NEW YORK CITY—Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Carlo Scissura—a lifelong New Yorker and veteran of Brooklyn politics, business, and economic development—has been named president and CEO of the New York Building Congress.
He will succeed Richard T. Anderson, who has served as president of the New York Building Congress for the past 23 years.
Scissura, who has served in his current position at the Brooklyn Chamber since 2012, will take over on January 1, 2017. At that time, Anderson will assume the title of President Emeritus and continue to serve the Building Congress as a consultant.
“Succeeding Dick Anderson, who has been the face of the New York Building Congress for more than two decades, is certainly going to be a challenge, but we are certain that Carlo Scissura is the ideal person to take on this role,” says NYBC chairman Richard Cavallaro. “A veteran of both the public and private sectors, Carlo has devoted his career to spurring economic growth and development in New York City, and his home borough of Brooklyn in particular.
Adds Scissura, “The building community is at the center of many of the successes New York has experienced, and it is a driving force behind job creation and a strong economy. As president and CEO, I will work tirelessly to meet the needs of our membership, both private and public, assist in the continued growth of the construction industry, and ensure that the Building Congress remains at the forefront of economic development, policy and legislation in New York and beyond.”
He continues, “This organization and its members build New York – from public infrastructure to universities, hospitals and residential and commercial structures – and we will work together to guarantee that all communities benefit from and are a part of the great work of the Building Congress. I am looking forward to a great listening tour with members and partners in the building community, and putting on my 'hard hat' to visit some of the amazing projects that our members are involved in!”
Shares Anderson, “Since 1994, I have had the distinct privilege of serving the design, construction and real estate community and the Building Congress' members, who are 100 percent dedicated to enhancing the industry and growing New York City's economy. It is gratifying to know that the organization is in great hands moving forward with Carlo Scissura.”
Under Scissura's leadership, the Brooklyn Chamber's membership has grown by more than 200% and is now one of New York's largest business advocacy and economic development organizations, with over 2,100 members. During this historic period of growth, the Chamber's efforts have been recognized as creating national models for business development, outreach and technical assistance and regional branding.
Prior to joining the Chamber, Scissura served both as chief of staff and general counsel to Brooklyn Borough president Marty Markowitz. He also served on the boards of the NYC Economic Development Corp., the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation and Brooklyn Public Library.
Prior to joining the borough president's office, Scissura owned a thriving solo practice law firm in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. He previously served on the staffs of State Senator Vincent Gentile and Assemblyman Peter Abbate.
In addition to his professional work, Scissura has deep roots in community service. During his five years on Community School Board 20 in Brooklyn, he reinvigorated both the legislative and drug and alcohol abuse prevention committees and worked closely with parents and teachers.
He was appointed to the Community Education Council for District 20 in 2004, where he served as president and chairman of the legislative committee. He also served as a member of Community Board 11.
He will succeed Richard T. Anderson, who has served as president of the
Scissura, who has served in his current position at the Brooklyn Chamber since 2012, will take over on January 1, 2017. At that time, Anderson will assume the title of President Emeritus and continue to serve the Building Congress as a consultant.
“Succeeding Dick Anderson, who has been the face of the
Adds Scissura, “The building community is at the center of many of the successes
He continues, “This organization and its members build
Shares Anderson, “Since 1994, I have had the distinct privilege of serving the design, construction and real estate community and the Building Congress' members, who are 100 percent dedicated to enhancing the industry and growing
Under Scissura's leadership, the Brooklyn Chamber's membership has grown by more than 200% and is now one of
Prior to joining the Chamber, Scissura served both as chief of staff and general counsel to Brooklyn Borough president Marty Markowitz. He also served on the boards of the NYC Economic Development Corp., the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation and Brooklyn Public Library.
Prior to joining the borough president's office, Scissura owned a thriving solo practice law firm in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. He previously served on the staffs of State Senator Vincent Gentile and Assemblyman Peter Abbate.
In addition to his professional work, Scissura has deep roots in community service. During his five years on Community School Board 20 in Brooklyn, he reinvigorated both the legislative and drug and alcohol abuse prevention committees and worked closely with parents and teachers.
He was appointed to the Community Education Council for District 20 in 2004, where he served as president and chairman of the legislative committee. He also served as a member of Community Board 11.
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