Congratulations to our 2024 Executive Board and Trustees

The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce foundation is to provide the objectives to encourage commerce, improve community and promote our local businesses. Our mission statement says it all, “a volunteer organization working together to nurture and enhance the growth and prosperity of the business community.” We formally installed our executive board and trustees on April 11th at the Chandelier in Belleville.

Every event that we sponsor involves the support of those we serve. It is these individuals with their financial support that make it happen. Platinum: Provident Bank, Clara Maass Medical Center | RWJ Barnabas Health; Silver: Bloomfield Educational Foundation, Bloomfield Lions Club; Bloomfield Window and Door, Zi Zia Pizzeria & Trattoria; Bronze: Mario Drozdz, Generazio Associates, Cecelia Polizzi, Zippo’s Mobile Electronics, Michael Bush, Agent State Farm Insurance. As always, we are incredibly grateful to have their continued assistance.

From left to right are Dee Frias, VP Memberships; Marilyn Torti, Trustee; Reineen Dohman, Trustee; Susanne Kaltsas, Trustee; Mario Drozdz, President; Dr. Sean Flynn, Trustee; Joseph Berardinelli, Treasurer; Michael Bush, Trustee; Cathy Loreto, Trustee; Rafael Gavidia, Trustee; Mayank “Mike” Rana Trustee; Kliment Pavlovski, Trustee; Mary Murdoch, Trustee; Cecelia Polizzi, VP Programs; Diane Smith, Trustee.

Not photographed are: Executive Board: Dennis E. Gaglione, VP Legal Affairs, Gerry Generazio, Marketing Director; Trustees: Melanie Bitecola, Joyce Donnelly, Wanda Ince, Janet McCarthy, Maurice McLaughlin, Dave Worrall, Michael Zippo

Photo Courtesy of Anthony DiMatteo Photography

Thankful to our March Membership Renewals for Their Support!

-Bloomfield Lions Club
-Halpin - Bitecola Brookdale Funeral & Cremation Service LLC
-Levandoski - Grillo Funeral Home & Cremation Service
-McCarthy Appraisal Services
-Serenity Senior Care
-Step by Step Pediatrics, PC
-The Eye Care Center of NJ
-Twin Towing
-Wilber’s Painting & Home Improvements

Please patronize our local businesses!

Chamber Celebrates Special Awards


SUBURBAN ESSEX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Cordially Invites you to our 2024 “Formal Installation of our Executive Board, Trustees” and Awards Banquet

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 HONOREES!

VFW Post 711, VFW Post 493 and American Legion Post 70
Spotlight Award: Maurice McLaughlin, Esq., McLaughlin & Nardi, LLC
Excellence Awards: Mrs. Natalie Kerr, Bloomfield HS, Ms. Erin Lewis, Belleville HS, Mrs. Shihong Zhang, Glen Ridge HS

Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Chandelier, 340 Franklin Avenue, Belleville, 6 – 10 PM
Hot and Cold Buffet, Soda, Coffee, Tea, Wine and Beer, Dessert $85 PP
Cash Bar Available!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY & CONTINUOUS SUPPORT!

PLATINUM: CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER | RWJ BARNABAS HEALTH
SILVER: Bloomfield Educational Foundation; Bloomfield Lions Club; Zi Zia Pizzeria & Trattoria; Bloomfield Window and Door Co.
BRONZE: Mario Drozdz; Generazio Associates; Cecelia Polizzi; Zippo’s Mobile Electronics; Michael Bush, Agent State Farm Insurance

Gifts/Prizes
Please RSVP by March 29, 2024 ~ 973-748-2000

Great Opportunity to Sponsor our Awards Banquet!

Great opportunities for Sponsorships are available for business exposure at our Formal Installation of our 2024 Executive Board, Trustees, Anniversary & Special Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at The Chandelier in Belleville.

Honoring Bloomfield and Nutley Veterans in 2024! VFW Post 711, VFW Post 493 and American Legion Post – Unit 70

Spotlight Award: Maurice McLaughlin, Esq., McLaughlin & Nardi LLC

Excellence Awards: Mrs. Natalie Kerr, Bloomfield HS; Ms. Erin Lewis, Belleville HS; Ms. Shihong Zhang, Glen Ridge HS

Sponsorship Levels
$750 Platinum – Large sign recognition (logo required), program full page ad, six months website ad, invite flyer and program recognition
$500 Gold – Large sign recognition (logo required), program half page ad, three months website ad, invite flyer and program recognition
$250 Silver – Shared sign recognition, one month website ad, invite flyer and program recognition
$100 Bronze – Shared sign recognition, invite flyer and program recognition
$50 Supporter – Invite flyer and program recognition

With all sponsorships you will also receive the following benefits from the chamber
• Numerous announcements in the local newspaper
• Website & social media recognition
• Periodically email announcements to members and extended contact list

Website Advertisement Specifications
• Must be camera ready in a .jpg image, 245 pix square, no larger than 25 kb
• All ads appear on chamber website homepage
Program Advertisement Specifications
• Must be camera ready in a .pdf image, fonts must be outlined, full page: 5 ½ x 8 ½ horizontal, half page ad: 5 ½ x 4 ¼ horizontal

For further details, please feel free to contact the office at 973-748-2000.

UPDATE: WINE AND CHEESE IS NOW TUESDAY, JANUARY 30TH SAME TIME

Please Join Us!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
“Informal Installation of Our 2024 Executive Board and Trustees”
Open to all chamber and future members and guests!

• Bring business cards, brochures, flyers, and promotional items to be used as giveaways.
• The idea is to promote your business after hours.
• For more information contact the chamber office or visit our website at suburbanessexchamber.com.

Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Angelo’s Restaurant & Pizzeria, 303 Broad St., Blfd.
Cost: $35 PP
(Includes Wine & Cheese, Hot & Cold Appetizers, Pizza, Soda, Coffee)

2024 NEW YEAR BRINGS IN NEW MEMBERS!

H<em>ouse of Hawley Realty, Michelle Hawley Tsay, Broker of Record, 389 Broad Street, Bloomfield, www.houseofhawleyrealty.com
Dream Vacations, Maria Trezza, Travel Advisor/Franchise Owner, Belleville, www.trezzatravel.com
24/7 Fire Protection Inc., Jason Tielve, VP, 32 Heckel Street, Belleville, www.24-7fireprotection.com

The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce wishes you peace, joy, and prosperity!

Thank you to our volunteers and members for your continuous support!

November Membership Renewals

The chamber thanks our members for their continuous support!

NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS!
Budget Print Center
John Battisti
Kiwanis Club of Bloomfield
McCarthy Appraisal Services Inc.
Nardi & Associates LLC
Robert Hilowitz (Past President)
Serenity Senior Care LLC
Brookdale ShopRite