November 2020 • Volume 16 • Issue 11
QUEENSBOROUGH CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER 11/6, 1 PM
FACEBOOK LIVE: TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Councilwoman Adrienne Adams will share her thoughts about reopening of business, the impact of the pandemic on her constituents and other relevant topics. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 11/10, 1 PM
VIRTUAL MANUFACTURING TOUR - CONTROL ELECTROPOLISHING CORP.
The Manufacturing Committee invites you to join them on a virtual tour of Control Electropolishing. This is an opportunity to go inside and see how yet another Queens manufacturer operates. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 11/10, 2 PM
DIGITAL MARKETING 101 FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Join this action packed webinar for business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to boost their digital marketing skills and online presence. Get the valuable tools you’ll need for: Search Engine Optimization, Strategy, Content, Social Media, and Email marketing. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 11/12, 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. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 10/16 9:30 AM
QCIC OPEN HOUSE: AVISON YOUNG - CAN REAL ESTATE SURVIVE?
Join Marty Cottingham, a real estate veteran at Avison Young, as he leads an indepth discussion: “Does Place Still Matter? Succeeding in Real Estate in an Age of E-commerce.” He will also tie in his career, how he got started, and the current landscape of the real estate world. This discussion will be geared towards local college students and recent grads. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org
11/13, 9:30 AM
MANAGING EMPLOYEES AND CONFLICT IN A CULTURALLY DIVERSE WORKPLACE
This program will provide the necessary cultural awareness skills and offer guidance from both a practical and legal perspective as to how a supervisor can effectively promote a positive and respectful atmosphere in the workplace. With guest speaker Joshua Bienstock of the New York Institute of Technology School of Management. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 11/17, 9 AM
HOW DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION DRIVES BUSINESS GROWTH: EQUIPPING YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR THE FUTURE
Join Business Strategist and Diversity & Inclusion Specialist Susan Ganz as she hosts a live panel to discuss how business leaders can use diversity and inclusion to create stronger work environments and drive business growth right here in Queens. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 11/17, 2 PM
EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH
The year 2020 has been an exceptionally challenging one for individuals and business owners. This session will provide the small business owner with tools to offer mental health assistance in a manner that supports their staff and maintains their bottom line. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 11/25, 9 AM
HOWARD BEACH HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2020
Come and celebrate the festivities organized by Howard Beach Hope. Even in these unprecedented times, over 100 businesses have come together in order to bring the spirit of the season to the community. Cross Bay Boulevard Howard Beach 11/25, 9 AM
MIDDLE VILLAGE HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2020
Come and celebrate the festivities sponsored by the Queens Chamber of Commerce and Councilman Robert Holden. The lights are made possible through the support of the Middle Village Chamber of Commerce. Metropolitan Avenue Middle Village, NY
DECEMBER 12/2, 9 AM
FIRST WEDNESDAY - COFFEE, COMMERCE & CONNECTIONS
Join Doug Wendt from Wendt Partners, who will discuss “The Power of the Pivot.” During these challenging times it’s important to have strategies in place for a sustainable operations and future growth. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 12/18, 9:30 AM
MEDIATION SKILLS: TECHNIQUES TO RESOLVE THIRD-PARTY DISPUTES
Developing and expanding your mediation skills can help keep everyone focused on their key goals and away from unnecessary and counterproductive conflict. VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org
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greenhouse gas emissions and about 24,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually. It will also eliminate 12,000 pounds of nitrous oxide and 900 pounds of particulate matter each year. Altogether, the Port Authority is seeking to achieve a 35 percent reduction in greenhouse gases by 2025, and 80 percent by 2050, as outlined in the Paris Climate Accords. Another step the agency has taken is converting 130 of its light-duty vehicles, which are used by employees and police officers, to electric. By 2030, the agency is aiming to convert over 600 of its light-duty vehicles, or half of the fleet, to electric. Other sustainability goals include renewable energy commitments, improved energy efficiency and improving rail mass transit links to the three airports. Cotton noted that while the electric bus fleet is more expensive to buy initially, the cost savings over the life of the bus means it’s no more expensive to the operation when viewed in terms of life-cycle costs. Julie Tighe, president of the New York League of Conservation Voters, said in a statement that travelers, airport workers and the communities living near the airports should not have to breathe in dirty diesel bus fumes. “Electrifying buses improves public health, enhances air quality and slashes transportation emissions,” Tighe said, “the sector which is the leading contributor to climate change.”
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