Facebook LIVE - Taking Care of Business | Queens Chamber of Commerce on Glue Up

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Save the dateDecember 18, 20201:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)

Organizer

Organizer: Nyath Group, Dedline AV, Queens Chamber of Commerce

Phone: +1 7188988500

Contact Person: Jef Gross

Email: jgross@queenschamber.org

Event Details

Please join us for our final Facebook LIVE broadcast for 2020. In one of the most challenging years we've faces in decades.

It's been our pleasure to share with you the various Queens Chamber members, elected officials and volunteers who have graced us with their presence through this year. Queens STRONG!

This week we'll be joined by Michael Gatzonis, President of Nyath Group. During his conversation with Tom Grech, Queens Chamber President Michael will share the origins of his organization and how their philosophy has aided in their growth during COVID.

We're honored to have Queens Borough President Donovan Richards join us. As we bid 2020 a fond farewell, our Borough President will share his vision for 2021 and discuss the efforts taking place to get our borough back on track.

Click to watch: https://www.facebook.com/QueensChamberOfCommerce

We'll see you at 1 p.m. LIVE

Speakers

Michael Gatzonis

President at Nyath Group

Donovan Richards

Queens Borough President at Office of the Queens Borough President

Donovan Richards

Queens Borough President at Office of the Queens Borough President

https://www.queensbp.org

Donovan Richards Jr., a lifelong resident of Southeast Queens, was elected as Borough President in November of 2020.

Growing up he lived in Jamaica, St. Albans, Hollis, and Rosedale, with frequent visits to grandparents who lived in the Rockaways. He attended Jamaica High School and Redemption Christian Academy before studying communications, radio, and TV at Nyack College. He later received a degree in Aviation Management from Vaughn College.

Donovan got his start in politics after the tragic killing of a close friend inspired him to get more involved in his community and join the fight to end gun violence. He worked in numerous positions within the City Council where he connected with the community and developed a hands on approach to helping constituents. This knowledge was crucial in getting him elected to the city council in 2013.

As a fighter for affordable housing, he was proud to serve as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises during his first City Council term. He used this position to fight for rezoning in the Rockaways to increase residential availability as well as commercial and community space, including a new library. He also served as Chair of the Committee on Environmental Protection following Super Storm Sandy. Through his position he was able to help secure funding for flood protection to protect Rockaway communities.

He has been a steadfast advocate for criminal justice reform, most recently acting as Chair of the Committee on Public Safety. In that position he has held numerous hearings on NYPD protocols surrounding protests, cannabis, and the Special Victims Division. In the City Council he has been a proponent of closing Rikers Island and legalizing adult-use cannabis.

As Queens Borough President, Donovan is leading the efforts to revitalize our great borough and make it one which works for all of its residents and workers.

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Facebook LIVE - Taking Care of Business

Featuring Michael Gatzonis, Nyath Group and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards

Michael Gatzonis

President at Nyath Group

Donovan Richards

Queens Borough President at Office of the Queens Borough President

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