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Two Chambers, One Sweet Networking Evening!
What do you get when two vibrant chambers of commerce converge in one exciting meeting space? A successfully sweet networking event! On Monday evening March 21st over 40 members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage and Syosset-Woodbury Chambers gathered at Chocolate Works in...
In Memoriam – Don Ingram, Former Board Member, Colleague, Family Man and Friend
Recently, one of our community's standouts, Don Ingram, lost his battle with cancer. Don had many facets to his life of 78 years. An accountant by trade, he was a passionate person who carved out time to support various causes. In the 1960’s he and some friends drove...
Getting to Know You: Via SpringFest Sponsor Videos
One of the new -- and most valuable -- benefits of being a POB Chamber SpringFest sponsor this year are video interviews with the highest level event supporters. (Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors) They are a great way for other chamber members to learn more about...
Our POB MapToon Is Here!
Read more to access link! A message from Andrew Lamkin, POB chamber president: "The chamber is very proud of its members and their participation in MapToons Long Island. (70 NEW members! See list below) Our members play a vital role in our community, providing the...
POB Chamber’s 2021 NCCC Businessperson of the Year Is David Weinstein
At the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce (NCCC) Legislative Breakfast on October 29th, the POB Chamber celebrated its 2021 Businessperson of the Year honoree: Chamber executive vice president David Weinstein, founder and CEO of Straight Forward Media. Canceled...
In-Person Networking a Big Success!
On Tuesday evening July 27th about 35 members and guests were excited to mingle in person for the first time since last March! Some of the chamber's newest members were on hand and recent board members were able to receive hearty congratulations from those in...
Saladino Speaks, Takes Questions at June Membership Meeting
Not our typical June membership meeting (a barbecue lunch at noon), this year's gathering was virtual on June 16th at 7:45am. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino agreed to join us early to update the 33 members and guests on the call about all things town...
Chamber Awards Annual Scholarships
The POB Chamber is excited to announce its POB JFK High School scholarship winners for 2021: Rachel Perlmutter (pictured above), earned the $1000 award for her essay on "What Plainview Means to Me"; and Cynthia Lagallo and Ethan Straus, received $500 each for their...
Networking Lessons Learned at Women’s Group Meeting
"Less is more" was the overall theme at the POB Chamber's Women's Group Meeting on June 10th. Networking maven Ellen Volpe, founder of the American Business Associates (ABA) networking group (in its 33rd year), graciously shared her wisdom and offered valuable...
President’s Message – Summer 2021
We are ready to "Live, Work and Play" once again in Plainview-Old Bethpage! Our Chamber tag line is more meaningful than ever now that pandemic restrictions are easing and we can cautiously move forward with in-person meetings and events. In-Person Networking Soon! ...
Board of Directors News at May Meeting
At the chamber’s May 19th membership meeting, board member elections took center stage. It was also announced that the chamber will be filling the seat of one additional outgoing member in the near future. At the virtual meeting, POB Chamber President Andrew Lamkin...
Record Amount Raised for Chamber Charity Partner
Since the fall of 2020, over $8,600 has gone directly to the Rudman Family Food Pantry, thanks to the generosity of POB Chamber members and others in our community. The UJA Federation has matched every dollar of this record amount. In the past, the Chamber was able to...