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QUEENS, NY (June 21, 2024) - It is settled. On Friday, June 21, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in the Queens, announced Donovan’s Pub as the winner of its inaugural Queens’ Best Burger Competition. The contest kicked off Memorial Day weekend, and asked foodies to nominate and vote for their favorite burger establishments from across the borough, with the Woodside eatery emerging as the winner.

(QUEENS, NY) June 17, 2024 — 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 26th at Fort Totten. This annual event draws thousands to celebrate a night of fireworks, food and family fun. This year’s celebration promises to be another incredible night with fireworks provided by “Fireworks by Grucci”.

(QUEENS, NY) June 13, 2024—The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the borough’s oldest and largest business association, and Caribbean Business Connections (CBC) announced an affiliation agreement that aims to foster stronger ties and promote mutual growth within business communities across Queens.

QUEENS, NY (June 6, 2024) - The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in the borough, is now accepting votes for its Queens’ Best Burger Competition. Members of the public are encouraged to vote for their favorite burger in the borough from among 12 nominated establishments at https://bit.ly/QueensBestBurgerVote through Friday, June 14.

(QUEENS, NY) June 5, 2024— Yesterday, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Queens’ oldest and largest business association, announced the launch of the Queens Innovation Foundation, a nonprofit foundation that will accelerate the growth of the tech sector in Queens and establish the borough as the epicenter of AI-fueled start ups, emerging tech and innovation. The announcement took place at the Chamber’s annual Queens Business Expo at Citi Field.

QUEENS, NY (May 24, 2024) - The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in Queens, will kick off summer with its inaugural Queens’ Best Burger Competition throughout May and June. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate and vote for their favorite burger restaurant over the course of several weeks.

QUEENS, NY (May 14, 2024)—On May 7, 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, where retiring Assembly Member Jeffrion Aubrey was honored by the Chamber for his more than three decades of public service.

QUEENS, NY (May 6, 2024) - It is settled. On Friday, May 3, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in the Queens, announced Nur Thai as the winner of its inaugural Queens’ Best Halal Restaurant Competition. The announcement was made at the eatery’s second location in Astoria. There is also a location in Rego Park. The contest was held over the past several weeks, and asked foodies to nominate and vote for their favorite halal establishments from across the borough, with the modern Thai fusion eatery emerging as the winner. Within the food and beverage industry, halal refers to anything permissible to consume according to Muslim tradition and rules.

(QUEENS, NY) May 1, 2024 — Today 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, including the addition of a new member to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board
is Hersh Parekh, Deputy Chief, Intergovernmental Affairs at The Port Authority of New York &
New Jersey.

(QUEENS, NY) April 22, 2024— Today, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Queens’ oldest and largest business association, issued the following statement from President & CEO Tom Grech in response to the FY 2025 New York State budget, which includes a historic deal to create affordable housing and steps to combat retail theft.