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The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
 Fall 2010 Newsletter 
In This Issue
GALLERY
CHAMBER CHATTER
TASTE OF PORT JEFF
HARVEST FESTIVAL
OFFICE UPDATES
NEW BUSINESS MEMBERS
EVENTS
BUSINESS CARDS
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O'Hara Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

 Ohara Ribbon Cutting


  First Annual Havest Festival
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dog parade
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winning dogs
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT 
  

Hello Member Partners,

 

Welcome to fall and our Fall Newsletter.  This month we start gearing up for the 15th Annual Charles Dickens Festival.  The Chamber will be sponsoring two sub-events of the festival, the Lantern House Tour and Fezziwig's Cider Alley! Watch as the Village comes alive with Dickensian actors and horse drawn wagons.

 

Hoping your Thanksgiving's are bountiful and the up and coming holiday seasons are prosperous.

 

Look forward in seeing you all at up next general chamber of commerce meeting November 23rd to be hosted by Paces in the Village of Port Jefferson at 8:00 am.

 

Best regards,

Suzanne Velazquez

PJCC-President

 
CHAMBER CHATTER

Got News? Submit your news to info@portjeffchamber.com


Hey did you see who's dogs won best costume for the 

Harvest Festival doggie parade?  Our very own business partner from chase bank, Meredith Festa!

 

Congratulations to our own Joey "Z" of Z-Pita Restaurant for being recognized for 13 years of having a successful business. He received a plaque of recognition at our Taste of Port Jefferson and we all cheered!

 

Our local celebrity handsome hog Oscar has graciously agreed to make himself available for photos opps at this year's Dickens Festival...stay tune.

 

Our warmest wishes for a speedy recovery for our favorite Tall Person-Bill Monahan of Mr. Sign!

 

Who had the zany scarecrow with the blond "wig" sporting realtor signs?  One of our business partner's...Jolie Powell Realtor...too cute!
TASTE OF PORT JEFF

A Taste of Port Jefferson gets Three Stars!

Food critics and foodies agree the Taste of Port Jefferson gets three stars for excellence! On October 16th the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce held its 3rd Annual International A Taste of Port Jefferson.  Despite strong winds, the Port Jefferson Village Center was a buzz with restaurant, dessert, wine and beer vendors.  300 attendees enjoyed sampling and drinking from our many local businesses.  Participants had access to all floors and were able to move freely to enjoy all the tasty treats.  From fresh local shellfish, to enticing harvest soups, there were salads, pastas,

pastries and literally something for everyone's pallet.

 

The easy flow of the afternoon created an atmosphere that tempted guests to go back for more food for four continuous hours the event ran.  At 3:30 raffles were pulled for the 20 gift baskets that were donated by our local businesses, winners were all present.  Legislative Vivian Viloria-Fisher was on hand to read a proclamation honoring Joey Zangrillo owner of Z-Pita's a restaurant on Main Street in Port Jefferson for being in business 13 years.

 

In the background, there was a string quartet from Stony Brook University playing classical music and special guest chef Penn Hongthong was signing her Laotian cookbook on the third floor.

 

The Village Center lay-out made for a very successful event and their personnel could not have been more helpful in the organizing of tables and helping with the logistics.

 

Melissa Petsco the Taste's Chair and the chamber volunteers hard work all paid off.  Many thanks to all who helped and stayed to make this event a real winner. All profit goes towards the operations of the Chamber.  For sure this event is a keeper and we will all look forward to it next year!  



HARVEST FESTIVAL
First Annual Harvest Festival 

In cooperation and support the Economic Development Council sponsored the first Harvest Festival October 23rd with the Chamber sponsoring the "scarecrow walk" on East Main Street.  The weather could not have been nicer, warm and breezy.  The attendance in the Village was upwards of 6,000 visitors reported from our Village Code.  The costume dog parade had at least 75 dogs participating in wonderful Halloween attire and paraded down East main Street up Main and back around. There was chowder contests, movies at the Village Center, face painting at the Library and much more.  At successful first time event which we hope continues to next year!
OFFICE UPDATES
 

The position of Director of Operations for the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce has been filled by Barbara Ransome. A resident in the Village since the 80's and having a long standing relationship with the Chamber she brings a wealth of leadership experience and invaluable relationships to the position.  In addition, we welcome Carol Eastman a senior volunteer who will be covering the hours at the office on Saturday.  Carol had helped us out in the past and we are thrilled she is back on part-time regular bases.  Also on staff for Sunday hours now is Chaz Powell who will cover the office from noon-4:00pm. A competent young man who is familiar with the Chamber's operations.  Our weekend coverage will remain until the end of December and then closing down from January to March. 

   
 
WELCOME NEW PARTNERS

Cellular Solutions Signal Enhancing Specialists
Robert Fisk 
PO Box 443
Miller Place, NY  117764
(516) 322-4412
robert@cellularsolutions.com
www.cellularsolutions.com

Portside Bar & Grill
242 Traders Cove
Port Jefferson, NY  11777
tomfreck2001@yahoo.com

Anthony Galvano
Independent AFLAC Agent
616 Main Street
Port Jefferson, NY  11777
(631) 642-1440

Hurricane Grill & Wings
Ali Judd
1037 Route 112
Port Jefferson Station, NY  11776
(631) 509-1288

Heartland Payment Systems
Alex Cutrone
PO Box 443
Miller Place, NY  11764
(516) 322-4412

Port Jeff Brewing Co.
Michael Philbrick
224 Shelldrake Avenue
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Anthony Automotive
Anthony Vertucci
PO Box 417
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
(631) 687-9547
anthonyauto@optonline.net
www.anthonyautomotive.com
  
Patricia Issberner, Esq.
407 E. Main Street, Stuite 11
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 509-5509
patricia.issberner.esq@gmail.com

Port Jeff Brewing Co.
Michael Philbrick
224 Shelldrake Avenue
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
 
Custom Catering
Linda Shapiro/Carl
30 Terry Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 219-6417
linda@customecateringli.com
 
Amarelle
Lia Fallon
2028 N. Country Road
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 886-2242
amarelleny@gmail.com
www.amarelle.net

Ideal Home Care Services, Inc.
4 N. Country Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 509-5600
nicole@idealhcs.com
www.idealhcs.com

New York Sports Club
Malia Hordeskey
200 Wilson Street
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 331-6100

Pindar Wine Store
Shari Damianas
117 Main Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 331-7070
pindarpjs@optonline.net 

www.pindar.net

 

The Blue Sapphire Spa

Lisa Forsyth

67 Hagerman Landing Road

Rocky Point, NY  11778

(631) 509-5163

bluesapphirespa@aol.com

www.thebluesapphirespa.com

  

Raga Indian Restaurant

Hilesh Pate

130 Old Town Road

East Setauket,  NY  11733

(631) 689-7242

hitesh@ragali.com

www.vagali.com

 

Uncle Giuseppe's of PJ

Rob Bocchino

1108 Route 112

Port Jefferson Station, NY  11776

robb@uncleg.com


Ophthalmic Consultants
Stacey Kruck
125 Oakland Avenue, Suite 101
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 828-7100
skruck@ocli.net
www.ocli.net

Technology Service of LI
Gene O'Brien
P.O. Box 60
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 246-5933
gene@techservice-li.com
www.techservice-li.com

LI Coffee News
James Callaghan
67 Middle Country Road
Middle Island, NY 11953
jim@longislandcoffeenews.com
www.longislandcoffeenews.com

Penntara Lao Food catering

Penn Hongthong

92 Gauguin Court

Middle Island, NY  11953

(631) 345-0044

laotianchefs@aol.com

www.laochef.com

 

Evolve Bank & Trust

Ron Schlumpf

175 Rte 25A

Setauket, NY  11733

(631) 675-2469

rschlumpf@getevolved.com

www.evolvelpo.com

 


UPCOMING EVENTS
ONGOING 2010 EVENTS
 
 
Open Every Sunday From 8 AM - 12 Noon
Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson Farmers Market
Located in the parking lot adjacent to 'The Fifth Season'
East Broadway, Port Jefferson 

Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 AM - 12 Noon
Bayles Boat Shop at Harbor Front Park is open for business 
All are welcome to visit.
For more information call: 631-474-4725
Or Visit: www.lisec.org

Open Monday-Sunday 9 AM -10 PM
Port Jefferson Village Center at Harborfront Park
Various changing exhibits of artwork & photography on 2nd Floor
For more information please call: 631-802-2160

Open Saturdays and Sundays: 1-4 PM
The Children's Maritime Museum
Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway
For more information call: 802-2160
or visit: www.portjeff.com 

First Friday of Every Month 10 AM - 12 Noon
Complimentary Blood Pressure Screenings

Ideal Home Care

4 North Country Road

Port Jefferson, NY 11777

631-506-5600 Walk-ins Welcome

www.idealhomecareservices.com

  

 

FALL/WINTER 2010 EVENTS

NOVEMBER 1st
Belle Terre Wellness Center-Coat Drive Drop Off-MWF 10-1:00 & 3-7:00 & Toys for Tots Drop Off.

 

NOVEMBER 4th
Port Jefferson Chamber of commerce Board of Directors Meeting - Dandords Coastal room, 8:00 am

 

NOVEMBER 6th

Salon Dale Ribbon Cutting-230 Traders Cove 5:30-7:30pm

 

NOVEMBER 9th
BCCC & MBA Small Business to Business Networking Event-Holbrook country Club 6-9:00 pm Vendor Tables Chamber& MBA Members $75.00 non members $100.00 call 631-474-5010 or 631-737-0489 for more info.

NOVEMBER 11th
Flu Shot Clinic - 11 AM-3 PM
Moloney Port Jefferson Funeral Home
523 Route 112
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
For additional information please call 631-473-3800

 

NOVEMBER 17th
Ideal Home Care, 4 N. Country Road, PJ Ribbon Cutting 5:30-7:30pm

 

NOVEMBER 23rd
General Chamber of Commerce Meeting 8:00 am Location to be announced.

  

NOVEMBER 27th
Santa Parade Main Street, starting at 1:00 pm at the PJ Railroad Station-Photo ops with Santa 1:30-4:30, tree lighting following, free candy canes and carolers.

DECEMBER 3rd - 5th
15th Annual Charles Dickens Festival
Come celebrate the spirit of the Victorian Era's most celebrated writer with caroling, dancing, horse-drawn carriages, street characters, Mr. Scrooge himself and much more!

 

DECEMBER 4th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Annual Christmas Fair & Cookie Walk

 

DECEMBER 7th 7:00 PM - 8:20 PM

Annual Christmas Show

 

DECEMBER 4th-15th 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Annual Charles Dickens Festival Victorian Lanternlight House Tour-Sponsored by the Chamber

This year's tour includes six beautiful homes, two museums and a church and takes place around the East side of the Village.

Tickets required ($25 each): on sale from 9:00 AM to Noon on Monday, November 29 at the Village Center, and at the Village Center and the Chamber of Commerce thereafter.

Call 473-5220 for information. Limited to first 500 people.

  

4:30 - 8:30 PM Mulled Cider and Goodies

  

Open House Sneak Peek of new Children's Maritime Museum

Chandlery Building, 101 East Broadway

 

SPECIAL EVENTS AT FEZZIWIG'S CIDER ALLEY-SPONSORED BY THE CHAMBER!

DECEMBER 4th & 5th

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Fezziwig's Cider Alley

22 Mill Creek Road, Chandler Square

Come out of the cold, and into the past. Enjoy the warm hospitality of Port Jefferson Village. Storytelling with Mother Goose, hot cider, cookies, complimentary gift wrapping of items purchased in the Village, music, Santa's Workshop, gifts for children and a visit with Father Christmas. Please visit Cider Alley for a complete schedule.

 

12 Noon to 3:00 PM Pigtures with Oscar!
Create special Christmas memories with a family photo taken with this year's Mascot, Oscar Meyer the Pot-Bellied Pig. Oscar arrives via Limo at noon.

 

BUSINESS CARDS
 
 Lauren Dubin
 
Virginia McGraph
 
Drowned Meadow BC
Danfords Business Card
COUPONS
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
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ARAME SALON & SPA
7 Trader's Cove
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 331-6633
aramesalon@optonline.net
www.aramesalonandspa.com
Arame offers 10% off haircuts to all Chamber Members 
Save
$100
CHASE BANK PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE BRANCH
120 Main Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 331-1348
Offering $100 when you open a New Chase Checking Account 
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COSMETIC SURGERY OF NEW YORK
Lily Zajc
4616 Nesconset Highway
Port Jefferson, NY 11776
(631) 473-7070
Offering Specials on Facial Fillers.
Mention that you are a Chamber Member and receive 10% off our services.
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De CLEMENTE MEDIA & PROMOTIONS
120 Stuyvesant Drive
Port Jefferson Station, NY 117776
(516) 381-5664
Fax: (631) 995-9100
www.declemente.com
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Support the fight by ordering something pink.
10% of your order will be donated to the Fortunato Breast Cancer Center in Port Jefferson
  
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EARWORKS AUDIOLOGY, P.C.
640 Belle Terre Rd., Bldg. C
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 928-4599
www.earworksaudiology.com
Offering Chamger Members 10% off the purchase of 2 digital
hearing aids from our practice.
(Not to be combined with other offers)
 
FREE   
LONG ISLAND'S BEST DESSERTS
Dessert Bar
Robert Buonaspina 
8-10 Chandler Square
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 428-2010
rbuonaspina@lvcsd.k12.ny.us
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL (5PM-9PM)
One free 10 oz. Premium Blend Coffee with purchase of any regrigerated dessert
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LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Michael J. Beck
4747-28 Nesconset Highway
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 938-8591 ext. 52868
Fax: (631) 928-0013 
michael.beck@libertymutual.com
Receive a 5%-10% Discount on Auto and Home Insurance
Accident forgiveness immediately as long as you have a clean license
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$50 
O'HARA & COMPANY
Accounting & Consultants
Joseph O'Hara
1125 Route 112
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 403-4283
Offering To Chamber Members $50 off all tax services during tax season

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