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ANNOUNCEMENT: Arthur Rosenfield, OurLIC, has announced the Board of Directors for The Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce. "The community is gaining a terrific resource of talented and energetic people who will guide the LIC Chamber of Commerce."

ANNOUNCEMENT: May 17, 2012 Regular Monthly meeting of the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce. Introductions, Briefings, Resolution for By-Laws, Resolution for Board of Director, Nominating Committee for Election of Officers

Lunch: $20.00 at Restaurant.

Briefings

Review of the Mission Statement

Business Items

BUSINESS ITEM #1: Resolution to accept slate of Board of Directors.

BUSINESS ITEM #2: Resolution to accept REVISED FINAL amended By-Laws - Articles of Incorporation as approved by legal counsel and Final Draft May 15, 2012.

BUSINESS ITEM #3: Establish Nominating Committee as per By-laws

BUSINESS ITEM #4: Presentation of Functions and Responsibilities of Officers.

BUSINESS ITEM #5: Formation of Committees and assignment of Co-Chair people.

By-laws

REVISED FINAL amended By-Laws - Articles of Incorporation.

Mission
Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce is to advance, promote, advocate for, and protect the economic and commercial environment for local business, and to advocate responsive government; quality of life, cultural, education, and medical care development; while preserving the region's unique community characteristics.

To accomplish this mission, the LIC / Astoria Chamber of Commerce shall adhere to these GUIDELINES:

  1. Encourage business and community prosperity by promoting economic programs designed to strengthen and enhance the financial opportunities for all businesses within the region.
  2. Promote commerce between and for the Members of the LIC / Astoria Chamber of commerce.
  3. Effectively act to organize events that support common goals and the improved flow of commerce in the region.
  4. Serve as an effective non-partisan, non-sectarian voice for business on legislative, business, social, governmental and community issues affecting the region.
  5. Identify and overcome obstacles that are detrimental to the business climate and community growth.
  6. Support civic, social and cultural programs designed to increase the functional and aesthetic values of the community.
  7. Promote life long learning as the continuous building of skills and knowledge throughout the life of an individual.
  8. Develop and oversee a community leadership program that gives the participants exposure to other leaders in the community, development of leadership skills, opportunities for personal growth and networking.
  9. Promote Tourism for the region by establishing and supporting the Travel and Tourism Council of Long Island City (TTCLIC).
  10. Attract companies to establish their location(s) in the region.
  11. Negotiate rates and cost savings with vendors, and with insurance companies for such necessary business expense items as employee health care and benefits, as well as other common purchases.

    12. Region

    The Region served shall consist of the Greater Long Island City Area including Hunters Point, Hunters Point South, Astoria, Dutch Kills and other areas known as Long Island City.

    • Monthly meetings will take place on the THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH.

    "The Future of Long Island City"

    Regional Plan Association President, Robert Yaro, tells local business leaders at the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce meeting March 15th. that this is the LIC MOMENT; and, that it is time, now, to plan.

    The topic was "Preparing for the Next Decade of Growth in Long Island City / Astoria".

    With simple maps, diagrams, and photos that stimulate the imagination, Robert Yaro showed that Long Island City is at the center of NYC's strategic growth plan.

    Regional Plan Association President, Robert Yaro, tells local business leaders at the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce meeting March 15th, that now is the time to start preparing for the next decade of development.

    Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for "The Future of Long Island City"

    For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or send an email about OurLIC "The Future of Long Island City" to Arthur@CityEntree.com

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