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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