MARCH 2017 • Volume 13 • Issue 3 17 March 14 QUEENSBOROUGH CALENDAR OF EVENTS For registration or information on these events and other events please call us at 718.898.8500 and visit our website at www.queenschamber.org St. Patrick's Day Luncheon Join us for a fun-filled lunch with traditional Irish step dancing, a live band, great food, special guests, and hear this years' keynote speaker Michael J. Dowling, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Northwell Health Terrace on the Park 52-11 111th St, Flushing, NY 11368 - 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Register online @ www.queenschamber. org March 21 Application of Geothermal Systems in NYC The Queens Chamber of Commerce Energy and Environmental Committee is proud to introduce: NY-GEO is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to geothermal heating and cooling. Our members include geo designers, installers, manufacturers, drillers consultants and distributors, interested in promoting the use of groundsource heat pumps to heat and cool buildings in New York State. Featured as Speakers are: • John Franceschina, PSEG LI • Zachary Fink, ZBF Geothermal • Bob Wyman, Private Consultant Queens Chamber of Commerce – 8:30 am – 10:00 am Bulova Corporate Center – 75-20 Astoria Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY Open to the public. Complimentary Breakfast, Admission and Parking March 22 You’re Hired! Critical Components to Hiring the Right People The First Time Hiring is one of the most expensive decisions a company can make. It is critical that the best hiring decisions are made the first time. • Learn how to get away from the applicant's typical "scripted" responses to your questions • Become versed on how to design targeted interview questions • Understand how to evaluate the applicant's responses and predict future workplace behaviors Presenter: Barbara DeMatteo, Director HR Consulting is an accomplished professional whose Human Resources experience spans over 35 years. In supporting businesses in varied industries across the United States, Barbara continually develops her knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, strengths in employee relations, interviewing, training as well as coaching supervisors and managers. Queens Chamber of Commerce – 8:30 am – 10:00 am Bulova Corporate Center 75-20 Astoria Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY Open to the public. Complimentary Breakfast, Admission and Parking March 22 NETWORKING EVENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND PROFESSIONALS IN QUEENS Joint venture two Dime Community Bank Branches Business Presentation and Net working to follow 24-44 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Whitestone, NY 11357 Register online – Members $20 - Non-Members $25 - 5:30 - 730pm March 28 State and Local Tax Update Seminar •NYS / NYC Corporate Tax Reform •Tax Rates •Apportionment of Business Income •Investment Income Rules •Treatment of S-Corp •Prior Net Operating Loss Conversion •NYS/NYC Partnerships •Apportionment of Business Income 2:00 PM Queens Chamber of Commerce 75-20 Astoria Boulevard, Suite 140, Jackson Heights, New York 11370 Open to the public. Complimentary Breakfast, Admission and Parking March 29 DOING BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Learn How and What the Federal Government buy, Certification for Set Aside, Marketing to the Government Agencies, Subcontracting, Resources and Assistance • How Government buy; • What the Government buy; • Certification for Set Aside; • Subcontracting; • Marketing to the Government; • Assistance and Resources. Speaker: Ms. Man-Li Lin, Economic Development Specialist, SBA Queens Chamber of Commerce – 2:00 PM – Bulova Corporate Center – 75-20 As toria Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY Open to the public. Complimentary Admission, Refreshments and Parking APRIL April 6 Labor Law Breakfast Before Business Series What a Pain: How to Respond to Difficult Disability Management Issues. • An Employee Just Requested Intermittent FMLA… What’s Next? • Long-Term and Open-Ended Leave Requests: Your Obligations and Your Options. • Managing Employee Mental Health Issues within the Confines of Federal, State and Local Discrimination Laws. • Cleaning Out Your Closet: How Employers Can Fix Previous Disability Management Mistakes. Queens Chamber of Commerce – 8:30 am – 10:00 am 75-20 Astoria Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY - Open to the public. Complimentary Breakfast, Admission and Parking April 7 Breakfast Workshop Series #4 Breakfast Workshop Series #4 Time, Stress and Anger Management at the Workplace This program covers the basic skills needed to manage time, stress and anger at work. When you manage your time you manage your stress; when you manage your stress you manage your anger; and when you manage all three you have a more effective and productive workplace. Mismanagement of time, stress and anger not only hurts productivity but also put the health and safety of employees and customers at risk. Presenter Joshua E. Bienstock, Esq. Queens Chamber of Commerce – 8:30 am – 10:00 am Bulova Corporate Center – 75-20 As toria Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY Open to the public. Complimentary Breakfast, Admission and Parking MAY May 10 You're Fired! How to Minimize Risk and Avoid Litigation Rita DiStefano, Director, HR Consulting Whether your reasons for firing an employee are based on work performance, restructuring, or for another reason, following the proper termination procedures are imperative to avoid legal ramifications. Join us for this workshop as we discuss: • The road to a successful termination • The purpose and benefits of progressive discipline • How to ensure consistency with company policies • Pitfalls of incomplete or dishonest employee performance reviews • Avoid a negative culture and how to limit liability Rita DiStefano joined PMP in 2005 after working for a large global company for over 20 years overseeing HR for their Nassau and Suffolk County locations. During her tenure, she gained expertise in the field of recruitment, training, benefits, employee relations, performance management and compensation. Queens Chamber of Commerce – 8:30 am – 10:00 am Bulova Corporate Center – 75-20 As toria Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY Open to the public. Complimentary Breakfast, Admission and Parking MARCH
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