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Important State & County COVID-19 Announcements

By Moriches Chamber | Published March 20, 2020

To all residents and business owners – in a recent teleconference with government officials, the Chamber of Commerce was issues several statements on the state and local government response to the pandemic, resources available to residents and business owners, and other useful information. Please take a moment to review this PDF.

Saint Patrick’s Parade – POSTPONED!

By Moriches Chamber | Published March 14, 2020

The health and safety of the residents of our communities is, as always, the primary concern for the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches. The Chamber wishes to assist in the prevention of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and therefore both the St. Patrick’s Dinner Party, Friday March 13th, and the St. Patrick’s Parade, Sunday March 15th, are being POSTPONED. The new date is still undetermined. We will send communications once these events have been re-scheduled.

Please keep yourselves and loved ones safe in this time of uncertainty.

– Julie Pratt, President.

Any questions call our number 631-874-3849 or email us at .

Second Meeting of the Year

By Ethan DeVelvis | Published February 26, 2020

In our second meeting of 2020, we met at Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing. We had two guests, and went over a variety of topics, including the presentation of this year’s budget.

Advertise in the Only OFFICIAL St. Patrick’s Day Guide for 2020

By Moriches Chamber | Published February 10, 2020

As the official organizers of the 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Center Moriches, the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches is now accepting ads for the ONLY OFFICIAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY GUIDE. This year’s OFFICIAL St. Patrick’s Day Guide is being printed by The Tide of the Moriches & Manorville. If you’re unsure about where you are advertising please call Gerry at 631-878-0003. Don’t be fooled by imitations! There is only one OFFICIAL guide!

Ringing in the New Year

By Ethan DeVelvis | Published January 27, 2020

Happy New Year! As we ring in the new year, 2020, we get back to our monthly meetings at the Moriches Bay Diner. We were joined by a few guests, including two students of the month and 4 other guest speakers.

Holiday Happiness

By Ethan DeVelvis | Published November 30, 2019

The Fall Season is coming to a close, and the Holidays are coming faster than a blink of an eye. We introduced a new slate of officers for the 2020 calendar year, and the first Students of the Month from Center Moriches High School were introduced. Multiple reports for committees plans for the winter season were given, and we welcomed a new member from The Villa at Westhampton.

Register for the Storefront Holiday Decorating Contest

By Moriches Chamber | Published November 27, 2019

To all business owners in the Moriches Bay area:

Many businesses in the Moriches, Center Moriches, and East Moriches communities decorate their building fronts for the holiday season. The Chamber wishes to recognize their efforts and to encourage others to display the spirit of the holidays. The decorations in our business districts bring attention to array of our shops and businesses, and provides enjoyment to the community during the holiday season. The Chamber will recognize with a certificate those businesses that extend the extra effort decorating. Further, during the second week of December, a panel of judges will review the decorated building fronts and select a business that is “The Most Holiday Decorated Business of the Year“.

New Attractions at 2019 Fall Fair

By Ethan DeVelvis | Published November 8, 2019

The 2019 Fall Fair on October 19 was met with great weather and an even greater turnout. From tasty food to excellent gift options for the holidays, the Fall Fair had a great variety of stands for every Moriches resident.

Counting Down the Days to the Holidays

By Ethan DeVelvis | Published October 21, 2019

This month, we discussed many things ranging from the upcoming Fall Festival to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We welcomed two new members, Mark Shuster of Stoebe & Shuster Real Estate Group, and Susan Daconto of the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. Overall, this meeting was full of information that every member of the chamber of commerce should know.

A Busy Start to Autumn in the Chamber

By Ethan DeVelvis | Published September 23, 2019

The Moriches Chamber of Commerce monthly meetings are back, and the September meeting at the Moriches Bay Diner went smoothly as planned. It started with a guest speaker, Mr. Rocco Carriero, the author of “Three Cords Approach to Life and Wealth Management for Business Owners”. Talking about the 3 types of business owners, he weighed all of the options and talked about balancing your family and your personal health with your business life. Don’t let a certain aspect of your life overrule the rest, find the perfect balance. If you haven’t yet, pick up a copy of his book, it’s worth the read.