(Huntington, NY) The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast series will take place on Tuesday, April 23 at the Huntington Yacht Club (95 East Shore Road in Huntington), from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The Keynote Speaker will be Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone who will present the “State of Suffolk County” and its impact on the Town of Huntington.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone began his term as County Executive on January 1, 2012. As Suffolk County Executive, Bellone is focusing on “Quality of Life” issues. His commitment is to reduce Suffolk’s debt, improve the business climate within Suffolk County and keep low taxes. He is incentivizing business to move to Suffolk County hoping to keep young people here with the creation of new jobs and housing. He also is focused on environmental and community revitalization initiatives.
Previous to serving as County Executive, Bellone served as Babylon Town Supervisor where he became known for his many accomplishments including maintaining Babylon in an excellent fiscal standing during the recession and reducing the town’s debt every year he was in office. He also attracted new business to the area by eliminating difficult red tape and delivered a $4.3 million tax cut to his residents.
As an Army veteran, Bellone takes prides in the military and has been very active with programs like the “Wounded Warrior Project” and “Run for the Warriors.” He has helped revitalize communities with programs such “Wyandanch Rising” and attacked slumlords with his Quality of Life Taskforce. Bellone has been both innovative and successful in his efforts, and is bringing that same success to Suffolk County as County Executive.
This breakfast is part of the Huntington Chamber Networking Breakfast Series, a program which provides value for membership and includes extended networking to meet, mingle and build contacts with Huntington business and community leaders. Valuable programs are presented during the Breakfast portion which keep attendees up-to-date on latest news, helpful tips and vital information related to Huntington businesses and communities and provide a platform for business owners, residents and community members to obtain information and provide constructive comments, feedback and input.
The Huntington Chamber Networking Breakfast Program series includes a significantly reduced ticket price of $25 for Chamber members and $35 for non-members. Each breakfast includes a keynote speaker or panel. Future dates include May 21, June 18 and September 24 from 7:30 – 10:00 am at the Huntington Yacht Club.
Sponsors to date are Kushnick Pallaci PLLC; Ten Haagen Financial Group, JVKelly Group, H2M Architects & Engineers, Newsday, Digho and Nightingale PR. Media sponsors include: Long-Islander, Huntington Times, Village Connection, Village Tattler and Huntington Buzz. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information on the program, sponsorships or to register, call (631) 423-6100 or visit www.huntingtonchamber.com.
About the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce:
Incorporated in 1925 as a Chamber of Commerce in the Village of Huntington, the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of business, industry, financial service, not-for-profit and other professionals within the greater Huntington area. Its mission is the promotion of business, economic development and job creation through the coordinated effort of its membership. The Chamber is dedicated to serving the needs of its members through government advocacy, networking, community development and education. In fulfillment of its service and community goals, the Chamber develops public policy positions; provides networking opportunities to create a stronger business environment; collects and analyzes data for dissemination of vital information and promotes economic development, job growth, education and an enhanced quality of life for all Long Islanders. http://www.huntingtonchamber.com/
