2011 Annual
Community Awards Dinner
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce
held its Annual Community
Awards Dinner, Wednesday, May
4, 2011 at the Highlawn Pavilion.
The outstanding efforts of
Advantage Termite and Pest
Control were recognized as
the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s “Business of the Year,” along with
the outstanding efforts of Captain Albert Souza,
Firefighter Steven Coponi, Firefighter
Omar Guzman, Police
Detective Louis Mignone, Police Telecommunicator Christopher Babinski,
West Orange First Aid Squad Volunteer
Christopher Pollizano, and Erica DePalo as
Educator of the Year.
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2011 Annual
Community Breakfast
The
West Orange Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Breakfast
Meeting on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. In addition to the
Chamber’s General Election, Mayor Robert D. Parisi presented his “State of the Town” address.
On
behalf of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, a thank you to all
who were able to attend the Chambers Annual Breakfast. Starting
with the gracious instrumental greeting from the West Orange High
School String Quartet, Zachary Doyle, Sruti Kanthan, Jasmine
Thompson and Benjamin Hughes, under the direction of Dr. Elena Perez
and arranged by the WOHS Director of Fine Arts Lou Quagliato.
Hearts filled with WOHS student Bonnie Davis’ stunning rendition of
the Star-Spangled Banner dedicated to West Orange Police Officer
Neuman Paye, recently deployed to Afghanistan.
The
WO Chamber congratulates and wishes continued success to the twelve
WO High School students recognized for their outstanding academic
accomplishments, voluntary life choices and superior achievements in
sports.
The
Chamber’s honored guest, Mayor Robert Parisi, presented the State of
the Town Address forecasting his stark, fiscal commitment and
responsibility to the Town.
Mayor
Parisi asked for a call to action for residents, municipal employees
and community service organizations to seek creative solutions to
help reduce Township expenses. To read the Mayor's speech,
please click here.
The
Annual Breakfast proved that a collaboration of efforts is
possible and does produce successful results. Deserving
appreciation for their cooperation:
* The Township Public Information Officer Jessica Glicker and
WOHS Media Specialists Marty Kale and Nick Marmo for reaching out to
the community;
* Thank you to Josh Wilwohl, Editor of the WO Patch and
Michael D’Onofrio, Editor of the West Orange Chronicle for their
coverage of the event.
* The volunteer efforts of municipal employees Pattie DeFinis,
Joann Carlucci, Rose DeSena and Shari Quirk are greatly appreciated
for making ticket registration such a smooth process;
* along with the Chamber members Brad Palent and Rick Brill,
owner of Advantage Pest Control and the Wilshire-Grand.
* A special note of thanks is for Micky Wagner, the Executive
Director of the Chamber, for expertly arranging the details of the
event.
Sincerely,
Susan McCartney
Chair ~ Chamber of
Commerce Annual Breakfast
Chamber Member since 1997~
First Mountain Preschool
West Orange Town Council
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Chamber Spotlight
Returns
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce
is pleased to announce the return of our "Chamber Spotlight" on TV 36.
Working together with the West Orange
Board of Education, “West Orange Chamber of Commerce Spotlight” will air on
Channel 36 at various times throughout the week and is approximately five
minutes in duration. The format of the show consists of an introductory
statement by a representative of the selected company, followed by a montage of
photos depicting the business and their interests, and finishing with a closing
statement.
Free to Chamber Members only,
selected members are invited to the High School’s Media Center where their
scripts are taped. Members are able to read their scripts off a
teleprompter and if desired, can also provide a narration that is played with a
montage of photos provided by the member.
Members interested in showcasing
their business, can contact Committee Chair Susan McCartney at TV36@westorangechamber.com
or contact the Chamber at (973) 731-0360.
Welcome
New Members
WeiserMazars
LLP
Wells Fargo Advisors
Mark & Julie's Homemade Ice Cream
Courtyard by Marriott
Lighthouse Career Academy
Team Capital Bank
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