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June 2016 | Volume 63, No. 2
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
I’m happy to report we are 191 members strong! Membership is up 5% from this same time period last year due in large part to the efforts of our terrific membership committee. Thank
you to Heather Anderson (Bethpage Federal Credit Union), Joseph Leone (Safeguard by Bradley Marketing Group), Chris Dudley (People's United Bank), John Jessup (Rita's Italian Ices) and Dr. Chris Wider (Priestley Chiropractic) for working to help our chamber grow.
One benefit of membership in the Chamber is the opportunity to meet and get to know other people and local businesses. We don’t schedule luncheon meetings during July and August but our very popular After Hours events will continue throughout summer (see page 2 for details). Thank you to Rose Larsen for organizing these meet-ups. We’re also working on another joint chamber event for the fall. You will be notified by email as soon as the plans
are complete.
Small business owners comprise approximately 70% of our chamber’s membership. The chamber hosted an event at Allen Park’s Community Center to acknowledge National Small Business Week (May 1 – 7, 2016). Dave Saul and Dan Kornfeld worked together to present
an informative marketing seminar. We hope those members who attended learned some useful information to increase their businesses.
The chamber sponsored the Kiwanis Farmingdale Festival on May 14. Members were invited
to drop off promotional materials for display and were given the opportunity to man our tent to meet residents. Thank you for your help Mark Wenzel, YES Community Counseling; Rose Larsen, Douglas Eliman RE, Joan Flaumenbaum, Prevete Century 21 RE; Steve Levine, Farmingdale Village Laundromat; Patti Greco, Humana; Donna Huebner, Autocraft Service Center; Joseph Minieri, MetLife; Dan Kornfeld, 2SK Marketing and Jo Wider, Farmingdale
Chamber.
Stew Leonard’s treated chamber members to breakfast at their Farmingdale store on May 17. Stew Leonard Jr., President & CEO of the family-owned farm fresh food grocer, shared his expert insight on customer service, creating happy Team Members (staff) and family
business management. Ken Marcus (Allstate) won an enormous gift basket through Stew Leonard’s Gift Basket division (StewLeonardsgifts.com). Stew’s offers businesses fresh fruit and delicious baked and gourmet baskets to show your appreciation to a valued customer, say thanks to a new client, or congratulate an associate. They can even create custom lids with your logo!
A heartfelt thank you to all of our Veterans as we ended the month with the Memorial Day Parade and a memorial ceremony on the Village Green, conducted by the Veterans of For-eign Wars Post 516. The Chamber expresses our gratitude for those who serve in the mili-
tary and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. They truly deserve to be honored on Me-morial Day, as well as every other day of the year.
A Word from the President - Beth Mignone
Stew Leonard’s treated chamber members to breakfast at their Farmingdale store on May 17. Stew Leonard Jr., President & CEO of the family-owned farm fresh food grocer, shared his business expertise. Photo courtesy of Bill Moseley, BBA Photography.
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Welcome to our New Members
Frank Vercillo, Advent Machine & Tool Inc Tom Scinto, Cablevision Barbara N. Nilsen, Rebuilding Together Long Island Inc Ed Lynch, State Farm
Thank you for renewing your membership
Kevin Bagnasco, Avanti Furniture Corp. Jane Marie DeSimone, RA, Jane Marie DeSimone - Architect Rory Burken, B & B’s Lock Technicians, Inc. Jacky Clyman, American Airpower Museum at Republic Joseph Fortuna and James Lamendola, The Nutty Irishman
June Luncheon Meeting
Thursday, June 2, 2016 | 12 Noon | $23
Library Café, 274 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 (meet upstairs) Speaker: Barbara Nilsen of Rebuilding Together Long Island
After Hours Networking Events
No charge for these events but we do ask you to RSVP. Please visit the calen-dar tab on the chamber’s website to register for all events www.FarmingdaleNYChamber.org. Non-members are also welcome to attend our networking events so invite your business associates!
June Tuesday, June 21, 2016 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM Christians Parkside Bar & Grille, 48 Motor Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Complimentary appetizers. $3 Bud light and Bud draft special. Cash bar with happy hour prices.
July - TWO events this month! Thursday, July 14, 2016| 5:30 - 7:30 PM CaraCara Mexican Grill, 354 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Complimentary Appetizers. Cash Bar with Happy Hour pricing until 7 PM. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM Jenny Craig, 91 Hempstead Turnpike, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Complimentary healthy appetizers and refreshments will be served.
August Thursday, August 4 2016 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM Zona Restaurant, 4883 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Complimentary buffet. Cash bar with happy hour pricing.
Upcoming Events
Orientation Breakfast for New Members
You’re invited to join us for breakfast. The purpose of the Orientation Breakfast is to welcome new members, connect them with other Chamber members and educate on ways to take full advantage of their membership.
Wednesday, June 15 | 8 AM Farmingdale Diner, 17 Hempstead Turnpike, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Overflow parking is available at Wendy’s and Living Faith Christian Church
No charge for new members or representatives since May, 2015. $15 per person for all other members.
Learning more about who you are and what we do at the chamber is what we hope to get out of this gathering.
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Congratulations to Farmingdale Public Library Director, Debbie Podolski, 2016 LDA Library Award Recipient! Debbie Podolski, Director of the Farmingdale Public Library, was the re-cipient of this year’s LDA Library Award, which was given at the 2016 Long Island Library Conference. This award was given in recognition of her outstanding achievements and contributions to Long Island Libraries. Debbie is Past President of the chamber and currently serves as a cham-ber director. We’re very proud of her accomplishments!
Member Spotlight
Associated Mortgage Bankers
Associated Mortgage Bankers is a privately held direct lend-er with offices in the Tri-state area. As a Direct Lender they not only handle your traditional Purchase, and refinances but many out of the box transactions with a focus on Renovation loans. Their goal is to close loans start to finish in 25-30 days. Joseph Garcia and Jared Garcia, have a combined 24 years in the industry and know success is based on a strong commit-ment to customer focus and an unmatched knowledge of mortgage and financing options. They utilize the latest in financial and mortgage tech-nology for today's ever changing environment. For more information, contact Joseph A. Garcia Mortgage Loan Originator P: 516-394-1420 | F: 516-953-3420 | M: 516-449-2028 Email: [email protected]
The Chamber welcomes content for the newsletter.
All members may contribute articles on topics that may be helpful to the general
membership.
Submissions will be printed in the newsletter as space allows.
BE SURE TO SUBMIT YOUR FREE MEMBER PROFILE
FOR OUR WEBSITE!
Member profiles are used in the “Meet our Members” column.
Email your articles to [email protected]
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Jenny Craig, 91 Hempstead Turnpike, Farmingdale, NY Founded 30 years ago, Jenny Craig combines the power of one-on-one con-sulting with perfectly portioned, nutritionally balanced food to help deliver weight loss results.
The Program provides strategies for behavior modification and positive habit development and ongoing support of a dedicated, personal consultant.
Jenny Craig helps you make the most of that powerful feeling like no one else. Connect with your personal consultant which has always been our cornerstone. Eat Well, Move More and Live Life with Jenny Craig. Reach your goal and beyond with the support of Jenny Craig consultants throughout your weight loss and maintenance journey. Your success is all that matters.
For more info contact Cathy Marciano at 516-420-6912 or Linda Kenny at their Massapequa Location, 1 Hicksville Rd, Massapequa 516-797-2060.
Meet our Members
The Lawn Butler Landscape Co. Inc. is owned and operated by Joseph Herrmann.
He has been in business for himself for over 8 years and has 28 years of land-scaping experience. The Lawn Butler Landscape Co. specializes in residential and commercial lawn maintenance and beautification.
The company is licensed and insured and will provide you with professional advice. They offer flexible pay plans and can accommodate your schedule.
Make your neighbors jealous, let the Lawn Butler pamper your lawn! Contact them at 516-234-9642.
Starkie Brothers Garden Center, 721 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY Butch and his brother John started early in their teens mowing lawns and do-ing yard work, building their skills and passion for the outdoor living industry. They started doing business on a 2-acre lot with a set-up similar to a road stand.
In the early 1980's they built their first garden and nursery building, and joined True Value in the early 1990's. Their business grew and they built a new building in 1995, bringing expanded garden and nursery excellence and service to the Farmingdale community.
For over 30 years Starkie Bros. has created award winning outdoor living spaces that reflect their client’s individual needs. From concept to completion they specialize in elegant and timeless designs where form and function blend effortlessly.
Their “hands-on approach” and “attention to detail” has enabled them to grow into a company with the resources and expertise of a large business, while still treating every client with the attention of a family-run operation. While using the highest quality of materials and meticulous craftsmanship with uncompromising standards all coordinated to guarantee your beautiful land-scape.
Heads-Up Irrigation, Long Island's Premier Full-Service Residential and Com-mercial Irrigation Company, was founded by John Llewellyn and John Vigh in 1988. Over the past 25 years, this Farmingdale family-owned and operated company has serviced all parts of Long Island, stretching from Queens to Montauk.
Heads-Up Irrigation specializes in residential and commercial lawn sprinkler system installation and maintenance, using only the highest quality products from the top names in the irrigation industry. The name Heads-Up is synony-mous with high quality customer service with guaranteed customer satisfaction. Contact Heads-Up at 516-293-9152.
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Promotional Opportunity
Farmingdale's Spring Main Street Fair Sunday, June 12 at 10 AM - 5 PM
Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce will have a tent on the Village Green for this event. We are in need of some help manning the table. Please contact Jo Wider [email protected] or call 516-286-7800 if you are available to take a one hour shift any time from 10 am to 4 pm. The festival ends at 5 pm.
This is a great opportunity to promote your business to the community. All members are welcome to drop off promotional materials to display on the ta-ble.
If you would like to rent your own table, please contact Craft a Fair (718) 456-8822 E-mail:[email protected]
Any suggestions?
Contact a Board member to share your ideas!
Or email [email protected]
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The Nutty Irishman It's not quite American Idol, but if you love music and the whole "reality show" gen-re, you won't want to miss this exciting weekly event. It's the first of it's kind, right here on Long Island, and you can see the whole show live, in-person! Come on down and be part of the event and voting! Build the Band is an exciting reality show putting together the next, top Cover Band. Auditions and contests are held every Wednesday night at The Nutty Irish-man, in Farmingdale. Those who qualify and become selected, will be given the chance to be signed by Omnipop Talent Group. We are looking for all band members, including: Drums, Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Male & Female, Guitars, and Bass Guitars. Contestants will have the opportunity to showcase themselves on stage with a live band. Crowd reaction/participation is important, as well as votes, and judges(coaches). In addition to the live show hosted at the Nutty Irish-man, the event is broadcast live to our Facebook and YouTube channels. We are building the band one musician at a time, from scratch. Musicians are giv-en the opportunity to play on some of the best stages, and clubs in the area. This is for a young new cover band. Top 40, and all types of genres. Interested? Contact Build the Band http://www.buildthebandshow.com/p/hit-us-up.html
Member News
YES Community Counseling Center Save the Date: August 23 - 28, 2016 The Barclays Golf Tournament is set to take place August 23-28 at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park. Volunteer to work in a food concession with YES Community Counseling Center and you will get to watch the tournament! For more information or to volunteer, please call 516-799-3203.
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Farmingdale Chamber Member to Member Discount Program The following members will extend a courtesy discount to fellow Farmingdale Cham-ber members:. Email [email protected] or call 516-286-7800 if you would like to participate in the program.
24/7 All Air Cond & Heating | 516-473-4228 | 20% on Labor 10% on Equipment
3A-Travel Agency | 516-753-1515 x1386 | see www.3A-Travel.com for special offers
AMAP Collision | 631-752-0016 | 10% total repair Angela J. Cowan CPA | 516-756-2632 | 10% Apple Bank | 516-795-4000 | ask about our Apple Edge program Arthur F. White Funeral Home |516-249-0336 | 5% off services BBA Photography Corp | 516-967-8367 | see website for monthly specials Bethpage Federal Credit Union | 1033 Route 109 | Free Notary Public service Bellagio Pizza Restaurant | 631-777-8282 | 10% Braincore of Farmingdale| 516-249-4488 |free EEG 1st/2nd office visit 20% off Caracara Mexican Grill | 516-777-2272 | 10% off food & beverage Century 21 Dallow Realty | 516-293-2323 | Free home value appraisal Century 21 Prevete Bastone | 516-978-0959 | Free Market Evaluation - Croxley Ales | 516-293-7700 | 10% lunchtime only - Mon thru Fri Daleview Care Center | 516-694-9800 | free telephone installation for the room
Douglas Elliman R.E. |516-637-3794 |Free Market Evaluations Edward Mojica Installations | 631-777-DOOR | discount varies Erik Matthews Plumbing and Heating | 631-396-7424 | Discount varies Fancy Free | 516-293-2050 | 20% Farmingdale Knights of Columbus #2204 | 631-755-2204 | $100 off Hall Rental Farmingdale Lanes | 631-249-4300 | First Game Free Farmingdale Wellness | 516-755-5855 | $39 one hour massage by licensed therapist
Farmingdale Village Laundromat | 516-694-2072 | drop off 85¢ per lb. for members
Grime Busters Power Washing| 516-501-1255 | 20% Heads-Up Irrigation | 516-293-9152 | 10% Henry G Purslow dba Farmingdale Physical Therapy West| 516-731-3583 | Massage $60 by LMT / Weight Loss Program discount $150 per month. Homespector Inc. | 516-851-5833 | $100 off full GHI/free termite inspection Jane Marie DeSimone - Architect | 516-662-6909 |15% off Architectural Fees Knights of Columbus | 516-391-5983 | 10% to Members La Bottega | 516-586-8195 | 10 % Long Island Dental Solutions | 516-694-2106 | 15% Discount Lorraine Gregory Communications | 631-694-1500 |Up to 50% off logo redesigns
Marcus Family Agency - Allstate | 516-753-2600 | free rate quote & financial analysis
Marketing Masters NY | 516-987-5001 | 15% on any marketing service McDonald's/Kaufman Enterprises | 516-752-8070 | 10% will provide card Mignone’s Masonry| 631-270-4265 | 10% Minuteman Press of Farmingdale | 516-293-6110 | 10% Munchkinland Child Care | 516-293-3838 | 5% off weekly tuition Nationwide Insurance/Pizzichillo Agency Inc. | 516-752-1730 | 20% preferred Chamber member discount on our online defensive driving course. Paint & Main | 230 Main St, Farmingdale | $5 off Paint Nights Paramount Tool & Equipment | 516-249-3013 | yes - discount varies Pole Position Raceway | 631-752-7223 | 10% off GROUP (pre-registered events - not
arrive and drive) Priestley Chiropractic | 516-752-1007 | Free reusable cold pack R.E.C. Tax Services, LTD | 516-586-6771 | varies
Sakki Computers Inc. | 516-293-1609 | 10% off any service excl parts School of Rock | 631-425-5191 | 20% discount first month Safeguard Bradley Marketing Group | 631-231-9200x214 | Free creative de-sign services & 15% discount on all full color digital printing Servpro of Farmingdale/Massapequa | 516-221-3666 | 5% Sheltair Aviation Services | 631-843-9488 | FRG Tenant rate on fuel and services The Divine Olive Oil | 281 Main Street| 10% off all olive oils and vinegars The Lawn Butler Landscape Co, Inc. | 516-234-9642 | 5% off annual lawn maintenance / $20 off one bill for each referral that signs up with us. The New Protocol, Inc. | 516-777-2601x1002 | 10% off for 3 months Tri-Lift Inc. | 516-249-4100 | 10% off any service VFW Post 516| 516-694-5539 | Free Notary Public Service Xpress Body Boot Camp | 516-882-5308 | one week free trial Window World | 516-377-3500 |10 Energy Star Double Hung Vinyl Windows, installed for $2,965
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Christians Parkside Bar & Grille, 48 Motor Avenue
Starbucks at the Farmingdale Train Station, 121 Secatogue Ave
UFC Gym Farmingdale, 130 Broad Hollow Road (Route 110)
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!
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2016 Calendar of Events (All meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month. Days vary for Networking Events)
June 2 12 Noon June Luncheon Meeting, Library Café, 274 Main Street , Farmingdale, NY
June 15 8 am Orientation Breakfast for New Members Farmingdale Diner, 17 Hempstead Turnpike, Farmingdale NY
June 21 5:30 - 7:30 pm Networking Christians Parkside Bar & Grille, 48 Motor Avenue, Farmingdale, NY
July 14 5:30 - 7:30 pm Networking CaraCara Mexican Grill, 354 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY
July 26 5:30 - 7:30 pm Networking Jenny Craig, 91 Hempstead Turnpike, Farmingdale, NY
August 4 5:30 - 7:30 pm Networking Zona Restaurant, 4883 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park, NY
September 1 12 Noon September Luncheon Meeting, Palmer's American Grille, 123 Fulton Street, Farmingdale, NY
October 6 12 Noon October Luncheon Meeting, TBA
November 3 12 Noon November Luncheon & Annual Elections, TBA
November 19 12 Noon Annual Holiday Parade and Visit with Santa on the Village Green
December 1 5:30 pm Holiday Party and Installation of Officers, Carlyle on the Green
BOARD MEETING: June 16, 2016 (FFT 8:45AM)
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