August 2026

 

Chamber Events

HAPPY HOUR

hosted by Shovlin Mattress

35 South Ave, Fanwood

AUG 4 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm


Join us for a fun and engaging Happy Hour hosted by Shovlin Mattress! Enjoy a relaxed evening of conversation while meeting the amazing team at Shovlin Mattress and exploring their beautiful showroom. Whether you're looking to grow your network, reconnect with fellow members, or simply unwind after work, this event is the perfect place to do it.

JOINT YPA HAPPY HOUR

3 Gold Dr, Kenilworth

AUG 11 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm


Join us for our next Young Professionals Alliance (YPA) Happy Hour in partnership with the Union County College Foundation and the Suburban Chamber Young Professionals Alliance at The Hill Tavern at Galloping Hill Golf Course! Enjoy complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and plenty of opportunities to expand your network in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

BLOOD DRIVE

550 E Broad St, Westfield

AUG 25 | 12:00pm - 6:00pm


Be the reason summer sparkles! Join the Chamber along with Inkwell and New Jersey Blood Services for a community blood drive at the Westfield Memorial Library! We're proud to partner with our community to host this meaningful event and make a difference together. Use the link below to pick your time slot.

Community & Member

Bagel Chateau

Customer Appreciation Event!

We’re saying thank you to our amazing customers! Stop by on weekdays from August 3–7 and August 10–14 to enjoy 10% OFF all walk-in orders.

*Excludes weekends and only applies to walk in customers. *

Exact Business Group

Mid-Year Check-Up

Half the year is gone, do your numbers match

your goals?

Downtown Westfield Tuesday Nights

 
 

Community & Member Cont.

 
 

🌿 Hippie Dippy Fair 2026 | Wellness Festival & Holistic Market in New Jersey


Looking for a wellness festival in New Jersey, a holistic market, or a family-friendly spiritual event where you can explore, connect, and recharge?


Welcome to the First Annual Hippie Dippy Fair—a vibrant indoor and outdoor celebration of healing arts, creativity, conscious living, and community.


Spend the day discovering local wellness businesses, intuitive readers, handmade goods, immersive workshops, nourishing food, and meaningful experiences designed to inspire your mind, body, and spirit.


Whether you're a longtime crystal collector, wellness enthusiast, holistic practitioner, or simply curious about alternative healing, you'll find something magical waiting for you.



✨ What's Included with General Admission ($20)


Your ticket includes access to:


🌿 20+ curated holistic vendors and wellness businesses

🔮 Tarot readers, palm readers, psychic mediums, and intuitive practitioners

🧘 Mini wellness workshops and healing demonstrations throughout the day

🍵 Tea tastings, oracle card pulls, mindfulness experiences, and interactive activations

🎤 Inspiring talks from local wellness leaders and spiritual teachers

🎨 Community art installations and creative experiences

🌮 Local food trucks serving fresh and delicious bites

🧺 Outdoor picnic and lounge spaces perfect for connecting with friends and meeting like-minded people


Kids under 13 attend FREE, making Hippie Dippy Fair a welcoming and family-friendly wellness festival for all ages.


⭐ VIP Wellness Experience (Limited Availability) ($60)~TICKETS ARE LIMITED~


Upgrade your day with an exclusive immersive experience that includes:


✨ Private Sound Healing Session

✨ Guided Breathwork Journey

✨ Reiki Energy Healing

✨ Priority access to select experiences

✨ Curated VIP gift bag filled with wellness goodies

✨ Quiet integration lounge for reflection and restoration


🌸 Perfect For


  • Wellness lovers
  • Spiritual seekers
  • Holistic health enthusiasts
  • Yoga and meditation communities
  • Crystal collectors
  • Conscious families
  • Artists and creatives
  • Alternative healing practitioners
  • Anyone looking for unique things to do in New Jersey this summer


🌈 Why You'll Love It


This isn't just another vendor market—it's a day dedicated to slowing down, supporting local wellness businesses, discovering new healing modalities, and building authentic community.


Explore handcrafted goods, receive an intuitive reading, sip herbal tea, learn from inspiring practitioners, enjoy live activations, and spend the afternoon surrounded by positive energy and creative expression.


Whether you come alone or bring your favorite people, you'll leave feeling more connected, inspired, and refreshed.


Tickets are limited to preserve the intimate community experience. All ticket sales are final. 


Reserve your spot today and join hundreds of wellness lovers, spiritual creatives, and conscious community members for one unforgettable summer celebration.

 
 

Scotch Plains Montessori School

Advanced Financial Federal

Credit Union

The Uncluttered Home

Event Details & Registration


Date: August 19, 2026

Time: 11:30am – 3:00pm

Location: Garwood, NJ at The Westwood Tickets: www.ANENewJersey.com (please note may be asked to set up an account before purchasing tickets)


Member Tickets & Add-On Exhibitor Tables:

Early Bird Event Only Ticket (by 8/15) $68

Regular Event ticket (by 8/18) $78

Add-on Exhibitor Table (by 8/15) $65


Special Guest Tickets & Add-On Exhibitor Tables:

Early Bird Event Only Ticket (by 8/15) $78

Regular Event ticket (by 8/18) $88

Add-on Exhibitor Table (by 8/15) $75


Non-Member Tickets & Add-On Exhibitor Tables:

Early Bird Event Only Ticket (by 8/15) $85

Regular Event ticket (by 8/18) $105

Add-on Exhibitor Table (by 8/15) $85



Sponsorships:

Diamond Level $5,000

Sapphire Level $2,500

Emerald Level $1,500

Special Sponsorships $350

(Swag Bag, Afterglow, Early Networking, Print, Dessert, Table, Centerpieces, AV, Video,

Photography, etc.)


For Information, Media Inquiries, Interviews, or Press Passes


Cheryl Marks Young, Managing Director, eWomenNetwork, Central New Jersey cherylmarksyoung@ewomennetwork.com

908-345-0382

 
 

Advertising For GWACC Members

 

Market your business with TAPinto local online news sites! It's easy and affordable. You can market on one TAPinto site, by region or throughout the state. We offer a variety of high-impact ways to reach your audience, including content marketing, email marketing, video advertising, site advertising and sponsorships. Chamber Members also have the chance to write an article for our column that is published in Tapinto Westfield. Please reach out to either Faith or Charlotte if you are interested in a column piece.


To learn more, visit https://marketing.tapinto.net/advertisewithtapinto, or contact Jackie Lieberman at 917-676-2302, jlieberman@tapinto.net.

 
 

Exciting Advertising Opportunity to GWACC Members!



Advertise your business or service in The Westfield Leader and The Union County Hawk. You will reach thousands of readers in print and online.Please be sure to identify yourself as a GWACC member to get your discount.



Contact: 

Sales At Go Leader

908-232-4407

https://www.goleader.com

 

Would You Like to Host a Networking Event at Your Business?

It's a great way to attract new clients, have them see your location, meet your staff and see what you have to offer! Breakfast meetings usually run from 8:00 am - 9:30 am with coffee and small breakfast foods. For our happy hour events, they typically run from 5:30–7:00 PM and include light snacks and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages. Evening events are a bit more relaxed and focused on networking while morning events are more about presenting, showcasing a topic,

or touring your location.


Contact Charlotte VanWhy to Schedule!

Chamber Member Spotlight


Please send a 1-2 minute YouTube or Vimeo video link along with a short write up of what your business is currently doing and your company logo to Charlotte at Charlotte@gwaccnj.com. 


This will be sent out in an email blast to about 2,000 emails!

We can also post it on our Facebook page!

 

Chamber Email Blast Bundles


Boost Your Visibility with Member Add-Ons!

Looking for more ways to get your name out there? Members can take advantage of our add-on options, including bundle packs of extra email blasts and website ads in a variety of sizes.

We are offering 3 email blasts for $125 and 6 for $250.

For non-profits, we are offering 3 for $60 and 6 for $110.


Click the button below to view the options.

 
 

Dreaming of starting a new business?

Business.NJ.gov can help make it a reality.

https://business.nj.go

 

Employment/ Volunteer Opportunities

Beem Light Sauna in Fanwood is looking for a manager. Click HERE for the job description.


Youth & Family Counseling Service LCSW, LPC, LAC WESTFIELD NJ- Pleasant, friendly, supportive work environment in well-established Outpatient counseling agency. Part-time evening therapist 1-2 days per week, minimum 8 hours. No billing responsibilities. Must work with children and families. Cases screened and assigned. Opportunity for growth. Supervision available for LAC. Competitive per session rate. W2 position. Contact: cpedro@yfcsnj.org 908-233-2042 (p) 908-654-7414 (f)



Chamber members may submit employment opportunities by email to Charlotte and it will be posted in our newsletter. Please use Newsletter - Employment Opportunity as the title of the email. 

Free Business Resources

 












SCORE provides free business counseling services. Experienced mentors can help you with business plans, marketing, financing, and more. For more information or to schedule an appointment, email https://metronj.score.org/.


To reach a SCORE mentor, go to https://metronj.score.org/, complete the mentor request form, submit it, and a mentor will be in contact within a day or two.

 

New Jersey Small Business Development Center offers no-cost, one-on-one consulting and advisory services to assist you with any aspect of small business management. SBDC runs free and low-cost classes on topics relevant to business professionals and business owners. 



 

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