30th Avenue Business Association:

Small businesses are the "Heart of Astoria", providing essential services and supplying local residents with the items they need in their day to day lives. The 30th Avenue Business Association salutes the entreprenerurial spirit that has helped make 30th Avenue one of Astoria's prime shopping and dining areas. With it's impressive array of multi-national restaurants, bakeries, outdoor fruit markets, corner cafes and more, the avenue reflects the diversity and uniqueness of the residents who live here.

To ensure continued growth along 30th Avenue, we invite all local businesses to become involved in the 30th Avenue Business Association. As one of several Astoria merchant groups, the 30th Avenue Association is entitled to full funding and support from the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition , which serves as a liaison to government agencies, the local police and elected officals. Under the leadership of a local board made up of area business owners, the association identifies issues of concern to the business community and works to resolve them together.

Mission Statment:
The primary mission of the 30th Avenue Business Association is to provide business growth and prosperity for area merchants. Our members work together to improve the business enviroment and to implement initiatives that support the small business owner.

Officers:
• Frank Arcabascio, President
• Sal Marino, Vice President
• Ed Boladian, Secretary
• Shahin Chowdhury, Treasurer

Directors:
Joanna D'Elia, Sal Gaudio, Paul Halvatzis, Jim Hatzis, Charles Kally, Margaret Manzi, Maria Pakkou, Gus Prentzas, Steve Sus, Gus Lambropoulos.

Legal Counsel:
Rita & William LaValle

Advisors:
George Delis, District Manager, Community Board #1

Member Information:
Congratulations! As a business owner on 30th Avenue, you are automatically a member of the 30th Avenue Business Association. Meetings are held quarterly at a member restaurant or cafe and there is no fee to join. In addition to staying updated on issues affecting small business owners, the association is a great source of ideas and information.

Current Events:
30th Avenue, Astoria Hosts Olympic Flame. Read more about 30th Avenue Business Coalition's co-sponsoring of this important historical event at Athens Square Park!

Labor Day Street Festival:
Area merchants join together every Labor Day Weekend to participate in 30th Aveune's Annual Street Festival. Proceeds from vendor fees fund the association's annual holiday lights project.

"With area merchants working together, we can make 30th Avenue an even better place to shop"
- Frank Arcabascio, President

Contact Information:

Tel:	(718) 956-3366
Address:	36-17 30th Avenue Astoria, NY 11101
Email:	Avenue30@myastoria.com