December 2021 • Volume 17 • Issue 12
QUEENSBOROUGH CALENDAR OF EVENTS DECEMBER 12/1, 3 to 7 PM
COMMONPOINT QUEENS JOB FAIR
Whether you are looking to land that new job or switch careers we have options for you. Attend the Commonpoint Queens Job fair and have the chance to interface with 60 companies who are currently hiring. There will be something for everyone as all job sectors will be represented. Register at queenschamber.org Commonpoint Queens 67-09 108th Street Forest Hills
let your voice be heard to affect change within your organization in 2022 and beyond. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 12/10, 9:30 AM
MANAGING DIFFICULT PEOPLE IN THE WORKPLACE
This program offers practical strategies for managers and supervisors and workers who need to work with employees who are exhibiting difficult or disruptive behavior. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org
12/1, 6 PM
12/10, 1 PM
2021 who went above and beyond for their community to ensure that the needs of others were met. Register at queenschamber.org Terrace on the Park 52-11 111th Street Flushing
The Queens Chamber of Commerce Internship Connection (QCIC) has partnered with Wendt Partners, a B2B business growth consulting firm, to showcase the work they’re doing in Queens and opportunities within their company. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org
12/6, 10 AM
12/14, 2 PM
BUSINESS HEROES OF THE YEAR
QCIC STUDENT SERIES: WENDT Join us as we celebrate the heroes of 2020 & PARTNERS
THE LARGEST COMMUTER RAILROAD IN THE NATION: LONG ISLAND RAILROAD
THE Transportation Committee is pleased to present Phil Eng, President of MTA LIRR. During this presentation Mr. Eng will discuss the future of moving people on the LIRR and their culmination of a historic $6 billion capital program. Register at queenschamber.org The Auditorium at Bulova Corporate Center 75-20 Astoria Boulevard Jackson Heights 12/7, 2 PM
SMALL BUSINESS COMMERCIAL LEASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
If your business needs help with a commercial lease issue in New York City, you may be eligible for free legal services through the Commercial Lease Assistance Programto help with signing a new commercial lease, amending, renewing, or terminating an existing commercial lease, addressing a commercial lease-related issue. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 12/9, NOON
EXPECTATIONS FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATION FROM LOCAL NONPROFITS
With a new administration comes tremendous opportunity for nonprofits and numerous other industries. Here’s your opportunity to
SMALL BUSINESS TAXES
Whether you are self-employed or own a small business, there will be something helpful for everyone at this event. Come with your tax questions and you will leave with answers. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org
JANUARY 1/19, 10 AM
COFFEE, DOUGHNUTS, AND 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. Register at queenschamber.org Queens Chamber of Commerce 75-20 Astoria Boulevard, Suite 140 Jackson Heights
EN ESPANOL 12/15 & 12/16, 4 PM
CREA UN PLAN DE NEGOCIO CON UNA APLICACION GRATUITA
Sea parte de nuestro taller interactivo de 2 sesiones para crear su plan de negocios con un aplicación gratuita. En el taller aprenderás qué aplicación móvil puedes utilizar para crear tu plan de negocio, cómo descargarlo y utilizarla. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org
12/20, 11 AM
PROGRAMA DE SUBSIDIOS DE NYS PARA LA RECUPERACION DE PEQUENAS EMPRESAS
El Programa de subsidios de NYS para la recuperación de pequeñas empresas por la pandemia de COVID-19 (el “Programa”) se creó para ayudar, mediante subsidios independientes con fines de lucro que actualmente son viables y que han tenido dificultades económicas por la pandemia de COVID-19. Conozca los detalles de como aplicar y los beneficios del progama. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org The Queens Chamber of Commerce offers seminars and presentations in many other languages, including Chinese, Bengali and Russian. Visit queenschamber.org for more information.
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year is growing his company with a strategic mind and a steadfast drive. He believes very passionately that to provide the level of service in which we commit, it needs advantage and innovation utilizing technology. I have also experienced, as a white woman, the lack of real opportunity and real contracts that our MWBE has been so fortunate to receive. I read an article recently published by the Daily News that the city is letting down its minority and women-owned businesses, this was according to a report from Mr. Stringer’s office. Only 3.8 percent of city contracts were awarded to these businesses as of June 30. Mr. Stringer’s office additionally gave the city a grade of “C” on sending business to MWBE’s. It was even worse for Black-owned businesses. Only 6.8 million in city contracts were awarded, which decreased around 2.8 million from the previous year. This earned the city an “F.” The situation has improved with Asians, Hispanics and women. This silver lining? With the new administration coming in there will be a huge opportunity to address the systemic inequities still being experienced by people of color. We are counting on this to change the temperature and enhance the number of contracts awarded to qualified MWBE’s. As we all are trying to rebuild this beautiful city through everything that COVID has caused, let’s hope we are rebuilding the right way and empowering every single business regardless of race.
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