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March 20th PJS/T Chamber Meeting Mixer
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March 20th PJS/T Chamber Meeting Mixer
Monday, March 20th @ 6:30pm at State Farm Insurance Port Jefferson Station
Women’s History Month
Networking Mixer ~ Inspiration from local Women Business leaders
- Kara Hahn – Suffolk County Legislator
- Jen Dzonar – Chamber President
- Stephanie Sgroi – Business Owner, Host
- Indu Kaur – Business Owner & Hospitality / Culinary Professional
- Dr. Corrine Graham – Featured Guest
Register In Advance at: PJST Chamber Monthly Meeting Link
Host is providing a lite-fare menu
2023 Brookhaven Incentive Grant
The Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition recognize that our small business communities are always challenged. With this in mind the BCCC is offering 2 enticement grants for this year to help offset operational expenditures. This criteria differs from our small business improvement grant and allows the money awarded to be used for FUNCTIONAL COSTS. Guidelines and contact info are below. Your letter of request is your ‘formal application’, and must be submitted as a .pdf or Word document. Applications will be judged independently and ONLY one per business. Reflecting the needs of the business will determine the amount of the grant. Brookhaven Enticement Grants-$1,000 & 500
ELIGIBILITY:
- Business may not be larger than 50 employeesv
- Business must be a member of their local chamber or any chamber in the Town of Brookhaven.
- That chamber must be a member of the BCCC in good standing.
- Only Business owners or main principles of the business may submit an application for the award.
- Proof of ownership or entitlement (manager, executive) must be presented with the application.
- Requests for the award can be used for ANY operational cost for the business, to include, but not limited to utilities, rent and payroll.
- The business must have been operating for a minimum of one year.
- The business must be considered viable in the time period after the grant application is received and awarded.
*Non-profits are ineligible, ONLY SMALL BUSINESSES
Letters of request must be emailed to bransome@optonline.net Brookhaven Recovery Grant’ in the subject area. ALL requests MUST BE EMAILED BY March 28, 2023 DEADLINE. The award will be given out at April 20th at the BCCC’s annual awards reception.
All questions can be directed to Barbara Ransome c 631-889-1190 or email at bransome@optonline.net. REQUESTS MUST BE IN AN ATTACHED WORD DOCUMENT OR .PDF, WITH COMPLETE CONTACT INFORMAITON INCLUDED, OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
2023 Small Business Improvement Award Criteria
The Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition is once again offering their 2023 ‘Small Business Improvement Award Grant. Only Chamber members are eligible to submit their letters of request. Guidelines and contact info are below. Your letter of request is your ‘formal application’, and must be submitted as a .pdf or Word document. Small Business Improvement Award-$1,200
- Business may not be larger than 50 employees
- Business must be a member of their local chamber or any chamber in the Town of Brookhaven.
- That chamber must be a member of the BCCC in good standing.
- Only Business owners or main principles of the business may submit an application for the award.
- Proof of ownership or entitlement (manager, executive) must be presented with the application.
- Must be in business for at least a year.
- Requests for the award will be judged by how beneficial the money will be used to improve the business. I.e. updating and purchasing equipment, capital improvements, and professional services; i.e. consulting evaluations, business plans, marketing strategies, promotional advertising, signs, energy efficient improvements-lighting, insulation etc.
*Non-profits are ineligible, ONLY SMALL BUSINESSES
*Money may not be used to supplement operating expenses of the business.
*Proof of expenditure must be presented 6 months after the award, unless other pre-approved arrangements have been made. Letters of request must be emailed to bransome@optonline.net with BCCC ‘Small Business Improvement Award’ the subject area.
ALL requests MUST BE EMAILED BY March 28, 2023 DEADLINE.
The award will be given out at our Awards Reception Night April 20th
All questions can be directed to Barbara Ransome c 631-889-1190 or email at bransome@optonline.net REQUESTS MUST BE IN AN ATTACHED WORD DOCUMENT OR .PDF, WITH COMPLETE CONTACT INFORMAITON INCLUDED, OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce meet with Councilman Kornreich at the Train Car Park fence, newly installed by Town of Brookhaven.
The PJS/T Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors review the plans for paving inside the Train Car Park. Parking spaces will be enhanced.
It is hoped the Town Parks Dept. will complete the stage and other improvements by July for this season’s ‘Summer Concert Wednesdays’, which will include a BMX show, and on August 3rd, Shakespeare in the park. We are always working with our local electeds for our members. The Train Car Park provides ample networking and free table opportunities for members. Stay tuned.
Chamber Mission Statement
The Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber’s mission is to be a catalyst for economic growth for our members and the community through advocacy, education and community enhancement.
Member Advertising
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Member Deals
Polar Express
Member Spotlight
On the Go Go Go
It may be true in his case; For chamber member Anthony Amen, owner of Redefine Fitness, there are not enough hours in the day. He opened his first private gym in December of 2018 and immediately joined the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce. He opened a second gym in 2022. You might catch him on his weekly podcast, ‘Health & Fitness Redefined’, or in his role as co-host of the newly formed North Shore Mixer events. You might also find him and his gym members and staff cleaning up the local beach.
Anthony’s business plan was motivated by his health journey after a tragic accident. “I was 20 years old and refused to be discouraged by the prognosis and limitations of mainstream physicians.” He taught himself how to keep the tension migraines at bay through weight lifting, stretching and proper nutrition. “I opened a gym to show others their possibilities and the power they have to attain their goals. Redefine Fitness is an inspirational space with state of the art equipment and nine dedicated trainers. We always begin with a consultation and focus on personal support.”
Last summer Anthony made a presentation at the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce. He held an outdoor gentle fitness and yoga stretch class on the lawn at the train car office. Anthony said the photo of the event, ‘went viral’ and plans to host again in June. “This chamber has always been supportive. They give me the opportunity to highlight my business and network with businesses around me.
To learn more, contact Anthony Amen at 631.681.6734 or 631.743.9906 or email anthonyamenfitness@gmail.com. Redefine Fitness is in Mt Sinai at 5507 Nesconset Highway;the Rite Aid shopping center. They’re also in the Stony Brook 1113 North Country Road near Teacher’s Federal Credit Union. Find out about their discounts to hospital and municipal workers and his free monthly public workshops at www.redefine-fitness.com.
New Members
Community News
Polar Express Success
What a huge success! Our Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce does it again! A series of four business to community events- culminated on Sunday Dec 16, 2018 with the final viewing of ‘The Polar Express’ movie nights, inside our antique chamber train car at the corner of NYS RTE 112 and 347- offered with all the trimmings including ‘I Believe’ jingle bells tied in ribbon like those in the film, – gifted to all children, plus Polar Express Movie poster-backdrop Portraits, as well as those with Santa who surprised children at the close of the film – photos which families access from our pjstchamber.com site. This and more all due to extraordinary organization skills of our chamber Vice President, Larry Ryan, manager of Port Jeff Bowl and support of Chamber directors.
The Port Times Record
Free Marketing Opportunities
April Member Meeting at Know Escape
Our chamber members are encouraged to host a member meeting at their place of business. Here’s what you receive for your efforts;
- Opportunity to showcase your products/services to a captive audience
- Mentioned in our weekly email blast with a link to your website
- Event photos on our website Gallery page
- Listed on our website Events Calendar
Contact Jennifer if interested
Jenn at the Keep Pride Rally
We are gathered here today to keep PRIDE in Port Jefferson Station. We LOVE our Community! Our community has so many wonderful things to offer and the best local businesses around.
We can not let bad publicity of our local area lower our expectations of where we live, work, shop, and play! We as a community are better than that.
The local business in this area and shopping center are hurting. They need the support of the community! Even though some of you choose to not shop here any longer, these wonderful local businesses still donate their time, money, and goods to our schools, churches and other organizations that we belong to. Think about that!
The small business is the back bone in every community and when an area within is threatening their livelihood, we the community need to say that we will not let that happen. Let our Voices be heard and our Presence be known that this community will be here to support our local businesses, no matter what!
Jennifer Dzvonar
Daffodil Dash Fundraiser Gallery – April 2022
September Member Meeting with Ritu Wackett from the NYS SBDC
Daffodil Planting at the Train Car Park 11-2019 Gallery
Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber Family Fun Day 2019
September 2019 Member Breakfast Meeting at the Train Car
Ribbon Cutting at Newest Chamber Member Margaritas Cafe
Business Resources
Miller Business Center
Small Business Development
Local institutional resources include graduate students and faculty, who provide valuable services to the Small Business Development Center. With this advantage, the Center in turn provides assistance in resolving organizational, financial, marketing and technical matters for small businesses as they encounter them. By assisting new and existing business firms, the Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook contributes to the stability and growth of the small business sector and the economy of Long Island.
Port Jeff Station Real Estate
Terryville Real Estate
Eagle Scouts Beautification Project Photo Gallery
Port Jeff/Terryville Chamber Ribbon Cutting Presentation
June 18, 2018 Chamber of Commerce Keep Pride Rally the Jefferson Plaza
