Oct - Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce

Volume 23 | Number 9
OCTOBER 2010
News&Views
Plosser: Economy Recovering
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Head of Philadelphiaʼs Federal Reserve Bank offers his own views, predictions
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Tri-Chamber Weight
Loss Competition
See page 3 for more photos
namely housing and the construction
industry, as well as businesses driven by
these sectors.
“I firmly believe our economic system is
resilient and strong,” he said, “but the
shocks are real.” He said some segments
may “require restructuring.”
The American public will need to adapt
From left: David Kotok, Cumberland Advisors;
Dawn Hunter, GVCC executive director; Charles
Plosser; and Bob DeSanto, GVCC president.
to changes in the economy, with the housing mix perhaps changing over time.
Plosser cautioned against trying to alter the
market. “When government is involved in
subsidizing one behavior but not another, it
distorts the market,” he said in response to
a question about the American dream of
home ownership and the public policy
stance toward housing. “Let the markets
work for us,” he urged.
Instrumental in getting Plosser as a
speaker at this opening event of the GVCC
2010-2011 season was Vineland’s own David
R. Kotok, chairman and chief investment
officer of Cumberland Advisors, an independent, fee-for-service money management
firm headquartered locally and in Sarasota,
Florida. The Chamber thanks the following
sponsors: Comcast, South Jersey Healthcare,
Sun Bank and Triantos & Delp, CPAs.
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In a weight-loss competition held earlier this year, individuals as well as
teams shed pounds across the tri-county area. Mike Gates, pictured above,
(LJ Zucca Team 2) was the biggest
loser at 48 pounds lost. In addition to
winning a $125 prize, Gates helped
his team to a third-place team finish.
Gates, along with teammates Bob
Elia, Lucille Martorana, Elli Sayell, and
John Tarnecki lost a total of 95 pounds
lost (8.2 %), garnering them a $100
team prize.
Travis Harris, from The Roarke
Agency, was a close second to Gates,
losing 41 pounds, which also gained
him a $125 prize. He, too, helped his
team to a winning finish—second place.
He and his teammates—Frank Harris,
Sr., Frank Harris, Jr., Lauren Harris,
Susan Harris—of The Roarke
Agency/Team Harris, lost 143 total
pounds (8.7 %), winning them a $200
team prize.
But the first-place team prize went to
Knock Down Those Pounds for losing a
total of 90 total pounds (10. 4 percent).
The first-place team prize, donated by
Allen Associates of Vineland, was $500
for the team, with each team member
winning $100. They are Sandy Bispo,
Amy Burgess, Denise Deckard, Tanja
Nocco, and Phil VanEmbden.
resident and CEO of the Federal
Reserve Bank of Philadelphia,
Dr. Charles Plosser, addressed
an overflow crowd at last
Wednesday’s GVCC monthly luncheon.
From the podium at Merighi’s Savoy
Inn, Plosser offered some perspectives
and his own views on the nation’s economy. He noted that the country is “in the
midst of a moderate economic recovery,”
despite the fact that we have just experienced the “summer doldrums.”
“Such a slowdown is not unusual in the
early stages of recovery,” Plosser said. He
predicted the recovery would continue “at
a moderate pace for the next several quarters” as we “gradually return to a world of
better job markets.”
Plosser cautioned, however, that with a
9.6 percent unemployment rate nationally—and a 13 percent jobless rate locally—
that it will “take time for the labor market
to heal.”
Before they start hiring, businesses must
be comfortable that the recession is behind
us, he said. Tied to the jobs factor is the
housing sector, a “skill mismatch,” and
“limited geographical mobility.” He noted
that many job-seekers may be prevented
from moving to an area where they have
found work, because they will lose a substantial amount selling their house in the
present real estate market.
Home sales, Plosser noted, are one of
the three temporary factors hindering the
road to recovery, especially over the summer. The other two: U.S. Census workers
were let go as they finished up in summer
and the sovereign debt in Europe.
Despite the recovery, which Plosser
said has been occurring for about a year,
he predicted that some sectors of the economy will be smaller in the new economy,
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I certainly hope you were able to join
us for the first general membership meeting of the season! We were honored to
have both David Kotok of Cumberland
Advisors and Dr. Charles Plosser of the
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank as our
guest speakers. I felt their remarks were
both informative and insightful. I will be
providing a link to Dr. Plosser’s speech in
an upcoming email.
We have many interesting topics lined
up for the coming months so try to set
aside some time on every third Thursday
and join us. At our next general membership meeting, October 21, the topic will
be “How to Protect your Business from
Internet Fraud/Personal Identity
Protection” with guest speakers from the
FBI and Heartland Payment Systems.
This Friday evening, October 8, the
Chamber is proud to be sponsoring the
Vineland Firefighters Recognition Dinner.
This annual event honors our community
firefighters and emergency personnel.
These citizens
are our city’s
true heroes, as
they are dedicated to keeping us all safe.
The Power
Hour Meet &
Greet event on
October 18 at
Running Deer Golf Club features a special discount for members who want to
play a round of golf beforehand.
This month there are many programs
and events to choose from. Review the
listing in this newsletter and visit our
website, view the calendar and register. If
you are not a member and would like to
be added to our electronic database, let
us know. Some of our programs are
offered to non-members as well. Give us
a call if you have any questions.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
“Come Grow With Us!”
— Dawn Hunter
Executive Director
New Members
Xpress Computers
Category: Computers –
Products & Services
3419 S. Delsea Dr.
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-293-8100
Andrew Gouse
www.xpresscomputers.net
Computers & Networks
Unlimited
Category: Computers –
Products & Services &
Web Developers
3033 Southeast Blvd.
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-691-2900/Mike Perry
www.CNUNJ.com
www.SJCOM.com
Landis Insurance
Services Inc.
Category: Insurance
1117 East Landis Ave.,
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-462-6280
Frank Conroy
www.landisinsuranceservi
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Mori’s on Landis LLC
Category: Restaurants &
Catering
830 East Landis Ave.,
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-690-0300
Linda Pancrazio
www.landistheater.com
Olive Tree
Category: Organizations &
Trade Associations
PO Box 450
Vineland, NJ 08362
856-710-7677
Blanche Conley
www.olivetree1.org
Sauro WaterCare &
Plumbing
Category: Plumbing &
HVAC
1066 N. Delsea Dr.
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-692-4977
Susan Sauro
www.saurowatercare.com
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• Arbor Associates Inc
• Barretta Plumbing, Inc
• Bennigans
• Capital Bank of NJ
• Chapman Manufactured
Housing
• Colonial Title Agency
• Comfort Inn
• Cumberland County
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OFFICERS
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD:
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ABOVE: First Place Team:
Knock Down Those Pounds
90 total pounds lost = 10.4%
$500 team prize - $100 each
(l. to r.) Amy Burgess, Phil
VanEmbden, Tanja Nocco, Denise
Deckard. On the far right is the
GVCC’s Dawn Hunter. Not pictured
is team member Sandy Bispo.
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LEFT: Second place, individual,
Travis Harris (The Roarke Agency)
41 pounds
$125 prize
Accepting the award on behalf of
Travis is his father Frank Harris, Sr.
(who was also on the Roarke
Agency Team), pictured with
GVCC’s Dawn Hunter.
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Vineland Family Soap Box
Derby Gets Sponsor
Ace Plumbing, Heating & Electrical
Supplies, Inc., of Vineland, has signed
on as the sponsor of the Fourth Annual
Vineland Family Soap Box Derby this
year. The event, organized by the
Vineland Downtown Improvement
District (VDID)/Main Street Vineland, is
set for Saturday, October 16 (rain date:
October 17), from 1 to 5 p.m., at
Fourth Street and Landis Avenue.
“As a company with roots in the community going back 60 years, we are very
proud to be able to sponsor the derby
this year,” said Ace Plumbing owner
Larry Berman. “With two daughters
myself who have participated in the
derby, I know first-hand the tremendous
value this event has for our downtown.”
Participants must be between ages 6
and 17, and can either build their own
cars at home or purchase a kit through
Main Street Vineland.
The event is free for spectators, but an
entrance fee is required for racers, which
includes race day refreshments, participation ribbon, and awards for winning racers. Driver registration forms as well as car
sponsorship forms and car specifications
are available at www.mainstreetvineland.org.
Registration ends Friday, October 8. For
more information, call the Main Street
Vineland office at 856-794-8653.
NEWS FROM AND ABOUT
CHAMBER MEMBERS
Newfield National Bank
Promotes Cusick
Bradley Cusick, from Sicklerville, has
been promoted by Newfield National
Bank to Vice President/ Commercial
Lending Officer.
Cusick has been
with the bank
for six years and
is responsible for
cultivating
working relationships with
current and
potential commercial banking
customers in
Gloucester, Camden and Burlington
county areas.
Cusick is a graduate of West Virginia
University with a Bachelor of Arts in
Business Administration and attended
the American Banking Association
Commercial Lending School. He is currently active in the Risk Management
Association (RMA), Gloucester County
Chamber of Commerce and South Jersey
Bankers Association.
New Logo, Season at the Y
An exciting new fall session has begun at
the YMCA of Vineland. This includes new
fitness classes, new exercise equipment,
and a new paint job throughout much of
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If yours is like most households with
growing children and teens, there’s
probably at least one old bicycle sitting
unused in your basement or garage.
Although the Rotary Club of Vineland’s
Pedals for Progress bicycle drive
occurred on October 2, the group collects
the bicycles on an ongoing basis.
A non-profit corporation devoted to
global economic development, Pedals for
Progress collects used bicycles for shipment to third-world countries. Once
there, the bicycles are used by individuals and entire families for much-needed
transportation. Portable sewing
machines, (including treadle sewing
machines) are also needed.
For more information or to arrange
pick up, call Vineland Rotarian Henry
Hansen at 856-696-0643.
The Rotary Club of Vineland has
more than 80 members and meets on
Tuesdays, at 12:10 p.m. at the Vineland
Ramada Inn. For more information, visit
www.vinelandrotary.com or e-mail the
club at [email protected].
The new logo is shown here behind Tom
Merighi, Jr., president of the Y Board of
Directors, and George Steinbronn, Jr.,
executive director of the Y.
the building, as well as a new logo. The
logo is representative of the organization’s
three areas of focus—youth development,
healthy living, and social responsibility.
These areas represent the Y’s capacity to
foster personal and social changes, delivering lasting positive benefits. The Y will
continue its role in the community as a
place where people of all ages can learn,
grow, and thrive.
For additional information about fall
offerings at the Y, call 856-691-0030 or
visit the YMCA at www.ccaymca.org or
at 1159 East Landis Avenue.
Congratulations to These
Chamber Members:
• Pennoni Associates
Ranked as a“Top Architectural /
Engineering / Construction Firm”
by Public Works Magazine!
• Allen Associates
Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
(1960-2010)
Utopia Sponsors
Makeover Contest
Utopia Salon & Day Spa, one of
Cumberland County’s most advanced
and luxurious spa facilities, announced it
will sponsor a makeover contest for the
South Jersey Healthcare (SJH)
Foundation’s Annual Fashion Show and
Fair on Wednesday, October 27 at
Centerton Country Club. Four winning
contestants will receive a makeover from
Utopia and appear as models during the
Fashion Show.
“We are excited to, once again, provide our services to the Annual Fashion
Show and Fair to make this year’s event
memorable for the whole community,”
said Lynn Crescenzo, owner of Utopia
Salon and Day Spa. “We look forward to
the makeover contest each year. It allows
us to give something special to deserving
contestants and it adds a unique spin to
the runway lineup.”
Submissions can be dropped off at
Utopia Salon & Day Spa, 510 N. East
Avenue, Vineland and must include a
photograph and an essay explaining
why the contestant deserves a makeover.
Three female and one male makeover
recipient will be chosen from three different groups—ages 20 to 35, 35 to 50
and 50-plus. Tell why your relative,
friend, or other loved one deserves a
makeover from Utopia Salon & Day Spa
and a chance to model new fashions in
this year’s SJH Foundation Fashion
Show.
Entries are due by October 11 and
winners will be notified by October 14.
Makeovers will be scheduled prior to the
October 27 Fashion Show. For tickets to
the 2010 Fashion Show and Fair, call the
SJH Foundation office at 856-641-8290 or
purchase online at www.sjhfdn.org.
Proceeds benefit the SJH Foundation.
For more about Utopia Salon and Day
Spa, visit www.utopiasalonspa.com, or
call 856-794-9200.
Tickets/Sponsorships Still Available for
Vineland Firefighters’ Recognition Dinner
Please join us on Friday, October 8, at 6 p.m. at Merighi’s Savoy Inn in Vineland to
honor the brave men and women who protect our community. The majority of our
Vineland firefighters are volunteer and willing to risk their lives for our safety every
time we need them. There is still time left to buy tickets and/or to select a sponsorship
to express your gratitude for these heroes. For more information, call the Greater
Vineland Chamber of Commerce at (856) 691-7400.
GVCC GREEN CORNER
General Membership Luncheon for
Thursday, October 21, 2010
"How To Protect Your Business from Internet Fraud and
Personal Identity Protection"
Guest Speakers from FBI and Heartland Payment Systems.
Mori’s Restaurant Ballroom - Vineland • 11:45 a.m.
Registration $20 for Members / $30 for Non-Members
CLIP AND RETURN TO: Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce,
2115 S. Delsea Dr. Vineland, NJ 08360
REGISTER: www.vinelandchamber.org/events
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G R E AT E R V I N E L A N D C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
The Chamber’s Green Energy and Practices
Committee would like to hear from you. Let us
know what green energy and practices your business or organization has engaged in that has
helped your company prosper. We would like to
feature your project in our newsletter to share
with all our members. This committee is focused
on educating our membership on opportunities,
issues and general information regarding environmentally friendly practices. This is a
dynamic topic that is at the forefront of
new commerce and it affects all facets of
our community.
Please e-mail us at
[email protected], or give us a
call at 856-691-7400, if you are interested
in participating in this Green Energy and
Practices Committee. The next meeting is
Tuesday, October 26, 8:30 a.m., at the
Chamber office. All GVCC members are
encouraged to attend.
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CHAMBER EVENTS:
The events in this box are open to
Chamber members only and registration is
required for all GVCC meetings and events.
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OCTOBER 8—FRIDAY
VINELAND FIREFIGHTERS' RECOGNITION
DINNER. Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis
Ave. and Union Rd., Vineland. 6 p.m.
OCTOBER 11—MONDAY
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Chamber Office, 2115 S. Delsea Dr.,
Vineland. 8:30 a.m.
OCTOBER 12—TUESDAY
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP
MEETING
Lucia’s Ristorante. 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Guest Speaker: William Whelan /
Cumberland County Freeholder.
Registration required, members only..
OCTOBER 18—MONDAY
GVCC POWER HOUR MEET & GREET
Running Deer Golf Club. 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Members Only / Cash Bar
$35 Golf Special to Attendees
Registration is required.
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OCTOBER 26—TUESDAY
WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL GROUP
"In the Eye of the Storm - Stress
Management During Tough Economic
Times." Location: Evolutions for Conscious
Living (1350 South West Blvd. Vineland),
12 p.m. $15 / Members Only. Registration
& Pre-Payment Required.
OCTOBER 20—WEDNESDAY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY FREEHOLDER
CANDIDATE FORUM.
Ramada, W. Landis Ave., 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Members $15 / Non Members $20
NOVEMBER 1—MONDAY
“DO IT YOURSELF INTERNET SEARCH
ENGINE”
Chamber Office, 2115 S. Delsea Dr.,
Vineland. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Presented by Glenn Davila/Performance
Marketing. Members FREE/ Space limited.
OCTOBER 21—THURSDAY
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Mori’s Restaurant Ballroom, 11:45 a.m.
Registration, “How to Protect your
Business from Internet Fraud and
Personal Identity Protection.” Members
$20 / Non Members $30. See form on
page C5.
OCTOBER 26—TUESDAY
GREEN ENERGY & PRACTICES
COMMITTEE MEETING. 8:30 a.m.
GVCC Office – Members Invited
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OCTOBER 20—WEDNESDAY
"GETTING STARTED WITH CONSTANT
CONTACT" Session 2 of 3 Chamber Office,
2115 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland.
5:30-6 p.m.: Networking, 6-7:30 p.m.:
Seminar, presented by Dave
Yunghans/Constant Contact. Members
Free/Non-members $20.
Free to get in. Music, Fun, Rides, Food &
Drink. Info: e-mail [email protected] or visit
www.dthf.org or call (856) 455-3200. Fri 610 p.m., Sat. and Sun. noon-10 p.m.
Family Owned Since 1933
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
• Personalized Traditional Funeral Services & Cremations
• In Home Arrangements • Pre-Need Funeral Counseling
• Family Video Tributes
Edward Bernhardt, Mgr. Lic. #2784
Kevin Bernhardt, Dir. Lic. #3457
Angelina Ruocco, Dir. Lic. #4461
Proudly Serving All Faiths
856•691•0781
1024 E. LANDIS AVENUE • VINELAND
FALL PLANTING DAY. sponsored by the
Vineland Downtown Improvement District
(VDID)/Main Street Vineland, which takes
place, rain or shine, on Saturday, October
9, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the miniparks, at Landis Avenue and the
Boulevard, Vineland, NJ. Fall Planting
Day is one of Main Street Vineland's
downtown beautification projects.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
DICUPE II CONCERT. George P. Luciano Sr.
Theatre, in the Frank Guaracini Jr. Fine
and Performing Arts Center, Cumberland
County College, Sherman Ave. and College
Dr., Vineland, Tickets $10, $5 for senior
citizens/students. 856-692-8499.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10
ALL AMERICAN CAR RAFFLE: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS. At the Harvest Festival.
Call 692-0766 to get your ticket today! For
more info (on tickets AND cars) visit
www.allamericancarraffle.com. Drawing at
8:15 p.m.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
UTOPIA MAKEOVER CONTEST FOR THE
SJH FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL FASHION
SHOW. Drop photo and essay explaining
why you or someone you know should get
the makeover, three females and one male
will win, ages 20-50+. Drop at Utopia
Salon & Day Spa 510 N. East Avenue
Vineland, NJ 08360. Deadline is October
11. Call (856) 794-9200. See article on
page C4 for more details.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
BANKING ON OUR COMMUNITIES DAY.
Sun National Bank event, 1-5 p.m. The
bank seeks projects at local, nonprofit
organizations throughout New Jersey
where employees can volunteer their time
and service. Bank employees will volunteer
their time and service that afternoon on
projects that will help make a difference in
the lives of those in need. Projects may
range in size and scope, with a minimum
of 10 volunteers needed per project. To
provide information regarding a possible
project, visit www.surveymonkey.
com/s/BOOC_projectinfo or call Jason
Collier at 856-552-5021 or e-mail [email protected].
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12
SPIRIT OF WOMEN - GIRLS' NIGHT IN.
Sponsored by SJ Healthcare. SJH-Fitness
Connection 1430 W Sherman Avenue,
Vineland, NJ 08360. To register for this
FREE event call 888-SJH-WOMAN or visit
www.sjhealthcare.net/spiritofwomen.htm.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15
DINNER & LAUGHS COMEDY NIGHT
FUNDRAISER.
Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis Ave. and
Union Rd., Vineland. Benefits Vineland
Regional Dance Company. 6:15 p.m. dinner,
8 p.m. comedy show. Tickets $40. Advance
tickets only, 691-6059 or www.vrdc.org.
Where
THE PLACES AROUND TOWN
WHERE CHAMBER MEMBERS
WERE SEEN IN ACTION
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15
Meet & Greet at Savoy Inn
SJH SENIOR CLASS LUNCHEON.
SJH Fitness Connection, 1430 W. Sherman
Ave., Vineland. Mario Sergi, Jr., director of
Radiology, Radiation Oncology and
Oncology Data Services at South Jersey
Healthcare is guest speaker. He will discuss radiation oncology services at SJH
and how they are used to treat cancer in
our community. $6, $10 per couple.
The most recent Power Hour Meet & Greet was held at
Merighi’s Savoy Inn on Landis Avenue, where Chamber members were treated to a sampling of food prepared by the
restaurant’s new chef, Rafael Rodriguez.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
VINELAND FAMILY SOAP BOX DERBY.
Sponsored by Ace Plumbing & Electrical
Supply. 4th and Landis. Rain date is the
17th. Call (856) 794-8653 for more information. 1-5 p.m.
The next Power Hour Meet &
Greet event is set for Monday,
October 18, at Running Deer Golf
Club and includes a chance for
attendees to get in a round of golf.
Don’t miss the chance to meet up
with fellow business people and tour
an area business at the same time.
BEATON
SERVICES
landscaping • irrigation • fencing
Lawn Maintenance
Landscape Lighting
Sprinkler Systems
Sod • Seeding • Pavers
Snow & Ice Management
Mulch & Topsoil
Deliveries
BEST PRICES!
OCTOBER 16 AND 17
ITALIAN FESTIVAL.
Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St.,
Landisville; 11 a.m-5 p.m. Food, music,
wine, and bocce. $10, kids free. 856697-7172
856-696-0193
Quality Services Since 1977
1055 S. East Ave. Vineland, NJ 08360 • Fax: 856-696-1134
2009 Council of Excellence Winner
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
2010 ANNUAL PUBLIC POLICY FORUM &
PARTNERS IN PREVENTION AWARDS. Free
Event. Adelphia Restaurant, 1750 Clements
Bridge Rd., Deptford. Buffet breakfast, 9-11
a.m. Free forum to recognize leaders in
prevention and to highlight alcohol, tobacco, and other drug policy issues. Must be
pre-registered (deadline is 10/13). For
details, visit www.southwestcouncil.org.
Se Habla Español
Buy with
Confidence
Buy from
1517 SOUTH DELSEA DRIVE,
VINELAND NJ
Rossi
856-692-1700
HONDA
www.rossihonda.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
CUMBERLAND COUNTY’S ANNUAL FALL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BREAKFAST.
Mori’s Restaurant, 830 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland. 8:30 a.m. Tickets $15. Reserve
by 10/15. 856-453-2211 or [email protected]
“D” ELECTRIC MOTORS, INC.
SALES & SERVICE
Electrical & Mechanical Solutions
Devin K Desiere Sales Manager
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
BOOGIE NIGHTS (70s & 80s COSTUME
PARTY). The Event Center, Vineland First
Church of the Nazarene, 2725 N. Delsea
Dr. Vineland. Dinner, dancing, costume
party. 7 p.m. Tickets $25. For more info
and tickets, call 856-696-4380.
FASHION SHOW & FAIR. presented by SJ
Healthcare Foundation. Centerton Country
Club in Pittsgrove, NJ. Hors d'oeuvres and
Shopping. For more information call 856641-8290. 6-9 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30
VAMPIRE SPRINT 5K RUN/WALK. FREE for
participants; hosted at Bellview Winery.
www.wastewatereco.bbnow.org
Phone # 856-358-4771
Contact: Joe Garner or Jamie Wilson
WWW.VINELANDCHAMBER.ORG { C7 }
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
94 W. Sherman Ave. • Vineland, NJ 08360
856-696-5959 • Cell: 609-381-7393 • Fax: 856-692-2505
Email: [email protected]
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A local non-profit educating & servicing
the septic needs of low income households.
Why
THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO JOIN THE CHAMBER. HERE ARE JUST A FEW....
The Real Value of Belonging to the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce
The GVCC web site, www.vinelandchamber.org, lists dozens of member-to-member discounts. If you are interested in participating in this valuable program,
please contact the GVCC through the web site or call the Chamber at (856) 691-7400.
Featured Member-toMember Discounts
Features you can expect from your GVCC membership!
BURGER KING/SMS ENTERPRISES: 10%
Discount.
Increased Exposure
The GVCC is the first call people make when requesting information about various products, services, and professions in our
area. Your membership means that your business is referred first.
Every GVCC Member is listed in our Community Guide and
Membership Directory, a favorite among businesses and with realtors, tourists and newcomers to our community.
As a GVCC Member, you get a FREE business listing along with
a company landing page that you control on VinelandChamber.org!
BIDIC AUTOLINES: Additional $250 off
any in stock vehicle.
CENTER STREET MORTGAGE: No
Application Fee.
COMCAST: First month of Internet
service free. First month of cable TV
service free. All install fees waived for
standard installations. Call Ed Voluntad
(609)-458-3865.
COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTERS: Free
two hours of computer support! Plus
special pricing on our B.E.S.T service
plans.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY IMPROVEMENT
AUTHORITY: Free waste assessment for
Cumberland County members.
Special Services Available Exclusively to GVCC Members:
• Complete membership lists are available for $25.00 – printed or
electronically. Payment must be made in advance. We do not distribute member e-mail addresses.
• Member labels are available for $50 – payment required in advance.
• Bulk mailings to the entire membership are available to promote
your business for $175.00 — payment must be made in advance.
All you need to do is supply 600 tri-folded copies of your flyer and
we’ll do the rest! We provide the envelopes, postage and labor.
• Web site inclusion — we can post your events on the chamber
website at www.vinelandchamber.org. Under your member login,
send us your event suggestion and we’ll get it posted.
« TESTIMONIAL OF THE MONTH
Being part of Chamber Of Commerce is a great way for
me introduce naturally-based
products to potential clients.
It has given me the opportunity to
touch the lives of many women
though our products or donating
to charities. I'm looking forward to
a great future with the Chamber of
Commerce.
—Refika Nagy,
SENSARIA Natural Body Care
News & Views is the monthly newsletter of the
Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce.
Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce
2115 S. Delsea Drive
Vineland, New Jersey 08360
856-691-7400
[email protected] • www.vinelandchamber.org
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