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Adopt-A-Battalion Receives $1K Check

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Pictured: Massapequa Business Network founder and president, Robin Hepworth; Vice President Lisa Mener; Medis consultant Marilynne Rich; Dick Olson, president of Adopt-a-Battalion; Brian Parker, Vice President of Adopt-a-Battalion; Mayor of Massapequa Park, Jeff Pravato; New York State Senator Michael Venditto; Councilman Joseph Pinto and LI Dairy Queen owner and event sponsor Laura Maier.

The Massapequa Business Network recently enjoyed its third annual Holiday Spectacular Fair, sponsored by Dairy Queen Massapequa. It was held at the Knights of Columbus in Seaford and there were more than 500 shoppers in attendance throughout the day, with 30 vendors representing local businesses. The event was a huge success and Massapequa Business Network raised $1,050 for Adopt-a-Battalion, a 501c3, nonprofit organization that collects and ships packages to troops overseas. In addition, Adopt-a-Battalion collected $700 in donations at the event.

Dick Olson and Brian Parker (president and vice president) from Adopt-a-Battalion were on hand to receive the check at the presentation.

Massapequa Business Network is a local business organization, whose mission is to promote, support and generate business for local merchants And small business owners. Founded in early 2013, it has grown to nearly 600 members throughout the area.

Find them on Facebook at Massapequa Business Network.

—Submitted by Robin Hepworth