Queens Chamber Businesses of the Week
Dear Friends of the Queens Chamber of Commerce;
After working hard from the confines of our home offices and fielding so many calls from all over Queens, the Staff of the Queen Chamber decided to choose 5 businesses to feature each week who are all doing great things during this surreal time. So, here are our first 5 for the week of April 6th. If you know of a business going above and beyond that you want considered, kindly email us at info@queenschamber.org for consideration. Thanks!
Russo’s on the Bay – A longtime staple for dining and events in the Rockaways, Russo’s on the Bay is working hard to help their community during these difficult times. They’re providing meals to doctors, nurses, support staff, and members of the cleaning crew at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital as well as to those in need through Catholic Charities.
For more info on Russo’s and their same day curbside pickup and no contact delivery options, check out https://russosonthebay.com/
https://www.rockawave.com/articles/russos-on-the-bay-new-curbside-service/
Aigner Chocolates – Founded in 1930 in Forest Hills, Aigner Chocolates is one of the oldest chocolate and confectionery shops in NYC. To help spread some cheer during this difficult time, owners Mark Libertini and Rachel Kellner decided to drop off chocolates to elderly residents and hospital workers, including donating their traditional 25-pound Easter chocolate bunny to Elmhurst hospital. You can learn more about Aigner Chocolates at https://aignerchocolates.com/
https://patch.com/new-york/foresthills/forest-hills-chocolatier-gives-easter-sweets-neighbors-need
propNspoon – With over a million rental items, propNspoon is a go to rental spot for the film, television and event industry. They also house a full custom fabrication shop, which they’ve repurposed to manufacture hoods to help battle Covid-19. Check out more about their efforts to help the community on their Facebook page or learn more about their rentals at https://www.propnspoon.com/
Stylish Print & Design Gallery - When his machines were forced to stop by the coronavirus outbreak, Vinicio Guevara thought of ways to convert his card printer machines to help. Using his creativity, this Ecuadorian immigrant entrepreneur found a way to make 25 masks in one day and personally delivered them to Elmhurst hospital in Queens. After receiving orders for more, he gained permission to open as an essential business without firing his three employees. They report they now produce up to 1500 reusable masks daily (examples pictured above).
To learn more check out www.stylishgalleryprint.com
Fastsigns – Fastsigns in Glendale typically specializes in the production of signage and marketing materials but is now using their equipment and expertise to produce face shields for hospital workers. They’ve pledged their first 100 masks to be donated to Elmhurst Hospital. For more info check out www.fastsigns.com