Big plans are underway for the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce this year, according to FSCC President Santino Sarrica. During his first year as president, Sarrica dedicated 2024 to revitalizing the chamber and implementing new initiatives to welcome even more businesses to their growing community. Between the 2024 Franklin Square Spring Fair, their holiday Light Up the Square initiative, and their new CRM system to make their website more user-friendly for members, Sarrica said he is dedicated to bringing the FSCC into the 21st century.
Here are three things to know about the FSCC this year!
1. They’re announcing three new programs to support local businesses
The Community Thrive Program, Main Street Revitalization and Vacant Space Revival programs are being introduced to the Franklin Square community. They are aimed at expanding local businesses and encouraging their growth. According to the FSCC, grant money will be available through these programs to support businesses with energy efficiency solutions, assistance with new accounts, resolving billing issues and referrals for electric vehicle chargers. Sarrica encouraged Franklin Square residents to attend their general meeting on April 2 at Trotters Bar & Grill for a discussion with PSEG Long Island about the programs’ details. He added that the meeting is open to existing members and non-members.
2. They’re working with local officials on three new town-wide initiatives
If the FSCC is being brought into the 21st century, so is the town’s welcome sign! For the first initiative, Sarrica said the FSCC is in preliminary stages to redesign their welcome signs, and approve their new locations, with the help of elected officials from the Town of Hempstead. Next, the FSCC is working on a tentative “community cleanup day,” which they are still working on a date for. He said they would be inviting the community to walk through the town and clean up streets and sidewalks. Residents can look out on the FSCC’s social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram for the official announcement. Last, the FSCC is planning on cleaning out dying trees in the town and planting new ones in their place. More details on that are to follow, as well.
3. The 2025 FSCC spring fair has officially been set for June 7!
Sarrica said permits have officially been solidified for this year’s spring fair. The event will include a DJ, local food vendors, free games and prizes, bouncy houses, and live performances by local school bands, choruses and cheerleading squads. Just like last year, the Town of Hempstead and Supervisor Donald X. Clavin will provide a stage to accommodate performances. Kids and adults will have the opportunity to participate in the fun, and local businesses will be featured through vendor booths to advertise their services and sell goods. And, Sarrica added, the event will be entirely free because it is sponsored by the FSCC!
