Bayside Business Association

🚀 2026 Planning Starts Now! Check Out the BBA's Last Newsletter of 2025 and See How Much We Accomplished This Past Year and Where We are Headed in the Coming Year! As 2025 wraps up, the Bayside Business Association (BBA) is sharing our final newsletter of the year, packed with resources and opportunities to position your business for success in 2026. Inside the attached newsletter, you’ll find: - The Full 2026 Event Calendar: Plan your professional development with our virtual and in-person Networking & Educational Meetings, including the Annual Membership Meeting. - Advocacy & Updates: Read our important notice regarding Intro 431 and how BBA partners are advocating for brick-and-mortar businesses. - Visibility Opportunities: Learn how you can be a featured Member Spotlight or a Speaker at our monthly sessions. ⭐ Special Offer for New Members! Ready to expand your network and gain a stronger voice in the community? New members can join the BBA for just $75.00, covering membership through March 31, 2026. Come see how we are helping local businesses grow and thrive. 🔗 Join the BBA Today: https://lnkd.in/eYZ8naZb #BBA #BaysideBusiness #ProfessionalNetworking #SmallBusiness #LocalCommunity #BusinessGrowth #BaysideNY

🎄 Double the Holiday Cheer in Bayside! 🌟 Get ready to celebrate the season with TWO wonderful tree lighting events happening in Bayside! The Bayside Business Association (BBA) is excited to help promote these festive gatherings hosted by our community partners. Mark your calendars! 1. Bayside Village Bid Holiday Tree Lighting 🐧 Join the Bayside Business Improvement District (BID) for a classic holiday celebration perfect for the whole family! When: Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Lighting at 4:30 PM) Where: LIRR Green (41st Ave, Bayside) What to Expect: Carolers, face painting, crafts, a marching band, elf dancers, treats, a family photo frame, AND SANTA TOO! 🎅 2. NBCA Annual Holiday Lighting 🎉 The Northwest Bayside Civic Association (NBCA) invites you to their annual lighting event featuring a live performance! When: Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Where: Bayside Fields (Clearview Expressway and 29th Ave - by the Flagpole) What to Expect: Giveaways, Pictures with Santa, a Live DJ, Free Refreshments, and a Live Performance! Come out and support our community organizations as we light up Bayside for the holidays! See you there! 👋 #Bayside #QueensNY #TreeLighting #HolidayEvents #BaysideBID #NBCA #SupportLocal #CommunityEvents #BBA #ShopLocal

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving, Bayside! 🍁 From all of us at the Bayside Business Association, we are grateful for our incredible community, our members, and the partnerships that make Bayside such a vibrant place to live and do business. Wishing you and your families a warm, joyful, and peaceful holiday. May the good things in life be yours in abundance this season and all year long. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Holiday Kickoff Networking Event. Your energy, laughter, and spirit made it a truly festive and memorable evening. A special thank you to Senator John Liu and Assemblyman Ed Braunstein for stopping by. Your presence helped us officially kick off the season, and we were grateful to have you with us. We were also excited to welcome several new faces to the room: • Marc Buccellato, On the Marc Training • Steve Engelson, DanelEx Promotional Products • Rod Ganis, ERA Group • Saikiel Oropeza, Lush Nails & Spa • Robert Morici and the team from Morici Law • Jian Zheng, Vitabot Wellness Congratulations to Savita Bharat of Dime Community Bank, the winner of our Lotto Board raffle. We hope you hit the jackpot! We also shared some beautiful news: Demetris Arnidis of Bell Formal Wear Inc Tuxedos / Suits and his wife welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in late September. Congratulations to the Arnidis family on this wonderful milestone. And a heartfelt thank you to Mark Boccia and the entire Bourbon Street team for hosting us on their rooftop and providing great food, great drinks, warm service, and a perfect atmosphere to kick off the holiday season. Thank you all for making the night so special. We look forward to building on this momentum together in the months ahead.

If you're joining us tonight, here's what you can expect...

🎄✨ The holidays are here, and so is our Holiday Kickoff & Networking Event! 🎉 Join us TONIGHT from 6 PM - 8 PM at the Bourbon Street Rooftop Lounge for an evening filled with festive fun, drinks, and great networking. 🎅🥂 Walk-ins are welcome! BBA Members: $65 Non-Members: $70 ✨ Enjoy soda, beer, wine, and a signature cocktail 🥂 ✨ Indulge in a beautiful spread from the Bourbon Street menu 🍽️ ✨ Don't miss the raffle prize giveaway! 🎁 It’s the perfect way to mix, mingle, and kick off the season! 🎉 📍 For more details, go to: https://lnkd.in/eXpfPq2F See you there! 🌟 #HolidayKickoff #NetworkingEvent #BaysideBusiness #WalkInsWelcome #RooftopEvent #HolidayFun

Success happens when your name gets mentioned in rooms you haven’t entered yet — and that starts with showing up. If your business serves the Bayside, NY community in any way, you should be at this event tomorrow night - 11.20.2025. Join us from 6 to 8 PM on the rooftop of Bourbon Street, one of Bayside’s most iconic venues, for the Bayside Business Association Holiday Kickoff and Networking Event. Whether your business is based in Bayside or simply provides goods or services to Bayside residents, this is a rare chance to meet local business owners, community leaders, and potential clients in one festive, high-energy space. Why smart business owners attend events like this: • In-person connections convert into real opportunities • Visibility leads to referrals and repeat business • Networking accelerates trust and partnership development Buy your ticket in advance to save and secure your spot. Introduce your brand. Build connections. Meet future customers. To register, scan the QR code below or go to: https://lnkd.in/eXpfPq2F We look forward to kicking off this holiday season with our current BBA members and meeting new business owners and leadership serving our community!

Long Island Business Leaders… This One’s for You! Join our BBA member, Vanguard Benefits, for a virtual session that will change the way you think about healthcare for your organization. Reimagining Healthcare: A New Approach for Long Island Non-Profits and Businesses Wednesday, December 3rd | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM By Zoom Whether you’re a business owner, HR professional, or organizational leader, this session will help you understand smarter, more cost-effective healthcare options for today’s workforce. You’ll learn how to: • Understand the fundamentals of self-funded healthcare • Attract and retain top talent with competitive benefits • Implement wellness initiatives that truly boost engagement • Leverage Northwell Direct’s employer-focused programs If you want to build a healthier, more supportive workplace, you won’t want to miss this. RSVP: Either, scan the QR code on the digital flyer or go to: https://lnkd.in/eYnpiX46 Looking forward to seeing you there!

Happy Birthday BBA member, Melinda Murray-Nyack! Wishing you a great year ahead filled with all the beautiful things life has to offer.

Bayside business owners and community leaders — this week is your chance to make meaningful new connections before the year ends. Join us at the Bayside Business Association’s Holiday Kickoff & Networking Event, one of our most anticipated gatherings of the year. Three reasons this event is worth your time and investment: High-value networking: Connect with established business leaders, decision-makers, and potential collaborators from Bayside and the surrounding communities. A strong finish to 2025: Gain visibility, strengthen your presence in the local business community, and uncover new partnerships heading into 2026. A festive, relationship-building atmosphere: Enjoy Bourbon Street’s rooftop lounge, delicious appetizers, a full bar, and the BBA’s signature holiday cocktail. Pre-register now — ticket prices increase at the door. 📅 November 20, 2025 🕕 6–8 PM 📍 Bourbon Street Rooftop Lounge 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/eXpfPq2F