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MARCH 2017 � www.metuchenchamberexchange.com � (732) 548-2964
The Chamber Connection A Publication of the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce
News and Information about Chamber Members, Meetings, and Events
The beginning of the year is always a busy time at the Chamber, with wrapping up
the previous year’s events and activities, and planning for everything happening in the
coming months. This year is no different, except perhaps it is even busier, as we
prepare for the completion of major developments taking place in the downtown.
New residents are already moving into Woodmont Metro at Metuchen Station, and
the first stage of the District at Metuchen — with a new Whole Foods Market
and several other commercial spaces — is nearly completed. By the end of 2017, the town plaza should be complete.
All of this change in the downtown brings with it challenges, but also opportunities for improvement. The
Chamber is committed to capitalizing on every chance possible to fulfill our mission of advancing the civic, industrial, professional, and commercial interests of the Borough of
Metuchen and vicinity, maintaining a high standard of
integrity in business practices, and distributing information of value to
our members. We actively seek to bring business to the doorsteps
of our members, and to provide opportunities for Metuchen
residents and businesses to share in activities that are mutually
rewarding and improve the quality of life for all.
Quarterly Membership Meeting Wednesday, March 22 from 8am to 9:30am
Old Franklin Schoolhouse (491 Middlesex Avenue)
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Dorothy Winhold - President Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Brendan Flynn, Jr. - Vice President Flynn & Son Funeral Homes
Steve Epstein - Treasurer Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Jacquie Zuvich - Secretary Re/Max Competitive Edge
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Moshe Atzbi - Hailey’s Harp & Pub/Harp-Cade Joseph Cascio, Jr. - NJ Convention & Expo Center
Elyissia Chinchilla - 2Chicks with Chocolate Jason Delia —Family Member David Glasofer - Image Up Studios Colleen Hanson—Cai’s Cafe Patricia Lucas-Schnarre - Great Play of Metuchen Karen McNamara - Family Member Lorraine Mulligan - Metuchen Savings Bank Michael Napolitano - Preschool of Rock Gabe Rosanio - Provident Bank Chris Schoen - ServPro of Edison Leon Schwartz—Carpet Maven II Deborah Zupan - Marafiki Fair Trade
REPRESENTATIVES Rob Donnan - Chief, Metuchen Fire Dept. Nancy Goldberg - Metuchen Recreation Dept. Fred Hall - Metuchen Dept. of Public Works David Irizarry - Chief, Metuchen Police Dept. Dorothy Rasmussen - Borough Council
PAST PRESIDENT Rich Topping - Topping the Web
HONORARY MEMBERS Marty Jessen - Director Emeritus Jan Margolis - Applied Research Corporation Robert Matland - Black Belt Institute
CHAMBER STAFF Tyreen Reuter - Executive Director Wendi Richards - Administrative Assistant Jennifer Cascio - Administrative Assistant Nelson Li - Farmers Market Manager
The Chamber Connection
The Chamber Connection is a publication of Metuchen Area Chamber
of Commerce, 323 Main Street, Suite B, Metuchen, NJ 08840, 732-548-2964.
[email protected], metuchenchamberexchange.com
At the beginning of 2017, the Chamber welcomed three new members of the Board of Directors: Leon
Schwartz, Colleen Hanson, and Jason Delia. Look for profiles of Colleen and Jason in future issues.
LEON
SCHWARTZ
Leon is the co-owner of Carpet
Maven II new location at 450 Main St in Metuchen. For 32 years
he has worked side by side with his wife and business partner Sherri Schwartz at the Carpet
Maven on Main Street in Woodbridge. Leon has always been proud to be an involved member of
the business community. He has held the position of both the President of the Woodbridge Downtown Merchants Association and the Vice President of the
Woodbridge Special Improvement District for 5+ years and became involved with the Metuchen
Downtown Alliance as soon as he arrived. He currently serves on the Marketing and Economic
Vitality Committees of the MDA.
As a past member of the Woodbridge Chamber Board of Directors Leon organized and chaired the
Small Business Forum. He hosted and chaired the Woodbridge Downtown Cruise nights for over 20
years to raise money for local charities. His efforts resulted in six scholarships awarded to three local
high school students this past year. In acknowledgement of Leon’s hard work over the years, he has been the recipient of several Mayor’s
Volunteer Appreciation Awards. He was previously recognized and honored as the Small Business
Person of the Year by the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Leon is a true community-minded individual who
has made his mark hosting spelling bees, chairing events, raising funds for charities and for truly
caring for the communities he serves. Leon and Sherri are the proud parents of Morissa Schwartz,
a graduate student at Monmouth University and owner of GenZ Publishing.
Board Member Profile
March 2017
Welcome New Members!
AliFiNa’s Designs Sewing & Crafts - 463 Main Street
Ambit Energy—Regina Burke Certifiably Green Energy
Caring Doctors Medical Center - 240 Bridge Street
Chewls Baby Cakes Diaper Cakes
www.chewlsbabycakes.com
Discover Optimum Health Elaine Kaufman - Sunrider Products
Forum Theatre Arts Theatre & Events- 314 Main Street
Genus Boni
Games, Toys, & Tea - 432 Main Street
Halo Salon - 463 Main Street
Imma Photography, LLC www.imma.photo
Jump! Immersion School 445 Plainfield Road, Edison
Kyo Morishima Photography kyomorishima.com
Metuchen Downtown Alliance Downtown Management - 314 Main Street
NJ Dance Academy Dance School - 476 Main Street
Pearl Street Café Dan is Back!
Opening Soon on Pearl Street
Plexus Worldwide—Jill Windisch shopmyplexus.com/jillwindisch/index.html
TopGolf Edison 463 1013 U.S. Route 1, Edison
Wood Stack Pizza Kitchen Artisan Bread/Farmers Market
In addition to the new members listed at left, the following new businesses recently held Ribbon Cuttings.
ARTeVINO
416 Main Street
Paint & Sip Studio, Classes, Events
Cai’s Café
420 Main Street
Coffee, Wine, Baked Goods,
& More
Great Play of Metuchen
160 Jersey Avenue
Interactive Gym for Kids
Hailey’s Harp-Cade
15 Station Place
Retro Arcade Full Bar , Menu, & Taco Tuesdays!
What’s New Mens Consignment 406 Main Street
Mens Clothing, Ladies Shoes &
Accessories
Remember Metuchenopoly? We do! The Chamber
issued a special edition in 2000, in honor of Metuchen’s Centennial. We’ve been sold out of the
game for many years, but still get requests. So, we’re working on re-issuing the game and will have more information soon on sponsorship
opportunities. If you want to be on the list to contact immediately with pricing information,
contact the office to put your name on the list.
Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce
323 Main Street, Suite B
Metuchen, NJ 08840
732-548-2964, [email protected]
www.metuchenchamberexchange.com
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2017 Calendar of Events
Business-to-Business Networking Thursday, March 16, 5:30-7:30pm Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel Members $15, Future Members $25 Quarterly Membership Meeting Wednesday, March 22, 8am Special Guest: Whole Foods Old Franklin Schoolhouse Town Wide Garage Sale Saturday, April 8, 2017 (rain date following day) $15 Registration/Free for Members Annual Golf Outing Monday, May 1, 2017 Metuchen Golf & Country Club Promotional & Sponsorships Available Car Cruise Nights 1st Wednesday of the Month: May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6 Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Spring Street Fair Sunday, May 21, 2017 Downtown Metuchen Deep discounts on booths for Members!
Memorial Day Parade—90th Annual Monday, May 29, 2017 Marchers & Floats Welcome! Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Metuchen Farmers Market Saturdays 9am to 2pm June to November Senior Center Parking Lot Junebug ArtFest 10th year! Saturdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24. Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Artist Registration open until May 1 Metuchen Country Fair Saturday, October 7, 2017 Downtown Metuchen Open to Members & Non-Profits Winter Festival Parade Sunday, November 26, 2017 Marchers & Floats Welcome! Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Christmas Tree Lighting Friday, December 1, 2017 Visit with Santa, Cookies & Cocoa Co-hosted with BIL & Metuchen Fire Department
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