Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 19, 2011 Founded in 1957, the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce is comprised of includes retail, professional, service, and corporate businesses of every size. The organization’s primary objective is to be an advocate for the local business community and to promote the economic growth and development of all who live and work in the greater Mahwah region. The Chamber is involved in many activities, including: NETWORKING Increase your business. From expos to business card exchanges, breakfasts and lunches, to inter-Chamber and special events, Mahwah Chamber keeps members busy with an array of events held at various times of the day. The quarterly “New Member Orientation” publication provides key information. BUSINESS EDUCATION Mahwah Chamber: Where business and opportunity meet Workshops provide insight and information to members and increase the visibility of local businesses. Show your expertise or learn something new. ADVERTISING The Hitch a Ride Mail Campaign provides exposure to more than a thousand businesses. Promote your business in the Chamber Briefs newsletter and be seen in the membership directory and buyer’s guide: the “go to” place for all the products and services members need. Only members may appear in the directory and each one is provided a free listing. The Chamber’s newly redesigned website, www. mahwah.com, provides an event calendar, company profile, and web link, and is an excellent resource for products and services. The Top Ten reasons to join the Chamber are: NETWORKING Exchange business cards with members and non-members at regional, inter-Chamber networking events. CREDIBILITY Join an association of over 500 reputable businesses: large, medium, and small. VISIBILITY Connect to the world, via the Chamber website listing and distribute direct mail marketing to the region. ADVERTISING Become an event sponsor and speak at Chamber events, participate in expos, and tradeshows. RECOGNITION Get listed in the member directory and Chamber Briefs. Become Citizen, Company, or Organization of the Year. EDUCATION Listen to keynote speakers and panelists, and attend or teach professional development seminars. SERVICES Learn what is offered at new member orientation. Apply for college scholarships. INVOLVEMENT Give back to the community via Chamber outreach programs, and get involved in Chamber committees. FUN Enjoy free mixers with Young Professionals Network, and play golf on a prestigious course at the annual Golf Outing. YOUR BOTTOM LINE Help your business prosper by creating strategic alliances. We patronize and refer member businesses! Join today and build a better community. See our application in this section, or download an application from www. mahwah.com and fax it to (201) 529-8122. For additional information, call (201) 529-5566. The Chamber’s office is located at 65 Ramapo Valley Road, Suite 211, Mahwah. On Dec. 14, the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its Holiday Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, 1 International Boulevard in Mahwah. During this festive annual event, the Chamber will honor its selected Citizen of the Year, Company of the Year, and Organization of the Year. Music will be provided by Select Strings of Mahwah High School, under the direction of Wendy Campbell. The doors will open at 11:45 a.m., and the program will begin promptly at 12:15 p.m. Ring in the season at festive luncheon This year’s event sponsor is SERVPRO of Northeast Bergen County, and the corporate sponsors are Bergen Health &Life and MyBergen.com. This event is the Chamber’s largest luncheon of the year. Over 250 attendees are expected to join this celebration. As always, event organizers encourage everyone to attend with their staff members and make this holiday celebration their own companies’ holiday event. To register online, visit Mahwah.com. For additional information, call the Mahwah Chamber of Commerce office at (201) 529-5566.