Dan Rattiner Speaks with Jennifer Fowkes, new director of the Montauk Chamber of Commerce – Episode 74
Apr 7, 2022
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Dan Rattiner interviews Jennifer Fowkes, the new director of the Montvault Chamber of Commerce, discussing event planning, membership sales, advocacy work, and tourism. They explore Montauk's evolution, allure, summer events, community updates, and retirement dreams in the area.
Jennifer Fowkes organizes events, sells memberships, advocates for community interests, and collaborates with Discover Long Island.
Montauk's transformation from a seasonal spot to a year-round destination is attributed to its unique offerings, press coverage, and proximity to NYC.
Deep dives
Role of the Montvault Chamber of Commerce
The new director of the Montvault Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Folks, discusses the responsibilities of her role. She mentions organizing events, selling memberships to local businesses, and advocating for the community in various areas such as wastewater management and business planning. Additionally, she highlights their involvement with Discover Long Island to attract visitors to the area.
Attractions and Changes in Montauk
The podcast delves into the evolution of Montauk from being considered the 'end of the world' to becoming a year-round community and popular destination. Changes like increased year-round population and successful events like the farmers market have contributed to Montauk's appeal. The attraction of Montauk is attributed to press coverage, its unique offerings, and its proximity to New York City.
Community Events and Developments
The episode covers various community events in Montauk, including the Farmers Market, Easter egg hunts, concerts on the green, and the Blessing of the Fleet tradition. It mentions new establishments like the renovated Bird on the Roof restaurant and upcoming marketplace projects in the area. Additionally, plans for beautification and improvement of downtown Montauk are discussed.
Episode 74: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Jennifer Fowkes, the newly appointed executive director of the Montauk Chamber of Commerce. For over a decade, the East Hampton native has worked as a volunteer in a variety of sports, religious and community organizations such as i-tri, the Bonac Booster Club and Most Holy Trinity Church.
Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.
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