Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce
August 5, 2019

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Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours   
 
The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce Cordially Invites you to Business After Hours

Wednesday, August 14 
5 - 7:30 PM 
 
LOL Restaurant & Lounge     
 
1A  South Front 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***
 
   
Mark your calendar to attend the 2019 Dinner Cruise
Invitations are on the way!
Sponsorships still on sale:
 
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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
 
All Sponsors will be recognized with signage on board   
  
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.
 
Mark Your Calendar: 9/18
Union County Means Business Business Expo!
 
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Vendor Tables Just $100!

If you have any questions or would like to buy a table or attend this expo, please call Deana 908-659-7412.
 
Being a Greater Elizabeth Chamber member means you save big at Office Depot!  
   
Start saving today when you signup through our exclusive Office Depot business account:  Click to Learn More 
 
Click here to sign up and shop with your National Chamber Program Discount   
 
    
 
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Save the Date: 10/30/19! 
 
We are putting together a Retirement Commemorative Book to present to Gordon-and we want to include YOU in part of this gift!!!!
If you have a memory, story or well wishes you would like to share with him in this book please email them to Laurie Paolella in the Chamber Office: [email protected] 

Messages & events from your Fellow Members
Summer or Fall EXCLUSIVE Vacation Opportunity for Chamber Members!
 
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Call 908-557-5222 ext 4095 or 4097!
Today is the deadline to complete this survey:   
 
Elizabeth is proud to have partnered with Street Smart for another Pedestrian Safety Campaign.  We need your help with a survey. Follow the link below to provide your valuable input before August 5, 2019. 
 
 
At the end you may enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card as a thank you for participating.
 
EZ Ride Street Smart Survey

Assembly Woman Annette Quijano to Hold 7th Annual Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation Sandwich Drive        
 
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.  
 
Do you know someone who needs to learn English?
Registration begins soon for September Classes:
 
 
 

Are you looking to do business with the Port Authority? Come learn how TOMORROW:      
Please view the Vendor Registration Drive Flyer below.

It is an event open to all local firms or business looking to do business with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

This is a short 8-10 minutes application -we will have the resources, computers on site. Firms/Businesses would simply need an EIN/TAX ID Number.

This is NOT a registration for Certification as an Women Minority Small Business Enterprise, but they can most certainly inquire about it and we will have information on the process.
 
 
For more information or to RSVP contact Reinaldo Cotto 732-428-2918 or  [email protected]  
 

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Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Info Session THURSDAY:      
 
For more information or to RSVP contact Reinaldo Cotto 732-428-2918 or  [email protected]  
 

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UCEDC Seminars to help you Grow your Business

 
 
 
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  
Summer Dance Program in August     
  Register now at www.carolyndorfman.dance
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NJ Senior Olympics in September  
The NJ Senior Olympics is part of the National Senior Games Association which, every other year, sponsors national Senior Olympic Games at venues across the country.
 
For more information or to register, call the NJ Senior Olympics Headquarters at (973) 618-1111 or visit:
   
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Mark your Calendar: September 14
6th Annual Independent Authors Book Expo
      
 
Registration is OPEN!!!
 
Sponsorships available!

Contact Renaee Smith at 908-516-8802 for more details or Click Here: https://www.iabx.org/sponsors
 

Mark your Calendar: September 16
RWJ Rahway 36th Annual Golf Classic
 
 
Monday, September 16
Echo Lake Country Club
515 Springfield Ave
Westfield 
 
 
 
 
 
Contact RWJ Rahway Development Department:
732-499-6135 [email protected]
  
SAVE The DATE: September 25  
 
Benedictine Academy's
14th Annual Golf Outing 
 
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Maplewood Country Club
Maplewood, NJ

We invite you to join us as we raise funds to support academic and athletic programs for the Academy. Our goal for this event is the same as always: to keep building golfer and sponsor involvement and help us raise much-needed funds to educate BA students; in 2018 we netted over $50,000 after expenses!    
 
Please join us on September 25th for a great outing.
 
We'll be honoring Rev. Edwin Leahy, OSB '63, Headmaster of St. Benedict's Preparatory School since 1972.  He has been an advocate for Benedictine education at St. Benedict's Prep and now at Benedictine Academy.  Together we strive to instill our Benedictine values within the students, faculty and administration.
 
For more information, to purchase player packages or to be a sponsor, please CLICK HERE!
 
Questions? Call 908-352-0670 x106.  
 
 
SAVE The DATE: OCTOBER 7
 
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] 
SAVE The DATE: OCTOBER 10  
 
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!
 
To learn more Contact: (908) 355-1995 ext. 119 [email protected]
 
Save the Date: Sunday, October 20, 2019       
 
5K run ON THE AIRPORT RUNWAY! 
 
For more information contact Maureen Briody 973-681-3488 or  [email protected]  
 
Register Now!!

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Community Access Unlimited is Hiring! 
 
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.
 
 
NON-PROFIT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
 
NON-PROFIT EVENT PLANNER
 
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 
 
 
 
 
Joan Douglas, Recruiter
  [email protected] or 908-354-3040 ext. 4219
 
Join Elizabeth Truck Center's ETC Elite Card program
The membership card costs $95.00 and gives you 10% off all regularly priced items for an entire year. That's 365 days of savings for one small fee. The membership pays for itself very quickly. Spend your first $1,000 and the card pays for itself and you'll already save $5!
 
Speak with your favorite ETC Chrome Store representative for more details or contact Gena at 908-355-8800 ext.16.  
 

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Job opening at Seamen's Church Institute:  
 
Operations Associate (part-time driver)
for our Port Newark facility


The hours for this position are Monday-Friday from 9:15 am - 2:15 pm.  The successful candidate will have a clean driver's license and be able to qualify for a TWIC card, among other qualifications.

Here's a link to the position announcement on our website:  https://seamenschurch.org/sites/default/files/SCI%20Op%20Assoc%20PT%20July%202019.pdf

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]
 
 
 Timothy Wong, Director, International Seafarers' Center
973-589-5828
 
Amazing English As A Second Language  (ESL) Program Offerings at Union County College 
Designed to meet your business needs  
 
Grant-Funded for qualified business owners/employers!

Enroll NOW!!!
 
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Contact: Nancy Burke 
908-527-7207
 
Union County College is your Recruiting Resource
 
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
 
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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