October 19, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce and a consortium of BergenPassaic chambers are promoting a legislative amendment, S-2874, to help New Jersey’s small businesses. The bill gained the support of business and government Chambers of commerce gain support at the state level leaders at a recent gathering at Blend restaurant in Ridgewood. Bill S-2874 would give businesses with one to 50 employees, including sole proprietors, the opportunity to obtain group (continued on page 17) The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a free Non-member Open House sponsored by Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, Bergen Health & Life, and MyBergen.com, on Wednesday, Nov. 9. This event, which is for non-members only, will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sher- Local businesses invited to Non-member Open House aton Mahwah Hotel at One International Boulevard in Mahwah. “The Chamber is excited to host this free Open House event and showcase our new special program for your V.I.B. (very important business),” said MRCC President (continued on page 16) Senator Gerald Cardinale, District 39, Bergen; John DePalma, regional director of UHY Employee Benefits Consulting Services and member of the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Thomas A. Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce.