Queens Chamber Businesses of the Week
Dear Friends of the Queens Chamber of Commerce;
After working hard from the confines of our home offices and fielding so many calls from all over Queens, the Staff of the Queen Chamber decided to choose 5 businesses to feature each week who are all doing great things during this surreal time. If you know of a business going above and beyond that you want considered, kindly email us at info@queenschamber.org for consideration. Thanks!
Queens World Film Festival – For ten years, the Queens World Film Festival has brought world-class entertainment to Queens. They’ve continued to entertain the borough during the COVID19 Pandemic by streaming their 2020 festival and offering other online content to raise funds and awareness for organizations involved in supporting the fight against the virus.
For more info on Queens World Film Festival check out queensworldfilmfestival.com
Cerini & Associates – QCC member Cerini & Associates is a leading audit, tax, and business advisory Firm serving both nonprofit and for-profit businesses.
Since the pandemic hit, their firm has provided 24/7 support by answering questions, hosting webinars, creating easy to follow guides on the CARES ACT, and daily email updates. All support resources can be found at
https://ceriniandassociates.com/coronavirus-updates/ business and nonprofit community.
A special shout out goes to Senior Accountant Kayla Vigorito Aceto for arranging food donations and deliveries to four Long Island hospitals. The Chamber would also like to thank Ed McWilliams for joining our “Your Finances During and After COVID” webinar.
You can learn more about Cerini & Associates at ceriniandassociates.com
Vernon Grille – Vernon Grille is one of the newer spots in Long Island City and offers traditional high-end Greek specialties at affordable prices. They’re currently accepting donations to prepare meals for Mt. Sinai Queens as well as donating free meals to the community through LIC relief.
Learn more about LIC Relief by visiting https://licrelief.org/
Check out the menu and order delivery or take-out from Vernon Grille by visiting https://www.vernongrille.com/
https://licpost.com/lic-relief-group-has-raised-36000-providing-3000-meals-to-needy-locals-a-week
The Queensboro – The Queensboro in Jackson Heights is a neighborhood restaurant created by local residents and restaurant industry veterans Tony Liu, Michael Fuquay, and Dudley Stewart.
They’re currently raising funds through Queens Together to raise money to feed healthcare workers and first responders on a recurring basis.
You can learn more about Queens Together at https://www.thequeensboro.com/queens-feeds-hospitals
Order online from The Queensboro at https://www.thequeensboro.com/order-online-1 . Special Care Packages and Family Meals are available.
Mendez Printing– Mendez printing in Ridgewood is known for making business cards, envelops, newsletters, posters, and more. They’ve recently shifted gears and have temporarily re-tooled their factory to manufacture PPE protective gear for health care workers in New York.
Learn more about Mendez Printing at https://www.mendezprinting.com/
Help defray the cost of PPE production by buying one of their “New York Tough” themed items at https://stores.inksoft.com/newyorktough/shop/home