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The Floral Park Chamber of Commerce had another informative general membership meeting last Thursday at Swing the Teapot. Our host Shane and his staff served up a delicious breakfast while we sat back and enjoyed a presentation by Steven Meyers. Steven is the CEO of Trans West Media and an award winning ad executive who offered up the importance of video in marketing and social media. Our mayor Tom Tweedy inducted one of our two newest board members, Stephen Wickes of One Sound Label and we reviewed the activities of our many committees.
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
Floral Park Chamber of Commerce | President's Message February 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
President's Message | February 2015
February Meeting At Swing the Teapot
The Floral Park Chamber of Commerce had another informative general membership meeting last Thursday at Swing the Teapot. Our host Shane and his staff served up a delicious breakfast while we sat back and enjoyed a presentation by Steven Meyers. Steven is the CEO of Trans West Media and an award winning ad executive who offered up the importance of video in marketing and social media. Our mayor Tom Tweedy inducted one of our two newest board members, Stephen Wickes of One Sound Label and we reviewed the activities of our many committees.
Our 2015 membership drive is now in full swing. If you haven't already, please do renew online: Renew Membership Here. New Board Members Needed
We are seeking out two additional board members. If you have interest or would like to nominate someone, please reach out to us at info@floralparkchamber.org.
Receiving An Honer
I have heard about some of you who are being honored for one reason or another. If that's you, please do send us a short piece on what you have accomplished and are being honored for along with a photo and let us promote your success.
March General Meeting
The next general member meeting will be on March 5th at 6 PM at PIta Park. (You can register here). Please plan to join us. Once again we will have a speaker who will offer some value to you in the way of business wisdom. The speaker will be announced shortly. Watch for the information on Facebook and be sure to Like us if you haven't already.
Stay warm and stay safe and remember to Shop Local.
Ron Keats, President - Floral Park Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Member Notice of Past President Passing
Dear Members
Sadly, we have been informed of the passing of Margaret (Peg) Thompson. Peg was the very first female President of the Chamber and is warmly remembered by many. She is the mother of former Mayor Kevin Greene's wife Janet.
The wake will be at Dalton's on Atlantic Ave in Floral Park on Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Tuesday, from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00.
The wake will be at Dalton's on Atlantic Ave in Floral Park on Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Tuesday, from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00.
Ron Keats, President - Floral Park Chamber of Commerce
Your Business & The Just 4 Women Expo
Just 4 Women Expo
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Here are some ways you can publicize your business and bring value to the women in the community. We are sure one of the choices below will be an exact fit for your marketing needs.
- Send something (a coupon, gift certificate, sample, recipe card or a promotional item) to be placed in the Just 4 Women Welcome Kit. Each participant will receive the kit as they enter the event.
- Include a higher cost item that will be included in the giant Merchant Gift Basket that will be raffled off to support Lions, an international organization serving various humanitarian causes for 97 years
- Involve your business by being a vendor (Tables cost $50.)
- Showcase your delicious samples at the Free Tasting Area
- Do a workshop sharing your expertise or talent (For example: cooking, styling tips, “how to” on health, finances, gardening, crafts, home improvement, fitness, technology or a presentation on personal or professional growth)
- Sponsor the event and be acknowledged in all Just 4 Women material - before, during and after the event. ($100)
Let’s get started connecting your business and the Just 4 Women Expo!
ENJOY ~ LEARN ~ CONNECT
Kind Regards,Theresa Whalen
Just 4 Women Expo Committee Chair
just4womenexpo@gmail.com | c 516.286.8000
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
President's Message | January 2015 | Ron Keats
Hello Fellow Members:
If you missed it, we had a very informative general member meeting this past Thursday at Nancy's Restaurant. I picked up a number of really good business ideas, some of which I have already put into action. Want to hear more? Be sure to make it to our February meeting on Thursday February 5th for breakfast at 830 AM, at Swing the Teapot on Verbena Ave. Register today for the discounted rate.
At the January meeting we voted to increase the number of chamber board member by 2 to a new total of 13. Two members were nominated, approved and appointed to the new posts. The board would like to welcome Stephen Wickes of One Sound Label and Marjory Giordani of Valley National Bank. Stephen is chairperson of our Belmont Stakes Festival and Street Fair. Marjory, already chairperson of our Finance committee will take over the position of Treasurer. Other changes on the board include Michael Jakob of Carriage Trade Insurance taking on the position of chamber Vice President. The board is thrilled with the changes and looks forward to a very productive 2015 with its new team.
We are happy/sad to announce the retirement of board member Bill Collins of NYASCO Products. Bill has sold his business here in the village and is very excited to begin his retirement in his new home out on the island. Bill has been a valued member of the chamber and strong participant on the board. His input and dedication to our chamber will be sorely missed. Good luck Bill, we are so happy for you!
At the most recent meeting of the board, it was decided to discontinue the Chamber Gift Certificate Program. All outstanding and valid certificates will be honored through their expiration dates.
The print directory that we have all been looking forward to will be going to print shortly and then mailed to all households in our village. Be on the look out for your copy.
Our 2015 membership drive is now underway. Expect an email or snail mail any day now. Please apply online and apply now. You don't need the notice to renew your membership. Just follow this link and register" You can pay with PayPal online or mail in your check.Join Us By Clicking the link: http://goo.gl/IaYGVF.
Join us on Thursday the 5th of February as our newest board members get sworn in and we enjoy a delicious breakfast at Swing the Teapot with our fellow members and friends. Register here: http://goo.gl/zeg6ZM.
Ron Keats
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
President's Message December 2014
2014 has certainly been a whirlwind kind of year at the Floral Park Chamber of Commerce.
We started off the year with a mostly new board, a group with a lot of prospects and goals for our chamber. Many meetings, much planning and tons of hard work returned our members many positive events and changes. Internally we have reorganized our committees and developed committee focus with some ambitious end games. We accomplished a lot.
Once again Cathy Grasman and her team brought us a fantastic Floral Park Belmont Stakes Festival and Street Fair. Stephanie Scolieri and her committee gave away Elementary School Essay Contest Awards, and to a couple High School winners, scholarships. Mike Jakob and the Business Relations Committee have secured Jericho Turnpike Banners which will be proudly displayed this spring; they approved new village signage and worked on the beautiful hanging baskets along our major streets this summer.
Communications are on a roll with the work of Mildred Tassone and her committee. Expect much more from MIldred and her team as we move into 2015. Mildred's focus is to drive more valued and direct communication with you our members. I couldn't possibly leave out the fine work of Marjory Giordani and the rest of our Finance Committee. Their efforts are key to our continued philanthropic work and other projects we have in store as we continue to better our community.
A huge thank you goes out to all of those committee folks and their committee chairs.
Thank you to past president Terry Whalen for her guidance and support all year long. And finally, thank you too to Eileen Dolan, our Business Person of the Year and our event coordinator. Theses meetings just get better and better over time.
Do plan for yourself, to come to our next meeting on Thursday, January 8th at Nancy's Restaurant on Jericho and bring with you a business idea that you would like to share with your fellow merchants and chamber members. Come and get to know us, find out about the work in progress, meet new friends and become involved. There is no better way to help your community and your business than to be a member of our chamber and to participate in on of our many committees. It's a labor of love that certainly pays dividends.
Join us, you'll be glad you did.
Happy New Year,
Ron Keats, President
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