MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Celebrating YOU

en-majority Council in NYC history. In her first term as Speaker secured funding at a record level for her district. She has been and continues to be a friend of the Chamber. Her devotion to the community of her birth is unfounded.

Queens native District Attorney Melinda Katz, elected in

November 2019 became the first woman to serve in this role, following her two terms as Queens Borough President. She has been a public servant for almost 30 years, making this community a better place to live, work and do business.

Anat Gerstein, whose communication firm Anat Gerstein, Inc., supports wide range of nonprofits, including Queens Chamber providing media relations and advocacy on our behalf. Anat started her namesake in 2010. With an amazing team of extremely talented professionals, she’s a prime example of female leadership.

And Gerri Domenikos, who’s CEO at Airlogix a commercial HVAC/R organization. She’s no stranger to nontraditional female industries with over 25 years of career experience including building services, consumer packaged goods, and construction to name a few. Gerri is proof that women are setting the standard for excellence in various industries.

In typical Chamber fashion we have a lot happening this month and invite you to participate. Visit our www.queenschamber.org for details regarding our upcoming events and numerous resources designed to strengthen your business.

This is the best job in the world! Thank you for allowing myself and the amazing staff at the Chamber to contribute to making a difference in not only your organization but the Queens community.

We greatly appreciate your continued support.

Queens STRONG!

There are hundreds, no doubt thousands, of women owning and operating businesses within every industry of all sizes here in Queens County. Many of whom never get the recognition and acknowledgement they so richly deserve. We applaud you all and thank you.

If you’re a woman owned business seeking WMBE Certification I urge you to contact Queens Chamber at www.queenschamber. org for details on how to complete the process. This certification as well as the numerous resources available will change the trajectory of your organization.

Thank you for continually supporting Queens Chamber.

We couldn’t do this work without you.