Ray Irrera, President
Ray Irrera keeps Queens business moving.
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What one factor is most important to success?
Focused determination.
What do you look for in an employee?
Honesty, loyalty, ability and enthusiasm.
What’s the best way to save money?
Make it a regular habit.
What’s the best way to spend money?
Rewarding your employees for a job well done.
What’s your greatest pleasure?
My family.
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
Greet the dog. She’s a lab mix.
How do you deal with stress?
I have a cocktail at dusk.
What one lesson do you hope to pass on to your children?
Be true to your own nature.
How do you bounce back from adversity?
I have a cocktail at dusk.
What’s your favorite thing about Queens?
Being able to live comfortably and attending the events of diversity and culture.
Ray Irrera has worn many hats over the years, his most current being the President of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, helping a great deal of businesses to get on their feet. Irrera says that the purpose of the QCC is “to promote the general welfare of the Borough of Queens, City of New York, and to foster its commerce.”
