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MAY 2022
Vol 4|No 5
Published on the third Thursday of every month
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Not many of us native-born Americans (those of us who are not immigrants) consciously think about the "American Dream" since we were born into a country where creating a version of success that is ours is possible. In many other places in the world, it's not.
Whether we think about it or not, the whole idea is firmly embedded in our DNA, and most of us will do whatever it takes to achieve it and maintain it. Read Full Article >
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Here’s an interesting exercise: On a piece of paper, draw a vertical line down the center of the page. At the top left side, write your company’s name. On the top right side, write the name of your most important competitor. Down the left side of the page, write the numbers 1, 2 and 3. Do the same thing on the right side of the page. Under your company’s name, list the top three benefits of the product or service that you’re selling. Be sure these benefits explain why people buy from you. Is it because your product or service generates increased profits? Does it maximize efficiency? Is it easy to use? Is the service and support you offer fantastic? Read Full Article >
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Member News from Around the Chamber |
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When in Doubt, Shout it Out!
Send your business news - new hires and promotions, employee honors, company milestones, awards, grand openings, community outreach, media appearances, etc. - and photos to our editor, Chris Reardon, at chris@reardoncommunications.com and we will consider it for inclusion in this monthly newsletter. For sponsored (guaranteed) placements, contact Colette Moran at colette@morrischamber.org.
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MetroMSP IT Cybersecurity Services is launching a new cybersecurity network for small businesses. Research shows that 61 percent of small businesses have experienced a cyber attack. Such attacks may include phishing, ransomware and malware. MetroMSP is creating a cost-effective network that will include threat monitoring by former NSA cyber operators, a private Facebook group, text-based ask-us-anything support, monthly group Q&A happy hours and online training for tips and tricks to make your systems more productive and safer from the cyber threat actors. The network is set to launch Aug. 1. If interested, contact Bob MIchie at bob@metromsp.com.
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Law firm Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP, has opened a new office in Hoboken. The new office, at 221 River Street, reflects the statewide nature of the firm’s practice, according to managing partner Thomas N. Ryan and Andrew A. Fraser, founder and co-practice leader of the firm’s Personal Injury Practice Group.
The firm will be hosting the fifth annual Economic Outlook Forum on Tuesday, June 14, 12 noon at the Meadow Wood in Randolph. The keynote speaker will be Victor Calanog, PhD, head of Commercial Real Estate Economics for Moody’s Analytics. Calanog’s presentation will be followed by a panel discussion of prominent local business leaders. If you have questions or would like to register for the program, visit lcrlaw.com or contact Jessica Civetta at jcivetta@lcrlaw.com or call 973-729-1880.
The firm also announced the hiring of paralegal Kelly M. Brown to its Personal Injury practice. Brown graduated from Montclair State University’s Feliciano School of Business, trained to be a paralegal at Fairleigh Dickinson University and is currently working to obtain her realtor’s license.
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Lipton CPA Associates, LLC announced that senior partner Richard Lipton, CPA/CFF, recently graduated from the FBI Citizens Academy. The program is designed to help teach people about the FBI, including its role in the greater law enforcement community and techniques FBI agents use to help prevent and solve crimes.
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Spencer Savings Bank has donated $100,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. In addition, the bank also held a successful supply drive to support Ukrainian refugees, collecting more than 10 vehicles loaded with hygiene items and vital supplies, followed by Spencer employees spending the day volunteering at a local Ukrainian church sorting and boxing the supplies.
Spencer Savings was honored as the Large Company of The Year by the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s 110th Annual Awards Dinner. The bank was honored for its support given to the business community facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, the bank recently welcomed Monica Vanegas, a long-time Bergen County resident, as the new Spencer financial center manager of its Garfield location. She will be responsible for the center’s management and business development. Vanegas has more than 20 years of industry experience at various banks. Prior to joining Spencer, she served as a branch manager at both a large national bank and community bank.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern NJ has announced it is now holding regular infoSessions for anyone interested in learning more about the organization and the many ways to get involved. Attendees spend 30-minutes hearing about ways they can make an impact and defend the potential of children and teens in coastal and Northern New Jersey. There is zero pressure to sign up. The next session is scheduled for June 16 at 3 PM. Register here. BBBSCNJ also will host an infoSession virtually or in-person for a company or group. For more information, please contact 732.444.3539 or email info@mentornj.org.
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