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December 2016 | Volume 63, No. 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT: Beth Mignone Mignone’s Masonry (631) 270-4265 ♦ [email protected]
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT: Dr. Chris Wider Priestley Chiropractic (516) 752-1007 ♦ [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENTS: Heather Anderson Bethpage Federal Credit Union 1-800-628-7070 ♦ [email protected]
Victor Lambert, III Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (631) 501-2178 ♦ [email protected]
SECRETARY: Harmonie Saltzman In Perfect Harmonie 516-610-4269 ♦ [email protected]
TREASURER: Margaret Bertolotti Farmingdale Federation of Teachers (631) 249-0773 ♦ [email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
John Court The Dead Poet (212) 595-5670 ♦ [email protected]
Angela Cowan, CPA (516) 756-2632 ♦ [email protected]
Ralph Ekstrand Moby Drugs (516) 249-0268 ♦ [email protected]
Dan Kornfeld 2SK Marketing & Public Relations (516) 384-2057 ♦ [email protected]
Kathy Lively Farmingdale Public Schools (516) ♦ [email protected]
Joseph Minieri MetLife (631) 851-5787 ♦ [email protected]
Debbie Podolski Farmingdale Public Library (516) 249-9010 ♦ [email protected]
Dave Saul Marketing Masters NY (516) 987-5001 ♦ [email protected]
William Trudden / Rosemary Trudden McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home (516) 249-1303 ♦ [email protected]
Mark Wenzel YES Community Counseling Center (516) 799-3203 ♦ [email protected]
Member of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce
Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Farmingdale Chamber’s Annual Holiday Parade, November 19, 2016. Left to right, Joseph
Minieri (MassMutual), Debbie Podolski (Farmingdale Public Library), Dan Kornfeld (2SK
Marketing), Assemblyman Joseph Saladino, Farmingdale Deputy Mayor Pat Christiansen,
Farmingdale Mayor Ralph Ekstrand, SANTA! (Dr. Walter Priestley), Farmingdale Village
Trustee Cheryl Parisi, Phil Strehl (American Legion Post 449), Nassau County Legislators
Rose Walker and James Kennedy, Jo Wider (Farmingdale Chamber) and our very helpful
reindeer friends!
We couldn’t have asked for a better day for the Chamber’s Holiday Parade down Main Street! This annual event attracts hundreds of residents to help us kick off the holiday shopping season in downtown Farmingdale.
Thank you to everyone who helped bring some holiday cheer to Farmingdale. Thank you to Dr. Walter Priestley, our very own Santa Claus, for volunteering your time; Angela Cowan, CPA, for organizing the event and South Bay’s Neighbor Newspaper for donating the candy canes our reindeer helpers distributed to the children. Very special thanks to Phil Strehl of American Legion Post 449 for bearing the American Flag, Farmingdale High School's Marching Band and Dalerette’s Kickline, Hardscrab-ble Girl Scouts, Farmingdale Fire Department and Farmingdale Village for their par-ticipation.
We’re prepared for more holiday cheer on December 1 at our Holiday Party and Instal-lation of Officers. Elections were held at our November meeting at Palmer's American
Grille and the following were elected to office for 2017:
PRESIDENT: Beth Mignone
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT: Dr. Chris Wider
VICE PRESIDENT: Heather Anderson
VICE PRESIDENT: Joseph Minieri
SECRETARY: Kathy Lively
TREASURER: Margaret Bertolotti
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Angela Cowan, Dan Kornfeld, Joe Leone, Dave Saul, and
Bill/Rosemary Trudden.
Ralph Ekstrand, Debbie Podolski and Mark Wenzel will continue to serve. They are in the
second year of their current term.
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A Word from the President - Beth Mignone
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I want to thank and acknowledge John Court, Victor Lambert and Harmonie Saltzman for their many years of service on the board of directors of the chamber. Each of them have contributed countless hours and have been instrumental in helping our chamber grow.
We welcome our newest board member, Joe Leone of Safeguard Bradley Market-ing. Joe has been a very active member and has served as our membership chair during 2016. With the help of his committee, the chamber is ending 2016 with a record high of 237 members!
Thank you to Rose Larsen, our Networking chair, for her tireless efforts in organizing and promoting our monthly After Hours Events. We also thank all of the members who generously hosted our events. There are so many positive advantages to net-
working; essentially, the more people you know who know what you do the more likely you are to get business referrals. We hope you’ll make some time to take ad-vantage of the many networking events hosted throughout the year.
Farmingdale Chamber has developed a wonderful reputation throughout the business community on Long Island. So many of our members work very hard to uphold this reputation and recommend us to their business associates. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s effort but our greatest appreciation this year goes to Bill Moseley of BBA Photography Corp.
Bill Moseley will be honored as the chamber’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ at our Holiday Party and Installation of Officers and Directors for generously donating his time and talent as a professional photographer. He has captured just about every event host-
ed by the chamber - luncheons, parades, ribbon cuttings - as well as other events in the Farmingdale community. Bill donates all these photos to the chamber for our use in promoting the chamber on our website, our social media platforms, and in print media. Thank you, Bill, for helping Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce continue to grow and for helping our members grow their businesses.
As promised in last quarter’s newsletter, the chamber has successfully launched our new website and back office system. There are so many useful features of the new system - we hope you’ll start using some of them to your advantage. One we are
particularly interested in is ‘Daler Deals’. Your business can post special offers or coupons on our website to attract new business. Plans are underway for some of our directors to meet with the PTAs and other organizations in the community to begin promoting these ‘deals’. We see this as a way to drive community traffic to the web-site and hopefully it will benefit all of our members. Residents can also join a mailing
list to be advised of any ’new’ deals that are offered by our members. If you cur-rently advertise in local newspapers, consider posting those same ads on our chamber website. It’s a benefit that’s included in the price of your membership!
Other useful benefits are your ability to post job openings, promote special events on
our calendar, and publish news releases. These listings are published to the cham-ber’s website and also to our social media accounts, giving you even more publicity. All of these features are available through the Member Information Center (MIC) which you access by logging into the website. Having trouble logging in or navigating
the MIC of the website? We offer hands on training to anyone interested. Contact Jo Wider at 516-286-7800 for details.
We’re looking forward to another active year in the chamber. Chris Wider is in the process of arranging our luncheon meetings. Contact him at (516) 752-1007 if
you’re interested in being a guest speaker at one of these meetings. Contact Rose Larsen at (516) 637-3794 if your business would like to host an After Hours event.
The chamber is instituting an Ambassador Committee and we need some volunteers! Ambassadors simply contact new members to welcome them into the chamber, encour-age them to attend events, and introduce them to other members. Please contact Joe Minieri (516) 244-0588 if you can help.
We’re also excited to be working with MapToons again in 2017! We published a map with them 5 years ago and it was a great success. We're still distributing those dated maps at community events and they're still a hot item!
19,000 colorful business maps will be delivered to all residences and businesses in Farmingdale community.
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A Word from the President - Beth Mignone
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Welcome to our New Members
New Members since 9/1/16
American Aerospace Controls Atlantic Lexus of 110 Candy's Jewelers Choice Training and Coaching Solutions, Inc. European Wax Center Fair and Square Contracting, Inc Global Flooring Cabinet & Construction Hi Dental Law Office of Elise Treglia Lithology Brewing Mind Over Shatter Novack Motors Sunrise Detachment Marine Corps League TCC Verizon Authorized Retailer The Main Event Total Wellness V1 Church
Thank you for renewing your membership
Renewals since 9/1/16
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC McDonald's Palmer's American Grille Parts Authority
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Participating businesses will get an ample supply for their customers. Additional copies will be available at the Library, the Courtyard by Marriott, Vil-lage Hall, SUNY Farmingdale and Farmingdale Federation of Teachers headquar-ters.
In addition to the printed maps, MapToons will post an interactive Farmingdale MapToon and the Farmingdale Shopper’s Discounts on their websites www.MapToons.li and www.ShoppersDiscountCard.com.
Mark Snider will be contacting your business soon after the new year. We hope that you will participate.
And finally… the Chamber’s annual Comedy Night fundraiser is scheduled for Thurs-day, March 23, 2017. Each year we quickly sell out of tickets for our biggest fund-raiser. Opportunities to sponsor our comedy night are available. Please contact Chris Wider (516) 752-1007 or email [email protected] if you
would like to support this EPIC event! Tickets will go on sale in February.
Thank you for your confidence in voting me to my fifth term as chamber president. I want to thank the board of directors, officers and administrator of the Farmingdale
Chamber for their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or suggestions - I am always an email away.
On behalf of the board of directors, I wish you and your family a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.
A Word from the President - Beth Mignone
Have something to say? The chamber is now accepting blog articles from members. Submitting a blog article will create links back to your website (useful for SEO purposes) and can also position you as an expert in your field. Plus, we might just be interested in what you have to say!
Email articles to [email protected]. Be sure to include a title, brief description of the article and a list of keywords. Photos are also welcome!
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The Fourth Annual Long Island Gingerbread and Chocolate House Competi-tion is set for Saturday, December 10th, 2016 at the Chocolate Duck, 310 Main Street, Farmingdale, New York. This year’s theme for entries is Castles, prefera-bly inspired by Long Island.
The Chocolate Duck, located in Farmingdale Village, is hosting the competition which includes both Gingerbread and Chocolate houses, Adult and Youth Divi-sions, as well as Amateur and Open Divisions. Prizes will be awarded in each division including a 32” TV, cash and gift certificates. Entry deadline is December 8th. The competition opens to the public at noon. For additional information and entry forms contact: Christina Bisbee, [email protected] , 516-249-0887. Long Island Cares will be at the event, helping to fight hunger in our community, please bring a non-perishable food donation, a check or gift cards to donate. ###
SAVE THE DATE! 15th Annual Community Summit Expo March 30, 2016 | 6:00 - 8:30pm | Farmingdale HS The Farmingdale Community Summit Expo and Health Fair is Farmingdale’s prem-ier event for bringing business and community together. Put your business or or-ganization in front of the residents of the communities that make up the Farming-dale School District by renting an exhibitor’s table, taking a journal advertise-ment or donating goods or services for their raffle program. Chamber members receive a discount off table rentals. Contact Ken Ulric for additional info. ###
First Anniversary Party at Global Flooring
Global Flooring, located at 1661 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY will be celebrating their first anniversary in business on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
Global Flooring is a home improvement specialist offering hardwood floors, cab-inets, tiles, and so much more. Their showroom is over 6,000 square feet and where a consumer can choose from a countless variety of materials. Farmingdale Chamber is delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of this new business on the busy Route 110 corridor.
All are invited to join us in celebrating with Global Flooring. Their first year anni-versary party will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Photos will be taken at noon. Refreshments will be served.
For more information regarding Global Flooring, please call (631) 756-5716 or visit their website www. GlobalFloorInc.com ###
Member News
Member Spotlight American Legion Farmingdale Post 449
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpful-ness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome pro-grams in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to America’s service members and veterans.
The Hugh C. Newman III Memorial Post 449 was named after a life-long Farmingdale resident who was a highly decorated Vietnam vet-eran and firefighter. He was well-known and respected in the community. New-man also worked at SUNY Farmingdale, was very active in the Methodist Church, and the Farmingdale Fire Department, in which he was a life member.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participa-tion and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives. For more information on how to join Farmingdale’s American Legion, please visit their website or contact Commander Phil Strehl (516) 420-8584.
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Looking for a unique holiday gift? Shop locally this holiday season!
10% off Auto Detailing at 1042 Collision Repairs Detailing includes: Wash, Compound, and Wax, Windows and All Glass. Com-plete Cleaning of Interior, Color Match Brush Touching as Needed. DETAILING makes the perfect gift for: Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduation, Thank You Gifts and of course, our personal favorite ~ Just Because! Contact Marie Malerba (631) 249-0926 or [email protected]
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Give the Gift of Flight. Purchase an American Airpower Museum Flight Gift
Certificate your friends and family. It’s more than just a flight it’s a life changing experience. All flight experiences include complimentary admission to the museum for 4 friends or family the day of your flight. Please call (917) 690-1965 or email:[email protected] to book your flight experience.
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The Divine Olive offers a wide selection of oils and vinegars, party favors,
olives, tapenades, specialty pastas and more. They also create custom gift bas-kets - AND they deliver and ship!
Visit Joann Magri at 281 Main St, Farmingdale, NY or shop online at www.TheDivineOliveOil.com.
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Fancy Free is a gift shop that sells unique, new and handcrafted gifts for many
occasions year round.
- Favors and gifts with personalization (Bridal, birthday, showers & more) - Variety of costume jewelry and accessories for women, men & children - Handbags, purses, wallets & key chains - Pet toys and pet lover gifts & accessories - Wall Art, plaques & frames - Candles, wine Glasses, champagne flutes & mugs - Stationary - Seasonal and Holiday gifts
Located in the heart of Farmingdale Village, this unique retail environment offers employment opportunities for differently-abled individuals supported by Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE). Fancy Free sells new and hand-crafted gifts for many occasions year round. With your support you help create gainful employment opportunities for the individuals that are served by FREE.
Visit Fancy Free at 248 Main Street, Farmingdale.
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YES Community Counseling Center invites you to Join the movement &
give back. Since 1977, YES’ mission is to increase awareness about personal and community issues, prevent and treat substance abuse, and to promote healthy
families and a safe community. We assist young people and adult community members in an effort to enable them to develop to their potential.
We know you have many choices when it comes to your charitable giving, but we hope you will keep us in your hearts this holiday season. Your contribution allows us to reach the children and families that need us most. Children who have been physically abused or witness to domestic violence, children and adults who have become addicted to drugs or whose parents are drug or alcohol involved. Sadly, while the list of issues and struggles that face our friends and neighbors grows with each passing year, our resources and ability to help remain a constant chal-lenge. Your financial support helps us to help others... it is that simple to make a real difference in someone's life.
Visit www.yesccc.org or call (516) 799-3203 to learn how you can donate.
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Hi Dental
154 South Front St, Farmingdale, NY
TCC, Verizon Authorized Retailer
1280 Broadhollow Rd., Suite E, Farmingdale, NY
Weichert Realtors Performance Homes
847 Fulton Street, Farmingdale, NY
New Businesses in Farmingdale
Business is booming in Farmingdale and the chamber was proud to be on hand to help celebrate all the Grand Openings! Photos Courtesy of Bill Moseley/BBA Photography Corporation.
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Farmingdale Green Dry Cleaners
129 Secatogue Ave, Farmingdale, NY
Mind Over Shatter
319 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Atlantic Lexus of 110
2090 BroadHollow Rd., Farmingdale, NY
Hosting an event? Members can add their special events directly to the
chamber’s online calendar! Visit the EVENTS tab on the chamber’s website and select “SUBMIT NEW EVENT” or, log into the website and add your event through the Member Information Center for more options!
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Farmingdale School District - Howitt PTA Fundraiser Shop at Modell's between 11/25 and 12/22/16 and receive 15% off with cou-pon and 5% comes back to Howitt Middle School.
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After Hours Networking Events
Mark your calendar! Please visit the EVENTS tab on the chamber’s website to RSVP for all events www.FarmingdaleNYChamber.org
JANUARY Thursday, January 12, 2017 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
The Nutty Irishman
323 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 | (516) 293-9700
FEBRUARY Wednesday, February 8, 2017 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Vespa Italian Kitchen 273 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 | (516) 586-6560
MARCH Tuesday, March 7, 2017 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
The Main Event 1815 Broad Hollow Road #6, Farmingdale, NY 11735 (631) 522-1030
APRIL Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Dark Horse Tavern 273 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 | (516) 586-6560
There is no fee to attend our After Hours Networking Events. Our mem-bers generously provide complimentary appetizers. Cash bar with happy hour pricing. All are welcome so invite a business associate to join us! Please contact the chamber’s Networking Event Committee Chair, Rose Larsen, if your business would like to host a future networking event. Rose can be reached at 516-637-3794 or email her at [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, March 23, 2017
Farmingdale Chamber’s Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser has been sched-uled for Thursday, March 23, 2017. This event is so popular that we regu-larly SELL OUT!
SPONSORSHIP AND PUBLICITY OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking Event SPONSORS. The cost to sponsor Comedy Night is $200. Sponsors will be promoted in all event print and online promotions and on posters displayed throughout the community. In addition, sponsors receive 2 tickets to the event that they can use themselves or raffle off to their customers, clients or staff.
Donations of Gift Baskets or Gift Certificates to be used as raffle prizes are also needed. All donors will be promoted in the evening’s program and signs will be displayed with your donation.
Please call Chris Wider, (516) 752-1007 if you can assist in any way or email [email protected]
GET INVOLVED! COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE NEEDED!
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2016/2017 Calendar of Events All meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month.
Days vary for Networking Events
December 1 6 pm Holiday Party and Installation of Officers, Carlyle on the Green
January 5 12 Noon January luncheon Meeting Caracara Mexican Grill, 354 Main Street, Farmingdale
January 12 5:30 - 7:30 pm After Hours Networking The Nutty Irishman, 323 Main Street, Farmingdale
February 2 12 Noon February Luncheon Meeting TBA
February 8 5:30 - 7:30 pm After Hours Networking Vespa Italian Kitchen, 273 Main Street, Farmingdale
March 2 12 Noon March Luncheon Meeting TBA
March 7 5:30 - 7:30 pm After Hours Networking The Main Event, , 1815 Broad Hollow Road #6, Farmingdale
March 23 6:30 pm Farmingdale Chamber’s Annual Comedy Night VFW Post 516, 635 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735
March 29 6 - 8:30 pm Farmingdale Community Summit Expo at FHS
April 6 12 Noon April Luncheon Meeting TBA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS: Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 9, Mar 16 (FFT 8:45AM)