Business November 30, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 11 Abbott & Caserta Realtors recently welcomed Gina Palumbo to its prestigious group of real estate professionals. Palumbo will serve as director of Abbott & Caserta’s commercial, new homes, and land division, which specializes in the sale and marketing of new homes, land development, and commercial and special-use properties. Palumbo, who has 16 years of real estate experience, brings a wealth of knowledge to the Abbott & Caserta team. She holds an MBA in marketing and business, and has built a strong foundation in both sales and marketing. She has held various leadership positions, helping companies reach and exceed their business goals. “It is not enough to place a sign on a property and market it under traditional methods; in tough economic environments it takes a keen sense to understand the needs Gina Palumbo joins Abbott & Caserta Realtors of the market, identify the best use of the property and position a targeted product for sale or for lease,” said Palumbo, who has developed the unique ability to adjust methods and strategies to compete in changing markets. Asked why she chose to join Abbott & Caserta Realtors after working at much larger companies, she explained, “As well as being a respected name and legacy in the industry, they provide unsurpassed quality services and progressive marketing concepts. In addition, Abbott & Caserta offers personal attention, solid support programs, and hands-on management to its agents and clients every step of the way.” Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Palumbo now resides with her husband and four children in Allendale. She has held sales and marketing executive positions predominantly in real estate, and in the education, fashion, fragrance, and cosmetic industries. She holds Real Estate Broker’s licenses in New York and New Jersey, served on the Allendale Foundation for Educational Excellence Board of Directors, and was a former honorary judge for the Community Builders Association of New Jersey. Contact Gina Palumbo at Abbott & Caserta’s Wyckoff location at (201) 891-2223, extension 111 or e-mail gpaoumbo@njhouse.com. Welcome to town JoAnne Royce, center, cuts the ribbon during the recent grand opening celebration of Confetti, her new wedding and party center in Waldwick. Assisting in the event, from left, are Waldwick Chamber of Commerce President Christine Figliuolo; Royce’s son Kyle; Waldwick Councilmen Frank Palladino and Chuck Farricker; June Moran, a friend; Royce’s mother Jean Cabibbo; and Mayor Russell Litchult. The store, located at the rear of Odyssey Athletic Club at 168 Franklin Turnpike (Suite 102), features favors, gifts, chocolates, invitations, balloons and wedding accessories. Contact 201-3896930 or confettiwedding@aol.com for information. Creative 201-546-7018 Gardens 409 E. Saddle River Rd Upper Saddle River CUSTOM DECORATED WREATHS, SWAGS, DOOR PIECES & GARLANDS • Roping & Greens • Poinsettias • Birch Branches • Magnolia Leaves • Berries • Miniature Trees • Grave Blankets HOLIDAY DECORATIONS FRESH CUTupTREES Premium Frasier Fir to 14’ tall. $ ANY TREE OVER $50 Delivery & Set Up Available 5 OFF • Bows • Ribbons & Pics • Nutcrackers • Artificial Wreaths & Garlands • Traditional & LED Lights • Tree Toppers Alberta Spruce Blue Spruce & others 1-5 Gal Pots LIVE Potted Trees FIREWOOD SALE $ $ Regularly 250/cord Delivery & Stacking available 185/cord “Top Quality Bulk Landscaping Products Delivered for Less” Guaranteed Lowest Prices 201-546-7018 • 201-394-2806 Installation Available • www.suprememulch.com • Mulch - All Varieties • Decorative & Crushed Stone • Top Soil 11-30-11 Janine CreativeGardenTree6x6Color(11-30-11)