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• Plexiglass panels at our Player’s Club, Cashiers, and Food
Court outlets, and between
slot machines
• Upgraded HVAC and air quality controls
With these comprehensive safeguards in place, Stoddart says Resorts World is pleased to provide an exciting leisure destination while maintaining an environment that keeps the safety of its guests and employees first.
“Adopting” Fellow Queens Businesses
Resorts World has worked with
the Queens Chamber of Commerce since the facility opened its doors ten years ago in 2011, says Stoddart. “Recognizing the importance of
both community and economic development within Queens, who better to partner with than QCC?” she explains. “Over the years, Resorts World has proudly sponsored
Resorts World Casino in Queens has generated more than $3 billion for New York’s education fund since opening in 2011.
Through its foundation, Resorts World Gives, the organization matches 100 percent of employee donations and has donated $3M to over 200 local organizations, including:
• Flushing Town Hall
• Greater Jamaica Development Corp
• Greater Woodhaven Development Corp
• Jamaica BID
• Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning
• Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
• Queens Center for Progress
• Queens Economic Development Corporation
• Rockaway Development and Revitalization Corp. • York College
several key Chamber initiatives and events. Most recently, Resorts World supported the Chamber’s Adopt-a- Member program to sponsor
Queens Chamber of Commerce annual memberships for 40 local businesses who were financially affected by COVID.”
Community Engagement
& Volunteerism
“In addition to funding, another way Resorts World engages the community is through service and employee volunteerism,” Stoddart says. “This year alone, Resorts World employees cleaned up a local shoreline, planted a tropical garden bed, and donated over 50 liters of blood!”
Reflecting on the benefits of being based in the World’s Borough, Stoddart says, “Queens is such a central location and truly represents a sort of global crossroads, especially being within minutes of JFK International Airport. The mix of languages and cultures in Queens adds a special vibrancy to New York City’s first and only casino. The enthusiasm of our employees and the energy of our guests is unmatched.”
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