| The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Winter 2017 Newsletter |
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NEXT MEETINGS:
General Membership Meetings
are held on the
4th Tuesday of the month meetings alternate
between am and pm
Refer to our website front page for updates
JANUARY 24th
Ocean 88 Asian Fusion Steak House
Program Networking
6-8 PM
FEBRUARY 28th
Water's Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation & Nursing
8 AM Full breakfast - Program Installation of officers
MARCH 28th
PJ Fire Department-Looking into
6-8 PM
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PHOTOS
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Suzanne with Banner & Wolfie
Countryside Animal Hosptial
Mayor Margot Garant as a Chimney Sweep &
Barbara Ransome-Dickens
Full Display-Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees
Chamber's Tree
Concert Cellists Kevin Charlestream Chamber's Holiday Breakfast
Photos:
Courtesy of
Port Jeff Chamber of Commerce
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| LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT |
So far and cross your fingers our winter weather has not been so bad, let's hope for this to continue! 2017 is carrying over new initiatives the Chamber enacted in 2016 which have proven to be successful for the benefit our Chamber Partners. We are continuing to alternate our general membership meetings from AM to PM, to encourage all our partners with different work schedules to attend meetings. The evening meetings provide networking opportunities in a more social atmosphere. New for this coming year is having more interfacing with our restaurant community and we welcome Steve Sands from Pasta Pasta as an ad-hoc member to the Chamber's Board of Directors. It is important to listen to all the different perspectives in our business district so that we all can work together cohesively.
Our calendar for 2017 if full and plans have already been made for celebrating with our sister chambers for joint networking events. Three Village and North Brookhaven chambers will join us in July and then Patchogue in August. These get-togethers provide an exchange of common topics that are universal with chambers of commerce.
The Chamber will be installing their new BOD in February with 3 new directors who will round the board's diversity in the representation of our business community.
So 2017 looks to be another productive year and the Chamber welcomes all suggestions from their membership! Wishing you all good health and prosperity!
Happy New Year,
Suzanne Velazquez
President-Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
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CHAMBER CHATTER
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Congratulations to Rob & Tony Gitto our Chamber Partners who received the honor of being recognized by the Port Times Record Newspaper as people of the year, for being business developers who go the extra mile for their community.
Welcome to Ocean 88-Asian Fusion Steakhouse & Bar restaurant located in the back half of the Harbor Square Mal. Mabel Ching and staff are open for business with 10 hibachi stations, a formal dining room and great looking bar. So please check out!
Winter farmers market is up and running at the PJ Village Center on Sundays from 10-2 pm.
Sorry to see our Chamber Partner Dusty Attic closing their door and consolidate their efforts to their Patchogue location. We wish them continued success with their furniture refinishing business.
Have your noticed the new and improved look of our iconic tax building on the corner of E. Main St. and Main? Great new windows and façade enhancements! The Antonoiu family is doing a beautiful renovation on this historic building, thank you.
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With 50 attendees the Chamber's holiday breakfast was GREAT! This year our host was Danfords and we dined with the view our deep water harbor. Their signature breakfast buffet consisted of: bakery basket of danish, croissants & scones, assorted bagels, seasonal fruits & berries, scrambled eggs with fine herbs, home-fired potatoes, link sausage, hardwood smoked bacon & french toast. Many thanks to the new management for their generosity and holiday spirit.
Special entertainment was provided by concert cellists-Kevin Charlestream, which created a warm and festive ambiance.
New this year was the collection of $165 dollars in food cards. The money was split and donated to the PJ Rotary and PJ Lions to assist them both in funding for their food baskets they give away during the holiday season.
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SANTA PARADE & WORKSHOP & CHAMBER'S TREE
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This year the parade was HUGE! With the sunny and cool weather it lend itself for more attendees as well as parade participants. The LI Street Rods were out in force and had an excellent showing of their vehicles! Santa arrived properly in a horse drawn carriage with our favorite Pinto decked out in holiday glitter and sleigh bells. Thank you Jimmy Miller for always supporting this event with your carriage and horse Oreo!
The parade finished at Santa's workshop where he received all children for photo opportunities and he gave out candy canes. As dusk approached the lights of the Village glowed adding a special touch welcoming all the holiday visitors. Recognition and thanks to Tad Cox who plays Santa and to Pat Darling and her elves that create the exceptional venue for the workshop. It is through their efforts and the partnering with the Chamber that makes this holiday tradition so successful.
In addition to these traditions the Chamber for the second year in a row decorated a 'Chamber' tree for the Village's Festival of Trees at the Village Center, which were all on display for the month of December. A façade was built of the Chamber's front and used as a back drop for our tree which was covered with Chamber partner's handmade ornaments. Thank you to the committee; Joy, Shari, Carol and Joanne, good little elves!
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APPLICATIONS-AWARDS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIP!
IMPORTANT TIMELY!!!!
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Partners attached with this newsletter are 4 important documents that you might want to review.
NEW Small Business Improvement Award given out by our Chamber-DEADLINE January 25th! The Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition's (BCCC) Small Business Award-$1,200 deadline February 24th; if you know of any 2017 graduating Town of Brookhaven high school student there is a scholarship-$1,000 ,deadline also the 24th and you may also nominate a PJ Chamber Partner to receive the member of the year award from our Chamber. Files are all attached.
IN addition our website advertising rates are also attached.
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SMALL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AWARD GRANT
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The Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce Coalition is once again offering their 2017 'Small Business Improvement Award Grant. The Port Jefferson Chamber's Partners are eligible to submit their letters of request. Guidelines and contact info are below. Your letter of request is your 'formal application'.
Small Business Improvement Award-$1,200
- Business may not be larger than 50 employees
- Business must be a member of their local chamber or any chamber in the Town of Brookhaven.
- That chamber must be a member of the BCCC in good standing.
- Only Business owners or main principles of the business may submit an application for the award.
- Proof of ownership or entitlement (manager, executive) must be presented with the application.
- Requests for the award will be judged by how beneficial the money will be used to improve the business. i.e. updating and purchasing equipment, capital improvements, professional services; i.e. consulting evaluations, business plans, marketing strategies, promotional advertising, signs, energy efficient improvements-lighting, insulation etc.
*Money may not be used to supplement operating expenses of the business.
*Proof of expenditure must be presented 6 months after the award, unless other pre-approved arrangements have been made.
Letters of request must be emailed to
[email protected]
with BCCC 'Small Business Improvement Award' in the subject area. ALL requests MUST BE EMAILED BY FEBUARY 24TH 2017 DEADLINE.
The award will be given out at their Annual Member of the Year Reception April.
All questions can be directed to Barbara Ransome at 631-474-5019 or email at
[email protected]
In addition the BCCC is accepting applications for their Scholarship:
Criteria
Value $1,000.00
- Any Town of Brookhaven 2016 graduating High School Senior
- Must be continuing their education in business-college, trade school, etc.
- Must submit a 500 word essay answering, "Why I want to continue my education in business."
Judging for scholarships takes place
March 1, 2017
AND if you know of any chamber member you would like to nominate for the Port Jefferson Chamber Member of the Year please read the below criteria.
A letter must be submitted explaining how this Chamber Partner of good standing has demonstrated their commitment to the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.
Examples of Service:
Length of membership
Chaired committees
Has been an officer
Increased membership
Created a new event
Brought the organization up to a new level
Developed new and better membership services
- In addition make sure the letter is signed by a Chamber member of good standing, i.e. an officer of the organizations or director.
- Some personal information is helpful to add to the letter representing a well-rounded individual, i.e. other commitments to their community, family, and any additional volunteerism that balances the resume.
Please note that the letter of introduction IS the application. There is no other formal document needed.
ALL letters
MUST be emailed by 2/24/17 so that they maybe review for consideration for the awards dinner in April.
Questions: 631-474-5019-Barbara Ransome-BCCC, President
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SMALL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AWARD $1000
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- Business may not be larger than 50 employees.
- Business must be a member of the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.
- The business must be in good standing with their membership.
- Business must have been in business for one year.
- Only the business owner(s) or main principles of the business may submit an application for the award. Please submit good contact information.
- Proof of ownership must be presented with the application.
- Your 'request letter' IS YOUR FORMAL SUBMISSION, THERE IS NO FORMAL APPLICATION TO BE FILLED OUT.
- Selection of the award will be based on how the money will be spent to improve the business and cannot be used for operational expenses. Examples could be: Updating and purchasing equipment, capital improvements, professional services, consulting evaluations, business plans, marketing strategies, promotional advertising, signs, energy efficient improvements-lighting, insulation etc.
- Your 'request letter' IS YOUR FORMAL SUBMISSION, THERE IS NO FORMAL APPLICATION TO BE FILLED OUT.
- Non-profits are ineligible, ONLY Small Businesses
*Proof of expenditure must be presented 6 months after the award, unless other pre-approved arrangements have been made.
**Current Port Jefferson Chamber Board Members are INELIGIBLE to apply.
Small Business Improvement Award $1,000
Letters of request must be emailed to
[email protected]
with PJCC 'Small Business Improvement Award' in the subject area. ALL requests MUST BE EMAILED BY January 25, 2017 DEADLINE.
Award will be given out at our Annual Installation Breakfast at Danfords
All questions can be directed to Barbara Ransome-Director of Operations-PJCC at 631-473-1414.
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WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING SCHEDULE:
Port Jefferson Chamber
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1st Tier
Banner Ad (top of home page)
Static
Bi-Monthly-$50 Minimum 6 months-$150
Non-Chamber: $450
2nd Tier
Side-Rail
Promotion for sales, retail, promo
Static
Every 3 months-$75 or annually $275
*Room for 2 ads
Non-Chamber: $400 every 3 months no discount for yearly cost
3rd Tier
Bottom of Homepage
Static
Constant Exposure for your Business
Annual fee $100
Non-Chamber:$200
Newsletter
Top Banner Ad- Annual Fee-$250 Bi-Annual $175 *One Ad
Side Vertical Ad-Annual Fee-$200 Bi-Annual $125 *Room for 2 ads
Bottom of Newsletter Business Card Ad-Annual $150 Bi-Annual $100
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WELCOME NEW PARTNERS
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Michele Daniels
Harbor View Medical Services, PC
70 North Country Road Ste. 205
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: (631) 686-2597
Fax: (631) 686-2505
Kristine Murillo
Fedora Lounge Boutique Hair Salon
1301 Main Street Ste. G
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: (631) 374-9583
Stuart Kohn
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
300 Main Street
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (516) 850-1743
Joann Maguire
Max & Millie Womens Fashions
142 East Main Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: (631) 474-1044
Jasmine Wolber
Support the Kid
11 Paul Street
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Phone: (631) 848-3004
Gene O'Brien
Constructure Technologies, LLC
425 Broad Hollow Road
Suite 425
Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (631) 396-7777
Edward A. Flood
Filiberto Flood, PLLC
199 East Main Street
Ste. 4
Smithtown, NY 11787
Phone: 631-265-5141
Fax: 631-265-2832
Ken Kroncke
Dan's Papers
158 Country Road 39
Southampton, NY 11968
Phone: 631-537-1789
Eric Huner
Captain Fish of Port Jefferson
4 Constance Court
E. Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-974-4933
Gary Bencivenga
Non-business Member
Port Jefferson Station
Anthony Confredo
Maggio Environmental Services, LCC
88 Old Dock Road
Yaphank, NY 11980
Phone: 631-696-6300
Fax: 631-696-6381
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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SAVE THE DATES:
2017 CHAMBER & VILLAGE EVENTS
April 16th
Easter Parade, Easter Sunday
12-1:30
April 22nd
Health & Wellness Fest
9-1:00
May 13th
Spring Shopping Crawl-'Port Jeff on Sale'
Noon-5 pm
June 9th & 10th
Boater's Maritime Festival,
June 9th
Clam Eating Contest,
2pm
(Chamber sponsored the clam eating contest, PJ Village the Festival)
June 17th
Green Fest
1-5pm PJ Village Center
July 8th
Gardens & Landscapes of Port Jefferson,
10-4pm
Sept 16th
Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival,
8-6:00 pm
Oct 21st
Taste @ Port Jefferson
November 25th
Holiday Shopping Crawl-'Small Business Saturday'
Noon-5 pm
December
Santa Parade
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
are held the 4th Tuesday of the month,
meetings alternate
between am and pm
JANUARY 24th
Ocean 88 Asian Fusion Steak House
Program Networking
6-8 PM
FEBRUARY 28th
Water's Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation & Nursing
8 AM Full breakfast - Program Installation of officers
MARCH 28th
PJ Fire Department-Looking into
6-8 PM
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ARAME SALON & SPA
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Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 928-4599
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will waive the yearly fee of $79.00 to anyone who signs up with us.
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515 Broad Hollow Road
Melville, NY 11747
[email protected]
www.goevo.com
(631) 786-3667
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O'HARA & COMPANY
Accounting & Consultants
Joseph O'Hara
1125 Route 112
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 403-4283
Offering Chamber Members $50 off all tax services during tax season
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