• CHAMBER KICKS OFF SEASON LUNCHEON SERIES ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22
Business Showcase/Networking, 11:30 - 12:30. Luncheon, 12:30 sharp. Keynote speaker: Michael Balboni who will speak on his transition from New York State Legislator to Cabinet Officer, and his job as Homeland Security Advisor of New York State. In this position Mike Balboni oversaw 63,000 employees and a budget of five billion dollars He also held several natonal posts and served as an advisor to former Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff as well as Outside Advisor to President Obama's transition team for Homeland Security. > Reservation Form

• CHAMBER’S OCT. 13 NETWORKING EVENT AT ADELPHI’S NEW CENTER
FOR RECREATION
If you haven’t had the opportunity to view and tour Adelphi University’s magnificent new Center for Recreation & Sport (CRS), join the Chamber at its next networking event, graciously hosted by Adelphi University on Wednesday. October 13. 6-8 p.m. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
The event is open to the public.at $25 per head for Chamber members; $30 for non-members.
Advance reservations are required – don't miss it! Please call Liz at 516-746-7714.

• FALL FESTIVAL STREET FAIR
OCTOBER 23
The Chamber is gearing up for the 30th annual Fall Festival All-Community Street Fair set for Saturday, October 23, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. There’ll be plenty of activities for the kids, good eats for all, and musical entertainment by Powerhouse Entertainment, the Fivestone contemporary rock band and more!
The Chamber must assign spots on Seventh Street for all member businesses and community organizations who wish to showcase their wares, sell merchandise or promote their missions. Call Liz at 746-7724 to reserve your spot ASAP. Deadline: Friday, October 15.

• LORD & TAYLOR TO HOST “TASTE OF GARDEN CITY” NOVEMBER 18
Mark your calendar for the Chamber’s 6th annual “Taste of Garden City” networking party graciously hosted by Lord & Taylor within the Serabeth Restaurant on the store’s 2nd level, Thursday evening, November 18, 6-8 p.m. As always, local member restaurants and eateries will provide samplings of their finest culinary specialties.
(No need to cook or eat out following THIS event!)
Lord & Taylor will be festively decorated for the Holiday Season and there will be plenty of time to shop throughout the evening. Advance reservations are required at $25 for Chamber members and guests; $30 for non-members.
To reserve, call Liz at (516) 746-7724.



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MAYOR ROTHSCHILD PRESENTS
STATE OF THE VILLAGE
ADDRESS TO CHAMBER
On Wednesday, May 26, Chamber members and guests filled the room at the Garden City Hotel as they listened to Mayor Robert J. Rothschild present the “State of the Village” address. The Mayor spoke of many pressing issues facing the Village.
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REPORTS TO CHAMBER 
On March 25, at the Garden City Hotel, Chamber members and guest heard Patrick Foye, Deputy county executive, discuss the efforts of the new regime to reform the county's property tax assessment system.
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CHAMBER CELEBRATES OPENING OF MORE NEW BUSINESSES 
MAPFRE USA Regional Insurance Office
Hyatt Place Garden City
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The Garden City Chamber of Commerce feted its three honorees at the Pineapple Ball Gala April 23, 2010
> Full StoryLIGHTHOUSE PROJECT 
Comments by Roger Eltringham, President Garden City Chamber of Commerce, at the Public Hearing on the Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement.
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