Past Events
Thursday, March, 21st
In attendance were 2 Accountants and current Chamber Members. Past President and CPA, Chris Vulpis from Rosenblatt, Levittan, Vulpis, Goetz & Co and Joe Mazza, who provides Accounting Services. They both spoke on filing your taxes and shared some insights on how business owners can keep accurate records regarding their taxes throughout the year. If you find this information useful, please reach out and connect with the Chamber on how you can become a member.
February Member Meeting
Orient Garden
101 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park
On Thursday, February 15th, the New Hyde Park Chamber held its second member meeting of the year at Orient Garden. Members had the opportunity to network before enjoying a delicious buffet dinner.
Owner Tom and staff served many flavorable dishes starting with a variety of appetizers, soups and main course. They went above and beyond and spoiled us with the many flavors and dishes cooked fresh.
Our Guest Speaker, Susan Gatti, presented us with many different techniques to increase your sales and how to take on a more positive outlook at work or personally.
On January 17th, 2024, the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce held their annual Presidents Gala. The annual Gala is one of the Chamber’s larger events. The event was held at The Inn in at New Hyde Park. In attendance were elected officials, Chamber Members, Business Owners, family and friends of the Chamber.
Town of North Hempstead Council Member, Christine Liu installed two incoming Board Members: Zaleena Schooler from American Community Bank and Norma Steele from Colonial Voluntary Benefit. Town of North Hempstead Supervisor, Jennifer DeSena re-instated six existing Board Members for an additional two year term: Bianca O'Brien, Frank Miranda, Peter Caputo, Richard DeMartino, Richard Guilfoyle and Smitha Lukose-Khan.
Ralph Ventura, Past President and current Board Member, was presentated with the Angela Powers Award. A distinguished award given to members for going above and beyond.
After the swearing in ceremony, all guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and the raffle drawing. Many walked away winning gift baskets, gift cards, gas card, etc. All net proceeds from the Gala will be donated to the Chamber’s Benevolence Committee which will be donated back into the community. This was made possible by the generous donations of the Chamber’s members and business owners.
Visit www.nhpchamber.org for more amazing pictures.
List of businesses who graciously donated a raffle prize
Chamber Annual Holiday Party
On Thursday, December 15th, The Chamber held its annual holiday party at Jonathan's in Garden City Park. As always, Dean and Staff did an amazing job, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Everyone mingled, laughed and toasted the holidays, their achievements in 2022 and to a prosperous 2023.
So many prizes were raffled off. Mostly everyone walked out with either a bottle of wine, a floral centerpiece or a gift card to a Chamber business. Congratulations to this year's winner of our annual Ugly Sweater Contest, Michael Kearns of Maspeth Savings Bank.
Congratulations to Rich DeMartino, Chamber Past-President and Benevolence Chair who was presented with the Angela Powers Award for his dedication to the Chamber and the Benevolence Committee. Benevolence donates to various organizations annually. Rich was not able to attend however we presented the award via zoom.
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On Thursday, November 17th, the Chamber held its luncheon at Your Mother's House in Garden City Park. It was a well attended meeting with some new members that joined for the first time. Everyone had the opportunity to introduce their business and network with each other.
Rich DeMartino and Cheryl Fajardo, Benevolence Committee, presented a a $500 check to the Colette Coyne Memorial Melanoma Foundation. Colette Coyne spoke about how important it is to get screened for Melanoma. Visit their website, ccmac.org for important information and free screening.
Benevolence also spoke about the Veterans Donation Drive running through December 3rd.
Photos courtesy of Ed Stone Photography
2022 President's Gala
March 3, 2022
The Inn at New Hyde Park
Another Amazing Charity Golf Outing
It was a beautiful sunny day at Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington, New York. There were about 100 golfers who came out to tee off at noon.
Before tee off, the Chamber and Lions Club had an excellent buffet breakfast, and the Stretch Labs team (from the NHP location) was there to stretch the golfers so they could have a wonderful time on the course with increased range and little thought to muscle or joint pain. One of the golfers hit a 50 ft. putt!!
Ed Stone and his driver Gail Henry-Murray, carted around to get great pictures of everyone having fun on this beautiful course. Once finished golfing, everyone returned to enjoy cocktails and appetizers and was then offered a memorable dinner to honor true heroes, Mike and Mary Stein. William (Buddy) Sheehan of the Lion's Club gave a heartwarming and touching tribute to these heroes.
Pictures by Ed Stone Photography
Member Appreciation Breakfast
On Thursday, October 20th, the Chamber held its Member appreciation breakfast at the New Hyde Park Diner. There were many new members, prospective members as well as old members who attended.
All that attended had the opportunity to introduce their business and network over breakfast before the start of their busy day.
Thank you to Kenny and Staff for the amaizing breakfast and service.
Photos by Ed Stone Photography
Chamber Event at Uncle Bacala's
On Thursday, June 16th, the Chamber held their Italian Feast at Uncle Bacala's. It was an amazing turnout with amazing food, entertainment by Pat Farrell and a lot of networking. This event has always been a great meeting.
Thank you to Peter and staff for once again going above and beyond for the Chamber.
Thank you to Ed Stone Photography for always capturing the moment.
Beautification at its finest
Last week members of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce's Beautification Committee gathered on Hillside Avenue for some Spring upgrades.
First, Ralph Ventura, Rich Pallisco, and Smitha Lukos-Khan cleaned the triangle park opposite Stop and Shop with plants from Milena Garden Nursery located on Jericho Turnpike.
Later, they were joined by Dean Lykos of City Line Florist to install planters on the avenue.
Photos courtesy of Ralph Ventura
Submitted by Mark Laytin
Marketing Committee Co-Chair
April Monthly Meeting at
Fogo de Chao
2022 President's Gala
March 3, 2022
The Inn at New Hyde Park
Village of New Hyde Park's
First Annual
St. Patrick's Day Parade
On Saturday, March 12th, The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber was proud to participate in the New Hyde Park’s first annual
St. Patrick's Day Parade honoring our First Responders! The weather did not stop the community from participating in the march. There were several fire departments, professional bag pipes, high school bands, schools, community organizations and elected officials marching down Jericho Turnpike. The rain was not going to stop us from honoring our hero’s.
Thank you to Chamber Board Member, Donna Pagano | 1st Vice-President, Saveeta Barnes | 2nd Vice President, Larry Armstrong | 3rd Vice President and Past President, Jeanette Frisina who put their rain gear on and held the Chamber banner with pride. Chamber giveaways were given to the crowd. A reception at the fire house with tons of food, hot coffee to warm up, and some cheer to celebrate St Patricks Day.
Phase 1 of our Annual Food Drive
Donations were made to
Holy Spirit Church Food Pantry
in New Hyde Park
On Monday, November 22, the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce made its first food drop off of its 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive. The Chamber is continuing to accept donations from the public at various member locations for drop off to another local food pantry at Christmas. A special thanks to Valley National Bank as storage point, and to Flushing Bank for its generous donation of tote bags.
Photos courtesy of Ed Stone Photography
Write up courtesy of Mark Laytin / Co-Chair Marketing Committee
Garden City Park Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
On Saturday, December 4th The New Hyde Park Chamber attended The Garden City Park annual tree lighting ceremony. It was a beautiful evening filled with music, raffles and giveaways.
Santa always manages to step away from this busy time to visit the local community.
Phase 1 of our Annual Food Drive
Donations were made to
Holy Spirit Church Food Pantry
in New Hyde Park
On Monday, November 22, the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce made its first food drop off of its 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive. The Chamber is continuing to accept donations from the public at various member locations for drop off to another local food pantry at Christmas. A special thanks to Valley National Bank as storage point, and to Flushing Bank for its generous donation of tote bags.
Photos courtesy of Ed Stone Photography
Write up courtesy of Mark Laytin / Co-Chair Marketing Committee
November Networking Meeting at Nova
On Thursday, November 18th, The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber held its November meeting at Nova Asian Bistro located on Jericho Tpke, New Hyde Park. We were glad to see so many members old and new ready to network. The Members had the opportunity to introduce themselves and talk a little about their business. The Chamber and Members also voted and introduced 3 new board members that will be installed at the Presidents Gala. Don't forget to register.
Thank you to Peter and staff for going above and beyond with their service and outstanding food. Stop by for the all you can eat lunch menu.
Photos courtesy of Ed Stone Photography
Yesterday was a day we honored all those that
served our Country.
Thank you for all you have done for our Country.
We Salute YOU!
On Friday, November 5th, the Village of New Hyde Park celebrated its first annual Diwali event. What an amazing celebration!
Diwali, which is a festival of lights, symbolizes new beginnings, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The event began with the traditional lighting of the Diya by NHP Town Mayor Christopher Devane, and Deputy Mayor, Madhvi Najjar. It was followed with a speech by Senator Anna Kaplan and performances from students in the community.
In attendance were Trustees Donna M. Squicciarino, Rainer Burger, Arthur Savarese, and the NHP Chamber President Cheryl Fajardo, Board member Smitha Lukose-Khan.
We had a great meeting on Thursday, October 21st at this year's Member Appreciation Breakfast.
Thank you to all the members and new members that joined us. A lot of networking happening and plenty of business cards swapping.
A great way to start the morning.
Thank you to Ken and staff at The New Hyde Park Diner for their outstanding service and delicious breakfast.
New Hyde Park Chamber and Lions Club
Annual Charity Golf Classic
After a one year break due to last year’s restrictions, the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce and New Hyde Park Lions held their annual charity golf outing, on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Harbor Links Golf Course.
76 golfers filled the course on a beautiful breezy day, with an additional 35 joining in for dinner. Sponsors were recognized, awards for golfing success were handed out, and the fantastic raffle prizes were earned, and many thousands of dollars were raised for charity. Thank you to the many volunteers that made this day a success and those that graciously donated a raffle prize.
AvoTaco's Tiki Bar, and Stretch Lab's participation made the day that much more fun.
The Chamber's Benevolence Committee donated $1000 to the Katie McBride Foundation.
The crowning moment of the evening came when Chamber Past President Ralph Ventura was surprised with a birthday celebration in his honor.
Photos provided by Ed Stone Photography.
Submitted by Mark Laytin
24th Annual New Hyde Park Street Fair
It was a beautiful day for a street Fair. On Saturday, September 18th, The Village of New Hyde Park and The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber held its annual Street Fair Festival. The streets were filled with pedestrians browsing the many vendors that participated. All the different vendors from crafts, clothing, specialty items and a variety of food vendors filled with people from all over. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day a success.
September 15, 2020
Thanks to All Who Attended
Our First In-Person
Event of the Season
KPacho Summer Networking Event
KPacho did a wonderful job of providing us with a safe, socially distanced venue for our first in-person networking event since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
All who attended appreciated the opportunity to see friends and colleagues in person again!
9/11 Memorial
at different levels of intensity, the goals being to raise your monitored heartrate, and increase the activity of your metabolism. They have a dedicated staff that monitors each participant throughout the workouts.
STRETCHLAB
April Meeting, Thursday, April 15, 2021
On Thursday, April 15th, the Chamber held a virtual Spotlight Meeting. The meeting was well attended and whoever signed up for a spotlight had the opportunity to promote their business.
New Members, Stephany Irizarry of Douglas Elliman and Warren Hance of Hance Family Foundation as well as new owners of I Love Hearing. The following members also had the opportunity to promote their business:
Ira Harris, Dezant Signs & Printing | John Giuffre, Giuffre Law Offices | Patricia Jaquay, American Advisors Group | Rosanna Spinner, Holistic Health Coach | Sheila Sayadefar, Millennium Class Carpet | Bianca O'Brien, New York Life Insurance | Donna Pagano, Traveling with Donna | Ed Stone, Ed Stone Photography | Stewart Small, SMS Insurance Group | Peter Caputo, ERA Caputo Realty | Saveeta Barnes, People's United Bank | Jose Jacob, Avion Express.
Visit the Chamber directory for a list of members, www.nhpchamber.org/directory.
March 18th Social Media 102 Meeting
On Thursday, March 18th we held our monthly general meeting. We took real advantage of being on ZOOM, to learn the ins and outs of that social media format. We all agreed that we learned a lot, as board member Frank Miranda did a great job as our instructor for the evening.
Thank you to all that attended.
February 18, 2021
Virtual Member Meeting
Social Media 101
On February 18th, the Chamber held its monthly general meeting on ZOOM. This month’s theme was Social Media 101. Chamber President Cheryl Fajardo moderated our guest speakers, Brendan Montenegro and Andrea Longobardi, who shared insights and the how-to’s for both Facebook and Instagram.
Their presentation was followed up with aQ & A session that helped many in attendance. If you have any further questions, you reach either of them at
Andrea: 516.424.0644
Brendan: 917.574.9184
Stay tuned for our March 18th meeting, Social Media 102.
January 21, 2021
December 22, 2020
December 22, 2020
November 24, 2020
The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, through its Benevolence Committee, is conducting its first annual Holiday Food Drive.
In a year like no other in memory, the Chamber sought to help those experiencing unemployment, under-employment, or business closings. No one should have to choose between the necessities of life and not having enough to eat.
The Chamber made its first donation on Tuesday, November 24 to the food pantry at Notre Dame RC Church.
A second donation will be made on December 20 to the Trinity Lutheran Church.
October 15, 2020
Members Woke Up
and
Smelled the Virtual Coffee at Today's Breakfast
Chamber members enjoyed a lively virtual breakfast and networking session this morning. Our October meeting traditionally kicks off our fall membership drive, and this year is no different. There are new benefits for those who join or renew their membership between now and the end of the year:
- New members who join now receive the remainder of 2020 for free. Memberships expire at the end of December, 2021.
- BONUS: Join or renew your membership before the end of the year, and be entered into a raffle to win one of FOUR $100 gift certificates redeemable at any Chamber Member Business!
September 15, 2020
Thanks to All Who Attended
Our First In-Person
Event of the Season
KPacho did a wonderful job of providing us with a safe, socially distanced venue for our first in-person networking event since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
All who attended appreciated the opportunity to see friends and colleagues in person again!
July 21, 2020
Town Hall
with
Town of North Hempstead
Supervisor Judi Bosworth
Watch Zoom Meeting Here
On Tuesday, July 21st Supervisor Judi Bosworth joined us in our first combined meeting with the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, to discuss and update the Chambers and their members as to the current developments in the Town of North Hempstead, including application for street closures, the successful opening of the Clinton G. Martin pool and the current status of programs for our seniors.
July 9, 2020
Town Hall
with
Nassau County Legislature
Rich Nicolello
On Thursday, July 9th, the Presiding Officer of Nassau County, Rich Nicolello participated in our Chamber Zoom meeting, giving us information on current happenings in Nassau county legislature, addressing the needs of our Members and answering their questions. In our pursuit to get different elected community leaders to speak to our chamber during these trying times, Rich shared with us helpful ideas in dealing with this crises.
June 24, 2020
Town Hall
with
Nassau County Executive
Laura Curran
On Wednesday, June 24th, NHP Chamber President, Reena Gulati, hosted a Town Hall ZOOM meeting with Nassau County Executive, Laura Curran. The meeting opened with Evelyn Etsimis, Assistant Nassau County Executive for Economic Development followed by the County Executive, Laura Curran. Most of the attendees were business owners, as well as chamber members and local politicians, who had questions and/or issues with the reopening of the economy, as we are moving through the various phases. The meeting was informative and the local business owner’s especially those with new restrictions on re-opening were glad to have the opportunity to be heard!
June 18, 2020
June Zoom Meeting
Take Main Stream Online:
Add E-Commerce to your Business
Watch Zoom Meeting Here
Did you catch our special presentation by Tyler Jorgensen on creating a digital presence for your business? Tyler provided actionable tips for ensuring that our businesses are found among the busy online environment.
Email us for a copy of his presentation. info@nhpchamber.org.
May 21, 2020
May Zoom Meeting
A Virtual Round Table Discussion
Maintaining Social Distancing In Business
Our Zoom Virtual Roundtable Meeting! We, like all businesses, are adjusting to the new reality. It was good to get the pulse of our business community.
A big thank you to the Mayor of the Village of NHP for joining in as well! The mood seemed cautiously optimistic. Those businesses currently servicing their clients are adopting social distancing measures while using personal protective gear to inspire confidence from their customers as they try to grow their business.
As you open up, please follow the guidelines in https://forward.ny.gov/industries-reopening-phase
As always - Stay Safe, Stay Positive!