August 2021 • Volume 17 • Issue 8
QUEENSBOROUGH CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST 8/2, 5:30 PM
BLACK BUSINESS MONTH CELEBRATION
An exclusive experience to support, promote and highlight Black-owned and founded businesses across Queens. Resources for business owners and consumers and networking and fun for everyone. Borough Hall Helen Marshall Cultural Center 120-55 Queens Boulevard Kew Gardens RSVP at queenschamber.org 8/3, 10 AM
NAVIGATING THE NYS PANDEMIC SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT
The NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, microbusinesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardship due the COVID-19 pandemic. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 8/3, 9:30 AM
MOVING ON FROM COVID
All government money comes with a myriad of rules. In this webinar we will cover a case study (or two) of government grants being deposited into a company’s bank account. The case study will give step-by-step suggestions on how to manage that money to conform to the rules of the grants forgiveness. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 8/5, 10 AM
NAVIGATING THE NYS PANDEMIC SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT
The NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, microbusinesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardship due the COVID-19 pandemic. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 8/7, NOON TO 3 PM
BUSINESS FAIR
Explore all the businesses and entertainment Downtown Far Rockaway has to offer. Beach 20th Street & Cornaga Avenue Far Rockaway
8/10, 6 to 9 PM
8/19, 11 AM
Calling all Queens techies. Meet your fellow innovators, disruptors, founders, and funders from across the tech industry at the Queens Tech Council’s first networking event. ICONYC Brewing 43-63 11th Street Long Island City Register at queenschamber.org
SBA new streamlined application portal will simplify forgiveness for millions of our smallest businesses -- including many sole proprietors -who used funds from our Paycheck Protection Program loans to survive the pandemic. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org
QUEENS TECH COUNCIL NETWORKING EVENT
PPP FORGIVENESS AND EIDL UPDATES
8/20, 9:30 AM
MORNING SPEED NETWORKING: SHAKE IT UP AND GET MOVING
EMPLOYER STRATEGIES TO MANAGE AND MOTIVATE THE REMOTE WORKPLACE
8/17, 10 AM
8/23, NOON
In the 11 years of this program’s existence, it has awarded over 450 contracts worth nearly half a billion dollars. In 2021, it expects to award another 80 contractors worth $80 million. The programs is open to the small business community and the Minority, Women, or Disadvantaged businesses of New York. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org
The Flushing Chinese Business Association cordially invites you to attend the inauguration of its 28 president, Dr. Yao Ming Wang, general consultant Peter Tu, and the installation of the board members. Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel 135-20 39th Avenuye Flushing
8/17, 9 AM
Join us for the first in-person speed networking since late 2019. This is a fast-paced event that guarantees you’ll build your professional network and increase your business bottom-line. Within a matter of 20 minutes you’ll be introduced to at least ten new contacts. Queens Chamber of Commerce 75-20 Astoria Blvd. Bulova Corporate Center Cafe Jackson Heights Register at queenschamber.org
MTA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
8/17, 5 PM
GETTING YOUR MWBE CERTIFICATION WITH THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NY & NJ
M/WBE Certification gives you access to government contracts, networking events, inclusion in the Online Directories of Certified Businesses and much more. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org
Businesses will need to develop a plan on how they can keep their workforce employed physically, emotionally, healthy and engaged. This workshop offers a road map to maximizing employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity. This program will offer strategies to engage and motivate the remote employee by promoting worker satisfaction and harmony. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org
INAUGURATION CEREMONY AT THE FLUSHING CHINESE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
8/25, 10 AM
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
The Queens Chamber of Commerce is committed to maximizing your membership. If you’re a new member and have yet to participate in an orientation, please register to join us virtually. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org
8/18, 11 AM TO 2 PM
AIRPORT EMPLOYMENT JOB FAIR
Red Eye Aviation Services provides services at JFK and LaGuardia airports. The company is currently looking to hire 100-plus people for positions that include customer service, ramp, baggage, cargo warehouse, drivers and much more. The Harvest Room 90-40 160th Street Jamaica
SEPTEMBER 9/8, 6 PM
GARDEN NETWORKING
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow business owners and Members of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. Antun’s 96-43 Springfield Boulevard Queens Village Register at queenschamber.org
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