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Multi Chamber Businessperson of the Year Breakfast
Five Chambers Honor Business Persons of the Year at Multi-Chamber Event
The Multi-Chamber Business Person of the Year (BPOY) event was held on March 6, 2026, at The Inn at New Hyde Park in New Hyde Park, New York. The event brought together business leaders, chamber members, and elected officials to celebrate outstanding leadership and dedication within the local business community.
Five honorees were chosen and recognized for their exceptional contributions to the business communities of Elmont, Great Neck, Hempstead, New Hyde Park, and Uniondale. The event was organized by Julie Marchesella and Cheryl Fajardo, who worked together with many volunteers to ensure that each Chamber’s Business Person of the Year was recognized for their leadership, community involvement, and commitment to supporting local businesses.
The Chamber Presidents proudly presented the awards to the following honorees:
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Elmont Chamber of Commerce
President: Julie Marchesella
Honorees: Leon Williams and Alexa Saldana
Business: Mr. Flavors Ice Cream
Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce
President: Dean Lykos
Honoree: Zeleena Schooler
Business: American Community Bank
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Great Neck Chamber of Commerce
President: Patricia Schneider Honoree: Erica Bradley
Business: Executive Director, North Shore TV (NSTV)
Greater New Hempstead Chamber of Commerce
President: LaShawn Lukes
Honoree: Latoya Benjamin
Business: VIP Small Dog Sitting
Uniondale Chamber of Commerce
President: Mariano Ugalde
Honoree: Saul Berrios
Business: Vice President, Viper Collision
The event was attended by many distinguished elected officials who joined in celebrating the honorees and recognizing the importance of supporting local businesses. In attendance:
New York State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, NYS Assemblyman Ed Ra, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, Nassau County Legislators John Giuffre, Olena Nicks, Debra Mulé, Viviana L. Russell and Carrié Solages.
Town of North Hempstead Officials: Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Members Christine Liu & Mariann Dalimonte, Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava, Receiver of Taxes Mary Jo Collins.
Town of Hempstead Officials: Council Members Thomas Muscarella & Laura Ryder. Receiver of Taxes Jeanine C. Driscoll.
The Multi-Chamber Business Person of the Year event continues to highlight the strength and dedication of local entrepreneurs and business leaders who help drive economic growth and community development throughout Nassau County.
