CHAIR’S MESSAGE: Sincerest Form of Flattery

BY THOMAS SANTUCCI

Throughout my life I’ve sought various forms of inspiration for motivation to keep me moving forward in my career. One that comes to mind is the proverb “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”

It means someone imitates someone else because they admire the person or values they bring to the table. This holds true when it comes to your business acumen as well.

What are you doing in business that others might want to or have imitated for the betterment of the community? Where might you garner such inspiration? Look no further than within the membership of the Queens Chamber.

In this highly diverse group of over 1,400 members, you’ll find numerous business owners from which you can glean a wide array of practices that have brought them a great deal of success.

You’re in a unique position to interact with some of the greatest movers-and-shakers within the Queens business community through our various networking events and educational opportunities.

Don’t take these for granted. As a result of your proactive participation, you’ll tap into new resources that could change the trajectory of your operations. The dedicated staff here at the Chamber works tirelessly on your organization’s behalf, assuring opportunities are made possible to impact your growth and sustainability. Visit queenschamber.org to access these resources.

You never know who’s seeking to imitate those impressive values you’ve established. It is indeed the sincerest form of flattery. It is an honor to serve as chairmen of the Board of this great organization that impacts our diverse Queens community in such a meaningful way.

Thank you for being who you are, and continuing to be the best part of why we do this work.