Redevelopment On The Horizon At Roosevelt Field!
EXECUTIVE VP, SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, TO SPEAK AT CHAMBER LUNCHEON
JUNE 13
Don’t miss the overview on the planned redevelopment of the Roosevelt Field Mall to be presented by keynote speaker Thomas J. Schneider, Executive Vice President Development, Simon Property Group, Inc., at the Chamber’s Season Finale Luncheon, June 13.

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BELMONT FESTIVAL SET FOR JUNE 8
The 15th annual Belmont Festival in Garden City will return to Seventh Street on Friday evening, June 8 from
6 - 10 p.m. Entertainment, live music, and plenty of activities for the youngsters are planned and as always, great food! Back by popular demand will be young dancers from Garden City’s Broadway Bound Dance Center and the Step Dancers from the Fitzpatrick Academy of Irish Dancers. The Festival’s five great bands include the Fivestone Rock Band, Jerry & the Newcomers, the New Vintage Orchestra, Speak Easy and The Village Music Makers.
Restaurants compete for the best wings in the Wing-Off Competition! Restaurants interested in participating in the Wing-Off should call Tim Peoples at 917-747-3067.
At this writing, contributing event sponsors include the New York Racing Association and The Garden City Hotel. Watch the local press for detailed information.

MEADOWBROOK POINTE TO HOST NETWORKING PARTY, AUGUST 15
For the fifth consecutive season the Meadowbrook Pointe Town Homes, Villas and Condominiums will host the Garden City Chamber’s Mid-Summer After Hours Networking Party August 15, 6-8 pm at its magnificent club house. The evening promises to be a repeat of past dazzling summer events at Meadowbrook’s pool-side setting. To reserve, at $25 per person for Chamber members and their guests, $30 for non-members, call the Chamber at 516-746-7724.

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• Free Offer to Chamber Members

2012
PINEAPPLE BALL
May 4th
Garden City Hotel

The Garden City Chamber of Commerce honored four extraordinary individuals at the Chamber’s tenth anniversary Pineapple Ball gala, widely regarded as Garden City’s premier business and social event. Guests saluted the four honorees, enjoyed a fabulous repast and danced to the 13-piece New Vintage Orchestra.

The honorees for the 2012 Pineapple Ball are (L-R): Frank Pelliccione (Flushing Bank), Business Person of the Year; Patti Tenaglia (The Miracle Foundation), Citizen of the Year; John Garvey (Bank of America), Community Achievement Award; and Vincent R. DiGregorio, MD, FACS (Long Island Plastic Surgical Group), President’s Award.

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CROWDS ENJOY A SPECTACULAR DAY
AT THE EASTER VINTAGE CAR PARADE
Sunday, April 8th

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WINTHROP PRESIDENT & CEO
SPEAKS ON WINNING PARTNERSHIP
WITH GARDEN CITY

Keynote Speaker
John F. Collins
President and CEO
of Winthrop-University Hospital

On March 28, members and guests of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce heard John F. Collins, President and CEO of Winthrop-University Hospital, discuss the myriad activities taking place at Winthrop, including many within Garden City properties, as well as the Hospital’s impact on the local economy. Mr. Collins presented an overview of current and future Hospital endeavors, including an update on the growth of research and academic programs at Winthrop. In addition, he offered his unique insider’s view of the future of healthcare over the next three to five years and discussed how Winthrop’s leaders are preparing to meet the upcoming challenges in this unique and ever-changing fiscal and legislative environment.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE ATTRACTS
CAPACITY CROWD AT CHAMBER’S NETWORKING EVENT

On the evening of March 6, a capacity crowd enjoyed a sparkling networking party graciously hosted by Ruth’s Chris Steak House at 600 Old Country Road, Garden City.  Chamber members and guests partied and exchanged business cards in this warm and comfortable atmosphere while enjoying a delectable selection of special hors. An additional feature was a video showing of Chamber community events and activities on the 60-inch plasma screen. (Chamber After Hours Networking Events are always open to the general public.

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