executive director Hong Shing Lee.
Queens, NY The success and growth of award-winning national manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems and its top management are once again in the spotlight. Crystal Window president Steve Chen was honored by CMP New York at the non-profit organization’s annual Breakthrough Rising Gala. This year, the gala paid tribute to second generation New York area entrepreneurs continuing the legacy built with their families’ startup companies and breaking new ground. Held at Terrace on the Park, the gala was attended by several hundred business, community, and government leaders.
“It was very rewarding to be recognized by CMP for continuing the growth of Crystal Window, the company my parents began over 30 years ago,” said Chen. “It has been challenging to keep the company successful through economic downturns and booms, and hard work to ensure Crystal stays at the cutting edge in an industry rapidly evolving. But I hope Crystal’s success and my story can inspire other second generation leaders to steer their family businesses to even greater heights.”
During the event, Crystal’s city council member Vicky Paladino presented Chen with a New York City Council Proclamation. A longtime resident of Queens, she remarked how she has enjoyed seeing Crystal grow with Steve taking the reins. She said “So often parents start a business, and when they start a business, they hope to pass it down to their kids. And often it doesn’t go well. But in this case, you really did it [succeeded].”
Other CMP gala honorees included real estate developer Jeffrey Lam, Lam Generation; Yvonne Tsang, eRxCity Corp., and Prosperity Enterprises Co.; and Jeffrey Kwan, Canal Sound and Light. The Spirit of Immigrants Award was presented to Andy Wang, owner of several Bonchon Chicken franchises.
CMP New York was established in 1972, over 50 years ago, to serve the Asian-American immigrant community expanding in New York City. Since then, CMP has extended its reach to many diverse communities with seven locations in Manhattan and Queens. CMP offers programs to support language and literacy, job skills readiness and placement assistance, career preparation for youth and young adults, and business and resource consulting for fledgling entrepreneurs. Last year, over 4,000 youth, business owners, and individuals took part in CMP programs across the city.
Crystal Window & Door Systems is one of the top 30 manufacturers in North America of replacement and new construction vinyl and aluminum window and door products and high-end fenestration systems. Crystal offers a full product line, rapid order-to-delivery times, quality workmanship, innovative product features, outstanding value, and an experienced and knowledgeable staff. Headquartered in New York, the company operates a national network of factories, branches, subsidiaries and affiliates in California, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and its newest branch in Texas.
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