October 24, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts many events throughout the year. A brief list for the remainder of 2012 follows. On Oct. 25, join the Chamber from 6 to 8 p.m. for Business After Hours at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Mahwah. Have lunch at the River Palm Restaurant in Mahwah on Nov. 9 from noon to 2 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Richard Petriccione, Ph.D. of the 2014 Super Bowl Host Committee. (See detailed article in this sec- Regional Chamber announces upcoming events tion.) A New Member Orientation will be held at the Chamber office in Mahwah on Nov. 13 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. On Nov. 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Chamber will host a Regional Business After Hours - Bergen & Passaic MEGANET 2012. This event will be held at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Hackensack. Nov. 29 will bring a Business After Hours meeting at Our Secret Garden & Boutique, LLC in Mahwah. Hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. A Meet & Greet will be held Dec. 5 from 8 to 10 a.m. at TD Bank Atrium in Ramsey. The Chamber’s Holiday Luncheon has been set for Dec. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. The group will gather at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Suffern, New York. For additional information, call the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce office at (201) 529-5566. Chamber hosts Taste of Region Each year, the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce organizes the Taste of the Region & Business Showcase. During this spring event, local residents from New Jersey and New York have the chance to sample many of the area’s finest foods and wines. Taste of the Region participants include many restaurants, caterers, and beverage distributors. Those who attend have the opportunity to make connections with area companies that exhibit at the event as part of the business showcase. To learn more about the upcoming 2013 event, including information about tables for businesses and various sponsorship opportunities, visit mahwah.com or call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566. Chamber gives back Each year, the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce presents a scholarship to a deserving student. The 2012 Scholarship was presented to Lauren Schmidt of Emerson. Lauren is shown with her parents and Tom Grissom, MRCC Director of Scholarship (far left).