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Message from our Board
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Message from our President
Well, the year is off to a great start. On January 25th
the Melville Chamber of Commerce held its annual "Welcome to the New Year Celebration" featuring our businesses of the year awards, at Heritage Club at Bethpage
Before mentioning the individual awards that were presented, I want to give special thanks to a few people who made the evening the success it was. First is Valerie Boris, Steve Kirschbaum and the entire staff, who graciously offered the guests hors d'oeuvres and a sumptuous buffet prior to the awards presentation. Also, Bob Seidman, of Par-T-Shots, Inc. Photography, who took a generous number of photographs, in Mike Azzato's absence can be seen on our official website:
www.melvillechamber.org or see link below.
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Our guest speaker for the evening was The Honorable Steve Stern, Suffolk County Legislator, who represents the 16th Legislative District
. He discussed the challenges facing legislators as they try to make and enforce laws which will help improve people's lives while at the same time helping businesses generate commerce in the surrounding area.
The Melville Chamber of Commerce presented the following awards:
- Business Advocate of the Year - Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern
- Non-Profit of the Year - Dawn Neilson - The American Red Cross
- Business of the Year-Media - L.J.Rainey of Cox Media Group
- Business of the Year - Community - Merrill Zorn of Zorn's of Bethpage
- Young Professional of the Year - Phillip Scott - Small Business Solutions
- Women Of Melville Empowerment Network - Danielle Cullen - People's United Bank
- Michael Weisbrod Memorial Award - Alan J. Schwartz Esq. - The Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz P.C.
- Volunteer of the Year Award - Michael Azzato - Selective Eye Photography
- Ambassador of the Year - Tyler Sloves - Prudential Insurance Company of America
- Business of the Year - Transportation - Rosemary Mascali - Transit Solutions
Of course, no Melville Chamber event comes to fruition without the tireless efforts of our Executive Director, Ted Macaluso. Thanks to the Chamber Board and Chairman Mark Catapano for their work at our monthly Board meetings and help setting the policies for our Chamber.
And finally, my special thanks to all the members who make the Melville Chamber what it is. Without you, there is no Chamber!
So, as we celebrate the first of many flagship events coming up this year, just a reminder for everyone that we have many events planned in 2018, both breakfast and after-hours, and I look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards, your President, David M. Gustin
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News and Programs
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Take advantage of some of
our Chamber Programs
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Upcoming Events
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Membership with the Melville Chamber of Commerce provides ample opportunities for networking with other business professionals through a broad range of programs and events.
Save The Dates And Mark Your Calendars
"The Rhythm of Long Island: Health, Wealth & Prosperity Series"
Date: Thursday, February 1, 2018
Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Place:
Catapano Assembly Hall/Chamber Headquarters
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Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Time: 8:30AM-10:00AM
Place: Panera Bread - Farmingdale
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"Business Resource Roundtable"
Save the date
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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"Networking Event"
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM
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Economy
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"Insights on the State of the Economy"
Richard Vogel
Chief Economist, Melville Chamber of Commerce
Dean, School of Business, Farmingdale State College
Trade and Tariff Protection
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Employment Law
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Column is sponsored by Jackson Lewis
New York Governor Takes Aim at Sexual
Harassment in the Workplace
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Your "Business Link"
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The
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
and member of the Melville Chamber of Commerce helps small businesses to grow our community. You can find up-to-date business resources in print and online to help you achieve your business goals @
www.hhhlibrary.org
Let the library serve as a resource and "Business Link" for your growth and economic success.
Just in time for all of our professional and work related resolutions, CNBC recently posted a list of their top business related books for 2017.
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Financial Planning
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Financial Planning
Column sponsored by:
Wells Fargo Advisors
Debt Management Solutions
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We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Remember our motto, building relationships is the key to building business!!
Sincerely,
Melville Chamber Management
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Contact Info
Melville Chamber of Commerce
585 Broadhollow Road
Melville, NY 11747
631-777-6260
631-777-6261 fax
www.melvillechamber.org
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