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History, Mission & What’s Next
Advancing Queens Businesses:
Yesterday, Today, Always
With a 110-year legacy of serving the Queens business community, the influence and impact of the Queens Chamber of Commerce continues to grow.
Above: The Next Stop Queens web site promotes economic vitality in the borough, as well as the exceptional quality of life it offers - including culture, dining and events.
The year was 1911. William Taft was the 27th president of
the United States.
The United States population was just shy of 94 million people. The cost of a first-class postage stamp was .02 cents. And the Queens Chamber of Commerce was established to foster the growth and vitality of businesses across the borough.
Since then, many things have changed - but our commitment and mission to serve Queens-based businesses remains steadfast. Today:
• We’re the oldest and largest business association in our borough, and we continue to work tirelessly to foster economic growth and prosperity within the Queens business community.
• We continue to offer a strategic,
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