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Save the dateJanuary 22, 20211:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)

Organizer

Organizer: Star Fire Protection Co., Dedline AV, Queens Chamber of Commerce

Phone: +1 7188988500

Contact Person: Jef Gross

Email: jgross@queenschamber.org

Event Details

Please join us for our first Facebook LIVE broadcast for 2021.

This week we'll be joined by our sponsor, Johnny Ragnanan from Star Fire Protection Co. During his conversation with Tom Grech, Johnny will discuss his motivation for founding the organization, share the services they provide, and how it feels having a MBE certified organization.

We're honored to have District 31 Assembly member Khaleel M. Anderson join us. As we usher in a new year the Assemblymember will discuss his goals as a newly elected assembly member. In addition, his goals for District 31.

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

Speakers

Johnny Ragnanan

Founder & President of STAR FIRE PROTECTION CO.

Johnny Ragnanan

Founder & President of STAR FIRE PROTECTION CO.

https://www.starfireny.com

Founder & President of Star Fire Protection which begin operations in 2004. He oversees all aspects of the company including technical and administrative operations while providing expertise to engineers, technicians and end-users on Life Safety and Fire Suppression Systems.

Johnny uses his “hands-on” knowledge attained during his extensive 22 years in the fire protection industry. He studied electronic engineering at the Northern Institute of Technology in Ontario, Canada.

He continuously completes technical education and training to remain current with the evolving, complex code requirements to meet the ever-changing fire industry needs.

The company is a proud member of the New York State School Facilities Association, National Fire Protection Association, and New York Fire Alarm Association. Star Fire Protection has been awarded contracts with MTA, Long Island Railroad, Viacom CBS, Bloomingdales, Hilton, and Marriott.

Johnny holds certificates of achievement with Siemens, Notifier, Chemtron, Bosh Fire & Security, Carehawk, Retrotec, and Johnson Controls. He strives to educate, provide service, and significantly impact the safety and quality of life in Queens and Tri-State region.

Johnny’s motto has always been “Do what you love, and success will follow. Passion is the fuel behind a successful career.” – Meg Whitman

Khaleel Anderson

District 31 Assemblymember at New York State Assembly

Khaleel Anderson

District 31 Assemblymember at New York State Assembly

https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Khaleel-M-Anderson

Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson was elected to serve Assembly District 31 in Queens for his first term in November 2020. Anderson represents parts of Arverne, Brookville, Far Rockaway, Hammels, Rosedale, South Ozone Park, South Richmond Hill, Springfield Gardens and John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Anderson began his young career as a community organizer at the age of 13 and has since been dedicated to leadership, service and advocacy. In 2011, he was an organizer for a local non-profit that trains cohorts of youth in civic engagement. Anderson was the youngest member of Queens Community Board 14 and his local Police Precinct Council during his tenure. Anderson’s hard work, leadership and dedication to his community has earned him recognition from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Congressman Gregory Meeks and other state and local elected officials.

Assembly Member Anderson is a leading voice in addressing issues of food insecurity, disaster preparedness, housing, transportation and healthcare planning in Assembly District 31. Prior to his election, he demonstrated his ability to govern while serving as a student activist and a respected community activist. He worked to build a half-acre urban farm which provides fresh produce, workshops, trainings on healthy eating, and employment opportunities for young people. He remains committed to amplifying the unique voices of young people and all his constituents.

Anderson was born in Brooklyn and raised in the Rockaways. Khaleel graduated Queens College from a BA program and is finalizing an MA in Urban Affairs, with a minor in Cities and Social Medicine. He currently works as a Supplemental Instructor for the Percy E. Sutton Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) Program at Queens College.

As a new member of the legislative body, Khaleel’s priorities include housing and healthcare justice, criminal justice reform, educational equity, transportation equity, and environmental justice.

Assembly Member Anderson is the youngest Black Assembly Member in New York State history. Anderson lives in Far Rockaway, New York.

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Facebook LIVE - Taking Care of Business

Featuring Johnny Ragnanan- Star Fire Protection Co. and District 31 Assembly Member Khaleel M. Anderson

Johnny Ragnanan

Founder & President of STAR FIRE PROTECTION CO.

Khaleel Anderson

District 31 Assemblymember at New York State Assembly

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