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QUEENS, NY (June 30, 2025) - The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in the borough, is now accepting votes for its Queens’ Best Bakery Competition. Members of the public are encouraged to vote for their favorite establishments serving up the best cakes, cookies, cannoli, and more from among 22 nominated establishments at https://bit.ly/QueensBestBakeryVote through Thursday, July 10.

QUEENS, NY (June 27, 2025) – The Queens Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes the retirement of Seth  Bornstein, who is stepping down after nearly four decades of exemplary service to the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC). Mr.  Bornstein—who began his career with QEDC in 1979 and assumed the role of Executive Director in 2009—is retiring effective July  1,  2025.

(QUEENS, NY) June 26, 2025 — The Queens Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new partnership with SJ Innovation LLC to launch QueensChamberAI, a suite of AI-powered digital tools and training programs designed to help Queens-based businesses embrace innovation, improve efficiency, and grow in a competitive economy.

QUEENS, NY — Yesterday, more than 2,000 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and local officials gathered at Citi Field for the Queens Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Queens Business Expo, the borough’s premier networking and business development event. With more than 140 exhibitors and a high-profile panel featuring representatives from the New York Mets, Hard Rock International, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and New York City Football Club (NYCFC), this year’s Expo celebrated Queens’ emergence as a national hub for sports, entertainment, and economic opportunity.

QUEENS, NY (June 13, 2025) - The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in Queens, has announced the next “Best Of Queens” competition, looking for the borough’s best bakery. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate and vote for their favorite establishments serving up the best cakes, cookies, cannolis, and more from across the borough.

(QUEENS, NY) May 22, 2025— New York City Council Member Vickie Paladino, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, and the Bayside Historical Society invite the whole community to the Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show and Concert on Wednesday, June 18th at Fort Totten Park. This annual event draws thousands to celebrate a night of fireworks, food and family fun. This year’s celebration, which happens rain or shine, promises to be another incredible night with a wonderful show provided by Fireworks By Grucci.

QUEENS, NY (May 13, 2025)—On May 6, hundreds of business leaders from Queens visited Albany to meet with their legislators as the Queens Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Queens Day in Albany. The annual event gives local business leaders the opportunity to advocate for the interests of businesses in the state capitol. Chamber members met with dozens of members of the State Senate and Assembly, then enjoyed food from more than 40 restaurants from across the borough at the “A Taste of Queens” reception, whereRobert Rodriguez, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), delivered remarks.

NEW YORK, NY (May 12, 2025) – Today, two Queens small business owners were honored by the Five Chamber Alliance and TD Bank at a ceremony celebrating outstanding minority and women business leaders. Maxi Lau-O'Keefe, owner of Maxi’s Noodles, and Catanya Gilliam, owner of Nana’s Love LLC, each received a Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Award from the city’s five boroughwide chambers of commerce in recognition of their contributions to New York City’s small business community. These two businesses are represented by the Queens Chamber of Commerce.

(QUEENS, NY) May 1, 2025 — The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in Queens, announced the results of its Annual Meeting & Election of Officers and Directors today.

(QUEENS, NY) April 16, 2025 — The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in the borough, is pleased to announce a new affiliation agreement with the American Export Council, formalizing a partnership that will strengthen international business ties and support economic growth in Queens and beyond.