Networking never hurts. Ever. It always gives you a leg up when looking for a job or trying to reach out to people for professional assistance. After all, the more people you know, the more of a chance you have at anything. So if you need help with something, consider networking via the Best Networking Group on Long Island.
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Networking Group (300 Members and under)
Networking Group (Over 300 Members)
2021: Long Islanders Voted Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce Best Networking Group!
Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 30, Farmingville
(631) 317-1738 – farmingvillechamber.com
Community pride and citizenship are built into the Chamber’s mission, which is to promote business growth by increasing sales, brand awareness, and drawing a loyal customer base. The volunteer organization carries this out while improving the general welfare and prosperity of the Farmingville area in true hometown style. A collaborative effort among members, civic leaders and groups, youth organizations and others ensure prominent traditions keep getting bigger and better. A June street fair is a shining example of this focus, bringing thousands to the carnivalesque atmosphere under crisp white tents for summer fun of food, shopping, and entertainment. Holidays roll in jubilantly under the Chamber’s watch with a community tree lighting at Triangle Park that has become a fan favorite for locals and visitors.
2020: Long Islanders Voted Medford Chamber of Commerce Best Networking Group!
Medford Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 926, Medford
(631) 475-3374 – medfordchamberny.org
The Medford Chamber of Commerce is a collective consisting of over 1,400 small and large businesses that strive to create a strong and thriving local economy. Their events held year-round creates endless opportunities to network with business professionals and groups such as the “Young Professionals Network.” Medford’s Chamber of Commerce primarily focuses on people from ages 21 to 40 looking to make a name for themselves. The greeters group which currently comprises over 80 people in business, get together to help each other promote their businesses and prosper.
2019: Long Islanders Voted Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce Best Networking Group!
Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce
(631) 317-1738 – www.farmingvillechamber.com
If you are in the Farmingville area and are looking for a networking group for your small business, The Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is for you. A volunteer organization formed to advance the welfare and success of the Farmingville area, FHCC was formed in 2011. The Chamber focuses on supporting locally owned businesses by increasing sales, creating Farmingville-brand awareness, and instilling pride within its members and the local community. The Chamber members are local business leaders, organizers, and residents who are committed to making a difference by putting the “unity” back into “community”!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce Best Networking Group on Long Island
Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce
www.farmingvillechamber.com
If you are in the Farmingville area and are looking for a networking group for your small business, The Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is for you. A volunteer organization formed to advance the welfare and success of the Farmingville area, FHCC was Formed in 2011. The Chamber focuses on supporting locally owned businesses by increasing sales, creating Farmingville-brand awareness, and instilling pride within its members and the local community. The Chamber members are local business leaders, organizers, and residents who are committed to making a difference by putting the “unity” back into “community”.
2017: Long Islanders Voted Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI) Best Networking Group on Long Island
Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI)
P.O. Box 158, Hicksville. 516-877-4040. prpli.org
Founded in 1990, Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI) is the largest and most established organization of its kind in the region. Dedicated to creating a platform where communications professionals can go to network, learn, share new experiences and advance their careers, PRPLI includes educational events, mixers and networking opportunities along with a scholarship program and annual awards event! Members of PRPLI represent marketing and public relations departments in a variety of industries, including: healthcare, education, government, retail, law, accounting, banking, manufacturing and nonprofit. For these and so many other reasons, it’s no wonder why Long Islanders voted Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI) the Best Networking Group on Long Island!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Merrick Girls Weekday Recipes Best Networking Group on Long Island
Merrick Girls Weekday Recipes
Merrick. facebook.com/groups/MerrickGirlsWeekdayRecipies
This Facebook group, made up of more than 8,000 members, is so more than a place to share recipes. It has evolved into a community forum that connects those in the South Shore enclave with witty banter, good-natured fun, and of course, food talk. Come for the recipes, stay for the camaraderie and friendship!
2015: Long Islanders Voted PinkTie.org Best Networking Group on Long Island!
PinkTie.org
6901 Jericho Tpke., Ste. 211, Syosset. 516-873-9595. pinktie.org
PinkTie.org has quickly become the premier networking group on LI whose purpose is twofold: to connect like-minded professionals in the real estate industry and to make fruitful partnerships to raise money to fight cancer, an issue near and dear to the hearts of the founders Mike and Rich Cave, of First Equity Title Services.
2014: Long Islanders Voted Long Island Pet Professionals in Babylon Best Networking Group on Long Island!
1. Long Island Pet Professionals
P.O. Box 623, Babylon. 631-446-1105. longislandpetprofessionals.com
2. Over 40 Females
49 Heather Lane, Levittown. 516-313-7036. over40females.com
3. Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 30, Farmingville. 631-317-1738. farmingvillechamber.com
NATIONAL
BNI – Business Networking International
Multiple Locations. 800-825-8286. bni.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Long Island Pet Professionals in Islip Best Networking Group on Long Island!
1. Long Island Pet Professionals
560 Main St., Islip. 631-446-1105. www.longislandpetprofessionals.com
2. Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce
631-317-1738. www.farmingvillechamber.com
3. Adrian’s Network
516-767-9288. www.adriansnetwork.com
National.
Business Networking International www.bni.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Long Island Pet Professionals in Islip Best Networking Group on Long Island!
1. Long Island Pet Professionals
560 Main St., Suite D, Islip. www.longislandpetprofessionals.com
2. Hauppauge Industrial Association
225 Wireless Blvd., Suite 101, Hauppauge. 631-543-5355. www.hia-li.org
3. Adrian’s Network
516-767-9288. adriansnetwork.com
NATIONAL. Business Networking International
2011: Long Islanders Voted and the Long Island Association is the Best Networking Group on Long Island!
1. Long Island Association
300 Broadhollow Rd., Melville. 631-493-3000. www.longislandassociation.org
2. Long Island Center for Business and Professional Women
535 Broadhollow Rd., Melville. 631-673-0209. www.licenter.org
3. Long Island Business Networking Group
www.meetup.com/LongIslandBusinessNetworking