Photo courtesy of Benny Migs Photography 
Photo courtesy of Benny Migs Photography 
Photo courtesy of Benny Migs Photography
ALIVE AFTER FIVE® COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Jacqueline Routh
Alive After Five® is the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce’s Thursday night summer event. Its main purpose is to promote Patchogue and showcase our many restaurants and businesses by offering vendor space to our members, as well as potential members. We offer several stages featuring local bands, outdoor and indoor dining at our restaurants, informational booths, and themed events. For more information, visit www.AliveAfterFive.com Learn More
ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSONS: Lari Fiala, The Colony Shop & Karen King, Tall Tree Floral Designs
The Annual Installation Dinner Committee is responsible for the planning and coordination of installing our new slate of officers and executive directors. Each year, the Committee decides on a theme and nominates an honoree for the dinner, as well as the J.P Spirit Award, which is given to an individual who exemplifies commitment, service and spirit to the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce. This is the night we formally welcome in new members and board members, giving recognition to those who have dedicated their time and service to the Chamber.
BENEFITS COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Neil Weingarten, Conference Associates/NY Business Group
The Member Benefits Committee provides information and assistance with insurance and other Services for Chamber members. They attend annual meetings and keep abreast of the current laws and trends, then report back to the Board of Directors to keep our members informed.
BUSINESS PROMOTION COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Lori Belmonte, The Colony Shop
This Committee assists in promoting the Patchogue area and the businesses within—making Patchogue a more active and fun place to shop and visit. The Business Promotion Committee has implemented many successful events, such as Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, July Sidewalk Sale Days, August Sale Days, Halloween Happenings and other monthly promotions to support our members.
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Harold Trabold, Dranitzke, Lechtrecker Trabold & Johnson
The function of this Committee is to review and recommend revisions to the Chamber Bylaws and propose these revisions to the Board of Directors when necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Harold Trabold, Dranitzke, Lechtrecker Trabold & Johnson
The Finance Committee develops the proposed financial budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
LATINO LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF PATCHOGUE
CHAIRPERSON: Javier Kinghorn, Cirigliano Agency
Patchogue is thankful to be a very diverse community including a large Hispanic population. This committee is meant to bring all the Hispanic business leaders together and be better presented within our Chamber.Learn More
MARKETING COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Andrew Hart, Driven Digital
The Marketing Committee publicizes the efforts and events of the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, Inc through press releases, print and radio advertising, social media and media alerts. The Marketing Committee manages the Chamber’s presence on Facebook and Twitter through the official accounts for the Chamber and its events. A subcommittee of the Marketing Committee focuses on the Chamber’s website (www.Patchogue.com) and works to keep the site current, navigable and accurate.
MIDNIGHT ON MAIN ST. COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Gerry Crean, Civic Member
This new committee is preparing to create an annual New Year’s Eve event on Main Street. For more information, visit www.MidnightonMainSt.com
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NETWORKING COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Kathy Fallon, Jefferson’s Ferry
The Networking Committee is responsible for planning the Chamber’s monthly networking and general meetings. These functions are important events for promoting your business and services—the place where new and essential business contacts can be made.
RESTAURANT COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSONS: Jayme Bonnano, The Tap Room and Eric Rifkin, Bobbique
Our newest committee at the Chamber will develop, market, and promote strategies for the restaurants in the Greater Patchogue area.
RIVERFRONT COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Mark Miller, Harbor Crab Co.
This Committee arranges for all riverfront activities such as the Blessing of the Fleet on the Patchogue River, an annual tradition to open up the summer season on the water.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF PATCHOGUE
CHAIRPERSON: Stephen King, Realty Connect, USA
This organization in our Chamber is designed to harness the energy and excitement from our younger generation of future leaders. There is no age limit to be part of this networking group and the young and young at heart are welcome to join.
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