Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • June 22, 2011 Mahwah Chamber announces impending 2012 name change The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce announced at its June 15 luncheon and networking event that, effective Jan. 1, 2012, the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will be known as the Bergen County Chamber of Commerce. “The Chamber is making this change to serve our members and the region even better,” Chamber President Susan Lord said during the luncheon at the Ramsey Country Club. “It will allow us to reflect our expanding membership, recognize and enhance business opportunities for a larger audience, provide a greater voice for business owners on county and state issues, and enable us to provide more resources for our members’ businesses.” The Chamber will continue to do business as the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce until it officially becomes the Bergen County Chamber of Commerce in January 2012. During this six-month transition period, the Chamber will hold its regularly scheduled luncheons, events, workshops, seminars, the Sept. 12 Golf Outing, and other networking programs. As more developments take place during this time frame, the Chamber will make its members and the public aware of updates. They plan to make this transition as seamless and smooth as possible. The Mahwah Chamber of Commerce tagline has always been “Where Business and Opportunity Meet.” This is not just a slogan, but as the Bergen County Chamber of Commerce, this is a positive advancement for the Chamber and all the members to have even more opportunities for their businesses. Founded in 1957, the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization of more than 520 businesses, representing over 100 communities in the region. The Chamber’s membership includes retail, professional, service, and corporate businesses, both large and small. Its primary objective is to advance the general welfare of the greater Mahwah region so that its citizens and its business community may prosper. Particular attention and emphasis is given to the business, social, civic, cultural, and educational interests of the region. For additional information, contact the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566 or visit the website at Mahwah.com. The best of rock, pop, and country tribute bands will headline the 2011 TD Bank Summer Concert Series hosted by The Ramapo College Foundation on the college campus, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah. On four Thursday evenings in July, families from across the region will hear great music and enjoy a picnic with friends on the band shell lawn. The season will begin July 7 with The Bronx Wanderers, a tribute band to the fabulous Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and Dion. The concert will feature crowd favorites including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Run around Sue,” “The Wanderer,” and others. Following the July 7 concert, Ramapo College will host a fireworks display by Garden State Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the fireworks will be presented July 14. On July 14, the 52nd Street Band will headline with its tribute to Billy Joel. This band creates a sound and stage presence of the Piano Man as they play the artist’s most popular tunes. The third concert of the series will feature the summer sound of Little Deuce Coupe with its Rock n’Roll Hall of Fame Beach Boys repertoire. The series will wind up with the Ring of Fire Band on July 28, when the band pays homage to country music icon Johnny Cash. Michael Patrick captures the sight of the “Man in Black” and Cash’s deep voice. The concerts begin at 8 p.m. The performances are free, but parking is $5 per vehicle. In the event of rain, concerts will be held in the Bradley Center Arena on July 7 and 21 and in the Berrie Center on July 14 and 28. For more information or to request disabilityrelated accommodations, call (201) 684.7093. The Ramapo College Foundation acknowledges the support of additional concert sponsors: Liberty Mutual Insurance, Rockland Electric Company, Ramapo College Alumni Association, and the Friends of Ramapo. College sets concert series