New Jersey Mayors, City Administrators, and Politicians converged once again on the fl oor of the Atlantic City Convention Center last month, for the 95th Annual League of Municipalities Convention.

The League of Municipalities is a voluntary association created to help communities do a better job of self-government through pooling information resources and brain power. It is authorized by State statute and since 1915, has been serving local offi cials throughout the Garden State. All 566 municipalities are members of the League and invited to participate in the NJSLOM Conference each year.

About 20,000 people attended the four-day event, including Paterson Mayor Jeff Jones, members of the Municipal Council and City Department Directors, such as Community Development Acting Director Lanisha Mackle, Department of Public Works Acting Director Chris Coke, Economic Development Director Brian Sweeny, UEZ Director Jan Northrop, Purchasing Agent Harry Cevallos, and City Clerk Jane Williams-Warren. Additional City employees, attend for sessions that pertain to their departments and sometimes, job certifi cations.

Although, municipalities are often

criticized for spending resources to attend the conference and exhibit on the convention exhibition fl oor, the Chamber of Commerce recognizes the cost as an investment in promoting the City of Paterson and educating City employees and representatives.

“In tough economic times, it is important to promote business and the City of Paterson,” stated Dykes. “In good economic times, business passively walks through your door. In tough times you have to be more aggressive in building your businesses. At the League, Paterson is aggressively competing with other municipalities to bring new businesses, jobs, and much-needed ratables into town.”

The City of Paterson’s exhibit booth is one of the most popular booths to visit at the conference. It is no secret that the best convention giveaways are at the Paterson booth.

Visitors to the booth can leave with a Great Falls Mouse Pad, A Paterson Recycling Division Flash Drive, a Paterson City lapel pin or laser pin, and more. First, however attendees speak with representatives from all facets of Paterson.

Developers who visit the booth look to speak with The City’s Economic Development or UEZ divisions, if not the Mayor personally. Mayor Jeffery Jones spent a lot of time talking to people about projects happening in the City of Paterson and reasons to develop or invest in the Silk City. The Chamber of Commerce is represented each year by Dykes, and the Chamber’s Associate Director Sheri Ferreira, who also speak to

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Chamber HappeningsChamber HappeningsVolume XI/Issue 12December 2010

offi cials throughout the Garden State. All criticized for spending resources to

The City of Paterson’s exhibit booth is one of the most popular booths to visit at the conference. It is no secret that the best convention giveaways are at the Paterson booth.

Pictured LtoR: Marge Cherone, Finance Consultant, Mayor Jeff Jones’ son, Khalil Jones, Municipal Utilities Authority Chairman Erik G. Lowe, Mayor Jeff Jones, City of Paterson, Kenneth Sumter, Acting Community Devel-opment Director Lanisha Mackle, and Maritza Davila of PCCC.

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Jamie Dykes, Sheri Ferreira, and Gladys Bayon

GREATER PATERSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE100 Hamilton Plaza, Suite 1201

Paterson, NJ 07505(t) 973-881-7300 (F) 973-881-8233

gpcc@greaterpatersoncc.org

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Jim White Jr., White & Shauger Inc.

Vice President/Finance

Irwin Bailey, EBCO Development Corp.Vice President/Retail

Teri Duda, Berkeley CollegeVice President/Education

Rick Ricca, Verizon CommunicationsPast Chairman

Vice President/Governmental Affairs

George Waitts, Crown Roll Leaf Inc.Chairman

DIRECTORS:James Chappell, JC Printing

Patrick DeDeo, William Paterson University

Robert DeMers, Esq.

Matthew Evans, Evans Architect

Peter Garafano, Garafano Tank Services

Joseph Giannella, PNC Bank

Paul Harencak, CLI Group

Thomas Horsburgh, Ridgid Paper Tube Corp.

Joseph Langan, River Drive Construction

Sean Maloney, TD Bank

Ken Morris Jr., St. Joseph’s Medical Center

Steve Rose, Passaic County Community College

Sean Ryan, Hanson & Ryan Inc.

Art Scialla Jr., Ace Reprographic Services

Michael Seeve, Mountain Development Corp

Dan Shiver, Shiver Real Estate Agency

Roland Straten, Associated Fire Protection Inc.

Everton Scott, Public Service Electric & Gas

James Suessmann, CPA

Nick Tsapatsaris, Center City Partners, LLC

Nick Tselepis, Nicholas Real Estate

Don Vanderbeck Jr., C.J. Vanderbeck & Son Inc.

Dot Woods, Columbia Bank

STAFF:James “Jamie” A.M. Dykes II

President

Sheri A. FerreiraAssociate Director/Editor, Chamber Happenings

Gladys Bayon

Chamber Happenings is published by The Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce. Our monthly

publication is THE source for today’s top business news and information as it relates to our members and

the Greater Paterson area.

Want Ink? Send us your announcements. What is new with you and your company? The GPCC wants to promote your goods and services. Are you an expert in your fi eld? Do you have advice to lend to our mem-bers? If so, Chamber Happenings allows members to submit by-lined articles. Send your news, announce-

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Dear Chamber Members,

I’d like to take this time to wish each and every one of you, your employees and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Recently, through our Chamber of Commerce Foundation, we asked those who were willing and able to make donations for families in need of a brighter holiday season. In partnership with Mayor Jeff Jones and the City of Paterson, 30 gift cards were presented to moms and dads to spend in our local shopping districts, for whatever their needs may be this holiday season.

As we approach the month of January, I’d like to ask you to support our 102nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Westmount Country Club. Whether you purchase tickets for the event, place an ad in our keepsake journal, or choose to select one of the several sponsorship packages, the Chamber of Commerce appreciates your participation. We would not be able to advocate on behalf of our member businesses without your support of events such as our Gala.

On behalf of the Staff and Board of Directors of the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce, my wife Mary and myself, I’d like to wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year.

Jamie

A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

booth visitors.

“For 95 years, the success of the conference is really the sharing of ideas, it’s the networking, and it’s working with your fellow mayor and your elected offi cials in how you can kind of get some ideas and how you can deal with governance issues,” said Bill Dressel, Executive Director of the NJ State League of Municipalities.

While a 2% property tax cap looms over mayors and municipalities, Dressel explained that this year’s conference focus was about working together to reduce spending.

“Well, the theme for this year’s conference is mapping the road ahead and this is going to be a diffi cult year for local offi cials given the state of the economy and given a lot of decisions that had been made and have not been

made under the gold dome on West State Street in Trenton.”

Jamie Dykes always fi nds value in the sessions, which usually surround push-button issues. He said, “Every year above the exhibit fl oor, are an array of informative session and speaking from a personal point of view, I am always very happy with the quality of information I learn, which helps to bring the Chamber new opportunities and information

Paul Harencak of the CLI Group, a Paterson Chamber member, discusses

Paterson oppotunities with Robert Belmont of Sunnyside Terrace, a Paterson

Real Estate Company

Assemblywoman Nellie Pou is pictured with Carol Cuadrado, Commissioner,

Passaic County Board of Social Services, and her husband Humberto.

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NJ League of Municipalities Conference A Networking Bonanza

to our business members.” This year, attendees could choose from over 125

Due to a vast diversity of attendees from all facets of municipal activities, session topics range from the economy, policy, legislation and land-use to sanitation, and crime fi ghting strategies.

One popular session was, “Property Tax Reforms – How Do We get There,” which featured speakers such as Senator Paul Sarlo, district 36, Chairman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee; Senator Kevin O’Toole, district 40, Senate Minority Whip, and experts from Rutgers University.

Another popular session was “Review and Discussion of Governor Chris Christie’s Tool Kit.” According to the League of Municipalities, the toolkit reform package “can control costs, and empower local governments to effectively manage under the State’s 2% levy cap.” This lively session featured, Lori Grifa, Commissioner, State Department of Community Affairs, Senator Paul Sarlo, and Senator Anthony Bucco, district 25, Republican Budget Offi cer. (Bucco is also a Paterson businessman.)

Chamber President Jamie Dykes attended, alongside Paterson UEZ Director Jan Northrop, a session for UEZ directors and Mayors. The program, which has reinvested millions of shared sales tax revenue, in the City of Paterson’s local economy through job creation, economic development projects, loans, grants, and other projects has come under fi re from the Governor’s Offi ce. Last year, the state seized an estimated $91 million from UEZs across the State to plug the State’s own budget

defi cit, causing woes for 37 towns, including Paterson.

When asked if he thought, based on the content and discussion at the League UEZ session, if the UEZ

program will continue to exist in this Christie administration, Dykes answered, “I would have to give a qualifi ed ‘yes.’ I believe the UEZs will be restructured and trimmed down, however I do believe the concept and some elements will continue.”

Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, addressed the League of Municipalities at the conference’s close encouraging municipal mayors and leaders to inform State legislators that Cities want Governor Chris Christie’s Toolkit Reform Package to get a hearing.

“New Jerseyans are sick of a

government that is bloated, idle, and without accountability; they are tired of being given the sugar-coated version of problems; and tired of being told that a little more spending, a little more borrowing or a little more taxing will get us through another year and meet all our needs – painlessly,” she said.

The “toolkit” consist of 33 bills that Christie says will help municipalities stay within the hard 2 percent tax cap that goes into affect in January. Among the bills are the arbitration, and civil service reform, pension

reforms, capping salaries, cutting red tape and addressing unfunded mandates.

Speaking directly to Mayors, Guadagno said, “Am I going to come to your town and tell the DPW worker or a clerk or a cop or a fi reman, am I going to be the one who comes to your town and says “We can’t afford you any more because of this 2 percent cap?’ Well, I’m not. You’re the one who’s going to have to face it. You’re going to have to face those tough decisions. You’re going to have to face those people you lay off. And you’re going to have to face the voters when you cut back on services because of that 2 percent cap, and you will be doing it with both hands tied behind your back if you don’t get this tool kit.”

The NJSLOM Conference is not all sessions and speeches. Opportunities to network beyond the conference center are available at the many parties and functions sponsored by large companies and agencies looking to generate or maintain business relationships.

The 96th Annual NJ State League of Municipalities conference is slated for November 15-18, 2011.

LtoR: Economic Development Director Brian Sweeny, UEZ Director Jan Northrop and UEZ

Project coordinator Penni Foresteri, GPCC Presi-dent and Paterson Restoration Chairman Jamie

Dykes, and SBDC Director Kate Muldoon.

New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno addresses the League of Munici-

palities Conference attendees at a closing luncheon.

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St. Joseph’s Childrens Hospital Dedicates Comfort Care Room

A new Family Comfort Care Room was recently opened and dedicatedin the St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey. The Family Comfort Care Room, a soothing environment in which to provide comfort, respite, support and privacy for families during stressful and end of life situations, was constructed due mostly to a donation by the Verona Service League. The use of the room is for multi-purpose including Palliative Care, Bereavement, Parent Conferences (with physicians and nurses), Parent Support, Extended Stay, Spiritual Refuge and Solace way from the bedside.

Reverend Julia Dawson, Chaplain, Pastoral Care Department, St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center provided a special blessing during the dedication which was Medical Center provided a special blessing during the dedication which was attended by members of the Verona Service League as well as a number of St. attended by members of the Verona Service League as well as a number of St. Joseph’s Healthcare System employees.

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ, is an acute care state designated specialized children’s hospital known for its broad spectrum of advanced high quality pediatric services. With a focus on caring for the “whole child”, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital offers the expertise of more than 200 Board-certifi ed pediatricians specializing in 24 pediatric concentrations, nurses who have received the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence three consecutive times since 1999, and a skilled team of clinicians and support staff. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is a member of St. Joseph’s Healthcare System.

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Rainbow Shop Owner Knows and Caters to Paterson Community

Rainbow stores have Rainbow stores have Rbecome a name that has truly made a mark since its Brooklyn inception in 1935. Over the past 75 years, nearly 1,100 Rainbow shops have been established in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. With this many storefronts spread throughout 38 states and beyond, its shops inventory staple clothing and accessories “go-tos” for many girls, teens, young ladies, and middle-aged women.

With most stores based in the greater New York area, many women within the Paterson community are proud owners of Rainbow products. As the brand has developed itself in the past few years, adding a Plus Size department and expanding its shoe and lingerie lines, Rainbow Shops proves its dedication to serving markets between the ages of 14-49. In addition, Rainbow even sells school uniforms, providing accessible one-stop shopping for back-to-school and offi ce attire clothing needs for children and mothers, alike.

Due to its fairly priced items mostly falling in the $12-25 range and its anchorage in inner urban shopping districts Rainbow Shops has been successful at serving downtown communities. The logo has become recognizable to many people and their online advertising has made Rainbow Shops, under the names of Rainbow, Rainbow Plus, Rainbow Kids, One Price, Kidspot, Caren Charles, Fashion Cents, Best Price, Foxmoor Emphasis, Ups N Downs, 5-7-9, and Marianne a true champion in the business.

Lucky for the Downtown Paterson community, a Rainbow Shop is conveniently located on Main Street, selling juniors, plus sizes, lingerie, children’s wear, shoes, and accessories. This Rainbow Shop has been an essential store to the shopping district for ten years, effectively supplying its customers with in demand products.

Store owner, Sal Eldien, is proud to serve the constituents of Paterson and other local cities and is pleased to be well-established downtown. He admits to certain challenges over the years, one being the current state of the economy. Yet just like behind any other prosperous business, there are managers such as Sal, who look to make positive adjustments to survive any rocky patches.

Throughout the last decade, Sal has seen the downtown area change immensely. The demographics frequently turn over and the continual great pull to large shopping malls may have unfortunately drawn some customers away. However, the fact that Sal was able to adapt national Rainbow policies in a strategic way to serve his specifi c

customers shows his passion to honor their needs.

In addition, the cleanliness and likeable appeal of the downtown streets have changed, once causing a concern for business. “The streets weren’t as well-kept, as they are now,” he states. “I’m grateful that (former) Mayor Torres and Mayor Jones have tried to establish downtown and keep it clean and safe,” he continued.

Furthermore, Sal believes that although there is always

friendly competition between local businesses, the new establishments of other name brand stores such as Toys R’ Us Express and many other shops inside the Center City Mall, as well as the continued accomplishments of stores such as Shopper’s World, among others, will help to continue to draw customers to the area.

Organizations and government programs such as the Downtown Special Improvement District, the Urban Enterprise Zone, and the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce have also done their part to restructure the area and rebuild Paterson as a shopping destination. As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Sal is highly involved in the state of local business and cares deeply about the economic condition of Paterson. He has taken part in several discussions about small business concerns such as revitalization and parking issues, with local elected offi cials and the aforementioned organizations, to not only see triumph for business, but also to lend a hand to his neighbors. With

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community investments like these, Sal will only seek to help Paterson thrive and is certainly a vital businessman in the community.

Consequently, all Rainbow Shops must follow company fl oor plans and certain regulations, but most shops also cater to the community they serve. Sal says that the plus size department and the shoe department do well in Paterson. He feels that the Plus Size was a nice addition to the Rainbow lines, as the junior-size cuts throughout the rest of the store may not fi t most adult women. He’s comfortable knowing that his store can accurately serve his patrons.

Furthermore, Sal notices that his sales are highest the fi rst and second week of the month and he keeps his staff ready and prepared for the larger fl ow of customers. He also honors the online coupons and the senior citizens’ discounts. Yet to specifi cally benefi t the Paterson community, Sal may offer additional discounts to regular customers because he feels that special touches such as these make all the difference.

Moreover, Sal believes that the small businesses thrive when owners and managers are present and active in the store’s production. He states, “It is their business and they truly care about the sales made. Furthermore, they can address situations and make any necessary decisions right away.” This mentality truly shows to be unparalleled taking into account the continued sales of the store throughout the last decade.

When asked to sum up what sets a business apart from others of its kinds, Sal states that quality, personal service is the key. He believes that if you offer good service, quality items, and fair prices you will always attract business, no matter the state of the economy, or the allowance of the spenders. Downtown Paterson constituents are certainly serviced

by his business rituals that serve to assist the community.

Rainbow Shops at 175 Main Street is open on Sun: 9:30AM-7PM, Mon-Wed: 9:30AM-7:30PM, and Thu-Sat: 9:30AM-8PM. For more information on store products and policies please call 973-345-8505 or visit www.rainbowshops.com.

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In making the announcement, Raymond G. Hallock, Columbia’s President and CEO,” noted that “Columbia Bank is proud to be

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Barney and Betty Bedbug are on the move. They’re everywhere. Here are some facts: according to a study by National Pest Management Association (NPMA), bedbug-related calls to exterminators have risen by 81% over the last decade and by 57% over the last fi ve years; and what’s scary is that you may be a plane trip, a vacation, a business trip or a family or friend visit away from having these uninvited guests. While Barney and Betty like to travel under the alias ‘bedbugs’, their real name is, Cimex lectularius.

Bed bugs used to be thought of as being for the ‘other people’; but now bed bugs are staying at the fi nest hotels and apartment buildings. They’re moving on up (like the Jeffersons). Personally, I believe they’re smarter and more sophisticated now because they travel more. I also say that if they’re going to travel, they should have to buy tickets and go through security just like we do – just kidding.

Recently, Barney and Betty have been spotted at upscale places such as the Waldorf, Hilton and Sheraton Hotels (www.bedbugregistry.com) and now they’re showing up at retailers and houses of worship. While they will stay in lower level places, they’re just ITCHING to visit you.

Bed bugs love to dine on your blood although they will draw blood from other animals (usually they go for a night cap) and their bites may look like mosquito bites. Barney and Betty like to say, and I quote, ‘At least our bites are usually no more than annoyances (red and itchy) and you don’t get sick or die (pics - http://bedbugger.com/bed-bug-bites-photos/); also, some people don’t even show any evidence of our bites’.

It’s instructive that you know that Barney and Betty are here, how you can recognize them and what you can do to minimize the likelihood of being smitten, I mean bitten and carrying them with you or having them visit. Be aware that getting bedbugs may not initially have anything to do with your cleanliness (however, they can reproduce rapidly once they get into the right environment – up to 300 eggs per year and up to 1000 during their lifetimes); but may have everything to do with being exposed to them and carrying them either by luggage, clothes, bags, furniture, new or second hand, tv sets, etc.– If you would like to meet Barney and Betty, go to: (http://picturesofbedbugs.org/).

Nest month, I will interview an author and expert on bed bugs and he will tell you the signs of Barney and Betty, how to minimize the chance that they will show up at your place and if they show up unexpectedly, how to meet, greet and escort them out the door. For more information or if you would like to comment, please call me at 973-684-5505x201 or email me at danshiver@aol.comand put ‘chamber’ in the subject line.

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Downtown Businesses Sponsor Free Santa’s Village and Activities on Main Street The Businesses and Merchants of Downtown Paterson recently spon-sored a free Santa’s Village on Main Street. Over 100 familes took advantage of many activities, including free facepaitning, sand art, and pictures with Santa Claus. Children also re-ceived free cotton candy and candy canes. Those who registered will receive a spe-cial personalized Greeting from Santa Claus himself.

Sheri Ferreira, Execu-tive Director, Downtown Paterson SID, remarked, “There is already a pull of shoppers to the malls, which is one of the reasons,

our Downtown merchants want to provide similar mall experiences to shoppers. If we’re encourag-ing residents of Paterson to shop locally, then we have to provide them with not just a variety of stores and goods, but also fun and entertainment.”

In addition, Downtown Paterson businesses, through the SID, sponsor free events such as this in order to give back to the community that supports

local businesses.

The Downtown Paterson SID wishes to thank Mav-erick Management for partnering with them on this event, by providing the event location at 161 Main Street.

Accurate Box Company, Inc.85 5th Avenue

Paterson

Broadway Cleaners185 Straight Street

Paterson

Broadway Jewelry/ Suns Pawnbroker72 Broadway

Paterson

Butzel, Karadimas, Carrabba, Testin, LLC252 Kinderkamack Road

Oradell

Cedar Lawn Cemetery & CrematoryMcLean Blvd. & Crooks Ave.

Paterson

Center City Sports Bar301 Main St.

Paterson

Coldwell Banker Susani Realty209 Union Avenue

Paterson

Columbia Bank19-01 Route 208 North

Fair Lawn

Cortina Ristorante118 Berkshire Ave,

Paterson

DeJong Iron Works Inc.223 Godwin Ave.

Paterson

Derya Staffi ng & Consulting302 Dakota Street

Paterson

Electrical Equipment SolutionsP.O. Box 2264

Paterson

Fourthgen Inc.202 12th Ave.

Paterson

Greenbaum Interiors LLC101 Washington St.

Paterson

Greenstar3411 Richmond Ave., Ste 700

Houston, TX

H2M Architects & Engineers119 Cherry Hill Road, Ste. 200

Parsippany

H & R Block Tax Services58 Preakness Shopping Center

Wayne

Horseless Carriage Carriers61 Iowa Ave.

Paterson

Hunziker, Jones & Sweeney, P.A.Wayne Interchange Plaza II -

155 Route 46 WestWayne

Joseph Cavalieri Inc.15 East Railway Ave.

Paterson

Joseph DeVita, Inc.20 Madison Ave.

Paterson

Levine Industries70-94 Levine Street

Paterson

Met Life Bank1455 Broad Street

Bloomfi eld

North Jersey Federal Credit Union711 Union Blvd.

Totowa

P.I.D., LLCP.O. Box 1055

Fair Lawn

Reliant Ribbon Corp.838 21st Ave.

Paterson

Ridgid Paper Tube Corp.10 Owens Drive

Wayne

Scillieri Funeral Home351 Fifth Ave.

Paterson

Showcase Laundrymat474 Broadway

Paterson

Sterling Rental, LLC746 River Street, Front

Paterson

Tablecloth Co., Inc.514 Totowa Ave.

Paterson

TRB Electro Corp./AndarnP.O. Box 840 - Park Station

Paterson

U.S. 1 Bargain Store180 Main Street

Paterson

Valtek Inc.752 20th Ave.

Paterson

Westmount Country Club728 Rifl e Camp Road

Woodland Park

White & Shauger, Inc.P.O. Box 2695

Paterson

YMCA of Paterson128 Ward St.

Paterson

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