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Chamber Message
A message from the CHAmber
In the summer of 2020, the Village are also providing a safe environment for of Freeport, along with the rest of shoppers to prepare for those vacations at the world, faces a new reality. We home, pool parties and barbecues. are all trying to figure out how to deal Although our many local events have with the changes brought upon us by been postponed or canceled, Freeport’s Covid-19. We find ourselves beginning to resilient residents and visitors can see that emerge from a four-month shutdown of we are open for business and have a lot our businesses, separation from our loved to offer this summer and fall! With limited ones, the challenge of home schooling our children and the changes to our way of work. But through all these changes, the key word is we are emerging. Freeport has put its best foot forward and is excelling through these challenges. Centers opened to test our community for the virus and antibodies. Our businesses are begin ning to reopen, and the village is again becoming vibrant. Despite this pandemic, our fishing boats are going out with families looking for a day trip. The water taxis are carrying passengers out to tour the South Shore. Our Nautical Mile is receiving patrons to its restaurants and shops, and with the capacities and adjusted schedules, you do have to make reservations and call ahead, but now more than ever our small businesses need your support. Take a walk through Freeport, eat in our local restaurants, shop in our local shops and support all the small entrepreneurs who are trying to get back on their feet after a difficult spring. Take all preventive measures to keep yourself and everyone around you safe. And don’t forget to thank all our health care profession als, first responders, law enforcement, firefighters, grocery store workers and all other essential work Jenny Jorge Chamber President warmer days, guests can enjoy dining al fresco. ers for all their services.
The center of the Village has also come alive The local Chamber of Commerce serves to unite again with hair salons and barbershops reopening. the community and advance our local businesses. Local retailers are beginning to welcome shop We have a multicultural community that deserves pers, and our diner and Main Street restaurants an active chamber to represent them. Visit our are redesigning their parking lots and sidewalks website, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, to accommodate tables. Your local supermarkets and you will see the fun that Freeport has for all.
The Freeport Chamber of Commerce Welcomes You to Freeport Please Shop Local
Come enjoy a special New Year’s Eve fireworks display Jenny Jorge President from your favorite restaurant on the Nautical Mile! Ben Jackson 1st Vice President Call your favorite restaurant or dinner cruise line for reservations.
Ken Dookram 2nd Vice President
SHOW STARTS AT 10PM Greg Ingino 3rd Vice President
Tom Dipolito Treasurer
presented by: Jacques Butler Executive Secretary
