News from the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce
May 2014 
 
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Director's Message
Second Annual Pet Parade
Check your listing in the Annual Business Directory
Mother's Day Flower Promotion
Ribbon Cutting at Sonoma Grill
Annual St. Patrick's Parade & 5K
Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition Dinner & Awards Reception
Jelly Bean Contest Results
Beautification Fundraiser
Vendors Wanted for Alive After Five®
Sponsors
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Upcoming Events
SCCADV 
Pet Parade
Main St, 
Patchogue, 
9am, May 3

Reggae in May 
Patchogue
Riverfront, May 17
Main St., May 24
 
Blessing of the Fleet
Patchogue Riverfront
12pm, May 18

Ribbon Cutting
Village Cigar Headquarters
90 E Main St, Ste A
Patchogue
2-4pm, May 31
 
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Networking Event
LUDA
180 W Main St
Patchogue
5-7pm, May 15
 
General 
Meeting
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 E Main St
Patchogue
6-8pm, May 27
 
 
To RSVP for these:
631-207-1000

Committees
May 7
6pm
Alive After Five 
Vendor Selection
 
May 14
9am, Marketing
5:30pm, Midnight on Main St
 
May 19
6pm
Alive After Five
Administrative 
 
May 22
6pm
Alive After Five 
Artists
 

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for any of the meetings
631-207-1000
Greetings!
Executive Director's Message

 

Hello All,

 

Welcome to May! This month the Chamber is in high-gear preparing for our busiest season of the year. Plans for our summer events and festivals, including an exciting new Alive After Five� celebrating the Arts and Music of Patchogue, are well underway. We welcome any member interested to join these event committees. It's a great way to get more involved with your Chamber, get to know fellow members, and have some fun. Contact me anytime to find out more.

 

One of our hardest working committees is our Foundation's Beautification Committee. On April 23, they held another fantastic and successful Eloise Staudinger Beautification Fundraiser. Both the lunch and dinner provided by the Harbor Crab was outstanding and a great time was had by all who attended. Thanks to Chair Paula Murphy, Karen Ferb and everyone from the Committee who made it a very special day.

 

Next on our agenda is the Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence Pet Parade this Saturday, May 3. It's not too late to enter your pet in the parade or help volunteer with this event. Included in the newsletter is a flyer with all the information. The Coalition is one of our members and they provide vital services assisting battered and abused individuals throughout the County. All proceeds raised go directly to the Coalition to support their efforts. Please help us support this worthy cause and entertaining event.
 

Come get in the groove, mon! This month includes our annual Reggae in May Music Fest organized by our Foundation's Cultural Heritage Committee. We will have two great days of Reggae music to help usher in the Summer season. On Saturday, May 17, come down to the Patchogue Riverfront where all our great waterfront establishments will host five different Reggae bands with great drink and dining specials. The following Saturday, May 24, the Reggae music moves to Main Street at many of our fine downtown Restaurants.

 

Speaking of our Riverfront, this month also features the official season opening of the Patchogue River with the Annual Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, May 18. Our Riverfront Committee is creating a full day of great music, food, drinks and of course, a chance to get your vessel "blessed" for a safe season. Please review the flyer included in the newsletter for more information. The Riverfront Committee is also planning their most active season yet, with many more special events to come, including a weekly "High Tea on the Patchogue River" every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day at 2p.m. The Riverfront is the place to be all summer long!

 

Of course May brings another day important for us all, Mother's Day (May 11). To celebrate Mother's Day our Business Promotion Committee will hold our annual Mother's Day Flower Giveaway. Anyone making a purchase at a participating store will be presented a free flower throughout Mother's Day weekend, while supplies last. Make Patchogue your first and last stop for your Mother's Day gifts. 

 

This month also features some membership gatherings I hope you all attend. On Thursday, May 15 we will be holding our next Networking Event. Taking place at the offices of fellow member LUDA (Latinos Unidos De America), we will be celebrating the launching of our Chamber Hispanic Business Leaders Organization. We are also proud to welcome our newest Hispanic Business leader, Miguel Baez, to our Chamber with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Village Cigar Headquarters on Saturday, May 31.

 

Let's not forget that our General Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27 (6p.m.) at the Patchogue-Medford Library. This month our guest speakers will be David Carballeria and Jim Thompson of Astoria Bank who will be discussing new commercial lending rules and regulations and how Astoria can help. We will also have a presentation from Elisabeth Fiteni of NYS Energy Research and Development Authority who will explain how a small business can get a free energy efficiency assessment. Please make every effort to attend.

 

On a final note, the Chamber is finalizing our yearly Member Directory. Please take the time to visit our website and review your member listing. Contact us if there has been any change to your contact information. Also, as was previously announced, we are creating a joint Discount Card program with the Bellport Chamber.  Please follow this link - chamber discounts - and sign your business up today!

 

So as you can see, the month of May is full of great opportunities to make the best of your Chamber Membership. The rest is up to you.

 

Sincerely,

David Kennedy 

Executive Director 

Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce
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May 3: Pet Parade
  
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May 9, 10 & 11: Mother's Day Flowers
 
To celebrate Mother's Day our Business Promotion Committee will be holding our annual Mother's Day Flower Giveaway
 
Free pansies or petunias are available with purchase at participating stores. Selection will vary by store. Please visit:
This year's flowers provided by Chamber member 
Fantastic Gardens of L.I.  
 

 

Did you know that the petunia is 

the official flower of Patchogue?  

 

In 1940 the Patchogue Advance did a poll on what should the "Village of Patchogue Flower" be and the petunia won. Years later, Patchogue Village Mayor Lechtrecker made it official.


April 3: Ribbon Cutting at Sonoma Grill
 

Congratulations to Sonoma Grill,
located at 1730 North Ocean Ave, Holtsville
on their Grand Opening.

On Thursday, April 3, the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for Sonoma Grill at their new location. 
 
Photo (L-R): Patchogue Mayor Paul Pontieri, Nancy Schaefer of Swan Realty, Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, William Doyle of Senator Lee Zeldin's Office, Jason Maher of Sonoma Grill, Patchogue Trustee Lori Devlin, Glen Heller of Sonoma Grill, Town Councilman Dan Panico, John Cestare of Sonoma Grill, Assemblyman Al Graf, Melissa Kuehnle of St. Joseph's College, Councilman Tim Mazzei, Janet Pickett of Patchogue Printing, Patchogue Chamber Executive Director David Kennedy, Dawn Turnbull of Bridgehampton National Bank and Lou Commisso of Briarcliffe College. 
Credit: Krystle L. DiNicola
April 6: 
St. Patrick's Day Parade &
"May the Road Rise to Meet Ye" 5K
 
 



April 9: 
Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition
Annual Dinner

The Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition held its Annual Awards Reception on Wednesday, April 9 at Windows on the Lake in Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 
 
At the event, the Greater Patchogue and Bellport Chambers of Commerce received the 2014 Stimulus Incentive Grant in the amount of $1,000 for their proposal to establish a joint discount card. The grant recipients are chosen by the Suffolk County Economic Development Council.
 
Pictured (L-R): Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce Executive Director David Kennedy; Bellport Chamber of Commerce President LuAnn Thompson and Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce President Jacqueline Hensley. Credit: Krystle L. DiNicola
 
Please follow this link (chamber discounts) and sign your business up today!
 

Jacqueline Hensley, president of the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, received the 2014 Member of the Year Award for Patchogue.

Pictured (L-R): Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce Board Member Carol Proven; President Jacqueline Hensley and Executive Director David Kennedy. Credit: Krystle L. DiNicola
 
 
Andrea of Tall Tree Floral Designs was the proud winner of the gift basket donated by the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce!
Pictured (L-R): Andrea Lawlor, owner of Tall Tree Floral Designs in Patchogue, and David Kennedy, executive director of the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce. Credit: Krystle L. DiNicola
 
 Jelly Bean Contest
 
The Business Promotion Committee is proud to announce Lori Horowitz as the Grand Prize winner of our Annual Jelly Bean Contest!

Many thanks to this year's p
articipating stores:
 
 April 23: Eloise Staudinger 
Beautification Fundraiser

The 40th Annual Eloise Staudinger Beautification Fundraiser held at Harbor Crab on April 23, continues to be a successful event and a great way to enjoy associates, friends and family.

  

"The Barefoot Princess" provided a panoramic view of the Patchogue River inviting guests to sit back and relax.

 

Many thanks to our raffle donors:

  • Fantastic Gardens
  • Dale's Flowers from the Heart
  • Mayers Flower Cottage
  • Tall Tree Floral Designs             
  • Floral Designs by Rafael

This year's raffle winners are:

  • 50/50, Patty Romeo
  • Wheelbarrow, Desiree Vermeulen

And of course - Thanks to the Volunteers!

  • Gervaise Baker
  • Karen Ferb
  • Lari Fiala
  • Kelleen Guyer
  • Peggy Halverson
  • Mark Jeffers
  • David Kennedy
  • Marian Russo
  • Nancy Schaefer
  • Guy Vitale

Committee Members

Paula Murphy, Chair

Karen Ferb, Co-Chair

Janet Pickett, Printing

Paul Wekerle, Raffles


  

 

  

Images courtesy of the Beautification Committee.

  


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