Press Releases

September Meeting Recap!

September Meeting Recap!

On Wednesday, September 20th, the chamber kicked off its fall meetings with a packed agenda featuring the deputy commissioner of planning and development (P&D) for the Town of Oyster Bay, Timothy Zike, who shed light on the permitting process for small business...

Informative and Restorative: Next Women’s Group Meeting

Informative and Restorative: Next Women’s Group Meeting

Be sure to join us on Thursday, October 5th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the POB Library (999 Old Country Road, Plainview) for an informative and restorative evening. We will explore how health and fitness can help us achieve overall success at work and in all aspects of...

Veterans Recognition Program and Business Discounts

Veterans Recognition Program and Business Discounts

Local businesses can be part of Nassau County Clerk Maureen O'Connell's Veterans Recognition Program by offering a discount of choice to vets who sign up for the county run program. It's a great way to honor those who've served while promoting your business. The...

New Charity Partner Announced!

New Charity Partner Announced!

Ariella's NY Friendship Circle has been selected as the POB Chamber's new charity partner. The 501c3 organization was initially established to foster meaningful and lasting friendships among teens and individuals of all abilities. (Read their history below) Thanks to...

Brian Lew Selected As 2023 POB Chamber Businessperson of Year

Brian Lew Selected As 2023 POB Chamber Businessperson of Year

The board of directors of the POB Chamber is proud to announce that Brian Lew, owner of The All New Sandwich Express in Plainview, has been selected as the POB Chamber's Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce 2023 Businessperson of the Year. The prestigious award is...

Two Great Grand Openings!

Two Great Grand Openings!

Nothing exudes the energy of a grand opening celebration. With ceremonial scissors in hand, the business owners snip the wide red ribbon and cheers erupt! The chamber had the pleasure of hosting two such events for members this summer: One at SRG Residential and one...

Final Day to Sign Up: Sept 29th! Multi-Chamber Golf Outing & Dinner

Final Day to Sign Up: Sept 29th! Multi-Chamber Golf Outing & Dinner

Join members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage, Westbury-Carle Place and Syosset-Woodbury Chambers of Commerce for another great day of Golf, Networking and Dining at a new venue -- the beautiful Woodside Club in Syosset. Includes golf, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner....

Zehava Friedman

Zehava Friedman

Zehava Friedman Board Member Coldwell Banker American Homes zfriedman@cbamhomes.com As a realtor with Coldwell Banker American Homes for the past six years, Zehava Friedman has been successfully pairing buyers and homeowners with outstanding results. She and team...

Shoshanna Ellihou Cellers

Shoshanna Ellihou Cellers

Shoshanna Ellihou Cellers Board Member Sassy Gal Media shoshana@sassygalmedia.com With an impressive professional background from producing and editing promos at CBS News, creating content for Cablevisions’ Powertolearn to senior development positions at multiple...

Ted Kramer

Ted Kramer

Ted Kramer Treasurer Lawn*Doctor ted@ldlongisland.com After a successful career in public accounting and global finance, Ted Kramer left corporate America and purchased his first Lawn * Doctor franchise in the fall of 2006. (Fueled by the desire to spend more time...

Women’s Group Meets, Looks Ahead

Women’s Group Meets, Looks Ahead

On Monday evening June 5th members of the POB Chamber women's group met to network over a drink and some appetizers at Plainview's Main Event. After member intro's, there was a productive discussion of potential topics for future meetings. New board member Shoshana...

ADP Offer Benefits Customers and Chambers

ADP Offer Benefits Customers and Chambers

With several appealing packages to consider, ADP is offering new customers incentives to sign up with the payroll powerhouse. In turn, customers who mention that they were referred by the POB Chamber, enable the chamber to receive a $1,000 reward. It's a win-win! (You...

President’s Message – Late Spring 2023

President’s Message – Late Spring 2023

We have been so busy here at the chamber I almost missed the Spring President’s Message! What has been keeping our board and members so engaged? Here are some highlights: SpringFest – Our annual community event (held in the spring for the second year) proved to be...

New Board Members Welcomed at May Meeting

New Board Members Welcomed at May Meeting

Cue the applause! The POB Chamber welcomed three new board members (and extended the terms of two others), and also recognized the contributions of several outgoing board members at its May membership meeting on Wednesday, the 17th. Shoshana Ellihou Cellers, Sassy Gal...

SpringFest Success! Sun and Fun Ruled the Day

SpringFest Success! Sun and Fun Ruled the Day

How do you create a pop up palooza that brings a community together? First you ask Rick Lewis CEO of the Mid-Island Y JCC, one of the busiest places on earth, if you can take over the grounds for the day. And then you gratefully support the generous event sponsors who...

President’s Message – Winter 2022/23

President’s Message – Winter 2022/23

I hope you are enjoying a happy holiday season with family and friends. It was nice to spend time with many of you at our holiday party – the first in three years -- on December 5th at Prime Burger. And despite a small turnout for our December membership meeting on...

Holiday Party! Register Today

Holiday Party! Register Today

It's Back! The POB Chamber Holiday Party will be hosted by Prime Burger Bar on Monday evening, December 5th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Join fellow members, co-workers and guests to network and celebrate the holiday season at this delicious new Plainview destination....