News | Updates | Opportunities for Members, Friends, Future Members

2025 #4

August 16, 2025

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Cheers! Camela

Connecting a Commerce Community

The most compelling and successful business communities have variety, as well as a sense of purpose and service, and a lot of professional generosity. One of my favorite things about leading our Chamber is that I get to see this up close and personal... including these very recent examples:

+ Putting out a request to support a new member in need of referrals to get things done for their franchise site, and getting great responses - in just minutes.

+ Having a retail member offer their Sip and Shop fundraising events to all our non-profit members...

+ Brainstorming "foot traffic" ideas with members who have invested their plans and hopes in locating in one of our villages.

+ Visiting one of the many organizations that serve those in need our communities - from kids to seniors - to learn about their programs and possible partnering opportunities, and literally feeling the joy and enthusiasm of their campers and those there for nutritious food.

+ Getting to spread the word about the events, resources, and opportunities created by the teams from our municipalities, our elected officials, and County's small business resources. There is so much accessible support for organizations and entrepreneurs right here. Our congressman, George Latimer, even spoke from the house floor about the role of Chambers ... and then placed his remarks in the Congressional Record!

+ Celebrating and supporting the businesses opening in the coming weeks and months. (Watch this space for announcements of grand openings!)

The bottom line: this edition of our newsletter is full of events created by our members and future members - please consider participating and supporting those that work for your organization. Note that September 10 will be a very busy day ... three great things to choose from!

Upcoming Chamber Events

Golf Registration

Ready Golf!

We have spots available for Wednesday, September 10! This is our annual Golf outing fundraiser, to be held at Maple Moor and catered by North Street Tavern. Format is an 18-hole scramble.

The prizes are terrific - thanks to generous sponsors and donors! Registration is available online, as is information about sponsorships. Click the green button!

Get help registering + learn about remaining sponsorship opportunities via: info@pcrbchamber.net.

PS: Please email me with your preferred day of week and time of day for our first membership meeting.

PPS: If you would like to host an upcoming evening or morning networker, please let me know!

Members are the Chamber

Membership Benefits + Application

Join Us: 2025-2026 Membership

As we expand our foundation of engaged and collaborative members, this creates more opportunities to connect and get support when you need it. Our member benefits and application can be found here. Please renew or join today!

We Welcome These New + Returning Members! (as of Aug. 14)

The Wine Cellar of Rye Ridge, The Capitol Theatre, Storage Deluxe - Cube Smart, Five Iron Golf, Restore Wellness, Village Appliances, The Kneaded Bread, Haven, El Rinconcito Salvadoreno, Catholic Charities Community Services, Angeliki Tsitouridou Agency LLC - Insurance & Real Estate Services, Ravikoff Property Management, Composite Print, Don Bosco Community Center, Don Bosco Workers, Bagel Emporium, Gentle Dentistry, Century 21 Elite Realty/ Agent Idalia Hernandez, LinkNY Realty/Valon Nikci, AFC Urgent Care, 19 North Regent Animal Clinic, Next Level Private, New Crystal Restoration, Mixology, Meals on Main Street, First Bank of Greenwich, Forever Families through Adoption, M&J Wilkow/Gateway Shopping Center, Clay Arts Center, Parish of St. John Bosco, Customers Bank, Spot Solution, Rye YMCA, C.J. Pagano & Sons Real Estate, Massage Envy, Westchester Disabled on the Move, Neptune in June, Fritz Falanka, Agri-Dairy Products, Amerge LLC, Mark A. Koenig CPA, Raymond Sculky, Sign Design, Chris Stone/Morgan Stanley Wealth, Village of Port Chester, Village of Rye Brook, Greenwich Hospital/Yale New Haven Health, Sustainable Port Chester Alliance, Lombardi & Associates, U.S. Alliance Financial, Business Council of Westchester, Ready Set Smile Pediatric Dentistry, 1881 Kitchen Table, Fat Stu's All-American Burger, Ocram Properties, Six Acre Capital, Wave Communications Media, TD Bank...

Member profiles and shareable links coming soon!

SUPPORT COMMERCE + COMMUNITY

MEMBER + FRIEND NEWS | EVENTS | OPPORTUNITIES

Back to School Can Put Financial Pressure on Your Employees

Back-to-school supply giveaways for area students are such a great help for many.

KINGS Charitable Foundation will provide backpacks full of supplies, and host a giveaway event with pizza and ice cream this coming Thursday, Aug 21 @ 4pm at St Peter's Episcopal Church (corner Pearl St & Westchester Ave.) First come first served; one backpack per child. Email g.guerin@kingscapitalgroup.com if you can quickly donate school supplies.

Then, on Tuesday, August 26, the News 12 Backpack Giveaway @ Port Chester Middle School organized by the Community Partners Committee goes from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Students can pick up supplies and try some fun activities, while parents and caregivers learn about helpful resources.

Both of these organizations and their generous donors and partners are helping local kids to go into the school year feeling ready and confident.

Are you comfortable with your retirement strategy?

Chamber member Chris Stone of the Soundview Legacy Group @ Morgan Stanley, and his colleagues, will host a free seminar on Retirement Income Planning.

Join them on Sept 10 from 7:00 - 9:00pm @ Rafaele of Rye for planning strategies and tips that can help you achieve your goals.

RSVP Here or call 914-225-5689 by Sept. 5

You + your employees can help feed 150,000 people!

Chamber member Meals on Main St. will host this annual event Oct. 19 with all proceeds to go toward providing 150k meals.

This is a great opportunity for your organization + employees (and their families) to participate. There are business sponsorships available, too. Register as an individual or team, and find the sponsorship packet here.

We love to share member (+ future member) events and opportunities in this newsletter and on Chamber social media pages. To request a share, please contact Camela Morrissey at least 4 weeks in advance of your event or promotional offer. We need a flyer in a postable JPG format with working links to a website or email address for more info/registration.

BUSINESS RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES

County Exec Ken Jenkins + The Catalyst -Westchester County Economic Development Invite YOU to ConXpo!

This is a FREE small business resource fair.
Wednesday, September 10, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Westchester County Center.
Small businesses, Chambers of Commerce, MWBEs, SDVOBs, DBEs, and small business resource providers will come together to build connection and learn about contracting opportunities.
See the flier to the left for more info and registration support.

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