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Venue Location

Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World NYC

110-00 Rockaway Boulevard
Big Apple, Manhattan and Broadway Meeting Space.
Jamaica, New York

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Organizer

Organizer: Queens Chamber of Commerce

Phone: +1 7188988500

Contact Person: Jacqueline Donado

Email: jdonado@queenschamber.org

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Join the Queens Chamber of Commerce as we welcome New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams for the Business Resources Program and Reception on June 2nd at 5:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World NYC, Meeting Space.

Speaker Adrianne E. Adams will address the Expanding Economic Opportunities in Queens. Business resources will be provided by local organizations working with the large diversity of merchants in Queens.

This complimentary event Is accessible by registration only.

No walk-ins will be accepted. Space is very limited.

Speakers

Adrienne E. Adams (Adrienne E. Adams, Speaker of the New York City Council)

Adrienne E. Adams

Adrienne E. Adams, Speaker of the New York City Council

Tom Grech

Queens Chamber of Commerce

Tom Grech

Queens Chamber of Commerce

http://www.queenschamber.org

Tom’s career has spanned the printing and publishing industries over the past 25 years with RR Donnelley & Sons Company, Merrill Corporation and SONY DADC. For the past five years, he has been involved in the energy industry. Most recently, Tom was Director of Sales for CCI Energy Solutions, Inc.

His other interests include investing in multi-family real estate, adviser to non-profit and for-profit boards.

Originally from Astoria, Tom lives in Malverne, NY with his wife and their daughter and son. He is a graduate of the University of Scranton, Scranton, PA with a BS in Accounting and received his MBA in International Business from Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY.

He has served as President & CEO of Queens Chamber of Commerce since July of 2015.

Kevin Kim (Commisioner at Department of Small Business Services)

Kevin Kim

Commisioner at Department of Small Business Services

Aleeia Abraham

The BlaQue Resource Network

Aleeia Abraham

The BlaQue Resource Network

Aleeia Abraham is a Social Organizer committed to elevating Black people in Queens, New York. Born and raised in Queens, Aleeia is best known for founding The BlaQue Resource Network: a community collective of 20,000 people dedicated to organizing Black business owners, consumers and community members in Queens. For her outstanding service and contributions, Aleeia has been honored by New York State Senator Leroy Comrie and New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer. In 2020, Queens Borough President Sharon Lee proclaimed August 10th as BlaQue Resource Network Day in Queens. Aleeia was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Queens by City & State Magazine in 2021. Most recently, Aleeia is the proud recipient of a New York City Citation by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, presented during their February 2022 Black History Month Celebration. Aleeia Abraham's commitment to creating a local community ecosystem of mentorship, support, and partnership has been proven steadfast through her actions, initiatives and continuous service.

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