Tri-town Newsletters 2009

2002 EMMY WINNER-TV HEAD PRODUCTIONS TV HEAD Productions, a state of the art production facility in Boonton, opened their doors last Fall. Offering unique opportunities for creative High Definition video production, TV HEAD has been a great asset to the community. Emmy award winning editor Mike Gutowitz, residing locally, created this boutique facility on Main Street . Mike brought his knowledge and expertise in high end production to local businesses and the expanding corporate and health care community in New Jersey.

Fall 2009

“ I have found the needs of Main Street to be a great resource and mix of media . With the many creative agencies, web designers, graphic designers, production companies and of course my neighbor (Darress Theatre) nestled nearby, there are always resources available for any type of project I choose to involve myself . With such diverse talent on Main Street, we are all able to share resources, so it is a win-win situation for area businesses.” TV HEAD Productions has partnered with several prominent companies in the area. The largest collaborative effort includes Green Room Public Relations. Together they have created a global web site for the distribution of Multimedia News Releases. From the pharmaceutical industry to the national retailers such as Lowes, Mike has handled the video production and streaming aspects for these videos. For the past thirteen years, Editional Effects, Mike’s previous company, was one of New York City’s premier production facilities. Nickelodeon, MTV, Lifetime, Nick@Nite, TV Land, NBC Sports, Fox News, and the Food Network benefited from Mike’s talents and keen knowledge of all facets of production. TV HEAD PRODUCTIONS is located at 611 Main Street. Mike can be reached at 973.588.9020

Tri-town chamber of commerce

Chamber News

Mike’s previous location of TV HEAD Productions was located in the center of Times Square. Tiring of the commute, he relocated to Boonton

New members

New members

Empire Luxury Limousine— 973.334.0606 Zak Niazi —408 Main Street, Boonton CMK Interiors — 201.218.6908 Christine DeMercurio-415 Main St. Boonton * Tech inHarmony– 973.886.4175 Jeff Adams-365 Morris Ave, Mt. Lakes * Bubba Rose Biscuit Company-862.209.4677 Jessica Tally-421 Main St., Boonton * James Rutt-Computers-973.224.4570 James Rutt-28 Elliott St, Morristown * Summit Asset Manangement-973.301.2360 Vince Pallitto-30 Columbia Trp, Florham Pk * Peter Brusco DMD-973.838.5862 170 Kinnelon Rd. Ste 29A-Kinnelon

* Ameriprise Financial—973.534.9645 Matthew Niemczyk– 250 Pehle Ave, Saddle Brook Ashely Rose Studios-973.263.4711 Carol Toth— 611 Main Street, Boonton Debonaire Custom Clothing -973.879.9321 Debra Swankosky —Bedminster * IHOP-973.541.4815 Sam Abdellatif-304 Wootton St., Boonton * Dalessio Chevrolet and Buick-973.525.4712 Tom Scerbo-650 Myrtle, Boonton * Dr Peter Dabrowski-Internist-973.335.3002 115 Route 46 W, Suite A-3, Mountain Lakes * Dr. Richard Schweitzer MD-973.585.4106 100 Rte 46E Bld B, Suite 204, Mtn Lakes

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Fall is here again and rather than it being the end of the year, it seems more like the beginning. The Chamber has been very busy this year. Most recently, we have undertaken our first home show, sponsored our annual golf outing and launched a new and improved website. Thank you to

all members and Board members who have participated and donated their time so graciously. Without all of your efforts, the Chamber would cease to exist. We are always researching new creative ideas to attract business to our area and

promote established businesses. If you have any ideas, please contact Howard at 973.334.1121 or Gina at 973.334.4189. I look forward to seeing all of you at our Holiday Party on December 2nd at the Mountain Lakes Market. Invitations going out soon.

TRI-TOWN CHAMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tri-town chamber of commerce

OCTOBER 29

WINE TASTING-NETWORK EVENT 7-9PM –BFA FOOD SERVICES-325 Division St. Boonton

NOVEMBER 10 P.O. Box. 496 Boonton, NJ 07005

8:00AM-9:00AM-St Clare’s Executive Dining Room DECEMBER 2

Tel: 973.334.4117 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tritownchamber.org

BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING

HOLIDAY PARTY-Mountain Lakes Market 6:30PM-8:30PM-44 Midvale Road, Mtn Lakes.

DECEMBER 8

BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING 8:00AM — 9:00 AM– St. Clare’s Executive Dining Room

JANUARY 12

BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING 8:00AM—9:00AM-St. Clare’s Executive Dining Room

NEWS AROUND THE TRI-TOWNS

SAVE THE DATE DECEMBER 2nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY AND MEETING FREE TO ALL PAID 2010 MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS. THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE MOUNTAIN LAKES MARKET, 44 MIDVALE ROAD FROM 6:30PM8:30PM

It is with great sadness that we announce that Michael Kerkovich, owner of Montville Carpets in Boonton, unexpectedly passed away this past August. Michael was an ardent supporter of the Chamber and the town of Boonton. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the Kerkovich children, and Andrea, Susan, and Shawn, his devoted employees. Andrea Tresser would like you all to know that Montville Carpeting will remain in business with a new name, Michael’s Carpeting, and continue to offer the very best personal services that Michael deemed important to his customers. All of the invoices have been sent out for your 2009-2010 Chamber of Commerce membership renewal. Please note that for your convenience, you can now pay on line. Our 2010 Directory will be ready for distribution by the first of January. 2009-2010 paid members will be listed in this edition. Please note that these Directories are mailed to all residents of Boonton, Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes. Also for your information, since launching our new website on July 22nd, we have had between 2000- 2500 visitors. Membership renewals must be made by November 15th in order to ensure a listing in the upcoming Directory.

The Chamber Golf Outing was a HUGE success. We exceeded our initial goals and with Board approval, an additional scholarship may be added for 2010. Our sincere appreciation to all of our contributors. Financial Health Center, our presenting sponsor, The Goldsmith Company, Vino’s , Liquor Outlet, Talk of the Town Florist, Body of Art, HSBC, The Carpet Cleaning Guy, The John Carroll Agency, Merry Heart Health Care Center, New Bridge, Top of the Park, Bob’s Men Shop, Michelangeloes, King’s, NEXT Financial, CMK Interiors, The Bar Method, Coldwell Banker, The YMCA, Rockaway River Country Club, Speak Easy Art Gallery, Dr. John Midlidge, Debonaire Custom Suits, Robin’s Closet, Prints Charming, Davis Sign Systems, and Main Pharmacy. Welcome Robert Peluso. Robert is the new manager of Capital One Bank in Boonton as well as the President of the Parsippany Chamber of Commerce A Wine Tasting/Network Card Exchange will be held on Thursday, October 29th at BFA Food Services, 325 Division Street in Boonton 7-9PM. Ann Cox, Heavenly Temptations, will be busy preparing the food . Vino’s will be offering an assortment of vintage wines. Chocolates by Rose City Chocolatiers. The cost is $15.00.

YES! WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE

SUMMER 2009 Tri-town chamber of commerce

Chamber News

The Board of Directors proudly announces the launch of the Chamber of Commerce’s new website. Patti Vanacore and Mike Gutowitz, the board members spearheading the project, recognized the importance of the relationship between local business and the community, and the role a Chamber plays in supporting that relationship. They developed a vision for our new website that would include many features to benefit business owners and consumers alike, along with lots of information that highlights our community, and messages that inspire readers to join the Chamber As you enter the website, you are presented with a crisp, beautiful slideshow of photos from our three unique towns, presented as one cohesive community. Browsing through the site, you will find information concerning business ownership, knowledge about the vast array of activities within our community and the benefits of joining the Chamber. A significant and beneficial aspect of the new site is the business directory. As a Chamber member, you can update your own directory listing. There is room for a paragraph describing your business, discounts for Chamber members, promotions for customers, and a link back to your website. For those of you who do not have a website, the Chamber is offering a sponsorship page on the Chamber site for a small fee. The business directory includes features that are user friendly to your customers. They will be able to rave about your business by writing a review with a 1-5 star rating, and they can recommend you to their friends through email links. A potential customer will find it easy to locate your business based on the category that it fits into, e.g. dining, shopping, real estate, or by searching for key words. They can then read the rave reviews and find your business through an attached map to your location. Creatively Connected was thrilled to be chosen to develop the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce’s new website, and would like to thank Board Members Patti Vanacore and Mike Gutowitz, Gina Ramich, Executive Director and Board President, Howard Solomon for this opportunity. Maria Accardi and Bernadette Mc Kinney, co founders of Creatively Connected, are two women living in Mountain Lakes, with a combined total of four children, two husbands, and two dogs. Both Maria and Bernadette worked professionally for many years in the information technology field . Launch date for the website is Tuesday, July 21st. To be held at TV Head Productions, 611 Main Street Boonton-7:00PM-All Invited!!! New members

New members

Creatively Connected — 973.331.1726 Maria Accardi —365 Morris Ave, Mt Lakes

The Carpet Cleaning Guy — 973.519.0740 Kevin Steiner-PO Box 212,Oakridge

Mama Bear’s Cleaners — 973.263.0211

All Affordable Tree Service-973.895.3334

Bruce Lee —1163 Main St, Boonton * Rockaway River Country Club-973.627.0063 Mike Ferguson-39 Pocono Rd, Denville

Steven Yacuk— 42 Shunpike Rd, Randolph Vinnie’s Auto Body — 973.263.2414 Gino Brigida —219 Division Street, Boonton

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT As President of the Board of Directors and on behalf of the other Board members, I am a pleased to announce that Kevin Steiner, owner of The Carpet Cleaning Guy, will be a new TTCC Board member. Kevin will serve a two year term. He will be

replacing Richard Brownstein who resigned earlier this year. Although Richard resigned from the Board of Director’s, he is still a supporter of the TriTown Chamber. Richard and Financial Health

Center located in Fairfield, have generously offered to be our $2500.00 presenting sponsor for the TTCC Golf Outing to be held on Monday September 21st. Thank you Mr. Brownstein!!!!

TRI-TOWN CHAMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tri-town chamber of commerce

July 21

Website Launch- TV Head Productions, 611 Main St, Boonton 7PM–9PM- Meet and Greet Network /Card Exchange

AUGUST 11

BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING

P.O. Box. 496 Boonton, NJ 07005

8:00AM-9:00AM-St Clare’s Executive Dining Room SEPTEMBER 8

Tel: 973.334.4117 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tritownchamber.org

BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING 8:00AM — 9:00 AM– St. Clare’s Executive Dining Room

SEPTEMBER 21

GOLF OUTING 9:00AM-Rockawy River Country Club

OCTOBER 3

HOME AND GARDEN EXPO 10:00AM-5:00PM-St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Lakes

NEWS AROUND THE TRI-TOWNS

SAVE THE DATES!! GOLF OUTING MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21 ROCKAWAY RIVER COUNTRY CLUB

HOME SHOW SATURDAY OCTOBER 3rd AT ST PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN MOUNTAIN LAKES

It is with great sadness that we announce that Howard Mackey, founder of Mackey Funeral Home in Boonton has passed. Mr. Mackey was an avid supporter of the Chamber of Commerce, serving as the President of the Boonton Chamber. We express our heartfelt sympathies to the Mackey family . A donation in his name has been made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Denville. The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce annual Golf Outing will be held on Monday September 21st at the Rockaway River Country Club. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 9:00AM. A barbeque lunch, open bar, raffle prizes, 50/50, golf cart and on course beverages and snacks will be included in the golf package. The fee will be $180 per golfer. Proceeds will be allocated to our 2010 Scholarship program. Patti Vanacore of Body of Art will be available for a free chair side massage. Please support this fundraiser! Welcome back Karl Schmitt! Karl is the new manager of King’s in Boonton, a position that he held for several years before being transferred to another location. Glad to have you back!!!! If you have a chance, stop in and welcome Kathy Wargo, the new owner of Rose City Chocolatier in Boonton.

The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our 2009 Scholarship awardees. Lynn VanHorn of Park View Veterinary Hospital and Paul Jach of Speak Easy Art Gallery are our two $500.00 business winners. Lindsay Goldsmith, daughter of Gary and Karen Goldsmith, from The Goldsmith Company, will receive our $1000.00 academic scholarship. Lynn plans to use her award to continue courses for veterinary certification. Currently enrolled at Kean University, Paul is working on a graduate degree in Fine Arts. Lindsay is a sophomore at Elizabethtown College and is majoring in Business. Congratulations to Lynn, Paul and Lindsay. Anticipating much success with our Golf Outing in September, it is our hope to continue this very worthwhile program in 2010. The Chamber is sponsoring our first HOME AND GARDEN EXPO on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00AM5:00PM. This event will be held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on the Boulevard in Mountain Lakes. All participating businesses will be allotted an 7 by 7.5 feet space . Businesses will be permitted to set up on Friday evening, October 2nd. Scott Mackenzie, of Best Dressed Windows, and Gary Goldsmith, The Goldsmith Company, will be the co-chairs for this Expo. For more information, call 973.334.4189