Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS IN THE MORICHES

This year, the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches is proud to celebrate 100 years of serving our local businesses and community!

Join us for an extra-special evening as we combine our annual holiday dinner with a once-in-a-century celebration of the Chamber’s 100th anniversary, honoring a century of supporting local businesses, strengthening our community and bringing the Moriches together.

Our celebration will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 6 to 9:00 p.m. at Rock Hill Country Club. Tickets are $75 per person and include a buffet dinner and open bar, along with live music by The New Millennium Jazz Band.

In honor of our 1926 beginnings, we invite you to dress in your best Roaring Twenties cocktail attire and join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, drinks, dancing and celebration! RSVP and purchase tickets at moricheschamber.org.

100 YEARS AGO IN THE MORICHES

In 1926, local business and community leaders came together to form what would become the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches.

From its earliest days, the Chamber was about much more than business. Its mission included advancing the commercial, recreational and civic interests of the Moriches area and giving the community a voice on issues affecting its future.

Early newspaper records show a Chamber actively involved in improving life in the Moriches. During its first few years, members discussed everything from roads, street lighting and traffic signals to community facilities, dredging and beautification.

One hundred years later, that spirit of community involvement continues. In 2026, the Chamber proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary—a century of local businesses and residents working together to strengthen the community we call home.

2026 VETERANS PARADE

GRAND MARSHAL

The Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches is proud to announce Lee Sinnickson as this year’s Veterans Parade grand marshal.

Sinnickson  served our nation with exceptional honor during the Vietnam War as an infantryman in the U.S. Army’s First Infantry Division, where his bravery in combat earned him significant military honors. A lifelong area resident who was educated in Center Moriches, Sinnickson  continues to call the Moriches home with his wife, Loretta, to whom he has been married for 55 years. Together, they are the proud parents of Keri and Ryan and grandparents to four grandchildren: Leah, Kara, Amy and Avery.

We are honored to have Sinnickson serve as our grand marshal and invite the community to join us in recognizing Sinnickson and his family at the Veterans Parade on Sunday, Nov. 8. The parade will step off at 2 p.m. from East Moriches School and proceed to Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Park, where a ceremony will follow.

If you would like to participate in the parade, please email the Chamber at info@moricheschamber.org or visit moricheschamber.org for additional information.

NETWORKING CASINO NIGHT

For our next General Meeting, we thought we would do something a little different - and a lot more fun! Please join the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches for a Networking Casino Night on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6-9 p.m., hosted by Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing, 6 Frowein Road, Center Moriches.

This special multi-chamber networking event is open to members of the Moriches, Eastport, Westhampton, Shirley/Mastic, Patchogue and Riverhead Chambers of Commerce. It’s a great opportunity to meet and connect with business professionals from throughout our neighboring communities.

Come enjoy an evening of networking while trying your luck at roulette, blackjack, poker and slots! Tickets are $50 per person and include funny money, buffet dinner, coffee and dessert. Play the tables and have a chance to win some great prizes!

This special event will be held in lieu of our regular General Meeting for the month. Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot. Please RSVP by Oct. 6. To register or for more information, visit moricheschamber.org or email info@moricheschamber.org.

Not a Chamber member yet? If you would like to become a member of one of the participating Chambers, please visit your local Chamber’s website for membership information.

2026 ANNUAL FALL FAIR

Join the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches for our Annual Fall Fair on Sunday, October 18, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Center Moriches! Main Street will be closed to traffic for the fair, creating a great day for strolling, shopping and enjoying our community.

Enjoy over 100 vendors, local merchants, food trucks and live music throughout town, including entertainment on Main Street and Neville Street. This year’s lineup features Milagro, Hot Water Street, Sitting Ducks, After Dark Duet, 2 EZ Band, Classic Jam and Acoustic Vibe.

There’s still time to become a vendor! Applications are being accepted through Oct. 12. Visit moricheschamber.org to apply or email info@moricheschamber.org for more information.

Rain or shine—come enjoy great music, great food and great community!

WELCOME TO CENTER MORICHES RUBY IMPACT!

The Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches is pleased to welcome Ruby Impact, a new kickboxing and strength-training studio located at 5C Canal Street in Center Moriches. Founded by 24-year-old Eastport South Manor graduate Ruby Comeau, Ruby Impact offers energetic, welcoming workouts that combine kickboxing and strength training for all experience levels.

The Chamber was proud to join Comeau, her family, friends and councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig for the studio’s ribbon cutting on Sept. 1. We are excited to welcome another young local entrepreneur to our downtown business community and wish Comeau much success! For class schedules and additional information, visit rubyimpact.com.