The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Spring 2021 Newsletter
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT |
Hello Chamber Partners!
WE ARE BACK! Our community has re-opened almost to 100% and is ready for the summer season! Some minor restrictions are still in place, but are at the discretion of the business owner. Silver lining from the pandemic, outdoor dining has strongly resumed and has been expanded. Our retailers just finished a sidewalk sale and a sense of optimism abounds.
The Chamber is busier than ever. Planning our events and having our office/visitors center open for the influx of visitors. Two new initiatives through PSEG allowed the Chamber to receive grant money to support incentives to support the enhancement of outdoor spaces where our local businesses provided outdoor dining and commerce. The program provided funding of up to $10,000 for our Chamber. We had 18 Chamber members benefit from this program through the Chamber purchasing tables, chairs, planters, umbrellas, lights and even outdoor clothing racks.
This Spring the Chamber sponsored yet another artwalk in collaboration with the Night Herons. The self-guided outdoor artwalk had art in 33 business locations throughout the Village. With over 75 pieces of art representing 30 artists. We also included our 5 downtown murals.
Your Chamber remains active in community involvement. Invited to Discover LI press conference in Long Beach to celebrate the unveiling of their ‘Angel Mural’. We have our own one here painted on the outside wall of Salsa Salas in the Regency alleyway as well. Discovery LI had chosen Port Jefferson for this tourist interactive mural project and the Chamber was the lead administrator for this to happen. In addition, we have once again been chosen for a new marketing incentive with Discover Long Island for the production of a live stream video with an ‘Influencer’ to help bring consumers to our Village. With the PJ BID we partnered up for the community clean-up May15th and we sponsored 3 ribbon cuttings for new businesses! Supported TAAG with their fundraiser efforts for ‘Tunnels to Tower Foundation’ which raised $1,500, attended the opening commissioning of our PJ Yacht Club, and witnessed the demolition of the old SC Water Authority building being razed for the NEW Port Jefferson Ferry Company offices!
It is an exciting time for the chamber and the BOD wishes you all a very successful and PROFITABLE upcoming season!
Thank you,
Mary Joy Pipe
President – Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
Owner of The East End Shirt Company * Proud Member of our Chamber since 1979
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THE Long Island Explorium was pleased to announce that they had been selected by the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) along with 27 museums from across the country to participate in IF/THEN® Gender Equity Grants. Through the support of the IF/THEN®, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies®, more than $300,000 is being awarded to ASTC-member science and technology centers and museums in the United States seeking to address equity in gender representation across museum content.
The IF/THEN® grant will support the Long Island Explorium’s efforts to amplify gender representation in both museum content and programming through the creation of new museum signage, the production of media content, and the development of new content highlighting women in STEM to augment our existing STEM workshops. “We are very excited to be part of this IF/THEN® project and to show all who visit and learn with us that #shecanstem! All young girls deserve a future in STEM, and ‘IF she can see it, THEN she can be it.’ We look forward to inspiring girls to pursue careers in STEM”, said Angeline Judex, Executive Director.
Congratulations to Peconic based Pindar Vineyards who took top honors, receiving the ‘Governor’s Cup for their 2019 ‘Dr. Dan’s Signature Collection, Gewirztraminer.’ This esteemed award showcases that NYS is a premier wine destination and Pindar is in our own backyard and a Chamber Partners! Pindar Damianos, owner and general manager, said “This has been a true testament to our dedication to wine making on Long Island.”
Our Chamber Partner Island Federal’s is offering their new MasterCard Promo! 1% on Balance Transfers and Purchases for ONE year. Promo ends on June 30th, 2021. Redeem for: Cash Back, Gift Cards, and Travel! Apply Online at islandfcu.com or speak to an Island Representative.
Stony Brook University was proud to host its 61st Commencement in May. Celebrated the academic achievements of the Class of 2021 with 10 ceremonies, all held outdoors at LaValle Stadium rain or shine. Degrees To Be Bestowed were: 4,645 Bachelor’s Degrees, the largest number of degrees awarded in a year; 2,260 Master’s Degrees; 600 Doctoral and Professional Degrees and 275 Certificates!
Don’t Forget to VOTE June 15th in the Port Jefferson Elections. Mayoral and trustee race. Voting place Port Jefferson Village Center, hours 6-9pm.
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WHAT HAS BEEN GOING ON!!! |
‘Covid’ is leaving the building! Shops and restaurants are open with full capacity and our business community is moving ahead! Flowers are blooming and our Village is welcoming residents and visitors again.
The Chamber sponsored spring artwalk went well this May and plans are in the works for the fall with added features!
Our first MAJOR fundraiser for the Chamber is this coming August, with an outdoor Smooth, Cold, & Fun Food Crawl scheduled for the 19th and the rain date is the 26th. An Eventbrite ticketed event for the cost of $25 with 13 participating venues!
Summer season will bring back the Villages music, movie and children’s programs! The 4th of July parade sponsored by the PJ Fire Department will be on. But to make NOTE the parade is on the 5th a Monday, not to interfere with church services on Sunday the fourth.
We are making plans for our ‘Sounds on the Sounds’ ferry concert for September and once again the Dragons are BACK for our 7th Annual Dragon Boat Race Festival September 18th!
We all look forward for a level of normalcy and prosperous season.
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WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING SCHEDULE: Port Jefferson Chamber |
1st Tier
Banner Ad (top of home page)
Static
Annually $300
Non-Chamber: $450
2nd Tier
Side-Rail
Promotion for sales, retail, promo
Static
Annually $250
Non-Chamber: $400
*Room for 2 ads
3rd Tier
Bottom of Homepage
Static
Constant Exposure for your Business
Annual fee $150
Non-Chamber:$300
Newsletter
Top Banner Ad- Annual Fee-$250 *Only one Ad allowed Non Chamber-$400
Side Vertical Ad-Annual Fee-$200 *Room for 2 ads Non-Chamber-$350
Bottom of Newsletter Business Card Ad-Annual
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UPCOMING EVENTS
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
are held the 4th Tuesday of the month, meetings alternate between am and pm
Farmer's Market
Every Sunday outdoors at the Harborfront Park 9-2pm
June 9th
Discover LI-Live Stream 1-3pm throughout the Village
June 9th
Throughout the summer, every Wednesday Harborview Christian Church-‘Wednesday Night Live’ 7:30pm info@hvc.org
June 10th
Ribbon Cutting-Earring Tabu 5:30pm
158 E. Main Street
June 15th
PJ Village Elections-PJVC Polls 6-9pm
July 28th
Tri-Chamber ‘After Hours Networking Meeting’ with the 3-Village, Smithtown and PJ Chambers. 6-8 pm,
Nissequoque Golf & Country Club, 21 Golf Club Rd, Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-7733
August 11th
Summer Wine & Cheese New Membership Partner Meet & Greet PJCC Office, 118 W. Broadway, PJ 5:30-7:30pm
August 19th
Rain date the 26th Smooth, Cold & Fun Food Crawl
Eventbrite $25
August 24th
Bi-Chamber Networking Event-Patchogue & PJ-PJ Ferry Sunset Cruise
6:45-10 pm Admission,
Drinks, Food & Live Music $20 in advance
GMM’s
June 22nd
6-8 pm Networking/Social-PJ Bistro & Pub 201A Main Street, PJ Outside Tent, Snacks provided, cash bar.
July
OFF
BOD
June 10th
Danfords Harborview Room 8am
July
OFF
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
JVC Broadcasting-Bruce Sheppard
Bruce Sheppard
3075 Veterans Memorial Hwy.
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Phone: 631- 648-2500
IV Bars of Port Jefferson
Caleb Laves
5400 Nesconset Hwy
Port Jefferson Sta., NY 11776
Phone: 631-828-2692
Earring Tabu
Kristen Hoffman
158 E. Main Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: 631-928-7113
ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP
Steve Borzoni
1500 Route 112, Bldg. #4
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Phone: 631-403-2679
Insight Healing Wellness
Marianne H. Hennigar
156 E. Main Street #A
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: 404-944-8397
Overbay
Louis Tsunis – Resident
277 W. Broadway #315
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: 516-236-7030
Port Jeff Harbour Club
Michael Russell
154 W. Broadway
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: 631-309-5800
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IV Bars of Port Jefferson |
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The Spice And Tea Exchange |
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Insight Healing & Wellness |
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TAAG Fundraiser
w/Pro-wrestlers Tony Atlas
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Long Beach-Press Conference-Discovery LI-Angel Wings-Barb & Joy |
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Raising the Colors-PJVY Club Commissioning |
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‘Green Team’ TOB Beautification Clean up
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Razing the SC Water Authority Building |
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Ice Sculptures
Essential Workers
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Ice Sculptures
Tropical Fish
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Sidewalk Sale
Skinmed Spa-E. Main Street
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Sidewalk Sale
Earring Tabu
Arden and E. Main
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EARWORKS AUDIOLOGY, P.C.
640 Belle Terre Rd., Bldg. 14
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 928-4599
Offering Chamber Members 10% off the purchase of 2 digital
hearing aids from our practice.
(Not to be combined with other offers)
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O'HARA & COMPANY
Accounting & Consultants
Joseph O'Hara
812 Hallock Avenue
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 403-4283
Offering Chamber Members $50 off all tax services during tax season
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Marites Son- DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING CONSULTANT
248 Route 25A, Suite 80
E. Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 397-1288
Free 7-Day Trial: Facebook Advertising
Chamber members receive a FREE 7-Day Trial for Facebook Advertising. Visit my website to schedule a consultation or contact me at tess@maritesson.com
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SKIN CARE By CHRISTINE
301 East Main Street
Port Jefferson Village
(631) 365-3479 Call/Text
$10 OFF A 90 minute Facial for Chamber Members
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Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
118 W Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY
(631) 473-1414
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