Joe Basile named 2007 Businessperson of the Year

Shown in the photo, Senator Fuschillo, right, congratulates Joe Basile, left.

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) recently congratulated Joe Basile on being named 2007 Small Businessperson of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas. Senator Fuschillo presented Basile with a Senate Citation during the Chamber's November general meeting.

"Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. They not only provide goods and services to residents, they take an active role in making our community a better place. It is my pleasure to honor Mr. Basile for his many years of leadership and service to the Chamber of Commerce and to the Massapequa community," said Senator Fuschillo.

Basile is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas, currently serving as president and previously serving as third vice president, second vice president and first vice president. During his tenure, Basile established the annual breast cancer screening program, and supported many other community events, such as the annual community festival, outreach programs for the poor, food drives, picnic in the park, health and fitness expo, business expo and the holiday tree/menorah lighting ceremony.

Basile serves as CEO of two small businesses in Massapequa; TLB Enterpises, Inc. and Pequa Construction.

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