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The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) welcomes you to its official web site. Whether you are dreaming of owning a business, relocating one to Queens, or your company is already a success, the QEDC has something to offer you. Working with our community partners and supporters, the QEDC is determined to provide a seamless spectrum of service to Queens businesses, entrepreneurs and visitors.
We focus on improving our three major economic assets:
· Our many commercial districts;
· Existing and startup businesses;
· Tourism and marketing of our Borough
QEDC seeks to provide business owners with a greater range of choices and flexibility to locate or accelerate their businesses and to market Queens as an attractive destination.
Sixth Annual Queens Economic Breakfast
May 22, 2009
8:30 AM
CIti, One Court Square, LIC
QEDC presents the Sixth Annual Queens Economic Breakfast, honoring Malcolm A. Smith, New York State Democratic Majority Leader. Senator Smith has represented the 14th Senatorial District in Queens since winning a Special Election in March of 2000. His unique skills and diverse background in both the private and public sector has helped to foster expansion of social and economic opportunities for constituents in his home district of Southeast Queens. Senator Smith brought millions of dollars into Queens to help build affordable housing, improve schools and create jobs.
Senetor Smith will be introduced by R. Donahue Peebles of The Peebles Corporation, the country's largest African American real estate development company with a $4 billion development portfolio of luxury hotels, high-rise residential and Class A commercial properties and developments in Washington, D.C., New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Miami Beach.
The Breakfast takes place on Friday, May 22, 2009 at 8:30AM at Citi, One Square, 50th Floor, Long Island City, NY.
This event will also include presentations from Jonathan Bowles, Center for Urban Future, James Parrott, Fiscal Policy Institute providing a general and local economic outlook, Seth Pinsky, President of NYC EDC presenting on city led development opportunities with a special focus on Queens and Joseph Mattone, Sr. of Mattone Development, developer of retail properties in Queens.
By Invitation Only. Click here to RSVP ONLINE and enter password QUEENSNY.
For more information contact:
Michelle Stoddart at 718-263-0546mstoddart@queensny.org.
The Queens Economic Development Corporation
Presented A Successful Seventh Annual
“Queens… A Taste of the World”
Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) once again hosted “Queens …A Taste of the World”. The annual fundraising effort has come to be one of the most anticipated sampling events in the city. Hailed as Queens’ largest celebration of culinary diversity, Queens Taste featured over 40 restaurants and fine eateries and attracts over 1,000 guests from the NY Metro Area. The event was held on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the fabulous new Citi Field, home of the Mets.
Back by popular demand from last year’s event was the partnership with renowned retailer, Macy’s. For one week prior to the event, three participating chefs/restaurants in Queens Taste hostd live presentations at the world-famous Cellar at Macy’s Herald Square.
Another encore component to the event is The Tastemaster’s Awards. Attendees voted for their favorite restaurant/purveyor in the traditional categories of Best Appetizer, Best Entrée, Best Dessert & Best Beverage (non-alcohol/alcohol) and Best Overall Restaurant Presentation.
Guests in attendance enjoyed live entertainment and experienced world cultures while showing their support for QEDC and the Queens business community. A not-for profit organization, QEDC is the umbrella organization providing vital services to the business and entrepreneurial communities of the borough. All proceeds raised go to directly support this mission.
Special guest attendees were New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Queens Borough President Helen Marshall.
Queens…Taste of the World Award Winners
Best Appetizer: Bantry Bay (winning dish – Elech’s Sweets, Dates wrapped in bacon)
Best Entrée: Steinway
Best Dessert: Cascon Bakery
Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage: Fuse
Best Alcoholic Beverage: Domaine De Canton
Best Overall: Steinway Restaurant (winning dish – Short Rib Ravioli)
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