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The Council’s mission is to address legislative issues that may impact the businesses of Nassau County and to prioritize and pursue those issues at the appropriate level of government using various forms of media and lobbying.

Remembering Sylvia Chertow

It is with great sadness that we, at the Nassau Council of Chambers announce the death of our esteemed colleague, Sylvia Chertow. She was a founding member of the Council in 1979 and a strong supporter of “downtown shopping” at a time when the only competition was the Mall and Flea Markets. Her pet peeve was the lack of parking for shoppers in the downtowns. She worked tirelessly with elected officials to create sufficient parking spaces. Sylvia was a Past President, Legislative Chairperson and chaired every Nominating Committee. She was the Executive Director of the Rockville Center Chamber and served as Board Member on many civic and religious organizations located there. She will forever be in our hearts. Her memory will lead us forward with our “Shop Local” Campaign.

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I opened my business in 2005 and was new to Plainview. A few months after I joined the POB Chamber of Commerce and met the president and board of directors and president at their holiday party. I wanted to get involved in the town where I had a business but was a bit shy about walking in someplace not knowing anyone. But once I joined I was so surprised that it is a welcoming, fun and a positive way to meet people. Not only have I made more business contacts and customers but I also developed friendships made through the many business networking events I attend. More business didn’t immediately materialize overnight because it takes work to build relationships and trust. I have been involved in the chamber ever since and would encourage every businesses (old and new) to join and become active in your local chamber of commerce. It works!

"A big thanks go out to all my chamber friends and family for your support of me, my business and attending my chamber open house. All while I was recovering from heart surgery in 2016. To this day many still ask how my health is. They don't forget, they don't stop caring."

Shop Local

Local businesses need local staff; it is that simple. By shopping locally, you are helping the shops and companies in your community to grow, which in turn leads to increased revenue, higher recruitment and more career opportunities opening up for everyone. Look at it this way: $10 million spent at local businesses generates 57 new jobs. The same amount spent at an online retailer like Amazon creates just 13 jobs.