FTCOC August 2010.pub - Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce
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FTCOC August 2010.pub - Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce
Volume 2, Issue 3 August , 2010 Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors May 1, 2009 – April 30, 2011 Scott Taylor- President WAWZ Star 99.1 FM Radio Station Leon Hughes - Vice President RE/MAX Pinnacle Donna Vieiro- Vice President Township of Franklin George M. Conway Jr.- Treasurer Trap Rock Industries Chamber Connection FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Pat Sahul – Past President Atlantis Personnel Eva M. Nagy Franklin Township Board of Education Laura Pakhmanov DeVry University Peter Stavrianidis Venus Jewelers Susan Gallagher Double Tree Hotel Kim Schimenek Korman Communities Carmen Oshiro Magyar Bank Michael DuBois Total Care Occupational Medicine Ryck Suydam – Past President Suydam Insurance Agency Julia West Johnson Raritan Valley Community College Frank Resta Resta's Car Care and Rental Jim Barnoski Performance Selling, LLC Joni Ur New Millennium Bank Steve Russell Meadows Foundation Tara L. Cost-Ertle Financial Resources Federal CU A Message from our Executive Director Once again Franklin Township has made the list of Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine. In fact we even made the Top ranking of all New Jersey towns that made the list. Franklin Township is 46 square miles; Encompasses the historic and geographic areas of Zarephath, East Millstone, Franklin Park, Griggstown, Middlebush, Somerset and portions of Kingston and Little Rocky Hill. Established fifty years ago the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce strives to attract, develop and retain business. Success will lead to an environment that promotes job growth, continued economic expansion and a quality of life that is unsurpassed. I am very grateful to our Board of Directors who volunteer their time to ensure Chamber objectives are met and Franklin Township remains a great place to live and do business. I thank them for their continued passion and dedication. There is no doubt that many of our Chamber members have experienced difficult economic times; But recent months have delivered a stream of news bolstering the notion of a more vigorous recovery. Franklin Township continues to attract major investors. ProCure has invested $160 Million Dollars and is building a state of the art Proton Therapy Center in Somerset; one of only a handful in the U.S. Franklin Township’s ProCure Proton Therapy Center will be the most elegant & sophisticated cancer fighting tool in the world. The New Jersey School Board Association decided to hold their annual convention this October in Franklin Township instead of Atlantic City where it has been for the last 57 years. Several thousand attendees are expected and Franklin Chamber will be there to ensure a very warm welcome. Franklin Township is a dynamic business & residential community. Our commitment to continuous improvement is essential to ensure our ongoing success as the Voice of Business. The Chamber receives thousands of calls, visitors, and emails asking for referrals. We always promote “Member to Member” support and encourage everyone to BUY FRANKLIN. The emphasis on growth and focus on continuous improvement have long contributed to our success. Looking to the future, we will continue to strengthen our membership base and unique culture. Mary Louise Smith “OUR PROBLEM IS NOT THAT WE AIM TOO HIGH AND MISS. OUR PROBLEM IS WE SET OUR AIM TOO LOW AND WE HIT OUR TARGET.” Jack Welch By President Scott Taylor Summer isn’t over yet – there’s still time to get away for a break, but the ominous “4th Quarter” will be here before you know it. So let me ask you, have you set your target yet? Jack Welch made his mark on the American business landscape for many years with his energy, passion and wisdom. If you’ll pardon the pun – I think he’s on target with his comment. As we prepare for the next six to 12 months of business what is your target, and before you answer let me propose a thought. The past 24 months have caused many businesspeople to retreat into a cocoon of fear and anxiety. Perhaps, for good reason. At the very least we have seen activity decrease and at worst we have seen friends lose their business, their livelihood and their homes. Nothing about the past 24 months has been pretty. However, even in a downturn, a recession or a slow business climate – whatever you want to call it – there are lessons to be learned. Hopefully the past couple of years have caused you to get creative about how you do business; to innovate, collaborate and in some cases start from scratch – in order to survive. I dare to say some of us have changed the metrics of what drives us to succeed. What used to be measured on a P & L sheet may now be measured in intangibles – like the notion of serving our community is as much about giving back as it is about getting. Now let me ask you - the target you’ve set for the 4th Quarter and beyond, is it strictly a revenue goal? Or have you included some other benchmarks like building bridges with the community you serve, establishing trust with your customers and collaborating with others in business in a way that helps everyone succeed. As you prepare for the next year visit The Franklin Chamber of Commerce website and read through our goals and objectives. And determine how we can work together for the benefit of all the residents and our members. SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO CELEBRATE OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY AWARDS GALA EVENT AT THE DOUBLE TREE HOTEL OF SOMERSET ROTOR CLIP ANNOUNCES BOOST IN EXPORTS Somerset, NJ: Rotor Clip, a global producer of retaining rings, wave springs and self-compensating hose clamps, recently announced an increase in exports of its products to Europe. According to company co-owner, Jonathan Slass, one container load per week was sufficient to satisfy the demand of its warehouse and distribution center in Sheffield, England. However, that requirement has nearly doubled in the past few weeks. “We now find it necessary to ship two container loads per week,” Slass noted, “and we’re working extremely hard to stay ahead of demand.” Unlike many companies that rely on imports for growth, Rotor Clip maintains a significant export business, bringing in dollars and opportunities to its US location in Somerset. Constructed in Franklin Township between 1970-2002, Rotor Clip currently occupies 250,000 square feet on 30 acres and employs 275 people from Somerset and the surrounding communities. For more information on Rotor Clip’s products and services, visit www.rotorclip.com. For More Information, Contact: Joe Cappello, [email protected] Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce awards Scholarships at Franklin Township High School Graduation The Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce takes pride each year in awarding graduating seniors of Franklin Township High School scholarships. This Scholarship was established to accord recognition to graduates of Franklin Township High School by awarding a monetary scholarship in memory of Julius Varga. The intention is to help defray educational expenses for college. The economic strength and vitality of Franklin Township is in large measure attributable to the work of one man; Julius Varga. A resident of the township for over 50 years, he was directly involved in the economic development of the community. He was instrumental in attracting five (5) major hotels to the township and participated in the introduction of dozens of office complexes and industrial parks. Julius was twice honored by the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce as “Man of the Year”. Upon his death in 1985, Township Manager John Lovell eulogized Varga as inspiring the dream of industrial and corporate development as an important component of a vibrant community. Julius Varga was a major influence in the development of Franklin Township’s strong economic and financial foundation; contribution that will benefit the schools, municipal services, and taxpayers of Franklin Township for generations to come. Eva Nagy, President Franklin Township Board of Education & Chamber Board Member and Leon Hughes, Vice President Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce conducted the presentation. The winners for 2010 were David Ferro & Varshil Patel each awarded $500.00. The scholarship criteria is based on the applicant's scholastic achievement, essay submission, interest in continuing education, a demonstration of community service or other extracurricular activities reputation for good citizenship and moral character. The Chamber receives numerous applications from graduating seniors which makes the selection process a difficult one. The Chamber is grateful to each senior who submitted a scholarship application and congratulates all graduates of Franklin Township High School. NEW JERSEY ADVANTAGE With its highly-developed network of roads, rail, air and seaport facilities, New Jersey is the best-connected region in the country for speeding product to market domestically and overseas. Our prime location, adjoining New York City and Philadelphia, allows you to reach more customers in less time, with greater efficiency and ease. New Jersey sits in the center of the East Coast corridor. Over 100 million consumers with a collective purchasing power of $2 trillion are within a 24-hour drive. New Jersey has two international airports: Newark Liberty, one of the nation's busiest; and Atlantic City, ranked by the Wall Street Journal as one of the nation's "best performers." Major ports on the Hudson and Delaware rivers provide sea and air access to the European, South American and Pacific Rim markets. The Port of New York and New Jersey is the largest port complex on the Eastern Seaboard and the third-largest U.S. port complex. It is the source of 230,000 jobs and is responsible for more than $100 billion in trade. The Port’s three-airport regional network — Newark, JFK and LaGuardia — handles nearly 25% of all U.S. international air cargo. The South Jersey Port Corporation is a modern deepwater facility on the Delaware River and is a leader in moving products internationally. The state has 35,000 miles of roads that help move goods efficiently to their destinations. Our integrated commuter rail network carries over 830,000 passengers each weekday, providing links to Amtrak, the Long Island railroad, NYC subways, and Pennsylvania’s SEPTA system. New Jersey Business Portal www.nj.gov/njbusiness/njadvantage On Behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to thank our membership for the year 2009-2010. We look forward to continuing to establish and strengthen partnerships among businesses, government and educators. 1-800-Got-Junk? Accounting Services by Lee Ann Glicklin Ad Cetera, Inc. Advantech International Inc. Anthony’s Plumbing and Heating Apple Farm Market Atlantic-IT.net Atlantis Personnel—Staffing Professionals AXA Advisors, LLC Barrood Real Estate Brady Corp / Sorbent Products Co. Bunker Hill Golf Course Burgdorff ERA Realtors Cartridge World of Somerset Catalent Pharma Solutions Catholic Charities Care First, LLC Central Jersey Internal Medicine Assoc. PA Cepp Innovation Sports & Rehab Center Closet Tailors of Brunswick Caldwell Bankers Residential Brokerage Comcast Spotlight Comfort Suites at Somerset Community First Bank Comprehensive Financial Strategies, LLC COMSYS Information Tech Services Connaught Air Services Inc. Consult Dom IT Services Costco Wholesale Courier News Creative Design Plus Crowne Plaza Somerset-Bridgewater DeVry University DLC Management Double Tree Hotel Somerset Dynamic Duo Martial Arts Academy Everest Production Corporation Express Employment Professionals E53 Federal Credit Union Financial Resources Federal Credit Union Fox Hollow Golf Club Franklin Electric Maintenance Co. Inc. Franklin Foundation for Educational Excellence Franklin Stamp & Sign Franklin Township Economic Development Co. Franklin Township Little League Franklin Township Police Benevolent Association Franklin Township Public Library Franklin Twp Board of Education Franklin Twp Food Bank Green & Green Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP Hamilton Street Business Hidden Lake Liquor & Bar Huntingdon Life Sciences H&R Block IHOP Imperia, The Investigate Resource Center Inc. Investors Savings Bank Jack Dolan & Sons, Inc. Korman Communities La Bonbonniere Bakery L’Oreal USA Products, Inc. Lake Small Engine Repair Lanfrit and Tullio, LLC Leon Hughes of Re/Max Pinnacle Levin Management Corporation Light Age Magyar Bank Mar-Nic General Contractors Marconi Foundation Mariano Press Meadows Foundation Minuteman Press MTBC of Somerset New Brunswick Cardiology Group New Jersey Army National Guard New Jersey Nets New Millennium Bank New Road School New York Sports Club NJ Dry Clean.com Oak Crest Day Camp Oscar & Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living Pannera Bread Paychex P.I.M. Brands Performance Selling, LLC Philips Lighting Company Pierre’s of South Brunswick Pines Manor PNC Bank Prudential Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Protec Hockey Ponds Ice Center Rainbow Academy Raritan Valley Community College Renaissance Community Development CU Resta’s Car Care and Rental RoseLight Studio Rotor Clip Co. Inc. Rozalyn Sherman Rutgers Preparatory School Scope it Out LLC Signs by Tomorrow Somerset Diner Somerset Family Practice Somerset Park Pharmacy Somerset Village Family Dental Sophies Bistro Suburban Transit Corp Subway SunRise Creek Deli & Grocery Super Stop and Shop Suydam Insurance Agency TD Bank The Catholic Community of St. Matthias The Palace at Somerset Tony O’Reilly and Associates Total Care Occupational Medicine TriCorp Amusements, Inc. Trap Rock Industries, Inc. UFO Salon and Spa United Storage United Way of Central Jersey, Inc. Universal Nutrition Corp. Valley National Bank Veeco Instruments Venus Jewelers Village Office Supply and New Tech Recycling Villagers Theatre WAWZ Star 99.1 FM Wine Vista Wingstop Restaurant WOW Entertainment “Franklin: A Vital, Managed, and Proactive Community” By Mayor Brian D. Levine Franklin is a vibrant, diverse, growing community that is well managed with a proactive approach. Franklin is spread out over 40 square miles and, with 65,000 residents, is by far the largest municipality in Somerset County – out of the 566 municipalities in New Jersey, Franklin is in the top 20 in size. As Mayor, I take to heart my responsibility to work for the betterment of our residents in a proactive manner. For me, an integral part of that goal is to have a thriving business community where our residents can be consumers, employers, and employees. We accomplish this by following our philosophy of a strong free enterprise system with a government that encourages and assists companies in a business friendly atmosphere. As a reward for this industriousness, Money Magazine named Franklin in the top 100 mediumsized towns in the United States and the top town in New Jersey. Franklin works positively and hands-on in many areas, especially with our business community. We make things happen. We do not let circumstances dictate to us. Franklin’s Office of Economic Development was designed to enhance our partnership with businesses. Whether it is in our own budgeting or planning for our growth, we utilize a five-year strategic design aimed at implementing a practical action plan that assigns responsibility and provides accountability – very much a corporate model to accomplish our goals. With many new businesses and many new residents comes traffic. This, again, is a quality of life issue, and not one that we will neglect. In Franklin, we have made major improvements to interior circulation on some major roads, and, in a partnership with Somerset County, Middlesex County, and Piscataway Township, are implementing reconfigurations for the betterment of traffic flow on Route 287. Property owners and certain business tenants are always concerned with taxes, as well they should be. We are committed to stable taxes for our residents and businesses. As a CPA and business professional, I personally keep my eye on the municipal budget and spending. Our budget, however, is wisely and effectively constructed in our spending, which gives us a competitive advantage over other municipalities. We thereby highlight our commitment to business, yet make back our investment in more revenue and “customer” satisfaction. Because we are a community over two hundred years old and named after Benjamin Franklin, one of our great Founding Fathers, we take our historic areas seriously. We have several beautiful historic houses, which we will more aggressively market as tourist attractions. Additionally, despite our large population, we have a vast amount of open space to enjoy – 33 % of the municipality is permanently preserved – that is over 15 square miles – thanks to the aggressive efforts of our Mayor and Township Council. Economically, Franklin is growing ever stronger. According the Center for Urban Policy Research’s Rutgers Economic Advisory Service, employment in Franklin has grown at a rate that surpasses that of the rest of New Jersey and the nation, and that covers both white-collar and blue-collar jobs. Although manufacturing is declining statewide and nationally, clean manufacturing in Franklin “posted impressive gains.” Additionally, the health sector and related areas are growing in Franklin. Firms tend to prefer our pleasing environment and open space to that of cold industrial parks. It is my goal to keep our manufacturing and business base viable and strong. As Mayor, one of my highest priorities is to allow access to my office and to me personally. To this end, I am always open to meet and discuss areas of concern with our residents and businesses. In this way, I know that the government, residents, and businesses will work together toward each other’s common goals. As a result, Franklin will continue to gain as a strong, diverse, and vibrant community. This is absolutely the united goal of the staff, Council, and Mayor of Franklin Township. Mayor Brian D. Levine is a certified public accountant. He holds a BA degree in economics from Rutgers College, with a minor in mathematics/computers. He also holds an MBA degree from Rutgers Graduate School of Business. He has formerly held a position as Director of Financial Planning and Contract Analysis for a Fortune 500 corporation. He has served as Mayor since 2004. Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce Commerce Connection Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce Membership Application since 1960 Congratulations! Joining the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce has many benefits and we welcome your membership. Once your application is received with the first year’s dues, the Board of Directors will review your application and contact you. Your annual Membership Dues is based upon the total number of full-time employees. Non Profit $179.00 0–2 3 – 10 11 - 49 50 – 99 100 – 199 200 – 599 600 + Employees Employees Employees Employees Employees Employees Employees $199.00 $275.00 $360.00 $600.00 $850.00 $1000.00 $1350.00 Business Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ___________________ Phone Number: ________________________________ Fax: ______________________________ Type of Business: __________________________________________________________________ Name of CEO on Site (Title): _________________________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________ Website: _____________________________ Additional Name: ______________________________ Email Address: _________________________ Date Joined: _________________________________ Payment Information Check # ________ or Please charge my Visa ____ M/C ____ AMEX ____ Credit Card # ____________________________ Exp. Date: ___________ Mail this completed application and your first year dues to: Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce 675 Franklin Blvd. Somerset, NJ 08873 Questions about the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce please contact: Mary L. Smith Executive Director 732-545-7044 [email protected] Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce Selects a new President… Mr. Scott Taylor Scott Taylor, Station Manager of STAR 99.1FM WAWZ, has been selected to lead the Franklin Township Chamber. Mary Smith, Executive director said “Scott will make an exceptional leader & has great insight into the needs of businesses throughout Franklin Township. I am confident Scott will continue to lead us to a new level of Excellence & he brings a unique set of qualifications to the position” Scott’s professional career has revolved around radio – both behind the mic and in the front office. While still in college, Scott began broadcasting with Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow and helped his company – Sillerman Morrow Broadcast Group – put two stations on the air. In 1983, Scott re-located to Somerset to join Greater Media’s WMGQ-FM and in 1994, joined WAWZ 99.1 FM, Zarephath. In 2003 Scott ended a 24-year run onthe-air to assume responsibility as Station Manager of the new STAR 99.1. Scott currently serves on the Executive Board of the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. Scott’s family – his wife Marge and daughter Anna – reside in Parsippany, NJ Though he is a Morris County resident Scott is genuinely appreciative of the last 27 years working in and around Franklin Township and looks forward to enhancing the Chamber ‘s Campaign to “Champion for Business”. Rutgers Preparatory School Hosts Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce Networking Event On February 17th, Rutgers Prep of Somerset hosted the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce for a networking event. Peter Richardson, Director of Technical Services, was the keynote speaker and spoke on 21st Century Education. Nearly fifty businesses attended from throughout Central Jersey representing different industries from small organizations to large companies. Mary Louise Smith, Franklin Chamber’s Executive Director expressed gratitude to Tara Klipstein, Director of Admissions at Rutgers Prep and her staff for helping put together such a successful event. Smith also thanked Financial Resources Federal Credit Union for donating 4 tickets to the State Theatre & Villagers Theatre for donating 2 tickets which were raffled off at the event. One of the best ways to get business is through networking. Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce firmly believes that business networking is a key marketing strategy. Rutgers Preparatory School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school whose campus borders the Raritan River just west of New Brunswick, New Jersey. The oldest independent school in New Jersey, Rutgers Prep was established in 1766 under the same charter which established Queens College, later Rutgers College and now Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. In 1957, the school reestablished itself as an institution independent of the University and moved to a 35 acre campus in Franklin Township. In 1993, Rutgers Prep was one of eight independent schools to be designated Blue Ribbon Schools by the US Department of Education. The Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce would like to Thank everyone for their generous support for the Golf event SPONSORS LUNCH & BEVERAGE The Stage House Tavern - Scotch Plains coming soon to Franklin (current O’Connors site) PLATINUM Trap Rock Industries Rotor Clip SILVER Suydam Insurance New Millennium Bank The Imperia Magyar Bank PayChex Melillo Consulting BRONZE Financial Resources Credit Union AVE by Korman Communities Total Care Occupational Medicine Double Tree Hotel & Meeting Center E53 Federal Credit Union Somerset County Business Partnership Ad Cetera Somerset Village Franklin Township PBA Dr. Gerri Bauer ACSO Sanitary Everest Production Hamilton Street Business Corp. AXA Advisors: Anthony Mazzola & Rod Robinson D&M Worldwide Medical Shoprite of Somerset Philips & Sons Landscaping Dr. Keith Wilson AdvanTech International 101.5 FM NJ State Theatre Ferrero Venus Jewelers Costco SUPPORTERS Franklin Township Economic Development L’Oreal H&R Block STAR 99.1 FM The Palace Village Office Supply Universal Nutrition Tony O’Reilly & Assoc. Pepperidge Farms Performance Selling New York Sports Club PNC Bank New Millennium Bank GOLF PRIZE DONORS Brad Benson Auto Group Fox Hollow Golf Club RAFFLE DONORS AVE by Korman Communities NJ Nets Resta’s Car Care and Rental Expectation is the core of an entrepreneurial economy. When ours will recover might be an open question, but how it will recover is already known: It will happen when our expectations turn optimistic again." - Dale Davenport March 1, 2009 Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce held its 33rd Annual Golf Outing on May 10, 2010 at the Fox Hollow Golf Club. The business community in and around Franklin Township enjoyed a day of golf, networking and fun. This year’s Golf Outing and Lunch Networking event celebrated the Chamber’s 50th Anniversary. Special guest and keynote speaker was Attorney Stanley Cutler who served as one of the Chamber’s founders in 1960. Attorney Cutler, now retired, spoke about what Franklin Township was like fifty years ago. Mary Smith, Chamber Executive Director, welcomed everyone and said “For the past five decades, the Chamber's restless efforts helping businesses in and around Franklin Township have been ongoing”. Franklin Chamber’s Mission is to serve the business community and its membership by networking, advertising and providing leadership for the improvement of the economy and the quality of life in Franklin Township. Franklin Chamber’s new President, Scott Taylor, Station Manager of STAR 99.1FM addressed the attendees and said it is the “business members who are the Treasure of the Chamber & they represent Success”. Chamber membership could be the best investment a business makes. Franklin Chamber member, Village Office Supply provided coffee and refreshments for the Golfers. While registering golfers received their gift bags filled with wonderful items donated by sponsors. The day was a huge success thanks to Event Sponsors & Donors and we could not have done it without our wonderful golf committee volunteers. Costco of Bridgewater hosts Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce Breakfast & Networking Event On March 3rd, Chamber Member, Bridgewater Costco hosted the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce for breakfast & networking. Peter Stravrianidis, Business & Life Coach, Motivational Speaker spoke on “How to empower, yourself, your associates, and your business during these challenging economic times”. Admission was free and forty businesses from throughout Central Jersey attended. Also in attendance was Franklin Township Councilwoman Rozalyn Sherman. Costco Wholesale Corporation is the largest membership warehouse club chain in the world based on sales volume. It is the fourth biggest general retailer in the United States. Costco operates about 555 membership warehouse stores serving more than 53 million cardholders in some 40 US states and Puerto Rico, Canada, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, and the UK, primarily under the Costco Wholesale name. 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