On Thursday, June 26, 2008, the Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas held its installation luncheon at Katie Daly's. Robert R. Barrett was sworn in by Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto as President. Pictured below are photos from the installation including the Executive Officers, Board of Directors and musical entertainment by Kenny Hendricks.
John Venditto (Town Supervisor), Joe Basile, Joseph Saladino (Assemblyman)
The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 60th Anniversary on Friday March 28, 2008. For the last six decades, the Chamber has grown to a membership exceeding 300 businesses. This celebration honored the Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Sponsors and commemorated the members of the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce.
On the night of December 1, 2007, the Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor, John Venditto, sponsored an Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebration in honor of the upcoming holidays. To celebrate, a christmas tree and menorah were lit and hot chocolate served to the delight of attendees. Massapequans gathered around Klestinec Park on Broadway to enjoy the celebration and watch the South Shore Dancers perform a mini recital.
Santa Claus waves to the cheering and applausing crowd
The Christmas Tree glistens with light
The Menorah shines to the community
Girl Scouts Troop #2407
Auxilliary Police Officers
Columnist, Ed Lowe, in Massapequa
On Thursday, May 24, 2007, writer, humorist and story-teller Ed Lowe, made an appearance at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at Paddy's Loft. Mr. Lowe spoke in front of the Chamber crowd of 35 about how "everything you do matters." Apologizing for the absence of relevance in his words, one gets the idea that his self-effacing humor is an obvious testament to his humble, gentle existence.
A "recovering Irish-Catholic from Amityville," Mr. Lowe dubbed himself a "nickel-plated celebrity," after being fired from his 14-year "volunteer" position at TeleCare. Mr. Lowe has made a living in "hot air" and is not happy unless he is "perpetrating an atrocity." Our impression? Find him, read him and meet him if you can!
Columnist, Ed Lowe, with Chamber Pres., Joe Basile
On Thursday, March 22, 2007, the Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas held its monthly meeting at the Nautilus Diner. Guest speaker, Town of Oyster Bay Clerk Steve Labriola, is pictured below with Chamber President Joe Basile, Chamber Vice-President Robert R. Barrett, Chamber guests, Keith Becker and Craig Heller, and Bob Rubino:
Massapequa Chamber of Commerce 674 Broadway Massapequa, NY 11758 Phone: (516) 541-1443 Fax: (516) 541-8625
2006 - 2007 OFFICERS
President: Joseph A. Basile CEO TLB Enterprises Inc, Pequa Construction, Inc., Salon Mystique,
Bay Village Marina, Bastone Realty Co. First Vice-President : Robert Barrett - Real Estate Expediter Second Vice-President: Phyllis N. Doria Third Vice President: Patricia Orzano - 7-11 Stores, E. Massapequa Treasurer: Susan Martin CPA Recording Secretary : Carol Ann Hasenstab - Mgr. Commerce Bank, East Massapequa
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jamie Bogenshutz, LCSW, CASAC - YES Community Counseling Center Steven P. Carroll - Steven P. Carroll Fuel Oil Co., Inc Susan Maksym - A Maximum Home Inspection Inc. AnneMarie McMullan - Annie Shines Cleaning Service Carol Leff - Leff & Leff, Attorneys at Law Sal Polito - Bastone Realty Bob Rubino - South Bay's Neighbor Anthony C. Ventiera - Prudential L.I. Realty Pete Gisonda - Executive Director Robert Leff - Attorney at Law Chamber General Counsel Frances Nocella Executive Secretary
The Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas, Inc. has been serving the business needs of the Massapequa community since it was formed in September, 1948.
The Chamber was "formed for the purpose of encouraging and promoting high ethical and moral business practices for the commercial, civic and social betterment of its environs."
For the past 57 years, members of our community have worked to represent the special needs of all the local businesses working together. The Chamber seeks to do for the business community what no person can accomplish if they were to work alone.
Our organization provides leadership through its various programs and projects and encourages its members to take an active role in representing our community and making it a better place for all to live, work and prosper.
