Michael A. Biggiani, Esq., was recently named the Syosset Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Person of the Year and will go on to represent the chamber at the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce in October.

Biggiani is an attorney with an office located at 2 Roosevelt Avenue in Syosset. His law firm specializes in residential and commercial transactions. Biggiani was born and raised in Syosset and with the loving support of his wife, Marie, fulfilled his childhood dream of opening a business in his hometown six years ago. He received his undergraduate degree from Albany State University (magna cum laude) and his law degree from the Hofstra School of Law. He has practiced law for 17 years.

"I grew up here," said Biggiani. "I wanted to come back to Syosset and practice here because it was my hometown. I graduated from Syosset High School. I live in East Norwich now, but love being back here."

In addition to his work, Biggiani is involved in many of the chamber's activities. He has been a member of the Syosset Chamber of Commerce for six years. He serves on the board of directors and currently holds the position of Second Vice President. He is a member of the Holiday Lighting Committee, which he chaired in 2001. He chairs the Evening Meetings Committee, is a member of the Budget Planning and Programming Committees and enjoys marching with the chamber in the Syosset annual Memorial Day Parade. Biggiani represents Syosset on its tennis travel team and ushered at St. Edward's Church for over 10 years.

"This is a dream come true. For all of the time I put in, it is nice that everyone chose to honor me," said Biggiani. "They did it more on the basis of service as opposed to just one thing. I am a hometown boy did good. I love this town. I have been here a long time and I am happy to be here."

Syosset Chamber of Commerce president Jim Tinnelly was proud to announce Biggiani as this year's small business person of the year.

"I think Mike is an excellent choice for this award," said Syosset Chamber of Commerce president Jim Tinnelly. "We are honored that he is representing us. Mike has worked quietly but constantly and very consistently for the Syosset Chamber since its re-birth serving on the board in a variety of committees and more recently as second vice president."