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Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours
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The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce Cordially Invites you to Business After Hours
July 17
5 - 7:30 PM
Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
1000 Spring Street, Elizabeth
Bring
Friends & Business Associates!
***Don't Forget Your Business Cards***
ELEVATOR SPEECHES for Cards drawn from Basket!
FREE Admission with a Reservation
***Appetizers and Happy Hour Cash Bar***
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July 19 - Union County ELC Breakfast with
Assemblywoman Linda Carter
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8 - 9:30 AM
Holiday Inn, Clark
36 Valley Road, Clark
Linda Carter, affectionately known as "New Jersey's Wonder Woman" has served locally for nearly two decades, as a member of the Plainfield City Council and as a member of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders - earning a reputation as a bold progressive, and pragmatic trailblazer willing to take on a wide array of challenges that affect her communities.
In May 2018 Ms. Carter was appointed to serve as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 22nd Legislative District, comprised of Union, Middlesex & Somerset Counties to fill the vacancy created by the death of Assemblyman Gerald B. Green. In November 2018 Assemblywoman Linda Carter was elected at a special election to fill the unexpired term.
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Invitations Going to Print Soon!!
Call today with your Sponsorship Investment Choice:
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Event Sponsors $3500
Cocktail Hour Sponsors $2500
Reception Sponsors $1500
Dinner Sponsors $1500
Cruise Sponsors $1500
Dessert Sponsors $1500
Printing Sponsors $1000
Diamond Sponsors $ 750
Platinum Sponsors $ 500
Gold Sponsors $ 250
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Tickets on Sale: $150 per guest!
If you have any questions or would like to confirm your sponsorship or attendance now, please call our office at 908-355-7600.
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Being a Greater Elizabeth Chamber member means you save big at Office Depot!
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AN EXCLUSIVE GECC MEMBER BENEFIT
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
ON
GECC SOCIAL MEDIA SITES
GECC MEMBERS SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION
SERVICES, PROMOTIONS, AWARDS, RECOGNITION, PRESS RELEASES, ETC
TO
QUESTIONS: CALL 908-355-7600
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Be sure to e-mail
Laurie Paolella
your company logo, personal message and/or favorite memory, photo, or phrase of Gordon Haas.
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Messages & events from your Fellow Members
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TUESDAY!!
July 16
12 - 2 PM
Port Authority
Building
Business
Queries:
You are invited to attend the Port Authority NY & NJ Elizabeth Community Outreach Center 1st Annual B.B.Q. Building Business Query where we celebrate our local Elizabeth firms that are looking to engage with or are newly registered or certified with the Port Authority of NY & NJ! Most importantly you can learn about the current Terminal One Redevelopment Project occurring in your town of Elizabeth and network with supportive local organizations who offer the tools and resources to participate on projects of this size. See you there!
Please RSVP through this link:
http://panynjevents.wpengine.com/building-business-queries/
Click For a Printable Flyer www.anewewr.com
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UCEDC Seminars to help you Grow your Business
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Thursday, July 18, 2019
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Liberty Hall Corporate Center 1085 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Thursday, August 8, 2019
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Liberty Hall Corporate Center 1085 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
For more info about UCEDC programs contact
Rogers Ramsey 908-527-1166
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Attend ZOHO's FREE Finance Seminar '19:
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TWO NJ AREA DATES to CHOOSE FROM:
Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17, 2019
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Best Practices for Streamlining Your Businesses Finances
Presti & Naegele Accounting Offices 225 W. 35th Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 10001
Join Zoho's free finance workshop to learn how you can manage everything from expense policies and analytics to approval workflows, invoicing, inventory, and more. At this educational seminar, their finance experts will discuss advanced integrations, receipt auto-scanning, email forwarding expense tools, and more. They'll also cover basics and best practices and even throw in a free breakfast and lunch.
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Summer or Fall EXCLUSIVE Vacation Opportunity for Chamber Members!
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Two Dates:
July 16 and July 30, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Current State of Alzheimer's Disease
Please join Dr. Laura Rokosz and Mrs. Bonita Hill, program Director at Erhardt Gardens, for an insightful discussion on Alzheimer's disease. We will talk about current treatments and alternative strategies to increase cognitive health.
Cost: $5.00 refreshments included.
For more info call (908) 764-9062
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FREE Small Business Luncheon & Forum:
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12:00 - 1:30 PM
Check in begins at 11:30
Valenca Restaurant & Bar
665 Monroe Avenue
Elizabeth
This complimentary luncheon, sponsored by Wells Fargo and the New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund, will address the needs of small business owners in and around Union County with information on financial products, services and technical assistance available to help businesses remain stable and grow.
Special guests include the Honorable Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, City of Elizabeth, and the Honorable Senator Joseph P. Cryan, representing New Jersey's 20th Legislative District.
Topics to be discussed include Access to Capital, Technical Assistance for Small Businesses, Product Development, and Relationship Management.
The event will also provide you with an excellent opportunity to network with other guests and partners.
Click here to download a flyer for the event in English or Spanish.
Representatives from Wells Fargo and nonprofit service organizations will be at the event to provide you with information on the services they provide to small business owners in your community, such as business and investment planning, tax preparation, how to create your business portfolio and plan for growth, and micro lending opportunities. Some of the partner organizations that will be attending the event with information for small business owners include:
- New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJ EDA)
- Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce (GECC)
- Small Business Development Center of Kean University
This event is designed for owners of small businesses in and around Elizabeth and the Union County area.
If you or another decision-maker at your business would like to attend, please
click here to register today, call Citizen Action at 973-643-8800, x210, or email Michelle at [email protected]. Space is limited - registration is required. Please feel free to pass on this information to interested small business owners in and around Union County!
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UC Summer Food Drive Thru July 19th
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Informative Seminar from KUSBDC:
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MEET THE LENDERS
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
9:15am - 12:30pm
Kean University
Miron Student Center
Room 315
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
Please follow the link below to obtain directions to the visitor's parking lot located off Green Lane.
Make an appointment today to start
or expand your business. Call 908-737-4070
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Mark your Calendar: July 27th Passport to Health
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Our next Passport to Health Event will be on Saturday, July 27 from 10 am-12:30 pm. Our focus will be Disaster Preparedness: Plan, Prepare, Recover. Our featured speaker Lovely Randle, Union County Office of Health Management will address preparing an emergency kit and making a plan, one of our city Health Inspectors will talk about keeping food safe during a power outage, and we hope to have a representative from the fire department provide us with some safety tips during an emergency.
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Mark your Calendar: July 31st Community Forum
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Immigration: 6-7 PM
Financial Advice: 7:30-8:30 PM
Jefferson Park Ministries
70 W Grand St
Elizabeth, NJ 908-469-9508
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Join Josephine's Place for some A/C and R&R this July!
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Assembly Woman Annette Quijano to Hold 7th Annual Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation Sandwich Drive
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Volunteers and Donations Needed!!!
Assembly Woman Quijano urges everyone to save the date for every Monday in August, to donate and volunteer for the annual sandwich drive, "Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation."
Quijano and her group of volunteers from the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless once again will be making 1,000 sandwiches each day to distribute to the homeless. Volunteers and donations are still needed!
For more information or to volunteer or donate contact Deigo Mazariego at
[email protected], or 908-409-1869.
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Summer Dance Program in August
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Mark your Calendar: September 14 6th Annual Independent Authors Book Expo
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On Monday, October 7, 2019
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County will be hosting our 6th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser event at Suburban Golf Club in Union, NJ from 10:30am-8:00pm.
Register your foursome by Tuesday, August 27th and save $200!
For more information, to purchase player packages or to be a sponsor, please
CLICK HERE!
To learn more about sponsorships or event details, please contact Joe DeMaio at (908) 687-2697 ext. 115 or
[email protected]
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SAVE The DATE: OCTOBER 10
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YWCA Union County's Celebrating Empowerment:
99 Years on a Mission
Cocktail Reception
Thursday, October 10, 2019
6 to 9 PM
The Westwood
438 North Ave, Garwood
Honorees:
Kean University
The Housing Authority of Elizabeth
Westfield United Fund
See our Sponsorship Opportunities and ticket options
, please
CLICK HERE!
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Community Access Unlimited is Hiring!
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Whether you are new to the field of social services or a seasoned professional, Community Access Unlimited has a wide range of job opportunities for you.
BEHAVIORIST-MSW/LSW
SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CERTIFIED HOME HEALH AIDE
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
LANDSCAPER
YOUTH COORDINATOR
REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
AWAKE OVERNIGHT DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
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Amazing English As A Second Language (ESL) Program Offerings at Union County College
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Designed to meet your business needs
Grant-Funded for qualified business owners/employers!
Enroll NOW!!!
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Contact: Nancy Burke
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Union County College is your Recruiting Resource
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Are you looking for candidates to fill open jobs? Are you looking for talent and skills to add to your staff?
You are invited to visit our classrooms, meet our trainees, review resumes, conduct interviews.
Industry Credentialed Occupational Training Candidates are Available from these programs:
Administrative Assistant/Office Skills
Accounting Technician
Computerized Office Skills
Medical Billing
Medical Coding
Patient Care Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians
Welding
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
Contact: Katrina James-Pellam
Job Developer
908-659 5116
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Planning a party or get-together? Warinanco Socials is your answer:
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Minimum group size of 30 guests. Must pre-book at least 7 days in advance: (908)-298-7849 or
[email protected]
Rebecca Bird
Events & Promotions Manager
(908)-298-7849
KemperSports
Warinanco Sports Center
ONE Park Drive
Roselle, NJ 07203
www.warinancopark.com
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