November 4, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 Mahwah Regional Chamber Connection Businesses invited to join Mahwah Regional Chamber The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual Membership Drive is now underway. All businesses in the region are invited to become members of this organization, which has been named one of the Top 25 Chambers in New Jersey by NJBIZ magazine. The drive will end on Nov. 11 with a free Open House for non-members. This event will feature a unique orientation and networking event called “All That Jazz” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Illusions Nightclub, Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, 1 International Boulevard, Mahwah. Established in 1957, MRCC represents 540 businesses from over 100 towns in the region. The Chamber advertises in various publications to promote its businesses and various Chamber events, plus it offers networking, free advertising opportunities to members, including postings on its website, which gets thousands of hits each month. Member firms also have the opportunity to take advantage of numerous business development programs, aimed at helping their companies reduce costs, increase their exposure, and expand their knowledge of the business happenings in the region. Additionally, the Chamber contributes to various worthwhile causes. Proceeds from organization events, including A Taste of the Region and the annual Golf Outing benefit local non-profit organizations and charitable causes. The Chamber sponsors or assists in sponsoring many activities in the region each year, including the upcoming WinterFest, an eight-week community celebration set for Dec. 4 through Jan. 30 in Mahwah. It also offers professional development seminars, covering everything from marketing to managing stress. The Chamber also brings the business community together for one of the region’s largest Business-to-Business (B2B) expos, provides area tourism information on its website, and conducts ribbon-cuttings for new businesses. Committed to its mission, the Chamber invites everyone to work together to promote business and industry in the greater Mahwah region and to support the special needs and interests of the community. For more information, contact the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce at 65 Ramapo Valley Road, Suite 211, Mahwah, NJ 07430, or call (201) 529-5566. The MRCC website is www.mahwah.com; email may be sent to info@mahwah.com. 575 Corporate Dr. • Mahwah, NJ 800-397-1445 • P: 201-529-2211 • F: 201-529-2112 www.ridgewoodmoving.com WBENC Certified Woman Owned Business Custom Moving & Storage with a Personal Touch 11-4-09 Joan/Janine RidgewoodMoving2x2(11-4-09) 2 col x 2” 11-4-09 joan/janine HappyCamper2x2(11-4-09) 2 x 2” Beauty & Design Interiors HOLIDAY 11-4-09 joan/janine ElegantEvents2x(11-4-09) 2 x 3.5 Large Selection To Choose From SALE UP % TO ALL IN STOCK OFF 50 & ACCESSORIES Come See Our Large Selection of Fabrics, Window Treatments & Wallpaper FURNITURE Specializing In Complete Interior Design Beauty & Design Interiors Maria Zampieri, Certified Interior Designer, Allied Member ASID 103 E. Main Street • Ramsey • 201-760-1234 Visit our showroom at: