City & State New York: Names Kevin Alexander “One of Queens Most Influential Persons”
City & State New York has recognized Kevin Alexander, President & CEO of the Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation, as one of Queens County’s most impactful persons. The Queens Power 100 recognizes the County’s top elected government, business and community leaders for their leadership and efforts during the COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts.
RDRC’s response to COVID included:
- Establishing a Rockaway Business Resource Center to assist the 1,000+ businesses to apply for loans, grants and resources.
- Creating several digital business guides to connect consumers with local businesses.
- Distributing over 45,000 face masks and other PPE supplies to businesses, schools, community-based organizations and faith institutions.
- Partnering with Jonathan Forgash, Queens Together and Robert & Metta Kaskel, Thai Rock Restaurant to distribute over 1,200 fresh meals to Rockaways hospital and health care workers during the height of the pandemic.
“I am extremely honored to be recognized for upholding the principle that all of my honorees exemplify, assisting those in need with the supports, tools and opportunities to improve their quality of life as the key to revitalizing the most diverse and dynamic County known as Queens. Thank you to my Board of Directors, lead by Linda Plummer and TEAM RDRC, who continues to execute our programs and services flawlessly.” (Kevin Alexander). Click here #78 as our very own Kevin Alexander, coined “Queens Most Influential Persons by City & State New York”
To learn more about all the honorees, visit City and State New York: https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/power-list/power-100/2021-queens-power-100.html
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