The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce will hold its fourth annual Experience Lynbrook event on March 7, once again aiming to bring local businesses and residents together by showcasing hidden gems and strengthening community connections.
The event is scheduled to take place at Lynbrook Public Library, at 56 Eldert St., from noon to 3 p.m., organizers said.
Audrey Donaldson, the chamber’s second vice president, said she had a booth set up in 2024 for Touched By A Rose as a licensed massage therapist, and was chosen by the chamber to plan both this year’s and last year’s event.
“As a long-time Lynbrook resident, they asked me to host the event,” Donaldson said. “I grew up in Lynbrook, and it was amazing to see that the turnout at last year’s event was huge.
“It was very successful,” she said about the 2025 event. “We had about 30 businesses set up, and a lot of people from the village were constantly in and out throughout the three-hour event. There were at least 100 people. There are eight businesses already signed up for this year, and we are expecting more.”
Last year’s Experience Lynbrook featured entertainment by the band the New Standards, food from Elsie Lane and Vincent’s Pizzeria and an array of businesses promoting what the village has to offer, like Rachele Leone, owner of the Pottery Workshop, who decorated her table with a variety of ceramics.
Michela Argento-Serra, the chamber’s president, said the first Experience Lynbrook was held in 2023 — post-Covid— with the intention to bring more traction to local businesses that may have taken a negative hit as a result of the pandemic.
“It’s really a showcase where everyone brings something they have to offer at their business using giveaways and raffles,” she said. “It’s more than businesses networking, it is for bringing the residents together to really enjoy what their community has to offer.”
Argento-Serra noted that the event has always been held at the library.
“It was originally decided to host it indoors due to uncertain weather conditions, making it more accessible to businesses that didn’t have tents or proper equipment,” she said.
This year, the family-friendly event invites residents to explore local businesses, sample food sponsored by area restaurants and enjoy live entertainment. During this year’s event, musician Christine Solimeno will sing and play the piano, and Gourmology will attend as a food vendor.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet business owners holding booths like First Central Savings Bank, hosted by Michael Caldwell, and Champion Inspections, Inc., hosted by Gary Roes, and will learn more about the products and services available throughout the village.
Travis Stockman will man a booth for Stockman & Poropat, PLLC, a Lynbrook law firm that handles intellectual property and business law.
“We like to consider ourselves entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs,” Stockman said. “Our firm is like a one-stop shop for businesses. By the time they leave our office, they have a whole foundation with legal protections in place. From forming small companies to bringing on investors, local businesses will gain a lot from it.”
A substantial amount of what his business deals with is e-commerce, especially after Covid, when shopping online became prominent around the world.
“Our goal is to build and grow local businesses,” he said. “We have opportunities for businesses that are just starting, and getting them online is imperative in their success, should global shutdown for in-person shopping ever occur again.”
Stockman & Poropat deals with both mom-and-pop businesses and large corporations, helping them reach higher numbers through innovation, protected trademarks, and the establishment of e-commerce. In the past, the law firm has done trademarks for the New York Yankees.
“I’m assuming it’s going to be a pretty big mix of individuals coming up to our table,” Stockman added. “We have a whole variety of ways to help them gain traction with their business.
“Not everybody gets the time to sit with an attorney and ask the questions they want, a lot of times that process is really complex, and this is a good event for us to skip all of that, and let them have a conversation about whatever it is they need for their business,” Stockman added.
This marks the first time the law firm will establish a booth at the annual event. “If I could turn that local business into a major business, they’re going to hire more people, and make more income, benefiting Lynbrook residents,” Stockman said. “For this particular event, I want to offer my services as a resource for the local community, and any businesses on the rise.”
Chamber members may reserve a table for $35 to showcase their business and connect with potential customers. Space is limited and advance registration is required.
The event is open to the public and admission is free. For more information or to reserve a table, contact the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce at lynbrookcoc@gmail.com or visit LynbrookUSA.com.
