Recent Fundraiser

Written by Administrator Thursday, 28 February 2008 19:02

The Chamber celebrated “The Year of the Presidents” at their recent Dinner Dance fundraiser on February 7, 2008.

At the affair, held at Russo’s on the Bay across the bridge in Howard Beach, we honored a roster of past presidents of the Chamber of Commerce including: Walter J. Roberts, Norman D. Lazar, Steve Wolf, Louis T. Caucig, Liz Sulik, and John Lepore. In addition, The Chamber showed its gratitude to “Friend of the Chamber” Kevin Alexander, the Executive Director of RDRC. Two local businesses, Kings & Queens (Chinah Williams & Smooth Reid, owners) and Mirkin Vision Care (Daniel Mirkin, O.D., owner), were recipients of “Merchant of the Year” awards.

About 250 people attended the event sponsored by FPL Energy and National Grid/Keyspan, on the gold level; and North Fork Bank, The Wave, and WellCare on the Bronze Level. Brian McGovern, a new member of the Chamber served as MC; he also performed magic tricks during pre-event cocktail hour; Tim Tubridy of Broad Channel was the DJ. Alan Camhi, Board President and Linda Plummer, Secretary, served as the Event Co-Chairs

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Banner Beautification Program Starting Up

Written by Administrator Wednesday, 27 February 2008 17:14

Businesses in and around Rockaway are able to purchase banners that will be suspended up and down the peninsula in commercial areas. Make yourself known while beautifying the peninsula! Purchase is for year-long subscription. The first 20 banners are slated to be installed in March. Discounts are available to members and for multiple purchases. See PROMOTIONS section for details. Don't get left behind!!