 11PM 🎟️ Tickets are available now at: queenschamber.org/business-p… Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate excellence in Queens! #QueensNYC

Strong partnerships make a real difference for our small business community! 🤝 We’re grateful to Assembly Member @SamBergerNY for inviting the Queens Chamber of Commerce to join him on a business walk through Main Street in Kew Gardens Hills. It was a great opportunity to connect with local business owners, hear their concerns, and better understand the challenges and opportunities they face. Thank you, Assembly Member Sam Berger, for your continued commitment to Queens’ small businesses!

🤝 Growing a business. Giving back to the community. That’s what being part of Queens is all about! For Giselle Vargas of @humaninteresthq, being part of the Queens Chamber is personal. Having grown up in Queens, Giselle has found a way to grow her business while also giving back to the community she calls home. Through the Chamber, she’s been able to connect with local businesses, build relationships, and help business owners access retirement services. It’s about more than growing a business. It’s about growing alongside the community that helped shape you. Hear more from Giselle about her experience with the Queens Chamber and the importance of giving back to Queens! #QueensBusiness #QCC #QueensNYC #BusinessCommunity

Looking to grow your business, build meaningful connections, and plan for success? 🌟 The Queens Chamber of Commerce has three upcoming committee events you won’t want to miss! Join us for opportunities to learn, connect with fellow professionals, and gain insights to help your business thrive. 📌 Have You Met Your Business Goals for 2026? A Networking Session! 📅 November 10 | 6 PM – 8 PM 📍 Center for Automotive Education & Training, Whitestone Presented by the Not-for-Profit Committee 🔗 Register: ow.ly/YhAf5101l3c 📌 Powering New York's Energy Future 📅 November 18 | 10 AM – 1 PM 📍 Bulova Cafe, Jackson Heights Presented by the Queens Chamber of Commerce Energy & Environmental Committee 🔗 Register: ow.ly/EHTJ5101l3e 📌 Is It Time to Stress Test Your Business? 📅 November 19 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM 📍 Bulova Cafe, Jackson Heights Presented by the Family-Owned Business Committee 🔗 Register: ow.ly/7WzX5101l3b 🤝 Don’t miss these opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with the Queens business community! Choose the events that best fit your goals and join us.

Stronger businesses build a stronger Queens! 🤝 The Queens Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Council Member @cmtyhankerson and @NYC_SBS to host a multilingual Business Resources Fair at @HopeNYchurch! South Jamaica small business owners connected with valuable resources, from startup guidance to growth strategies, to help take their businesses to the next level. Thank you to everyone who came out to connect, learn, and grow! 📍 HopeNYC Church, South Jamaica #QueensChamber #SmallBusinessSupport #SouthJamaica

A special thank you to @QGFloral for providing such a wonderful experience at their Floral Pumpkin Design Class! It was a fun opportunity to get creative and enjoy the art of floral design. 💐 We’re proud to have QG Floral as part of our Queens Chamber community and love seeing our members create meaningful experiences right here in Queens. 👉 Explore their upcoming floral design classes at qgfloral.com/floral-design-c… 📍 Visit QG Floral at 154-10 Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone, NY 11357.

Queens grows stronger when local businesses support one another! 🤝 In this conversation, Tom talks with John Sanchez of @BQEmediaNYC to talk about the next generation of the family business. From traditional local media to social and digital platforms, it’s all about finding new ways to help Queens businesses grow. We’re grateful for partners like BQE Media who continue to invest in and support our Queens business community! #QueensBusiness #QueensCommunity #QCC

Thank you to the hardworking team at @QueensCB2 for inviting us to table at their first-ever Queens Small Business Expo at @LaGuardiaCC! We loved connecting with local small business owners, sharing free resources, and helping them find new opportunities to grow and take their businesses to the next level. 💼✨ #QueensSmallBusiness #QCC

🏆 We’re excited to announce Maxi Lau-O’Keefe as one of our Business Persons of the Year honorees for her incredible work with Maxi’s Noodle! Since opening her first location in Flushing in 2019, Maxi has navigated the challenges of COVID while also donating meals to frontline workers. Today, Maxi’s Noodle has grown to three NYC locations, maintaining its commitment to quality, consistency, and authentic flavors. Join the Queens Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate Maxi and our five other honorees who are making a difference across Queens! 🎉 📍 Terrace on the Park 📆 December 2 | 6PM- 11PM 🎟️ Tickets are available now at: queenschamber.org/business-p… Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate excellence in Queens! #QueensNYC

⛸️ Bring the whole family for a FREE day on the ice! The @NYIslanders invite the Salvadoran community across Long Island and Queens to enjoy a fun, family-friendly skate day! Skate rentals are included, and no experience is needed. Everyone is welcome! 📍 World Ice Arena 📆 Saturday, November 28 | 5:00 PM 🎟️ Free admission. Register today at: ow.ly/MyBF5100FvG Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate community, make memories, and enjoy time on the ice with the Islanders! #NYIslanders #CommunitySkate #QueensNYC