Recently named president of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce, Ben Jackson cut the ribbon that marked the opening of Freeport’s Nautical Mile. CBS2 News was on hand to report on how the dovetailing of an acceleration in vaccination rates and the opening of the Nautical Mile spell promise to Freeport’s business interests. To be […]

We are proud to announce that Ben Jackson has been named the president of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce. A life-long Freeporter, who has been growing Ben’s General Contracting in the incorporated village for over 40 years, Ben was no doubt an ideal choice to head up the chamber for the current term. Ben’s very […]

The construction industry sits at the heart of the world economy. The commercial spaces it provides represent not only one of the world’s largest business interests, but the places where we work, shop, play and often enough live about half our lives. Our best architects and builders are well-aware of the importance of commercial spaces […]

Ben Jackson, of Ben’s General Contracting, once again helped out on the NBC program, “George to the Rescue” on Oct. 27 when he and other members of George’s crew pitched in to create classrooms and a new gym at Spark Elementary School, a school for special needs children in Lindenhurst, New York.  The episode […]

All you have to do is watch the news to understand why the clergy and members of synagogues, churches, mosques, and other houses of worship and their families are very concerned about their safety and security. While these hate attacks are rare, they occur frequently enough to make people fear for their safety when they […]

UPDATED: For Ben Jackson, co-owner of Ben’s General Contracting, working on renovation of community center for cancer patients for “George to the Rescue” is the most recent of many efforts to help the community. Ben’s General Contracting was featured on “George to the Rescue” show on April 20 & 21, 2019. Watch as we help […]

June 26, 2017, The National Association of Remodeling Industry, NYC/Long Island Chapter announced that our very own CEO, Ben Jackson, has successfully achieved the prestigious Certified Remodeler status. To be a certified remodeler, it is important that you possess extensive knowledge and skills in a broad range of remodeling areas. The certification proves Ben Jackson’s […]

We are proud to announce that Ben’s General Contracting has been recognized for Three Regional Contractor of the Year awards in 2017 from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, including both Commercial and Residential projects. The awards are: Commercial Award (one project) 2017 CotY Award Regional Contractor of the Year Commercial Interior Region 1 […]

With the goal of growing their businesses and supporting job creation, many Long Island, NY small business owners are hopeful about the new Trump administration’s plans to cut taxes and reduce federal regulations. Below are some of the changes that business owners would like to see implemented: Trump has promised to “repeal and replace” the […]

After vote, Ben’s has been selected as the 2016 Contractor Of The Year by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI NYC/LI Chapter), securing both Gold and Silver level honors. Freeport, NY—Ben’s General Contracting has been recognized for three major accomplishments this year by NARI, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry NYC/Long Island […]