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“A Christmas Vacation” Light Pole Decorating Contest 2020

By Keith Paul | Published December 3, 2020

This holiday season, the Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley will hold its 1st Annual Light Pole Decorating Contest along Montauk Highway. We invite all interested local businesses, organizations, or community members to join us and sign up for the contest. The contest is free to enter, you only need to provide the decoration supplies. The light pole will help dress up our community for a festive atmosphere.

Congratulations to Our Sizzling Summer Grill Raffle Winner!

By Keith Paul | Published July 1, 2020

Congratulations go out to Anthony Montanez! He is the winner in our Sizzling Summer Weber Grill Raffle. He won a Weber Genesis II SE-310 Grill valued at $750!

From everyone at the Chamber, congratulations Anthony, and thank you for your support!

Important Links for Business Owners During the COVID-19 Crisis

By Keith Paul | Published March 31, 2020

To assist our membership and any other small business owners and residents looking for information about assistance during the COVID-19 crisis we have compiled the following list of links. Some point to sites with other helpful links. Please note that much of this information is changing on a daily basis so links may change or disappear altogether. We will try to send updates as information changes or becomes available.

The Parade is ON!

By Keith Paul | Published December 1, 2019

The Christmas Parade will take place today, December 1st! We will be starting slightly early at 11:45 in the hopes we can avoid any bad weather. All parade participants should be behind Kohl’s and ready to go for an 11:45am start. See you all there!

Chamber Installs American Flags on Montauk Highway

By Keith Paul | Published May 6, 2019

On April 16th, the Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley had 50 American flags installed along Montauk Highway through Mastic and Shirley. By now you have probably seen how wonderful and patriotic these flags make this busy corridor through our towns look. This was phase 1 of the project. Phase 2 will begin soon and will continue west of the Kohl’s shopping center and east of Herkimer Street.

Watch for Some BIG Changes

By Keith Paul | Published April 16, 2019

For everyone who lives and works in the Mastic-Shirley area, please keep an eye out for a big change coming to our towns. The Chamber has been working hard for almost a year on a project that will finally be coming to fruition. We’re extremely excited and can’t wait for everyone to see what’s coming!

Here’s a hint – it has to do with stars & stripes. Lots of them!

Meeting Cancellations & Chamber Annual Dinner

By Keith Paul | Published April 12, 2019

First, we’ like to thank Jim Tullo, Deputy Director of the Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency, for speaking at this month’s meeting. It was very informative, especially considering the huge economic impact the new sewer district in our area will have.

We’d also like to thank Chamber member Zackary Will of Paychex for giving us a great presentation on his company’s services. We encourage all members to give a 10 minute presentation of their business so we can all learn more about you. If you’re interested in being a speaker just let us know.

No May or June Meetings

Please be advised that there will be no general meetings in May or June because we have other events in both of those months.

Major Parade Sponsor, Heidenberg Properties, Offers Holiday Wishes

By Keith Paul | Published December 7, 2018

As we prepare for the 49th Annual Christmas Parade, to be held this Sunday, December 9th, we’d like to take a moment to that one of our “Shining Star” sponsors – Heidenberg Properties. You probably know them better as the South Port Shopping Center. In addition to being a major financial sponsor of our parade, they also generously allow us to use their parking lot the day of the parade to stage all of the marchers and floats. Having this support makes organizing this complex event much easier and for that we are very grateful!

New Holiday Decorations

By Keith Paul | Published December 1, 2018

The Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley is happy to announce that we have just installed a new 9-foot menorah and a 14-foot Christmas tree (actually 17 feet with the star on top!) on the south-east corner of William Floyd Parkway and Montauk Highway by the statue of William Floyd. These decorations will be set up every year to help spread cheer to all during the holiday season.

Chamber Echoes – September 2018

By Tom Hogan | Published October 12, 2018

Last month’s meeting was held on September 10th at the Mastic Fire Department and was attended by our chamber members as well as other members of the community.

Dealing with The Issues In Front of Us

Suffolk County Legislator Rudy Sunderman first installed new officers Lisa Hogan of LMH Certified Public Accountant, PC and Dexter Arthur of Shirley Veterinary Hospital. Then Legislator Sunderman discussed the issue of community beautification. He made it clear that they are taking a hard line and going to businesses and addressing that they keep their buildings looking good.