The Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual installation and awards dinner was held on Jan. 23. The board recognized five individuals who have shown a dedication and commitment to the … more

The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores’ annual installation and awards dinner at the Chateau Briand was rife with pomp and circumstance. On Jan. 25, the board recognized local community … more

Members of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce clinked glasses of wine and champagne when they toasted the new president, Frank Camarano Jr., and the rest of the incoming board of directors at the organization’s installation dinner on Feb. 3. more

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation dinner at Oceanside Jewish Center last Saturday, spotlighting its directors, welcoming a new president and honoring three standouts in the community in front of local officials and dozens of residents. more

The Seaford Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation dinner on Jan. 17 at Il Felice restaurant, which featured the swearing in of officers and board members for 2017. more

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Installation Dinner is set for Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Chateau Briand in Carle Place. At this 81st dinner, Charles Fuschillo Jr., the former state senator from Merrick, will be honored as Man of the Year, and Donna Rosenblum, the Merrick Library’s current president, will be recognized as Woman of the Year. The Professional of the Year is Louise Pitlake, and the Merchant of the Year is Peter Holmstedt. The Merrick Herald Life is a co-sponsor of the awards. For information on tickets to the dinner, go to merrickchamber.org. Here are the chamber’s profiles of the honorees. more

The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce installed a slate of new officers and presented two awards at its 60th annual installation dinner at the Sand Castle in Franklin Square on Sept. 24. more

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce celebrated in style on Jan. 22 at its 80th annual Installation Dinner at Chateau Briand in Carle Place, during which the chamber’s Man and Woman of the Year were celebrated. The chamber recognized two longtime community volunteers –– Neil Yeoman and Betty Lippai. The Merrick Herald Life, published by brothers Cliff and Stuart Richner, sponsored the awards. more

The Wantagh Kiwanis Club had a fruitful year. The club secured a grant to assist in the construction of new playground at the Mandalay Elementary School, sent three children to Kamp Kiwanis, and sponsored the creation of a new Kiwanis chapter in Seaford. more

The Valley Stream Fire Department hosted its 116th annual installation dinner on May 2 at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach. more