The Melville-East Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in 2002 and is currently operating under the DBA Melville Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to promote economic and business development throughout our region with the coordinated efforts of the chamber, businesses, educational institutions and government resources within our community. Our membership will be instrumental in our efforts to benefit each other’s business and community goals through advocacy, participation and education.
The Melville Chamber of Commerce will provide networking opportunities, business to business services, and a host of many other programs to create and stimulate business opportunities. The Chamber will foster an inclusive and more vital business environment not only in our area but throughout Long Island. We will work together with our business leaders, community leaders, professional leaders, and our Elected Officials to continue to improve the quality of life for both our business community and our residents.
The Melville Chamber of Commerce has the following specialized committees. These committees provide a forum for participants to collaborate on important business issues, build a productive network of business-to-business relationships and play a role in the decision-making of our organization.
If you are a member and is interested in getting involved with one of our committees, please contact Ted Macaluso at our Chamber office or e-mail us at info@melvillechamber.org with the name of the committee that you would like to serve on in the subject line. A Chamber representative will be in touch with you shortly to confirm your participation.
For further information or if you have and questions, you can contact us at our Chamber office @ 631-777-6260
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Chair – David Gustin
MISSION
The mission is to ensure that there is adequate and appropriate monitoring, advocating and oversight on federal, state and local legislation and economic development issues that could affect the Chamber and its members.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE
Chair – Ted Macaluso
GOAL
To promote Chamber membership, educate new members regarding the benefits of membership, provide members with networking opportunities and assist with membership recruitment and retention. The committee also assists the Chamber with Business Before/After Hours, ribbon cuttings, and groundbreaking ceremonies.
STUDENT INTERN & CAREER COMMITTEE
Chair – Krysti O’Rourke
GOAL
This Committee is dedicated to the needs of student internships and career opportunities.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP COMMITTEE
Co-Chair – Angelica Santucci
Co-Chair – RJ Virk
GOAL
To create a platform for our members to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically active, and contribute to the economic development and high quality living of our community.
WOMEN’S GROUP COMMITTEE
Co-Chair – Susan Ganz
Co-Chair – Irene Litsas
GOAL
Women of Melville Empowerment Network (W.O.M.E.N.) To empower, recognize and inspire women of the Melville Chamber.
PROGRAM/SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
Chair-Ted Macaluso
GOAL
The Program Committee is responsible for planning and fundraising for the Chamber’s events ie Trade Show, the Chamber’s Choice Awards (Businesses of the Year) Gala etc.
BUSINESS RESOURCE COMMITTEE
Chair – Tyler Sloves
Co-Chair – Jordan Kaplan
GOAL
The mission of the Business Resource Committee is to provide all Melville Chamber of Commerce members with strategic resources, education and opportunities to achieve their company goals and to grow and prosper in the Long Island business community.
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Chair – David Gustin
GOAL
To assist in developing programs that will improve our community and help our business members fulfill its social responsibilities.
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS COMMITTEE
Chair – Will Kutzler
GOAL
The goal of the Technology & Innovations Committee is to improve the technology and infrastructure environment for local businesses to thrive and plan for the future. To educate our members on the latest technologies.
