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One week after a record heatwave, Mother Nature cooperated by cooling down for the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual Vincent Cortese Memorial Golf Outing.
The outing took place at the Wild Turkey Golf Course of the 3-course Crystal Springs golf resort in Hamburg, NJ for the third consecutive year. The course has been ideal for the GPCC’s players of all levels and talents, featuring fairways that are usually pretty level with only some elevation changes on a couple of holes. Wild Turkey was previously ranked 8th in a state-wide ranking of public courses in New Jersey Monthly magazine.
Upon arrival, golfers were greeted at the bag drop where staff are clad in traditional knickers. After checking in at the GPCC outing table, each golfer was given their starting tee, a bag full of swag donated by several Chamber members, and other gifts such as a new glove and a set of cleats for thier particular shoe brand. Then, a boxed lunch was served in the well-appointed three-level club house, or players could use that time instead to warm up at the golf range with a complimentary bucket of balls.
At 1:00 PM, golfers were lined up for the Texas Scramble tee off. A Texas Scramble is simple and straightforward: Each player hits a tee shot and the best ball (or best of four drives) is determined. All four team members then hit from that spot, and so on. This style of play allows even the weakest driver on the team to get into the action.
The Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Mayor Jeffery Jones, who served as the Outing’s Celebrity Golfer. Mayor Jones played his fi rst 9 holes with a team of golfers from Greenstar Recycling, the largest residential recycler in Passaic
County, and which is located in Paterson.Jones played the back 9 holes with a team from Prestige Laundry, a well regarded provider of laundry services in the tri-state area, also with a location in Paterson.
Regarding the value of the outing and networking, Golf Committee Chairman Rick Ricca said, “It was an opportunity not to be missed. When you can have fun and expand business and political contacts, you have a winning combination.”
Jamie Dykes, President of the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce always has networking in mind, when planning the event, matching up golfers in need of partners, and the format of the dinner, to ensure not just a good time, but the maximum benefi t to individuals and companies represented.
“This year our weather was absolutely perfect so our members and thier guests were treated to a full day of golf,” said Dykes. “They were able to make new contacts and solidify and strengthen older ones.”
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CHAMBER GOLF OUTING BRINGS BUSINESSMEN AND WOMEN TOGETHER FOR A DAY OF NETWORKING
Chamber HappeningsGreater Paterson Chamber of Commerce Volume XII/Issue 8
August 2011
PICTURES FROM 10TH ANNUAL VINCENT CORTESE MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING ... PGS. 3-4
ASSEMBLYWOMAN POU DISTRIBUTES SACK-PACKS
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Mayor Jeffery Jones poses with a threesome from Prestige Laundry at the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual Vincent Cortese Memorial Golf Outing on Wednesday, July 27th.
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GREATER PATERSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE100 Hamilton Plaza, Suite 1201
Paterson, NJ 07505(t) 973-881-7300 (F) 973-881-8233
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Jim White Jr., White & Shauger Inc.
Vice President/Finance
Irwin Bailey, EBCO Development Corp.Vice President/Retail
Teri Duda, Berkeley CollegeVice President/Education
Rick Ricca, Verizon CommunicationsPast Chairman
Vice President/Governmental Affairs
George Waitts, Crown Roll Leaf Inc.Chairman
DIRECTORS:James Chappell, JC Printing
Patrick DeDeo, William Paterson University
Robert DeMers, Esq.
Matthew Evans, Evans Architect
Peter Garafano, Garafano Tank Services
Paul Harencak, CLI Group
Thomas Horsburgh, Ridgid Paper Tube Corp.
Joseph Langan, River Drive Construction
Ken Morris Jr., St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Steve Rose, Passaic County Community College
Kimberly Rupp, TD Bank
Sean Ryan, Hanson & Ryan Inc.
Art Scialla Jr., Ace Reprographic Services
Michael Seeve, Mountain Development Corp
Dan Shiver, Shiver Real Estate Agency
Roland Straten, Associated Fire Protection Inc.
Everton Scott, Public Service Electric & Gas
James Suessmann, CPA
Nick Tsapatsaris, Center City Partners, LLC
Nick Tselepis, Nicholas Real Estate
Don Vanderbeck Jr., C.J. Vanderbeck & Son Inc.
Dot Woods, Columbia Bank
STAFF:James “Jamie” A.M. Dykes II
President
Sheri A. FerreiraAssociate Director/Editor, Chamber Happenings
Gladys BayonOffi ce Administrator
Chamber Happenings is published by The Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce. Our monthly
publication is THE source for today’s top business news and information as it relates to our members and
the Greater Paterson area.
Want Ink? Send us your announcements. What is new with you and your company? The GPCC wants to promote your goods and services. Are you an expert in your fi eld? Do you have advice to lend to our mem-bers? If so, Chamber Happenings allows members to submit by-lined articles. Send your news, announce-
ments or by-lined articles to Chamber Happenings Editor, Sheri Ferreira at [email protected] or contact the Chamber via telephone: 973-881-7300.
© All Rights Reserved. If you would like a copy of an article that appeared in Chamber Happenings, for your
own project, please let us know.
Chamber Happenings
1010 South Paterson Plaza, LLC408-418 Pacifi c Street
Paterson
Mr. Richard P. Blender100 Hamilton Plaza - Suite 1212
Paterson
Bogue Systems, Inc.PO Box 3027
Paterson
Broadview Networks744 Broad St., 10th Fl.
Newark
Broadway Jewelry/ Suns Pawn-broker
72 BroadwayPaterson
Classic Auto Body of Paterson33 Beckwith Avenue
Paterson
Coldwell Banker Susani Realty209 Union Avenue
Paterson
Commercial Financing Solutions, LLC
103 Rock RoadWayne
D’Amario Management200 E. 25th St.
Paterson
Duffy’s Tavern856 River St.
Paterson
Elevator Doors, Inc.15 Jane Street
Paterson
Evans Architects A.I.A.470 Chamberlain Ave.
Paterson
James R. Suessmann CPA, PC570 Park Ave.
Paterson
Kikiriki215 Market Street
Paterson
L+C Design333 Meadowlands Parkway
Secaucus
Metal Components, Inc.92 Maryland Ave.
Paterson
Machinery Services Corp.P.O. Box AY
Paterson
Main Fair Pharmacy87 Main StPaterson
Microseal Industries Inc.P.O. Box 3054
Paterson
Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders
401 Grand Street, Rm. 205Paterson
Paterson Self Storage LLC/Treasure Island Storage
404 Grand St.Paterson
Pathstone Corp.78 W. Landis Avenue
Vineland
Pfi ster Maintenance, Inc.80 E. 5th St.
Paterson
Riverfront Land Associates445 West Main Street
Wyckoff
Riverview Post Acute Care Center
77 East 43rd St.Paterson
Skorr Products Inc.90 George St.
PatersonSt. Joseph’s Regional Medical
Center703 Main Street
Paterson
Star of Hope Ministries Inc.34 Broadway
Paterson
Valley National Bank490 Chamberlain Avenue
Paterson
Wells Fargo95 Route 17 South
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Dear Chamber Members,
Special events bring communities together. They provide opportunities for neighbors and businesses to get to know one another in a leisurely way. Lately, I have been extremely pleased at the number of special events happening in the City of Paterson, and notably, these events are all hosted and sponsored by various groups, agencies and businesses. These events enrich not just the quality of life in the City of Paterson, but they also encourage economic development.
Recently the City of Paterson brought Jazz back in a meaningful way with a Paterson PM Great Falls Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Paterson Municipal Utilities Authority. The event has so far attracted hundreds of people every Saturday to the Falls. (For more information about the Jazz Festival visit the event website: www.patersonpm.com)
Speaking of the Falls, Celebrate Paterson is once again hosting the Great Falls Festival, a three day Labor Day weekend festival which attracts 70,000 people annually to Paterson. You will �ind details about the Falls Festival inside this issue of Chamber Happenings.
Furthermore, the Chamber would be happy to announce community events on our website’s events calendar. If you are planning a special event, feel free to e-mail the details to us at [email protected].
Jamie
A Note from Our President
Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerceinvites you to lunch!
Join us on each Wednesday 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for our
Business Roundtable LunchDuring the Summer months and into September,
the luncheon will be held at different restaurants as our regular meeting place is closed for renovations. Please check your e-mail each week for a weekly update on the location.
We’ll talk Business IssuesGet to know each other
Build relationships and friendships
Guests will order off the lunch menu, and pay the restaurant directly
For more information, call the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce at 973-881-7300 or e-mail us at [email protected]
For more information about Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce events and services: www.greaterpatersoncc.org
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course stories and had a good time reliving some of the fi ner moments of their play at the outing dinner. The dinner was also attended by members of the Chamber who do not play Golf, but don’t want to miss the opportunity to network with eachother.
Skill prizes were awarded to players for categories such as “Longest Drive,” “Most Accurate Drive,” and others, while the prize raffl e winners were also announced.
In a brief moment, Event Chair Ricca acknowledge Dot Woods, Senior VP of Marketing for Columbia Bank, saying that the committee will miss working with Dot after her retirement, which was recently announced. Dykes echoed Ricca’s sentiments.
He said, “I am going to sorely miss working with Dot Woods after her retirement. She has
been a phenomenal committee member and Board Member for the Chamber. She’s always supported the Chamber and all our endeavors.”
The Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following sponsors of the Golf Outing for their support.
Event Sponsor: Paterson Plaza, LLC.Dinner Sponsors: PSE&G, & Downtown Paterson Businesses and Merchants.Lunch Sponsor: Columbia BankPrize Sponsor: Berkeley CollegeCocktail Sponsor: Verizon CommunicationsMens’ and Womens’ Longest Drive: St. Joseph’s Regional Medical CenterMost Accurate Drive: EBCO DevelopmentBeverage Cart Sponsor: CJ Vanderbeck & Son, Inc.Driving Range Sponsor: Ridgid Paper Tube.
Thank you also to the numerous
Tee Flag Sponsors:Ace Reprographic ServicesAssemblywoman Nellie PouBaker & Hoogerhyde, LLC.Bogue Systems, Inc.Broadview NetworksEvans ArchitectsGarafano Tank ServiceGreenbaum InteriorsNextwave Web, LLCNorth Jersey Federal Credit UnionPayless AutoReno’s AppliancesWestmount Country ClubWhite & Shauger, Inc.Assemblywoman Elease EvansCity National BankCJ Vanderbeck & Sons, Inc.UBS Financial Services
In addition, special thanks is offered to our giveaway donors: Grand Hardware, Hanson & Ryan Insurance, Jerry Traille State Farm Insurance, and TD Bank. Also to our committee comprised of Chairman Rick Ricca, Sean Ryan, Dot Woods, Don Vanderbeck, Jamie Dykes, and Sheri Ferreira. CH
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cultures, musical and theatrical acts,” explained Julian-Sotorrio, coordinator of the Festival. “All of these things among the backdrop of the Falls, is the richness of the City of Paterson and this Festival will continue to celebrate Paterson’s richness.”
As the hot summer come to a close, families are able to enjoy one last summer bash, as explained by Jamie Dykes, Chairman of Celebrate Paterson.
“Each year, Celebrate Paterson throws a party for the City of Paterson’s residents and guests. We are pleased to not charge any entrance fees, keeping all the musical and theatrical acts open and free, so each family, no matter what their income situation, can enjoy the festivities.”
One such theatrical act, is an acrobatic motorcycle thrill show which opens nightly on the McBride Avenue extension bridge.
Downtown HappeningsYou can experience Downtown Paterson on the web at www.shoppaterson.org
DOWNTOWN PATERSON SID SPONSORS BACK TO SCHOOL SALE DAYS AND FESTIVITIES: LIVE MUSIC, BACK PACK GIVEAWAYSThe Businesses and Merchants of Downtown Paterson invite Patersonians and residents of neighboring towns to come to Downtown Paterson on Saturday, August 27th for a fi ve-hour Back to School party, celebrating the end of summer and the beginning of a successful school year.
“As the summer comes to a close, and children begin to get ready to start their school year, this event will provide children and their parents with one last summer bash and the businesses and merchants of Downtown Paterson are pleased to put together a fun-fi lled family day for them,” explained Sheri Ferreira, Executive Director of the Downtown Paterson Special Improvement District, Inc.
The event is slated for noon to 5:00 PM and will take place within the entire district, with main attractions occuring on Van Houten Street (between Main Street and Cianci Street.).
The event will begin with a live magic show for small children at 12:00 PM. Live music will be performed by Exodus Supreme. With a versatile repetoire, Exodus will deliver R&B, Dance and Reggae hits infused with latin performances as well. The band will perform between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Around the stage on Van Houten Street, children can engage in other activities which include visiting the Paterson Free Public Library table for a complimentary book, taking a free ride on a trackless train, visiting the face painting booth, and
painting a Back to School-themed mural along side Paterson artist Ian Grinyer.
In addition, teenagers will be welcome to test their strength and agility by conquering a rock climbing wall, which will also be set up on Van Houten Street.
While shopping Downtown Paterson for back to school or other needs, shoppers will be welcomed by roaming children’s characters, who will be giving autographs and hugs to shoppers of all ages.
Upon returning back to Van Houten Street from your shopping
excursion, the fi rst 200 shoppers to present a Downtown Paterson store receipt in ANY denomination will receive one free backpack for their son or daughter courtesy of the Downtown Paterson Special Improvement District, Inc. (One per person) Finally, any person who visits the check-in booth will be encouraged to sign up for the Downtown Paterson events advisory list. The Downtown Paterson SID hosts approximately
10 special events every year, and will soon be promoting their annual Halloween events for children and various Christmas events and promotions as well.
During the month of August, the SID encourages residents and friends to shop the latest bargains for school clothing and supplies. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the month of August, stores on Main, Market and Broadway will present summer clearance and other bargains
on their sidewalks for Summer Sidewalk Sale Days. Some of these special promotions are listed on the Community Blog page of the Downtown Paterson Businesses and Merchants website: www.shoppaterson.org.
More special promotion advertising for Downtown Paterson stores can be found in the Herald and Record newspapers from August 15th through September 4th.
For more information please call the Downtown Paterson SID at 973-881-7300 and speak with Lauren Ricca.
What if you threw a party and EVERYONE came? Well, then you would be throwing the Great Falls Festival. a decades-old tradition in the City of Paterson, which is attend-ed by over 70,000 people during the three-day Labor Day Weekend.
The Great Falls Festival is run by a non-city entity named Celebrate Paterson Chaired by Jamie Dykes (also President of the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce) and coordinated by Marcia Julian-Sotorrio of the City’s Multicultural and Community Affairs Division of the Offi ce of Community Development.
The festival, slated for September 3rd, 4th, and 5th will feature two stages, where over 20 musical acts will perform. Nearly 70 vendors will be on hand to offer festive merchandise and various ethnic foods.
“This is the people’s festival, as shown through the variety of foods,
Services such as airbrushed tattoos, face painting, and personalized souvenirs are available for purchase. Other merchandise vendors ranging from toy vendors to jewelry vendors, will be found on McBride Avenue, Overlook Park (adjacent to McBride Ave.) and Spruce Street.
The daily festival hours for the three day weekend are 3:00 PM to midnight and as an extra special treat, a fi reworks display is shot off overlooking The Falls around 9:00 PM on Monday night.
All Festival activities will be listed and available to patrons at the visitor table outside the SUM (Society of Useful Manufacturing) building inside Overlook Park and directly across the street on McBride from the Paterson Visitors Center.
For more information about the Great Falls Festival contact Marcia Julian-Sotorrio at 973-321-1212. CH
CELEBRATING PATERSON WITH GREAT FALLS FESTIVAL
ASSEMBLYWOMAN POU DISTRIBUTES BACK TO SCHOOL SACK PACKS TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERSAssemblywomen Nellie Pou (Paterson, New Jersey) and the Offi ce Depot Foundation are pleased to announce that Paterson Boys and Girls Club: Christopher Hope Site has been chosen to receive colorful new sackpacks containing essential school supplies as part of the Foundation’s 2011 National Backpack Program in partnership with the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL). A formal presentation of the sackpacks was held on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at 60 Temple Street, Paterson, New Jersey.
“This is an extremely meaningful program,” said Asw. Nellie Pou. “I am honored to have the opportunity
to present these sackpacks to deserving students. As we have seen the economy fl uctuate over the last year, many parents have struggled to fi gure out how they will be able to purchase supplies for their children. As another
school year begins, public-private partnerships like this are even more important. As New Jersey’s NFWL Education Team Leader, I must commend the Offi ce Depot Foundation on its efforts to help children succeed by providing basic school supplies, which many of us take for granted.”
“Assemblywoman Pou has a long history of supporting children seeing to it that they get the best possible start each academic year. We
remain grateful to Assemblywoman Pou, the National Foundation for Women Legislators and the Offi ce Depot Foundation for everything
Lauren Ricca, Event Coordinator, showcases some of the free backpacks to be given away at the August 27th Back to School Party
Assemblywoman Nellie Pou stands with Paterson Boys and Girls Club Director Peter Thornton after she distributed Back to School sackpacks to Boys and Girls Club members. Pou also distributed sackpacks to children at Paterson’s Oasis program.
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CHAMBER NOW RECRUITING FOR LEADERSHIP PATERSON 2012The First 2012 Leadership Paterson Session is in January ‘12
The cost of enrollment is $950 and the sponsoring employer has to provide 9 full days away from work for the participant to attend the seminars.
Aside from fostering the development of community leaders, the sponsorship of a participant in LP produces residual benefi ts that accrue directly to sponsors: •Those sponsored become more responsible and develop more self-reliance and self-esteem from being in a competitive environment with others who have a wide range of educational accomplishments, jobs, careers and professions. • Those sponsored develop/expand
leadership potential and a willingness to take on greater responsibility and to exercise a leadership role in their jobs and careers. • Those sponsored are afforded networking opportunities to promote their employers. There have been many instances throughout the LP years, when business relationships evolved and where business opportunities were revealed and exploited through the contacts that participants made among other LP participants, as well as those made with others in the 35+ visits that LP made during the year to businesses, organizations, institutions, etc., in conjunction with the 9 LP seminars.
LP enrollment is not limited to sponsored employees. Many business owners as well as top executives of community organizations and institutions have participated and continue to be welcomed.
The GPCC welcomes the return of previous years’ sponsors and of course, sponsorships from those members that have not previously sponsored a participant or themselves.
To enroll a participant or even yourself, or to arrange for more information, or to request a personal visit to your place of business, please call, write, telephone, e-mail or fax:
Sheri A. FerreiraAssociate Director and Director of Leadership Paterson Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce 100 Hamilton Plaza, Paterson, N.J. 07505, Tel.: 973-881-7300 / Fax: 973-881-8233, E-mail: [email protected]
The Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce is now recruiting for Leadership Paterson 2012. Leadership Paterson is the largest community outreach program of the GPCC.
GPCC urges Chamber members to give consideration to the sponsorship of an employee or other individual with leadership potential, in the program.
LP is structured to motivate its adult participants, the majority of whom are employees sponsored by GPCC members, to stop complaining about the way things are, or complaining about or criticizing what was done/not done by current leadership, and to get off the sidelines and take on a leadership role in the public/private sectors. In those roles, they will be able to infl uence and initiate new ideas, new ways of doing things, new programs, etc., that will help to make Paterson a better place to live, work, go to school, own a business, shop and in general, to improve the quality of life for those who live and work in the City.
Many of the program’s alumni have been or are involved in community leadership activities. Here are some examples: 4 current members of the 9 member Paterson City Council and 5 former members; 3 former member of the 7 member Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders; one former Passaic County Clerk, the current Board Chair of the GPCC and 3 past Chairs; the current President of Passaic County Community College; several members of the Paterson School Board, the former Editorial Page Editor of the Herald News; the Executive Director of the Paterson Education Fund; a member of the Editorial Board of the Herald News and the driving force behind the annual statewide workshop on Latino Empowerment; the President of the N.J. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; The current President of the Paterson Rotary Club, and 4 former presidents, and many others who serve in volunteer/paid roles as executives, staff members or as board members of community organizations, as well as others in local, county and even state government roles. Wherever there is a need for leadership in the community, there will be an alumnus of LP ready to serve.
Above: Leadership Paterson’s Class of 2006 pays a visit to Lam-Above: Leadership Paterson’s Class of 2006 pays a visit to Lam-bert Castle, the home of Catholina Lambert, one of Paterson’s most notorious silk barons. The excursion was part of “Pater-son’s Glorious History,” LP’s fi rst seminar of every year.
Leadership Paterson offers opportunities for forg-ing strong relationships with classmates. Pictured above at LP’s Annual Alumni networking event is Jamie Dykes, GPCC President, with Sue Greenbaum, President of Greenbaum Interiors (Class of 1989) and Anthony Davis, Paterson’s First Ward Councilman, Anthony Davis, Paterson’s First Ward Councilman, (Class of 2002)(Class of 2002)
Two ‘LP participants (Councilman At-Large Benji Wimberly, and Lisa Alston) observe the activities in-side a 2nd grade public grammar school in Paterson during the Education seminar, which focuses on Paterson’s Public Schools, which are under State control.
Last month we recognized that there are many hidden treasures in Paterson and that there’s a growing number of people who have discovered this. This month I want to highlight some of the support systems that are available.
(This list is not all inclusive.)
On the business side, there is affordable commercial space and real estate for sale. If you compare our pricing to other towns and cities, we are very competitive. Next, let’s talk about fi nancing. Aside from tradtional fi nancing, there is the Paterson Resotoration Corp (http://http://www.patersonuez.com/prc.phpwww.patersonuez.com/prc.php) that offers LOW INTEREST RATE LOANS. Then there is the Urban Enterprise Zone (http://www.patersonuez.comhttp://www.patersonuez.com) which can provide your business with matching grants, reduced taxes for your customers (3.5%) and employee tax credits.
When you need staffi ng, there is a large pool of qualifi ed workers already here and there are organizations that provide trained personnel. For example, there is the Greater Paterson OIC (http://www.gpoic.org), which provides training and qualifi ed personnel. According to Executive Director, Harvey Nutter, one of their specialties is training people to be Microsoft Certifi ed specialists. Microsoft products are used in all types of businesses from offi ces to warehouses. Then there is the Workforce Investment Board (http://wibpc.orghttp://wibpc.org), headed by Charles Featherson. Mr. Featherson says, ‘The Workforce Investment Board plans and coordinates with the One- Stop Career Center (it executes). As
Dan ShiverShiver Real Estate
partners, both operate with a focus on investing in people and working to put them back to workput them back to work. They have a trained staff that will help employers get great employees and fi nancial incentives for employers that hire them.
Next, there’s the Small Business Development Center (http://www.wpunj.edu/sbdc), which assists, but is not limited to helping small businesses with fi nancing, marketing, production, organization and business planning.
On the residential side, there is plenty of affordable housing with a mix of properties for sale and rent. There are one families, multi families, condos and co-ops. In addition, there are
a variety of affordable fi nancing programs and grants for fi rst time buyers and step-up buyers. For fi rst time homebuyers, there is a city grant for down payment and closing costs and state programs such as the ‘Live Where You Work’ program (http://www.state.nj.us/dca/hmfa/consu/buyers/close/live.html). This is a low interest rate mortgage loan for people who buy in the same town where they work. Also, there is the ‘Smart Start’ (http://www.state.nj.us/dca/hmfa/consu/buyers/ownprg/smart.html) program that offers down payment and closing cost money (up to 4% of the fi rst mortgage).
When all is said and done, all the ingredients for living and working in Paterson are here.
If you would like more information on any of these support systems, call me today at 973-684-5505x201 or email me at [email protected] and put, ‘I Chose Paterson’ in the subject line.
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they do for Paterson our children”, said Peter Thornton, Executive Director of the Paterson Boys and Girls Club.
By the end of this year, Offi ce Depot (NYSE: ODP) and the Offi ce Depot Foundation will have helped more than 2.5 million children since this program began in 2001. NFWL has been partnering with the backpack program for six years and, this year, the Offi ce Depot Foundation will provide the National Foundation for Women Legislators with more than 15,000 sackpacks for distribution by women elected offi cials in all 50 states.
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CHAMBER NOW RECRUITING FOR LEADERSHIP PATERSON 2012The First 2012 Leadership Paterson Session is in January ‘12
The cost of enrollment is $950 and the sponsoring employer has to provide 9 full days away from work for the participant to attend the seminars.
Aside from fostering the development of community leaders, the sponsorship of a participant in LP produces residual benefi ts that accrue directly to sponsors: •Those sponsored become more responsible and develop more self-reliance and self-esteem from being in a competitive environment with others who have a wide range of educational accomplishments, jobs, careers and professions. • Those sponsored develop/expand
leadership potential and a willingness to take on greater responsibility and to exercise a leadership role in their jobs and careers. • Those sponsored are afforded networking opportunities to promote their employers. There have been many instances throughout the LP years, when business relationships evolved and where business opportunities were revealed and exploited through the contacts that participants made among other LP participants, as well as those made with others in the 35+ visits that LP made during the year to businesses, organizations, institutions, etc., in conjunction with the 9 LP seminars.
LP enrollment is not limited to sponsored employees. Many business owners as well as top executives of community organizations and institutions have participated and continue to be welcomed.
The GPCC welcomes the return of previous years’ sponsors and of course, sponsorships from those members that have not previously sponsored a participant or themselves.
To enroll a participant or even yourself, or to arrange for more information, or to request a personal visit to your place of business, please call, write, telephone, e-mail or fax:
Sheri A. FerreiraAssociate Director and Director of Leadership Paterson Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce 100 Hamilton Plaza, Paterson, N.J. 07505, Tel.: 973-881-7300 / Fax: 973-881-8233, E-mail: [email protected]
The Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce is now recruiting for Leadership Paterson 2012. Leadership Paterson is the largest community outreach program of the GPCC.
GPCC urges Chamber members to give consideration to the sponsorship of an employee or other individual with leadership potential, in the program.
LP is structured to motivate its adult participants, the majority of whom are employees sponsored by GPCC members, to stop complaining about the way things are, or complaining about or criticizing what was done/not done by current leadership, and to get off the sidelines and take on a leadership role in the public/private sectors. In those roles, they will be able to infl uence and initiate new ideas, new ways of doing things, new programs, etc., that will help to make Paterson a better place to live, work, go to school, own a business, shop and in general, to improve the quality of life for those who live and work in the City.
Many of the program’s alumni have been or are involved in community leadership activities. Here are some examples: 4 current members of the 9 member Paterson City Council and 5 former members; 3 former member of the 7 member Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders; one former Passaic County Clerk, the current Board Chair of the GPCC and 3 past Chairs; the current President of Passaic County Community College; several members of the Paterson School Board, the former Editorial Page Editor of the Herald News; the Executive Director of the Paterson Education Fund; a member of the Editorial Board of the Herald News and the driving force behind the annual statewide workshop on Latino Empowerment; the President of the N.J. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; The current President of the Paterson Rotary Club, and 4 former presidents, and many others who serve in volunteer/paid roles as executives, staff members or as board members of community organizations, as well as others in local, county and even state government roles. Wherever there is a need for leadership in the community, there will be an alumnus of LP ready to serve.
Above: Leadership Paterson’s Class of 2006 pays a visit to Lam-Above: Leadership Paterson’s Class of 2006 pays a visit to Lam-bert Castle, the home of Catholina Lambert, one of Paterson’s most notorious silk barons. The excursion was part of “Pater-son’s Glorious History,” LP’s fi rst seminar of every year.
Leadership Paterson offers opportunities for forg-ing strong relationships with classmates. Pictured above at LP’s Annual Alumni networking event is Jamie Dykes, GPCC President, with Sue Greenbaum, President of Greenbaum Interiors (Class of 1989) and Anthony Davis, Paterson’s First Ward Councilman, Anthony Davis, Paterson’s First Ward Councilman, (Class of 2002)(Class of 2002)
Two ‘LP participants (Councilman At-Large Benji Wimberly, and Lisa Alston) observe the activities in-side a 2nd grade public grammar school in Paterson during the Education seminar, which focuses on Paterson’s Public Schools, which are under State control.
Last month we recognized that there are many hidden treasures in Paterson and that there’s a growing number of people who have discovered this. This month I want to highlight some of the support systems that are available.
(This list is not all inclusive.)
On the business side, there is affordable commercial space and real estate for sale. If you compare our pricing to other towns and cities, we are very competitive. Next, let’s talk about fi nancing. Aside from tradtional fi nancing, there is the Paterson Resotoration Corp (http://http://www.patersonuez.com/prc.phpwww.patersonuez.com/prc.php) that offers LOW INTEREST RATE LOANS. Then there is the Urban Enterprise Zone (http://www.patersonuez.comhttp://www.patersonuez.com) which can provide your business with matching grants, reduced taxes for your customers (3.5%) and employee tax credits.
When you need staffi ng, there is a large pool of qualifi ed workers already here and there are organizations that provide trained personnel. For example, there is the Greater Paterson OIC (http://www.gpoic.org), which provides training and qualifi ed personnel. According to Executive Director, Harvey Nutter, one of their specialties is training people to be Microsoft Certifi ed specialists. Microsoft products are used in all types of businesses from offi ces to warehouses. Then there is the Workforce Investment Board (http://wibpc.orghttp://wibpc.org), headed by Charles Featherson. Mr. Featherson says, ‘The Workforce Investment Board plans and coordinates with the One- Stop Career Center (it executes). As
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partners, both operate with a focus on investing in people and working to put them back to workput them back to work. They have a trained staff that will help employers get great employees and fi nancial incentives for employers that hire them.
Next, there’s the Small Business Development Center (http://www.wpunj.edu/sbdc), which assists, but is not limited to helping small businesses with fi nancing, marketing, production, organization and business planning.
On the residential side, there is plenty of affordable housing with a mix of properties for sale and rent. There are one families, multi families, condos and co-ops. In addition, there are
a variety of affordable fi nancing programs and grants for fi rst time buyers and step-up buyers. For fi rst time homebuyers, there is a city grant for down payment and closing costs and state programs such as the ‘Live Where You Work’ program (http://www.state.nj.us/dca/hmfa/consu/buyers/close/live.html). This is a low interest rate mortgage loan for people who buy in the same town where they work. Also, there is the ‘Smart Start’ (http://www.state.nj.us/dca/hmfa/consu/buyers/ownprg/smart.html) program that offers down payment and closing cost money (up to 4% of the fi rst mortgage).
When all is said and done, all the ingredients for living and working in Paterson are here.
If you would like more information on any of these support systems, call me today at 973-684-5505x201 or email me at [email protected] and put, ‘I Chose Paterson’ in the subject line.
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they do for Paterson our children”, said Peter Thornton, Executive Director of the Paterson Boys and Girls Club.
By the end of this year, Offi ce Depot (NYSE: ODP) and the Offi ce Depot Foundation will have helped more than 2.5 million children since this program began in 2001. NFWL has been partnering with the backpack program for six years and, this year, the Offi ce Depot Foundation will provide the National Foundation for Women Legislators with more than 15,000 sackpacks for distribution by women elected offi cials in all 50 states.
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cultures, musical and theatrical acts,” explained Julian-Sotorrio, coordinator of the Festival. “All of these things among the backdrop of the Falls, is the richness of the City of Paterson and this Festival will continue to celebrate Paterson’s richness.”
As the hot summer come to a close, families are able to enjoy one last summer bash, as explained by Jamie Dykes, Chairman of Celebrate Paterson.
“Each year, Celebrate Paterson throws a party for the City of Paterson’s residents and guests. We are pleased to not charge any entrance fees, keeping all the musical and theatrical acts open and free, so each family, no matter what their income situation, can enjoy the festivities.”
One such theatrical act, is an acrobatic motorcycle thrill show which opens nightly on the McBride Avenue extension bridge.
Downtown HappeningsYou can experience Downtown Paterson on the web at www.shoppaterson.org
DOWNTOWN PATERSON SID SPONSORS BACK TO SCHOOL SALE DAYS AND FESTIVITIES: LIVE MUSIC, BACK PACK GIVEAWAYSThe Businesses and Merchants of Downtown Paterson invite Patersonians and residents of neighboring towns to come to Downtown Paterson on Saturday, August 27th for a fi ve-hour Back to School party, celebrating the end of summer and the beginning of a successful school year.
“As the summer comes to a close, and children begin to get ready to start their school year, this event will provide children and their parents with one last summer bash and the businesses and merchants of Downtown Paterson are pleased to put together a fun-fi lled family day for them,” explained Sheri Ferreira, Executive Director of the Downtown Paterson Special Improvement District, Inc.
The event is slated for noon to 5:00 PM and will take place within the entire district, with main attractions occuring on Van Houten Street (between Main Street and Cianci Street.).
The event will begin with a live magic show for small children at 12:00 PM. Live music will be performed by Exodus Supreme. With a versatile repetoire, Exodus will deliver R&B, Dance and Reggae hits infused with latin performances as well. The band will perform between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Around the stage on Van Houten Street, children can engage in other activities which include visiting the Paterson Free Public Library table for a complimentary book, taking a free ride on a trackless train, visiting the face painting booth, and
painting a Back to School-themed mural along side Paterson artist Ian Grinyer.
In addition, teenagers will be welcome to test their strength and agility by conquering a rock climbing wall, which will also be set up on Van Houten Street.
While shopping Downtown Paterson for back to school or other needs, shoppers will be welcomed by roaming children’s characters, who will be giving autographs and hugs to shoppers of all ages.
Upon returning back to Van Houten Street from your shopping
excursion, the fi rst 200 shoppers to present a Downtown Paterson store receipt in ANY denomination will receive one free backpack for their son or daughter courtesy of the Downtown Paterson Special Improvement District, Inc. (One per person) Finally, any person who visits the check-in booth will be encouraged to sign up for the Downtown Paterson events advisory list. The Downtown Paterson SID hosts approximately
10 special events every year, and will soon be promoting their annual Halloween events for children and various Christmas events and promotions as well.
During the month of August, the SID encourages residents and friends to shop the latest bargains for school clothing and supplies. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the month of August, stores on Main, Market and Broadway will present summer clearance and other bargains
on their sidewalks for Summer Sidewalk Sale Days. Some of these special promotions are listed on the Community Blog page of the Downtown Paterson Businesses and Merchants website: www.shoppaterson.org.
More special promotion advertising for Downtown Paterson stores can be found in the Herald and Record newspapers from August 15th through September 4th.
For more information please call the Downtown Paterson SID at 973-881-7300 and speak with Lauren Ricca.
What if you threw a party and EVERYONE came? Well, then you would be throwing the Great Falls Festival. a decades-old tradition in the City of Paterson, which is attend-ed by over 70,000 people during the three-day Labor Day Weekend.
The Great Falls Festival is run by a non-city entity named Celebrate Paterson Chaired by Jamie Dykes (also President of the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce) and coordinated by Marcia Julian-Sotorrio of the City’s Multicultural and Community Affairs Division of the Offi ce of Community Development.
The festival, slated for September 3rd, 4th, and 5th will feature two stages, where over 20 musical acts will perform. Nearly 70 vendors will be on hand to offer festive merchandise and various ethnic foods.
“This is the people’s festival, as shown through the variety of foods,
Services such as airbrushed tattoos, face painting, and personalized souvenirs are available for purchase. Other merchandise vendors ranging from toy vendors to jewelry vendors, will be found on McBride Avenue, Overlook Park (adjacent to McBride Ave.) and Spruce Street.
The daily festival hours for the three day weekend are 3:00 PM to midnight and as an extra special treat, a fi reworks display is shot off overlooking The Falls around 9:00 PM on Monday night.
All Festival activities will be listed and available to patrons at the visitor table outside the SUM (Society of Useful Manufacturing) building inside Overlook Park and directly across the street on McBride from the Paterson Visitors Center.
For more information about the Great Falls Festival contact Marcia Julian-Sotorrio at 973-321-1212. CH
CELEBRATING PATERSON WITH GREAT FALLS FESTIVAL
ASSEMBLYWOMAN POU DISTRIBUTES BACK TO SCHOOL SACK PACKS TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERSAssemblywomen Nellie Pou (Paterson, New Jersey) and the Offi ce Depot Foundation are pleased to announce that Paterson Boys and Girls Club: Christopher Hope Site has been chosen to receive colorful new sackpacks containing essential school supplies as part of the Foundation’s 2011 National Backpack Program in partnership with the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL). A formal presentation of the sackpacks was held on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at 60 Temple Street, Paterson, New Jersey.
“This is an extremely meaningful program,” said Asw. Nellie Pou. “I am honored to have the opportunity
to present these sackpacks to deserving students. As we have seen the economy fl uctuate over the last year, many parents have struggled to fi gure out how they will be able to purchase supplies for their children. As another
school year begins, public-private partnerships like this are even more important. As New Jersey’s NFWL Education Team Leader, I must commend the Offi ce Depot Foundation on its efforts to help children succeed by providing basic school supplies, which many of us take for granted.”
“Assemblywoman Pou has a long history of supporting children seeing to it that they get the best possible start each academic year. We
remain grateful to Assemblywoman Pou, the National Foundation for Women Legislators and the Offi ce Depot Foundation for everything
Lauren Ricca, Event Coordinator, showcases some of the free backpacks to be given away at the August 27th Back to School Party
Assemblywoman Nellie Pou stands with Paterson Boys and Girls Club Director Peter Thornton after she distributed Back to School sackpacks to Boys and Girls Club members. Pou also distributed sackpacks to children at Paterson’s Oasis program.
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course stories and had a good time reliving some of the fi ner moments of their play at the outing dinner. The dinner was also attended by members of the Chamber who do not play Golf, but don’t want to miss the opportunity to network with eachother.
Skill prizes were awarded to players for categories such as “Longest Drive,” “Most Accurate Drive,” and others, while the prize raffl e winners were also announced.
In a brief moment, Event Chair Ricca acknowledge Dot Woods, Senior VP of Marketing for Columbia Bank, saying that the committee will miss working with Dot after her retirement, which was recently announced. Dykes echoed Ricca’s sentiments.
He said, “I am going to sorely miss working with Dot Woods after her retirement. She has
been a phenomenal committee member and Board Member for the Chamber. She’s always supported the Chamber and all our endeavors.”
The Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following sponsors of the Golf Outing for their support.
Event Sponsor: Paterson Plaza, LLC.Dinner Sponsors: PSE&G, & Downtown Paterson Businesses and Merchants.Lunch Sponsor: Columbia BankPrize Sponsor: Berkeley CollegeCocktail Sponsor: Verizon CommunicationsMens’ and Womens’ Longest Drive: St. Joseph’s Regional Medical CenterMost Accurate Drive: EBCO DevelopmentBeverage Cart Sponsor: CJ Vanderbeck & Son, Inc.Driving Range Sponsor: Ridgid Paper Tube.
Thank you also to the numerous
Tee Flag Sponsors:Ace Reprographic ServicesAssemblywoman Nellie PouBaker & Hoogerhyde, LLC.Bogue Systems, Inc.Broadview NetworksEvans ArchitectsGarafano Tank ServiceGreenbaum InteriorsNextwave Web, LLCNorth Jersey Federal Credit UnionPayless AutoReno’s AppliancesWestmount Country ClubWhite & Shauger, Inc.Assemblywoman Elease EvansCity National BankCJ Vanderbeck & Sons, Inc.UBS Financial Services
In addition, special thanks is offered to our giveaway donors: Grand Hardware, Hanson & Ryan Insurance, Jerry Traille State Farm Insurance, and TD Bank. Also to our committee comprised of Chairman Rick Ricca, Sean Ryan, Dot Woods, Don Vanderbeck, Jamie Dykes, and Sheri Ferreira. CH
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GREATER PATERSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE100 Hamilton Plaza, Suite 1201
Paterson, NJ 07505(t) 973-881-7300 (F) 973-881-8233
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Jim White Jr., White & Shauger Inc.
Vice President/Finance
Irwin Bailey, EBCO Development Corp.Vice President/Retail
Teri Duda, Berkeley CollegeVice President/Education
Rick Ricca, Verizon CommunicationsPast Chairman
Vice President/Governmental Affairs
George Waitts, Crown Roll Leaf Inc.Chairman
DIRECTORS:James Chappell, JC Printing
Patrick DeDeo, William Paterson University
Robert DeMers, Esq.
Matthew Evans, Evans Architect
Peter Garafano, Garafano Tank Services
Paul Harencak, CLI Group
Thomas Horsburgh, Ridgid Paper Tube Corp.
Joseph Langan, River Drive Construction
Ken Morris Jr., St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Steve Rose, Passaic County Community College
Kimberly Rupp, TD Bank
Sean Ryan, Hanson & Ryan Inc.
Art Scialla Jr., Ace Reprographic Services
Michael Seeve, Mountain Development Corp
Dan Shiver, Shiver Real Estate Agency
Roland Straten, Associated Fire Protection Inc.
Everton Scott, Public Service Electric & Gas
James Suessmann, CPA
Nick Tsapatsaris, Center City Partners, LLC
Nick Tselepis, Nicholas Real Estate
Don Vanderbeck Jr., C.J. Vanderbeck & Son Inc.
Dot Woods, Columbia Bank
STAFF:James “Jamie” A.M. Dykes II
President
Sheri A. FerreiraAssociate Director/Editor, Chamber Happenings
Gladys BayonOffi ce Administrator
Chamber Happenings is published by The Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce. Our monthly
publication is THE source for today’s top business news and information as it relates to our members and
the Greater Paterson area.
Want Ink? Send us your announcements. What is new with you and your company? The GPCC wants to promote your goods and services. Are you an expert in your fi eld? Do you have advice to lend to our mem-bers? If so, Chamber Happenings allows members to submit by-lined articles. Send your news, announce-
ments or by-lined articles to Chamber Happenings Editor, Sheri Ferreira at [email protected] or contact the Chamber via telephone: 973-881-7300.
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1010 South Paterson Plaza, LLC408-418 Pacifi c Street
Paterson
Mr. Richard P. Blender100 Hamilton Plaza - Suite 1212
Paterson
Bogue Systems, Inc.PO Box 3027
Paterson
Broadview Networks744 Broad St., 10th Fl.
Newark
Broadway Jewelry/ Suns Pawn-broker
72 BroadwayPaterson
Classic Auto Body of Paterson33 Beckwith Avenue
Paterson
Coldwell Banker Susani Realty209 Union Avenue
Paterson
Commercial Financing Solutions, LLC
103 Rock RoadWayne
D’Amario Management200 E. 25th St.
Paterson
Duffy’s Tavern856 River St.
Paterson
Elevator Doors, Inc.15 Jane Street
Paterson
Evans Architects A.I.A.470 Chamberlain Ave.
Paterson
James R. Suessmann CPA, PC570 Park Ave.
Paterson
Kikiriki215 Market Street
Paterson
L+C Design333 Meadowlands Parkway
Secaucus
Metal Components, Inc.92 Maryland Ave.
Paterson
Machinery Services Corp.P.O. Box AY
Paterson
Main Fair Pharmacy87 Main StPaterson
Microseal Industries Inc.P.O. Box 3054
Paterson
Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders
401 Grand Street, Rm. 205Paterson
Paterson Self Storage LLC/Treasure Island Storage
404 Grand St.Paterson
Pathstone Corp.78 W. Landis Avenue
Vineland
Pfi ster Maintenance, Inc.80 E. 5th St.
Paterson
Riverfront Land Associates445 West Main Street
Wyckoff
Riverview Post Acute Care Center
77 East 43rd St.Paterson
Skorr Products Inc.90 George St.
PatersonSt. Joseph’s Regional Medical
Center703 Main Street
Paterson
Star of Hope Ministries Inc.34 Broadway
Paterson
Valley National Bank490 Chamberlain Avenue
Paterson
Wells Fargo95 Route 17 South
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Dear Chamber Members,
Special events bring communities together. They provide opportunities for neighbors and businesses to get to know one another in a leisurely way. Lately, I have been extremely pleased at the number of special events happening in the City of Paterson, and notably, these events are all hosted and sponsored by various groups, agencies and businesses. These events enrich not just the quality of life in the City of Paterson, but they also encourage economic development.
Recently the City of Paterson brought Jazz back in a meaningful way with a Paterson PM Great Falls Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Paterson Municipal Utilities Authority. The event has so far attracted hundreds of people every Saturday to the Falls. (For more information about the Jazz Festival visit the event website: www.patersonpm.com)
Speaking of the Falls, Celebrate Paterson is once again hosting the Great Falls Festival, a three day Labor Day weekend festival which attracts 70,000 people annually to Paterson. You will �ind details about the Falls Festival inside this issue of Chamber Happenings.
Furthermore, the Chamber would be happy to announce community events on our website’s events calendar. If you are planning a special event, feel free to e-mail the details to us at [email protected].
Jamie
A Note from Our President
Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerceinvites you to lunch!
Join us on each Wednesday 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for our
Business Roundtable LunchDuring the Summer months and into September,
the luncheon will be held at different restaurants as our regular meeting place is closed for renovations. Please check your e-mail each week for a weekly update on the location.
We’ll talk Business IssuesGet to know each other
Build relationships and friendships
Guests will order off the lunch menu, and pay the restaurant directly
For more information, call the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce at 973-881-7300 or e-mail us at [email protected]
For more information about Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce events and services: www.greaterpatersoncc.org
One week after a record heatwave, Mother Nature cooperated by cooling down for the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual Vincent Cortese Memorial Golf Outing.
The outing took place at the Wild Turkey Golf Course of the 3-course Crystal Springs golf resort in Hamburg, NJ for the third consecutive year. The course has been ideal for the GPCC’s players of all levels and talents, featuring fairways that are usually pretty level with only some elevation changes on a couple of holes. Wild Turkey was previously ranked 8th in a state-wide ranking of public courses in New Jersey Monthly magazine.
Upon arrival, golfers were greeted at the bag drop where staff are clad in traditional knickers. After checking in at the GPCC outing table, each golfer was given their starting tee, a bag full of swag donated by several Chamber members, and other gifts such as a new glove and a set of cleats for thier particular shoe brand. Then, a boxed lunch was served in the well-appointed three-level club house, or players could use that time instead to warm up at the golf range with a complimentary bucket of balls.
At 1:00 PM, golfers were lined up for the Texas Scramble tee off. A Texas Scramble is simple and straightforward: Each player hits a tee shot and the best ball (or best of four drives) is determined. All four team members then hit from that spot, and so on. This style of play allows even the weakest driver on the team to get into the action.
The Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Mayor Jeffery Jones, who served as the Outing’s Celebrity Golfer. Mayor Jones played his fi rst 9 holes with a team of golfers from Greenstar Recycling, the largest residential recycler in Passaic
County, and which is located in Paterson.Jones played the back 9 holes with a team from Prestige Laundry, a well regarded provider of laundry services in the tri-state area, also with a location in Paterson.
Regarding the value of the outing and networking, Golf Committee Chairman Rick Ricca said, “It was an opportunity not to be missed. When you can have fun and expand business and political contacts, you have a winning combination.”
Jamie Dykes, President of the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce always has networking in mind, when planning the event, matching up golfers in need of partners, and the format of the dinner, to ensure not just a good time, but the maximum benefi t to individuals and companies represented.
“This year our weather was absolutely perfect so our members and thier guests were treated to a full day of golf,” said Dykes. “They were able to make new contacts and solidify and strengthen older ones.”
After a 19 holes, players exchanged
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CHAMBER GOLF OUTING BRINGS BUSINESSMEN AND WOMEN TOGETHER FOR A DAY OF NETWORKING
Chamber HappeningsGreater Paterson Chamber of Commerce Volume XII/Issue 8
August 2011
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Mayor Jeffery Jones poses with a threesome from Prestige Laundry at the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual Vincent Cortese Memorial Golf Outing on Wednesday, July 27th.
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