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News&Views<br />
Women Tap<br />
Marketing Ideas<br />
Glenn Davila, president <strong>of</strong><br />
Performance Marketing <strong>of</strong> Egg Harbor<br />
Township, brought the message <strong>of</strong><br />
Marketing 101 to the Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Women’s luncheon held recently at<br />
Cosmopolitan Restaurant. He reminded<br />
the crowd that “marketing is not an<br />
expense, it’s an investment.”<br />
“Electricity, water, marketing—they are<br />
all essential,” Davila said. He also<br />
stressed the need to track sales, so that<br />
you know what strategies are working<br />
and which are not. A simple, welldesigned<br />
messsage, consistent from one<br />
medium to another, is also key.<br />
Facebook was discussed as a word-<strong>of</strong>mouth<br />
vehicle as well as a powerful tool<br />
in search engine optimization, but like<br />
anything else on the Web, depends on<br />
freshness <strong>of</strong> content.<br />
Two local businesses shared their successes.<br />
ServPro was represented by<br />
Barbara Jones, and Lilliston Ford by<br />
Stacey Lilliston, who uses YouTube and<br />
direct mail. Lilliston has a computerized<br />
tracking system that recently indicated<br />
they sold 40 cars in three days from a<br />
direct mailer.<br />
The next GVCC Women’s Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May<br />
24, with <strong>Vineland</strong> Gynecology Associates<br />
representatives speaking on menopause.<br />
Thursday, March 17, the day <strong>of</strong> the<br />
GVCC’s most recent luncheon, was<br />
a day to celebrate green. With it<br />
being St. Patrick’s Day and the<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial start <strong>of</strong> spring just three days away, it<br />
was fitting that Director <strong>of</strong> the New Jersey<br />
Nature Conservancy Barbara Brummer,<br />
PhD., should address an overflow crowd at<br />
Hampton Inn & Suites on the topic <strong>of</strong> “Value<br />
<strong>of</strong> Natural Capital—How Business and Good<br />
Conservation Succeed Together.”<br />
We “consume” nature’s benefits through<br />
a growing world population that “puts a lot<br />
<strong>of</strong> pressure on our natural resources,” Dr.<br />
Brummer said. “An expanding middle class<br />
is where we get this increase in consumption.”<br />
These two factors, growing population<br />
and expanding middle class, she<br />
noted, causes the human footprint to grow<br />
in several categories.<br />
Most notable <strong>of</strong> these is the carbon footprint,<br />
and although it accounts for 60 percent<br />
<strong>of</strong> the total, there are ways to replenish it and<br />
guard against over-consumption. The other<br />
categories are grazing (amount <strong>of</strong> land needed<br />
to feed a growing population), forest, fishing,<br />
cropland, and “built-up” land.<br />
Brummer emphasized the value <strong>of</strong> natural<br />
resources, or eco-goods, and talked<br />
about ways to assign a dollar value to <strong>of</strong>fbalance<br />
assets. In New Jersey, specifically,<br />
farm products account for more than 60<br />
percent <strong>of</strong> the valuable natural assets, fisheries<br />
more than 16 percent, and minerals<br />
around 10 percent.<br />
As an example <strong>of</strong> values, Brummer noted<br />
that the closer your home is to a park or open<br />
space, the higher the value <strong>of</strong> your home. If<br />
the park is blighted and not kept to its highest<br />
and best use, however, it will detract from the<br />
value <strong>of</strong> surrounding properties. Brummer<br />
referenced 13 Pinelands towns where the tax<br />
increase was 42 percent lower than towns not<br />
located within the Pinelands.<br />
Still speaking about assigning values, she<br />
asked: “How do you assign a value to natural<br />
substances that are 80 percent <strong>of</strong> all<br />
cancer drugs?” Or the Nature<br />
Conservancy’s 30 water funds in South<br />
America that protect forested headwaters.<br />
Brummer lauded a partnership with Dow<br />
Chemical, a business that has agreed to<br />
tally up the ecosystem costs and benefits <strong>of</strong><br />
every business decision and has invested<br />
$410 million toward that end.<br />
Locally, Brummer pointed to erosioncontrol<br />
projects in southern New Jersey, as<br />
well as the Conservancy’s Manumuskin<br />
River and Gandy’s Beach land purchases.<br />
The Delaware River, the longest undammed<br />
river in the eastern United States, provides<br />
drinking water and quality habitat to about<br />
15 million people, she said..<br />
Volume 24 | Number 4<br />
APRIL 2011<br />
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY’S BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS NEWSLETTER Serving Cumberland, Salem, Atlantic, Cape May and Gloucester Counties<br />
Glenn Davila, president <strong>of</strong> Performance<br />
Marketing addressed the GVCC women<br />
about marketing a business.<br />
Business and Conservation Meet<br />
Business owners learn how to work hand-in-hand with nature to protect natural assets needed to<br />
survive as entrepreneurs...and as people on the planet. By Deborah A. Ein<br />
TOP LEFT: Barbara Brummer, PhD., spoke<br />
about the value <strong>of</strong> natural capital.<br />
TOP RIGHT: Lisa Lucena stood ready to<br />
inform the GVCC members about the<br />
<strong>Vineland</strong> Municipal Electric Utility.<br />
RIGHT: MaryLynn Gravino and Gail Marino<br />
were on hand to answer questions about<br />
Bay-Atlantic Federal Credit Union.<br />
“Rarely are these situations a one-state<br />
deal; nature doesn’t work that way,”<br />
Brummer concluded, referring to our manmade<br />
boundaries.<br />
The GVCC thanks the sponsors <strong>of</strong> its<br />
March monthly luncheon: Bayada Nurses,<br />
Comcast, and South Jersey Healthcare,<br />
Bay-Atlantic Federal Credit Union and the<br />
Rotary Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vineland</strong>. Participating vendors<br />
were Bill Wahl Supply, Bayshore<br />
Discovery Project, and <strong>Vineland</strong> Municipal<br />
Utilities. I<br />
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Welcome Message<br />
We are looking forward to publishing<br />
our GVCC community guide and membership<br />
directory this year! The goal is to<br />
have it available for distribution in early<br />
fall. By now you’ve received written and<br />
electronic communications regarding<br />
advertising in the directory. Please consider<br />
participating in the varied opportunities<br />
to promote your business. This guide<br />
is a unique piece in <strong>Vineland</strong> and 5,000<br />
copies will be distributed in the area.<br />
“Join the Bunch!” is the motto <strong>of</strong> our<br />
current membership drive. Share the benefits<br />
and value <strong>of</strong> being a GVCC member<br />
and recruit a new member. Your business<br />
will get valuable recognition in a variety<br />
New Members<br />
Georgian Court University<br />
Schools/Colleges/<br />
Educational Services<br />
900 Lakewood Avenue<br />
Lakewood, NJ 08701<br />
(732) 987-2736<br />
Patrick Givens<br />
www.georgian.edu<br />
Gina’s Ristorante<br />
Category: Restaurants<br />
3600 E. Landis Ave.<br />
<strong>Vineland</strong>, NJ 08361<br />
(856) 205-0049<br />
Anthony & Gina DePasquale<br />
On Site Massage Therapy<br />
Health & Healing<br />
Member Renewals<br />
• Abbey Bradway<br />
Associates, LLC<br />
• Advanced Eye Group<br />
• AJ Falciani Realty<br />
• Anton's Florist<br />
• Arc International<br />
• Astro Sign Company<br />
• Barse & Fabrico, CPAs P.A.<br />
• Bay Atlantic Federal Credit<br />
Union<br />
• BC Processing<br />
• Bdgs, Inc.<br />
• Berryman's Branch<br />
• Big Brothers Big Sisters <strong>of</strong><br />
Cumberland & Salem<br />
Counties<br />
• Bridgeton Onized FCU<br />
• Burger King<br />
• Cartridge World<br />
• Century Savings Bank<br />
• Chalow Electric<br />
• Champion Awards, Gifts &<br />
Engraving<br />
• Compliance Management Int'l<br />
THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE<br />
THE CHAMBER A DYNAMIC<br />
BUSINESS ADVOCACY GROUP<br />
PO Box 2794<br />
<strong>Vineland</strong>, NJ 08362<br />
(856) 332-0757<br />
David Iveson/www.onsite<br />
massagetherapy.abmp.com<br />
Richland Carpet & Flooring<br />
Carpet & Floor Dealers<br />
1309 Harding Hwy<br />
PO Box 247<br />
Richland, NJ 08350<br />
(856) 697-3041<br />
Jeanne Marie Brunozzi<br />
www.richlandcarpet.com<br />
Rettino Insurance<br />
Agency Inc.<br />
Category: Insurance<br />
315 Rt. 50, PO Box 428<br />
Mays Landing, NJ 08330<br />
• Connect SJ Internet / The<br />
Cyberspot<br />
• De Rossi & Son Co. Inc<br />
• De Thomasi's Five Points Inn<br />
• Dusharm's Pro-Foot<br />
• Eastern Pacific Development<br />
• Exit Uptown Realty<br />
• Eye Associates<br />
• Flaim Farms Inc<br />
• Foundry Service Corp.<br />
• Fralinger Engineering, Pa<br />
• JG Finneran Associates, Inc.<br />
• Landi Pools & Games<br />
• Landis Theater Performing<br />
Arts Center<br />
• Lawn & Garden<br />
Landscaping LLC<br />
• Lilliston Ford<br />
• Louise Bertacchi<br />
• Marcacci Meats LLC<br />
• Marciano's Restaurant<br />
• Mario J. Ruiz-Mesa<br />
Insurance Agency<br />
• Martini Shoe's, Inc.<br />
• Moe's Southwest Grill<br />
<strong>of</strong> ways based on<br />
whether you get<br />
one, two or more<br />
members to join.<br />
This program is<br />
running until<br />
<strong>Apr</strong>il 1, 2012.<br />
Visit www.vinelandchamber.org<br />
or call us for details.<br />
Get involved, get connected and<br />
“Come Grow With Us.”<br />
— Dawn Hunter, Executive Director<br />
“JOIN THE BUNCH!” MEMBERSHIP DRIVE,<br />
March 2011: Joan Fabrizio <strong>of</strong> Exit Uptown<br />
Realty recruited new member Oak Mortgage!<br />
(609) 625-2143<br />
Nick Rettino<br />
www.rettinoinsurance.com<br />
Oak Mortgage Co. LLC<br />
Financial Services<br />
107 Idlelake Road<br />
Franklinville, NJ 08322<br />
(609) 417-1385<br />
Gina Bauer/www.my mortgagemanager.biz<br />
FMBA Local # 49<br />
Organizations & Trade<br />
Associations<br />
PO Box 68<br />
<strong>Vineland</strong>, NJ 08362<br />
(856) 691-2480<br />
Michael Feaster<br />
www.fmba49.org<br />
• Napa Auto Parts<br />
• O'Rourke Construction Co.<br />
• Payroll Source, LLC<br />
• Ralph's Body Shop Inc<br />
• Scalfo Electric, Inc.<br />
• Servpro<br />
• Shop Rite Liquors<br />
• SJ Healthcare Community<br />
Service<br />
• Strategic Management<br />
Services<br />
• Sweetpeas Children's<br />
Shoppe<br />
• TBI Development, LLC<br />
• TBI Unlimited<br />
• Trains 'n Things<br />
• Tri-City Kitchens, Inc.<br />
• Triantos & Delp, CPA, LLC<br />
• UPS<br />
• <strong>Vineland</strong> Self Storage<br />
• Wainwright-Bernhardt<br />
Funeral Home<br />
GREATER VINELAND<br />
CHAMBER<br />
OF COMMERCE<br />
2115 S. DELSEA DR., VINELAND, NJ 08360<br />
PHONE (856) 691-7400 • FAX (856) 691-2113<br />
WWW.VINELANDCHAMBER.ORG<br />
E-MAIL: INFO@VINELANDCHAMBER.ORG<br />
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:<br />
DAWN HUNTER<br />
OFFICERS<br />
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD:<br />
BOB DESANTO<br />
GRUCCIO, PEPPER, DESANTO & RUTH, P.A.<br />
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT:<br />
WAYNE TRIANTOS<br />
TRIANTOS & DELP, CPA'S, LLC<br />
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT:<br />
KATHY FARINACCIO<br />
COMCAST<br />
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT:<br />
VICTOR LATORRE<br />
LATORRE HARDWARE<br />
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:<br />
GINA BIAGI<br />
EYE ASSOCIATES<br />
TREASURER:<br />
STEVE TESTA<br />
ROMANO, HEARING, TESTA & KNORR, CPA’S, P.A.<br />
SOLICITOR:<br />
MICHAEL BENSON<br />
BUONADONNA & BENSON, P.C.<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
• KEVIN BERNHARDT<br />
WAINWRIGHT BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME<br />
• PETE CAPIZOLA<br />
NEWFIELD NATIONAL BANK<br />
• DIANA CARABALLO-BELCHER<br />
PREMIUM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS<br />
• DENNIS DEMATTE JR.<br />
CUMBERLAND COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY<br />
• JEFF GEORGE<br />
COLD STONE CREAMERY<br />
• HARRY HEARING<br />
ROMANO, HEARING, TESTA & KNORR, CPA’S, P.A.<br />
• LESLIE JONES<br />
HEALTHSOUTH REHAB HOSPITAL OF VINELAND<br />
• RUSSEL KADLAC<br />
STANKER & GALETTO<br />
• STACEY LILLISTON<br />
LILLISTON FORD<br />
• HUGH MCCAFFREY<br />
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY STEEL<br />
• RICH PATTI<br />
COMTEK SOLUTIONS, INC.<br />
• RON ROSSI<br />
ROSSI HONDA<br />
• DIANE SACCO<br />
SUN BANK<br />
• DAVE SURDAM<br />
CHEMGLASS<br />
• LUIGI TRAMONTANA, SR.<br />
TBI DEVELOPMENT<br />
• SCOTT ZUCCA<br />
L.J. ZUCCA<br />
PUBLISHER:<br />
GRAPEVINE NEWS CORP. / THE GRAPEVINE
Congratulations to These<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Members:<br />
• Landis Theater’s first charity<br />
event, which benefited both the<br />
National Association for the<br />
Advancement <strong>of</strong> Colored People's<br />
scholarship fund and Manna from<br />
Heaven, honored Thomas<br />
Isekenegbe, president <strong>of</strong> Cumberland<br />
County College; Holly Gove <strong>of</strong> Spirit<br />
and Truth Ministries soup kitchens;<br />
and Mark Conley, regional market<br />
manager for Wal-Mart, for their contributions<br />
to education or helping the<br />
hungry.<br />
Angelia Edwards, executive director <strong>of</strong><br />
Manna from Heaven, honors Mark<br />
Conley, regional market manager for<br />
Walmart, for his company's contributions<br />
to her cause. Six community leaders<br />
were honored at the event.<br />
• Spirit and Truth Ministries Soup<br />
Kitchen <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vineland</strong> Auxiliary<br />
Dona Dute, founder <strong>of</strong> Spirit & Truth<br />
Ministries, will be inducted into the<br />
Cumberland<br />
Women’s Hall<br />
<strong>of</strong> Fame for her<br />
honorable work<br />
in outreach programs<br />
such as<br />
Food for the<br />
Poor, <strong>Vineland</strong><br />
Ministerium<br />
Food Bank,<br />
Habitat for Humanity and<br />
Cumberland County SPCA. She also<br />
has mentored at Petway School and<br />
with Arise, a summer program for<br />
inner city <strong>Vineland</strong> youth. The<br />
induction ceremony is scheduled for<br />
<strong>Apr</strong>il 27 at Merighi’s Savoy Inn.<br />
• Sweet Life Bakery was selected<br />
to receive the prestigious Wedding<br />
Wire Bride’s Choice Awards 2011<br />
for the best wedding cakes, and<br />
was named by the readers <strong>of</strong> the<br />
The Knot a best <strong>of</strong> weddings recipient<br />
and given the highest honor <strong>of</strong><br />
a 5-star rating, which means The<br />
Sweet Life Bakery is among the top<br />
5 percent <strong>of</strong> wedding pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
• Ameriprise Financial Services<br />
Paul Perino Jr., a financial adviser<br />
with Ameriprise Financial, received<br />
high marks from clients in the recent<br />
client satisfaction survey. He was in<br />
the top 25 percent <strong>of</strong> 2,693 participating<br />
advisers, who scored 96 percent<br />
or higher based on overall client satisfaction<br />
and frequency <strong>of</strong> proactive<br />
contact that clients received.<br />
• Stanker & Galetto<br />
Named David M. D’On<strong>of</strong>rio, LEED<br />
AP, EIT, as Estimator and Project<br />
Manager. D’On<strong>of</strong>rio, a LEED<br />
Accredited Pr<strong>of</strong>essional in Building<br />
Design and Construction, has a background<br />
in engineering and construction<br />
management.<br />
• Newfield National Bank<br />
The Augustinians <strong>of</strong> Saint Augustine<br />
Prep are pleased to honor Peter<br />
Capizola for his outstanding contributions<br />
to the South Jersey community<br />
by awarding him the 2011<br />
Gregor Mendel Award.<br />
• Laury Heating Cooling LLC<br />
A leader in heating, air conditioning<br />
and plumbing services in southern<br />
New Jersey, has achieved designation<br />
as a GEOSmart Authorized<br />
Contractor through the Electric and<br />
Gas Industries Association (EGIA).<br />
As a GEOSmart Authorized<br />
Contractor, Laury Heating has<br />
proven dedication to quality installation,<br />
honest business practices, and<br />
installing energy-saving measures.<br />
• The Ellison School<br />
Wes Jarrell, a teacher at The Ellison<br />
School, has received the <strong>Greater</strong><br />
Cumberland County Outstanding<br />
Educator <strong>of</strong> the Month Award.<br />
• Century Savings Bank (CSB) has<br />
hired Sandy Taylor as assistant vice<br />
president and branch manager <strong>of</strong> its<br />
Sherman Avenue <strong>of</strong>fice in <strong>Vineland</strong>.<br />
Taylor is a lifelong area resident and<br />
30-year veteran <strong>of</strong> the banking<br />
industry.<br />
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Contractor for Schar USA<br />
Stanker & Galetto has been selected by Schar<br />
USA to build the first U.S. manufacturing<br />
facility for the specialty food manufacturer.<br />
Schar USA is a division <strong>of</strong> Italy-based Dr.<br />
Schär Srl, Europe’s leading producer <strong>of</strong><br />
gluten-free products. The company currently<br />
manufactures only a few products on a<br />
much smaller scale at the Rutgers Food<br />
Innovation Center in Bridgeton.<br />
New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno,<br />
and <strong>of</strong>ficials from Schar USA, Stanker &<br />
Galetto, Logan Township and Gloucester<br />
County attended the groundbreaking ceremony<br />
in the Pureland Industrial Park in<br />
January. The project is scheduled for completion<br />
in early 2012.<br />
Schar USA’s new 50,000 square foot facility<br />
in Logan Township will be expandable to<br />
up to 80,000 square feet based on projected<br />
company growth. Schar plans to invest more<br />
than $15 million into its new operation and<br />
the facility will create more than 50 new jobs.<br />
Dr. Schär Srl, based in Burgstall, Italy, has<br />
been developing and producing gluten-free<br />
products for over 30 years. The company<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a range <strong>of</strong> products, including breads,<br />
rolls, pasta, cookies and crackers and frozen<br />
meals. Schar USA was incorporated in 2007<br />
and has introduced more than 32 products to<br />
the U.S. market. For more information, contact<br />
Stanker & Galetto at 856-692-8098.<br />
WheatonArts Open Six Days<br />
WheatonArts resumed its six-day operating<br />
schedule on <strong>Apr</strong>il 1. The arts organization<br />
will be open Tuesday through Sunday, 10<br />
a.m. to 5 p.m., through December 31.<br />
WheatonArts has partnered with<br />
Museums on Us®, a customer-benefit program<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering Bank <strong>of</strong> America customers<br />
free admission on the first full weekend<br />
(consecutive Saturday and Sunday) <strong>of</strong> every<br />
month in 2011. WheatonArts will <strong>of</strong>fer one<br />
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CHAMBER MEMBERS<br />
GVCC GREEN CORNER<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Green Energy and Practices Committee<br />
would like to know what green energy and practices your<br />
business or organization has engaged in that have helped<br />
your company prosper. We would like to feature your project<br />
in our newsletter to share with all our members. This<br />
committee is focused on educating our membership on<br />
opportunities, issues and general information regarding<br />
environmentally friendly practices.<br />
Please e-mail us at info@vinelandchamber.org, or<br />
call us at 856-691-7400, if you are interested in participating<br />
in this Green Energy and Practices Committee.<br />
Bill Wahl Supply Offers Green Guidelines<br />
Bill Wahl Supply is committed to green building products and principles as well<br />
as energy conservation and efficiency. They can help you create your own energy<br />
audit. Sometimes saving money on your energy bill is as easy as making minor<br />
alterations or repairs. A great way to start is a visual inspection <strong>of</strong> the property:—<br />
home or business. Do you notice seams, cracks or holes that allow air to travel<br />
through them? Do you sometimes feel a draft in the middle <strong>of</strong> a specific room?<br />
These are examples <strong>of</strong> air loss or gain which add to the size <strong>of</strong> your utility bill at<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> the month. A quick remedy can sometimes be simple and inexpensive.<br />
Bill Wahl Supply <strong>of</strong>fers a wide variety <strong>of</strong> products geared and developed for the<br />
specific purpose <strong>of</strong> building energy efficiency.<br />
You may want to investigate the possibilities <strong>of</strong> solar electricity and creating<br />
your own energy generating system. The current financial benefits <strong>of</strong> a solar electric<br />
generating system are significant. Financial incentives <strong>of</strong>fered at the state and<br />
federal levels are abundant. However, a high performance solar system carries with<br />
it a few crucial variables to determine not only the possible operating efficiency but<br />
viability as well. If you would like to find<br />
out how a solar system works or whether<br />
or not it would be appropriate for you,<br />
you may call Bill Wahl Supply, a fullservice<br />
solar integrator for both commercial<br />
and residential. They have the personnel<br />
available to help you!<br />
A few <strong>of</strong> their “green” products are:<br />
• Solar reflective asphalt ro<strong>of</strong>ing shingles<br />
• Insulated siding with an R-Value <strong>of</strong> 5<br />
(5 times the energy efficiency <strong>of</strong> ordinary<br />
siding)<br />
• Energy Star rated windows and doors<br />
– wide variety.<br />
Joe Bruckner represented Bill Wahl Supply<br />
Inc. with a booth at the last GVCC luncheon.<br />
cardholders (must present card at gate) this<br />
month through December. (Offer does not<br />
cover guests.)<br />
Call 800-998-4552 or 856-825-6800 for<br />
more information.<br />
ShopRite Helps Fight Hunger<br />
ShopRite Partners in Caring is a communitybased<br />
hunger-fighting initiative that donates<br />
more than $2 million annually to local food<br />
banks throughout the northeast. More than<br />
1,700 hunger-fighting charities that feed<br />
men, women and children are recipients <strong>of</strong><br />
ShopRite Partners in Caring support.<br />
Since its founding in 1999, Partners in<br />
Caring has donated over $24 million and<br />
helped bring awareness to the cause by hosting<br />
or sponsoring events that keep hunger<br />
issues in the media and the eyes <strong>of</strong> customers.<br />
Karen Meleta, Wakefern’s vice president<br />
<strong>of</strong> corporate communications: “When considering<br />
the core focus <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> our philanthropic<br />
outereach, it seemed only natural for us to<br />
align with agencies that provide food—life’s<br />
most basic nessesity—to those in need.”<br />
Katheen DiChiara, founder and CEO <strong>of</strong><br />
Community FoodBank <strong>of</strong> New Jersey: “While<br />
we hope for a day when programs like this<br />
will no longer be necessary, we remain dedicated<br />
to those who are most in need.”
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THE PLACES AROUND TOWN<br />
WHERE CHAMBER MEMBERS<br />
WERE SEEN IN ACTION<br />
Meet & Greet at Mori’s Restaurant<br />
The most recent Power Hour Meet & Greet was held at Mori’s Restaurant on<br />
Wednesday, March 9. The next Power Hour Meet & Greet event is set for Wednesday,<br />
<strong>Apr</strong>il 13, at Favorites at <strong>Vineland</strong> at 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet up<br />
with fellow businesspeople and promote your business.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Power Hour Meet & Greet at Mori’s Restaurant on March 9 was an opportunity<br />
for members to mingle and network.<br />
Top left: Dawn Hunter helps Cathy Pantilione sign in Joe O'Rourke from O'Rourke Construction<br />
and Ben Kutner from TBI Unlimited.<br />
Top right, from left: Richard Zapiece, from Servpro, Staci Avakian from The Wellness Center and<br />
Steven J. Schiavo from Prudential Financial.<br />
Above left: Nelda Wheat from The Event Center and Mike Ippolito from CSI Cleaning Service.<br />
GREATER VINELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
General Membership Luncheon<br />
Friday, May 6, 2011<br />
"A Global View <strong>of</strong> Where Markets Are Going." Guest speaker: David Kotok,<br />
Cumberland Advisors.<br />
Ramada <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vineland</strong> - 11:45 a.m.<br />
Registration $20 for Members, $30 for Non-Members<br />
CLIP AND RETURN TO: <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Vineland</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>,<br />
2115 S. Delsea Dr. <strong>Vineland</strong>, NJ 08360<br />
REGISTER: www.vinelandchamber.org/events<br />
Phone: (856) 691-7400 • Fax: (856) 691-2113<br />
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APRIL 12—TUESDAY<br />
GVCC SCHOOL BOARD FORUM.<br />
Wallace School, 688 N. Mill Rd, <strong>Vineland</strong>. 6 p.m.<br />
Come hear what the seven school board candidates have to say.<br />
APRIL 13—WEDNESDAY<br />
GVCC POWER HOUR MEET & GREET.<br />
Favorites at <strong>Vineland</strong> — 5:30- 7 p.m. Members Only. Free food, cash bar.<br />
Remember your business cards!<br />
APRIL 19—TUESDAY<br />
ASK YOUR LEGISLATOR DAY.<br />
With Assemblyman Matt Milam.<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Office, 2115 S. Delsea Dr., <strong>Vineland</strong>. 11 a.m. For members only, by<br />
appointment. Talk one-on-one with your Representative.<br />
THURSDAY, APRIL 7<br />
CATARACT COFFEE TALK.<br />
SurgiCenter <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vineland</strong>, 251 S.<br />
Lincoln Ave., <strong>Vineland</strong>. Anyone interested<br />
in attending should register<br />
due to the limited space available.<br />
856-691-8188 ext. 272 to register.<br />
SATURDAY, APRIL 9<br />
• PORT NORRIS ROTARY'S RUN<br />
FOR THE SCHOONER 5K.<br />
8-9 a.m. Registration, 1-mile fun run<br />
and walkathon benefiting AJ<br />
Meerwald. 856-785-2060, ext. 105.<br />
• AMERICAN RED CROSS<br />
BABYSITTER TRAINING.<br />
YMCA, 159 E. Landis Ave.,<br />
<strong>Vineland</strong>. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.<br />
Participants must be between 11 and<br />
15 and register ASAP. $53 for facility<br />
members and $69 for program/<br />
nonmembers. 856-691-0030, ext. 312.<br />
APRIL 9 AND 10<br />
SPRING WINE RELEASE.<br />
Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St.,<br />
Landisville. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free<br />
admission. 856-697-7172 or visit<br />
www.bellviewwinery.com<br />
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13<br />
• PATIENT EDUCATION SEMINAR.<br />
Lecture Hall at CDI, 1550 E. Chestnut<br />
Ave., <strong>Vineland</strong>. 5:15-6:15 p.m. Topic:<br />
Pelvic Pain and Lynch Syndrome. Call<br />
A CALENDAR OF EVENTS<br />
PRESENTED BY GVCC AND<br />
ITS MEMBERS<br />
MAY 6—FRIDAY<br />
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON.<br />
Ramada <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vineland</strong>, 11:45 a.m.<br />
"A Global View <strong>of</strong> Where Markets are Going," Guest Speaker: David Kotok /<br />
Cumberland Advisors. $20, Non-Member Price $30.<br />
794-1700 or visit www.CenterFor<br />
DiagnosticImaging.com for details.<br />
Free, space is limited – RSVP.<br />
• BUILD-A-RAIN-BARREL.<br />
Rutgers Extension Education<br />
Center, 291 Morton Ave, Millville<br />
(Deerfield Township). 6-9 p.m. $35<br />
cost to residents for course and<br />
supplies. 856-451-2800 ext. 4.<br />
• LAST TRYOUTS FOR<br />
CUMBERLAND COUNTY’S GOT<br />
TALENT. Cunningham Park<br />
(Challenger League Clubhouse) in<br />
<strong>Vineland</strong>. Individuals or groups are<br />
eligible to compete for cash prizes<br />
and a chance to meet with a<br />
respected New York talent agent.<br />
First place overall winner receives<br />
$250; the second prize is $100<br />
and additional awards are given for<br />
third and fourth-place finishers.<br />
Applications (must submit in<br />
advance for an audition) are available<br />
at www.vinelandrotary.com.<br />
THURSDAY, APRIL 14<br />
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION AND<br />
NETWORKING EVENT (V.I.N.E.).<br />
Mori’s on the Avenue, 830 E.<br />
Landis Ave., <strong>Vineland</strong>. 5:30-7 p.m.<br />
Learn about the Main Street program.<br />
Everyone who signs up to<br />
become a volunteer will receive a<br />
free gift. Must reserve a place by<br />
<strong>Apr</strong>il 8, at 856-794-8653<br />
Youth Week/<br />
Shredding Event<br />
Visit Members 1st <strong>of</strong> NJ FCU<br />
the week <strong>of</strong> <strong>Apr</strong>il 17-23 to celebrate<br />
National Credit Union<br />
Youth Week. Members 1st will<br />
show youth and teens how<br />
money rocks at the credit<br />
union. Parents may bring kids<br />
to the credit union on Saturday,<br />
<strong>Apr</strong>il 23, to take advantage <strong>of</strong> a<br />
shredding event. Kids can meet<br />
McGruff and Sparky the Fire Dog.<br />
A Safe Keeping will be at<br />
the <strong>Vineland</strong> location to shred<br />
all <strong>of</strong> your personal documents<br />
while you watch. Llimit <strong>of</strong> five<br />
large bags or boxes per person.<br />
Rain date is <strong>Apr</strong>il 30. The<br />
event is set for 9 a.m. to 12<br />
noon at 37 W. Landis Avenue,<br />
<strong>Vineland</strong> (parking lot across<br />
from credit union). 696-0767.<br />
FRIDAY, APRIL 15<br />
SJH SENIOR CLASS LUNCHEON.<br />
SJH Fitness Connection, 1430 W.<br />
Sherman Ave., <strong>Vineland</strong>. 12 noon.<br />
Robert J. Smick, D.O., Medical<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> SJH Occupational and<br />
Employee Health Department, will<br />
speak on food allergies. $6 per person<br />
or $10 per couple. 856-575-4214.<br />
FRIDAY, APRIL 22<br />
EARTH DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT.<br />
Running Deer Golf Club. Hosted by<br />
Wastewater Eco-Charities.<br />
11:30-1 p.m. registration, driving<br />
range and lunch; 1 p.m. shotgun<br />
start; 6-8:30 p.m. dinner and<br />
awards. 856-358-4471.<br />
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27<br />
CUMBERLAND COUNTY<br />
WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME GALA.<br />
Merighi's Savoy Inn. Tickets $45 per<br />
person. For reservations and info,<br />
contact Louise Bertacchi at ltb431<br />
@comcast.net or call 856-825-5929<br />
APRIL 30 AND MAY 1<br />
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION.<br />
Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St.,<br />
Landisville. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5.<br />
856-697-7172 or visit<br />
www.bellviewwinery.com<br />
SATURDAY, APRIL 30<br />
• TKA/K7.<br />
Landis Theater, 830 E. Landis Ave.,<br />
<strong>Vineland</strong>. 7:30 p.m.
SAVE THE DATES<br />
• Green-Hike on the Maurice<br />
River, May 13<br />
• Officials Round Table,<br />
May 25<br />
• President’s Gala, June 16<br />
• Annual Golf Classic,<br />
October 6<br />
• Holiday Celebration,<br />
December 15<br />
More details will become available<br />
as the dates approach.<br />
Also performing: "Nuevo" and the<br />
Freestyle Classics, PAIN, Stefanie<br />
Bennet and local freestyle artist<br />
Kirbie A. Tickets $35 and $45.<br />
Tickets purchased at landistheater.com,<br />
Starconcerts.tv, or 856-<br />
691-1121. Part <strong>of</strong> proceeds will<br />
benefit <strong>Vineland</strong> High School<br />
Project Graduation.<br />
• RUN FOR AARON 5K/1MI.<br />
Meet at Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Pompeii<br />
Church, St. Padre Pio Parish,<br />
4680 Dante Ave., <strong>Vineland</strong>.<br />
Registration begins 7:30 a.m.;<br />
race at 9 a.m. All age groups, $20<br />
pp, $40 per family for the 5K and<br />
$15 pp and $30 per family for the<br />
1 mile if postmarked by <strong>Apr</strong>il 24.<br />
Day <strong>of</strong>: 5K-$25 pp or $50 pf; 1<br />
miler-$20 pp and $40 pf.<br />
Proceeds to Aaron Ploch<br />
Memorial Scholarship and Big<br />
Brothers/Big Sisters <strong>of</strong><br />
Cumberland & Salem. 856-825-<br />
5228 or runforaaron.com.<br />
• CUMBERLAND COUNTY’S GOT<br />
TALENT. Guaracini Fine &<br />
Performing Arts Center at<br />
Cumberland County College,<br />
Shermand Ave. and College Drive,<br />
<strong>Vineland</strong>. 7-10 p.m. Event sponsored<br />
by the <strong>Vineland</strong> Rotary Club.<br />
Tickets $20.<br />
Easter Buffet<br />
Buena Vista Country Club,<br />
Rt. 40, Country Club Lane,<br />
Buena. 4/24/11, 12:30 p.m.<br />
Buffet including salad bar,<br />
carving station, assorted<br />
entrees, vegetables,<br />
dessert, assorted breads,<br />
c<strong>of</strong>fee and tea. Reservations<br />
suggested. Adults $19.95,<br />
10 and under $9.95. Call<br />
856-697-1200 for details.<br />
Why<br />
THERE ARE MANY<br />
REASONS TO JOIN<br />
THE CHAMBER.<br />
The Real Value <strong>of</strong> Belonging to GVCC<br />
The GVCC web site, www.vinelandchamber.org, lists dozens <strong>of</strong> memberto-member<br />
discounts. If you are interested in participating in this valuable<br />
program, please contact the GVCC through the web site or call the<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> at (856) 691-7400.<br />
« TESTIMONIAL OF THE MONTH<br />
We joined the <strong>Chamber</strong> to become active<br />
in our community. We are excited to be<br />
attending our first luncheon. It was a<br />
great networking experience with other<br />
business members in the area, and we<br />
look forward to future events and advertising<br />
opportunities..<br />
—Kevin Winter, Director <strong>of</strong> Sales<br />
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Includes free training sessions.<br />
ADVANTAGE OCCHEALTH<br />
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WHY JOIN?<br />
• ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESS<br />
• NETWORKING<br />
• BUSINESS REFERRALS<br />
• INFORMATION & EDUCATION<br />
• COMMUNITY RECOGNITION<br />
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DIRECTORY LISTING<br />
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FRIDAY, APRIL 15<br />
PHILADELPHIA SOUL OPEN-<br />
ING NIGHT CELEBRATION.<br />
8 p.m start against Tampa Bay.<br />
Ron Jaworski invites GVCC<br />
members to a special ticket<br />
rate and complimentary cocktails<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m. at Wells<br />
Fargo. To be a part <strong>of</strong> the night<br />
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News & Views is the monthly newsletter <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Vineland</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>.<br />
<strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Vineland</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
2115 S. Delsea Drive, <strong>Vineland</strong>, New Jersey 08360<br />
856-691-7400 • www.vinelandchamber.org<br />
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