Stay Connected With the Queens Chamber in February

QUEENSBOROUGH CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY

2/2, 6 to 8 PM NEW YORK CITY COMPTROLLER CANDIDATE FORUM

The Five Borough Chamber Alliance, comprised of each borough’s respective chamber of commerce, has organized a virtual forum to learn more about the candidates for Comptroller.

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2/4, 5:30 PM FINANCIAL BUSINESS PLANNING

In this webinar, we will assist you in developing a plan for your business to adapt to the changing business environment. We will discuss actions you can take today and how to prepare for the next phase.

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2/10, 9 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.

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2/12, 2 PM SOCIAL MEDIA BRANDING & MANAGEMENT

This workshop will overview best practices for creating a cohesive online presence, present resources to plan and manage digital content, and provide clear guidance for optimization of each network.

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2/16, 11 AM QCIC STUDENT SERIES: HOSPITALITY

Andrew Rigie, executive director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance, will share about how he got started in hospitality, how you can be successful in hospitality, and the variety of hospitality jobs that are available, ranging from accounting to design.

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2/17, 11 AM IDENTIFYING PHISHING & BUSINESS EMAIL COMPROMISE ATTACKS

Tech committee member Sean O’Rourke will moderate an interactive session with Davin Singh, a 20-year veteran of the technology world, who will present actual phishing and BEC emails to help you better identify the obvious and subtle indicators that the email is not what it seems.

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2/19, 9:30 AM MANAGING AND COACHING THE PROBLEMATIC EMPLOYEE

This program offers practical strategies for working and collaborating with people who are exhibiting difficult or disruptive behavior,a s well as instruction in coaching and effectively and constructively disciplining employees. The guest speaker is Joshua Bienstock, director of the NYIT School of Management.

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2/24, 11 AM BUILDING A BLOG FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Learn about why you should have blog, what functions your blog should have, and how to design and promote your blog. This event is supported by the Rockaway Business Alliance and will feature successful tips and tricks from local business owners and Queens Chamber CEO Thomas Grech.

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MARCH

3/19, 9:30 AM EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO MITIGATE CONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE

The workshop will provide participants with hands on techniques to maximize communication skills, which can translate into improved productivity and reduced friction and conflict. Effective Communication skills will also improve employee satisfaction. The guest speaker is Joshua Bienstock, director of the NYIT School of Management.

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3/31, 11 AM EMPOWERING WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES

The resource panel will cover different SBA programs alongside other government programs (Federal, State, and Local), that occur incentives and perks for women owned businesses. The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) panel will be showcased at this event and members of the panel will share their experiences with attendees.

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APRIL

4/16, 9:30 AM CRITICAL THINKING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Benefits of critical thinking include, improved cognitive skills, a foundation of logical decision making on which you can draw, even in stressful situations higher professional achievement, improves team playing skills, and facilitates the ability to stay calm.

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MAY

5/21, 9:30 AM STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATING CONFLICT BY EFFECTIVELY MANAGING RISK

This program will facilitate an understanding, methodology and best practices of risk management you will be able to reduce the risk of litigation. If you are exposed to a lawsuit you will have minimized your financial liability.

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JUNE

UTILIZING TIME, ANGER & STRESS MANAGEMENT

This program covers the basic skills needed to manage time, stress and anger at work.

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EN ESPANOL

2/9, 4 PM FINANCIANDO SU NEGOCIO

En este taller, reevaluaremos sus planes comerciales para determinar sus posibles acciones hoy y, en la fase de recuperación, lo guiaremos con hojas de cálculo de finanzas personales y proyecciones financieras comerciales.

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2/11, 5:30 PM PLANEACION FINANCIERA PARA EMPRESAS

En este taller, reevaluaremos sus planes comerciales para determinar sus posibles acciones hoy y, en la fase de recuperación, lo guiaremos con hojas de cálculo de finanzas personales y proyecciones financieras comerciales.

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