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Politics & Government

Small Business Networking Expo

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. will be hosting this event, in which the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores will be participating. Local  small business owners and residents who are looking to start a small business are invited and encouraged to attend.

At the event, current and prospective small business owners can speak directly with government and non-profit agencies about how to start or expand a small business. Those attending the small business networking expo can learn about accessing capital, getting a small business loan, and writing a business plan. Representatives from local chambers of commerce, including Bellmore and Merrick chambers, will also be on hand to talk about the different business opportunities within their respective communities. Participants will also be able to network with each other to promote their businesses and exchange information and ideas. 

The following agencies and organizations will be participating:

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* Amityville Chamber of Commerce
* Black Women Enterprises
* Community Development Corporation of Long Island
* Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores
* Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas
* Copiague Chamber of Commerce
* East Meadow Chamber of Commerce
* Empire State Development Corporation
* Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce
* Freeport Chamber of Commerce
* Long Island Association
* Long Island Development Coalition
* Long Island Housing Partnership
* LIPA
* Merrick Chamber of Commerce
* Nassau County Clerk's Office
* Nassau County Office of Planning & Economic Development 
* National Grid
* NYS Insurance Department
* NYS Department of Taxation & Finance
* Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College
* Seaford Chamber of Commerce
* Scott Skodnek Business Development Center At Hofstra University
* Suffolk County Clerk's Office
* Town of Hempstead Department of Planning & Economic Development
* U.S. Small Business Administration
* Wantagh Chamber of Commerce

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