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Welcome to the Melville Chamber of Commerce
 
E-Newsletter
- "Vision & Voice"
Monthly Edition
September, 2011
In This Issue
Letter from the President
"Chamber News"
Upcoming Events
Employment Law
Your "Business Link"
Live Well, Work Well
Legislative Briefs
Human Resources Tips
Financial Planning
Member Spotlight of the Month
Letter from the President


Letter from the President, Michael DeLuise




 

 

Once again the Hunt is on and you still have time to sign up and become an integral part of a fun-filled event focused on helping a most worthy cause. The Young Professional Group of the Melville Chamber of Commerce and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation are getting ready for the Second Annual Hunt Long Island set for Saturday, September 24, 2011.

 

The Melville Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to be part of this great event that helps such a worthy cause and adds focus on the good work of Long Island's business community and our most precious Long Island treasures, our extremely talented young men and women professionals.

The Hunt begins at the 300 Long Island Bowling Center on Route 110 in Melville. Corporate and family teams must bowl a strike as their first task before utilizing clues to find the treasures of Long Island on and around the Route 110 Corridor from Amityville through Huntington. The day ends with a big party celebration back at 300 Bowling alley with prizes, entertainment and awards for the top fundraisers and winning teams.

 

"The Hunt Long Island is a great corporate bonding event for Long Island's generous young executives. This is THE Long Island Scavenger Hunt!! Last year's Hunt was a great success with even greater expectations for this September. Long Islanders will be Hunting for years to come as another Long Island community tradition is created, just like the Long Island Marathon." said Michele Michaels who heads the Young Professional Group of the Melville Chamber of Commerce.

 

There is still time to sign your team up for the 2011 Hunt LI and/or participate as a sponsor. To find out more about The Hunt visit www.thehuntli.info or for further information you are invited to attend an information session and Hunt kickoff at Cool Kitchen in Melville the evening of September 8th. RSVP by calling the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (516) 827-1290.

 

Another Melville Chamber tradition you do not want to miss out on will be held at the Melville Marriot Tuesday, October 25th. We are saving a great table just for you as the Chamber presents Business Expo 2011. Call Ted Macaluso, Executive Director of the Melville Chamber of Commerce to reserve your prime location at this popular event that draws more than 1,000 attendees all looking to do business with the companies that "Make it Happen" on Long Island.

 

If you are not exhibiting at Business Expo 2011 you are losing out on a great business opportunity. To sign up visit the Chamber website or call Ted at 631-777-6260 today.

 

Without a doubt the business community of Long Island faces many challenges within the current crazy economic climate. Now more than ever organizations such as your Chamber are working harder than ever before on your behalf to help put these bumps in the road behind you as together we create a bigger and better future for you, your employees, neighbors and customers. Please take advantage of what we offer you. Look at us as your partners in success now and well into the future.

 

For more information please contact the Melville Chamber of Commerce at info@melvillechamber.org  or call the Melville Chamber of Commerce office at 631- 777-6260 or visit the Chamber website at www.melvillechamber.org
  

Best regards,


Michael DeLuise
President
Melville Chamber of Commerce
 

Chamber News / Programs

 

 

 Chamber Addresses Early Childhood Education

 

At his Long Island office on August 24th, NY State Senator John Flanagan, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Education met with Melville Chamber President Michael DeLuise and representatives of America's Edge to discuss the importance of quality early childhood education and the great positive impact it adds to our community and economy. 

 

 

 

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In the photo:

Ken McCutchen, Stafford Associates; NY State Senator John Flanagan, Anthony Sce, Executive Insurance and Financial Services; Michael DeLuise, President Melville Chamber of Commerce, Lori King-Kocsis, Director, America's Edge New York.  

 

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 Sponsorship / Advertising Opportunities

Now Available !!

 

Sponsoring and Advertising provides a great means of broadening your competitive edge by improving your company's image, prestige and credibility.

 

Click here  for a list of marketing, advertising and sponsorship opportunities available within the Chamber. Advertising is open to members only. (Not a member? Join Now!)

 

Don't miss this great opportunity for your business to increase it's marketing visibility and exposure.

 

 

Upcoming Events

 
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



Click here for all upcoming events



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Upcoming Events

      
  
  

"Business Breakfast Series" 

 

 Kickoff Meeting

 

 

Two Great Speakers From:


 
 





LIMITED SEATING EVENT

RSVP A MUST!!

 

 

 

 

 

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The Melville Chamber's Annual 

"Business Expo 2011"
 
Be Represented At
Our #1 Networking Event Of The Year!
  
  Reserve Your Table Today
 They Are Going Fast
 

October 25, 2011

1:00-6:00PM

   

  

 

 

   

"Make It Happen"


 

 

 

 More info

 

 

 

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2nd Annual "The Hunt 2011"

 

September 24, 2011

 

 

 What Fun!!

and

Get Involved!!

 

 

 

More info

 

 

Employment Law
                
 
Employment Law

 

 

Column is sponsored by Jackson Lewis

 

 

 Addressing Social Media Use:
Recent Ruling on Students' Social Networking Reaffirms Need for Policies and Training

 

 

Read Article

 

 

Your "Business Link"







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.
 

Book Choice: 

 

 The Next Boom: 

 What You Absolutely, Positively Have To Know About the World between Now and 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Live Well, Work Well





Columns Sponsored by Kinloch Consulting Group


Prostate Cancer: Early Detection Saves Lives           Are You Disaster Ready? and more.... 

 

 

 

  
Legislative Briefs




Column sponsored by Kinloch Consulting Group


One of the goals of the Chamber of Commerce is to keep members informed on state and federal legislative issues.
 

 

HHH Issues Final Rule to Control Premium Increases
 
 

    
  
Human Resources Tips


Human Resources Tips


Column sponsored by:

 

Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc.
 

 

One of the goals of the Chamber of Commerce is to recognize the importance of advocating for better labor practices to promote foreign investment, improve competitiveness and achieve better business infrastructures. 

  

 

An HR Alert!!
 

New York Wage Theft Prevention Act

 

OFCCP Regulatory Reform

 

 
 
    
  

Financial Planning

 

 

Financial Planning

Column sponsored by:

 

Wells Fargo Advisors

 

 

 

         Factoring Social Security Survivor            Benefits into Retirement

 

 

 


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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Member Spotlight

  

September, 2011

 

 
 

Katie Brangaccio

Regional Project Manager

 

511NYRideshare

  

 

  
 
 

 

 

We will be selecting our next "Member Spotlight of the Month" at one of our September Events.

 

New Members


Please Welcome Our New Members and Members that have renewed. 



 

 

 

Jaclyn Carpet

HDK Enterprises, Inc. 

Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne P.C. 

 Cordes Public Relations

 Walt Whitman Mall

HJMT Communications, LLC 

 WALK Radio

 Good Shepherd Hospice

 Arnold Standard Cos.

 Knockout Pest Control

 

 

  

 

Thank you to the following Members that renewed their membership with us and appreciate their continued support!

 

 

 Forchelli Law

Corporate Commercial Realty

 M & T Bank

William J. Christie Associates, Inc.

The Office Connection 

 Salvation Army

Terref.com

Madison National Bank

North Hills Office Services

Scotto Brothers

Bi-County Mailing

Wells Fargo Advisors

 Broadhollow Associates

Dowling College

Cue Brokerage Corp.

 Minuteman Press - Melville

New York Islanders

 Defensive Design Systems

 Majestic Property Affiliates

John W. Engeman Theater

 Central Business Systems

Kushnick & Associates 

Hauptman Realty Corp.

 Advantage Payroll

Courtyard by Marriott - Farmingdale 

HSBC 

Newsday Media Group 

Jackson Lewis, LLP 

Astoria Federal Savings 

NAI Long Island

Brown & Altman, LLP 

Cirella Restaurant 

 American Eagle

Clare Rose

Embroid Me 

 

Chamber Programs 

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Employment Opportunities




Chamber members may submit job openings by email to info@melvillechamber.org  or by fax @ 631-777-6261, and the Chamber will post them on the Chamber website.


Organizations


We proudly support the following organizations.

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Dowling College Programs





 Dowling College Internship Program

Is an individualized education program which integrates college coursework with professional experience in public and private sectors. As a participating employer, your company can benefit from utilizing an educated, talented and enthusiastic candidate pool seeking full-time or part-time employment, while reducing recruitment and training costs.

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Public Service Grant Program

Dowling College is pleased to offer a 25% tuition grant to all Melville Chamber of Commerce members, and their families, for all Dowling College Programs.  Dowling College is located in Oakdale, Brookhaven & Melville.

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Shop Local Campaign




Contact Info


Melville Chamber of Commerce
585 Broadhollow Road

Melville, NY 11747

 631-777-6260
      631-777-6261 fax

www.melvillechamber.org