The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce has officially welcomed Future Generation Early Learning Center to the chamber and the business community with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony. Future Generation Early Learning Center is located on 208-220 New Street in Belleville. The state licensed facility and certified staff offers children ages 2½ to 12 with full time, part time and after school care. In photo front row left to right are James Galione, Lead Trustee, Frank Marmo, Yerg Printing / Accounting Supplies; Greg Marsden, Eagle Rock Promotions; Rev. Paul Walker, Christ Episcopal Church; Jayne Gonzales, Director in Rahway; Delma Vergara, Teacher; Grizel Gonzales, Teacher; Rose Reyes, Director in Jersey City, Ronya Osman, Teacher holding daughter and student Jayda Dones.

Back row from left to right George Rupp, LPL Financial/Rupp Financial Services LLC; Councilman Paul J. MacDonald; Celeste Federico, Belleville Times, Nutley Sun; Dee Frias, The Provident Bank; Angelica Aguirre, Monster INK; John D. Hilcher, CPA; Lynette Galante, Executive Director; Rev. Nancy Moore, Bethany Lutheran Church; Karen McGinley, Director Belleville and Bloomfield.