East Rockaway, Lynbrook business owners awarded

Two local women were awarded Small Businessperson of the Year during the Nassau Council of Chambers 27th Annual Legislative Breakfast held on October 7 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.

Jeane Annecco

Jeanie’s dream was to own her own bakery. As a single mom of three, Jeanie began by baking cookies, cakes, breads and pies from her kitchen.

When the opportunity to purchase the bakery at 59 Main Street in East Rockaway arose, Annecco jumped at the chance. Risking it all and against her lawyers advice, she refinanced her home and Jeanie’s Bakery was born.
Since then, she has been a contributing member of the East Rockaway community and a generous merchant to the many fundraising needs of the village. Annecco has also served as a judge for the Rhame Avenue School Brownie Ttroop. In 2007, during the holiday season, Jeanie was voted the business with the best decorated window.
In 2009, Jeanie was awarded the East Rockaway Business of the Year by the Village of East Rockaway. Also, in 2009, she was awarded the Pathfinder Award. Jeanie also serves on the East Rockaway Chamber of Commerce Board.

Denise Rogers

As a resident and active member of the Village of Lynbrook, Astoria Federal Savings Branch Manager Denise Rogers is committed to serving her customers and strengthening the community.
Since joining Astoria Federal Savings in 1994 as a part-time teller, Denise has built a rewarding career in banking. Today, she is an accomplished branch manager and leads her team in delivering unmatched, personal service. She champions Astoria Federal’s Education First initiatives and recently visited Lynbrook School District’s elementary schools to teach children the importance of saving money. She plays an active role in the Lynbrook Chamber, becoming vice president of membership, and most recently, executive vice president, assisting the president and the Chamber in all it endeavors. She also supports the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation. With the Support of her family and branch team, Denise shares her time and talents to help make Lynbrook a special place.

See the East Rockaway winner, Jeanie Annecco on page 23.