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Stay Connected With the Queens Chamber in April
QUEENSBOROUGH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY
5/4, 11 AM QUEENS CHAMBER INTERNSHIP CONNECTION: PUBLIC RELATIONS
Learn about public relations with Anat Gerstein’s Vice President Jake Oliver and Account Associate Nate Svogun. Anat Gerstein is a full-service communications firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, big and small. Among their clients are the Queens Chamber, Girl Scouts of Greater New York, and the Flatiron District.
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5/4, 6 PM VIRTUAL QUEENS DAY IN ALBANY 2021
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our elected officials in the state legislature and celebrate Queens.
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5/7, 11 AM TO 1 PM JAMAICA BUSINESS WALK
Join the Chamber and Councilwoman Adrienne Adams in handing out bags of PPE to local businesses.
Guy R. Brewer Boulevard Jamaica
5/11, 11 AM MEET THE AUTHOR
The Queen’s Chamber will be giving authors Dr. Jairo Borja and Pegi Ivery Brown a platform to talk about their projects, exploring how Queens has influenced their work.
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5/12, 2 PM FARMERS INSURANCE RIBBONCUTTING CEREMONY
Georgia Chronas-Sfirogianakis, a licensed agent for Farmers Insurance and a proud long standing member of the Queens Chamber of Commerce officially launches her own office.
40-12 Ditmars Boulevard Astoria, NY 11105
5/13, 1 to 3 PM SPRING FEST
The Queens Chamber of Commerce and the Woodhaven BID as we distribute PPE to the local business community. Business owners must come with ID or business card in order to receive PPE.
Forest Parkway Plaza 84-01 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421
5/18, 2 PM STATE OF QUEENS REAL ESTATE MARKET
In the first installment of this series, our expert speakers gave you insight on how the effects of the pandemic. This was in August of 2020 when we were still in the middle of the crisis. Now with the economy opening back up, join us again to hear about what our panelists think about when looking back at the pandemic, and what can be expected moving forward.
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5/19, 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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5/20, 2 PM MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SHOPIFY
The Customer life cycle is an aspect of marketing we care deeply about. It determines how well your brand will be received by new audiences and those to come. In this workshop, you’ll learn about The Marketing Funnel, Customer Acquisition, Conversion Optimization AND Customer Retention.
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5/21, 9:30 AM STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATING CONFLICT
In our diverse business world, it is an imperative that professional be aware of the daily risks that hotel and restaurant operators face while trying to run a successful business. A failure to have basic risk management awareness skills can expose you to avoidable legal liability.
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5/26, 2 PM WHY PUBLIC RELATIONS?
QCC member and PR veteran Joe LoBello will share how your organization can develop and execute a winning PR program. LoBello will share tips for creating your company story, how to get your message in front of your key audiences, and cost effective “big ideas” that any company can adopt to generate more “buzz.”
VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 5/26, 11 AM MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Learn about the essentials of a marketing plan, how to measure performance, what are the high impact strategies, and how to best use social media in your marketing.
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JUNE
6/18, 9:30 AM MANAGING CONFLICT
This program covers the basic skills needed to manage time, stress and anger at work. When you manage your time, you manage your stress; when you manage your stress, you manage your anger; and when you manage all three you have a more effective and productive workplace.
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6/23, 11 AM STARTING A BUSINESS AT 50+
Retirement can be the perfect time for someone to begin their career as an entrepreneur. Or even if you are not retired and are interested in getting started as one, join the Queens Chamber of Commerce and US Small Business Administration as we discuss the steps necessary to starting your own business.
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JULY
7/15, 5 TO 8 PM QUEENS CHAMBER SUMMER BOAT CRUISE 2021
Cruise into Summer 2021! Tickets include three-hour open bar and DJ, passed appetizers and carving stations, prize giveaways, raffles, and networking.
Register at queenschamber.org Skyline Princess 1 World’s Fair Marina Flushing
7/21, 11 AM HOW THE SBA CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS SUCCEED
Learn about the different programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, such as SBA Financing Programs, Business Education, One-On-One Counselling with Resource Partners, SBDC, SCORE, and WBC. There are a multitude of Government Contracting Assistance that is accessible and can help start or expand your small business.
