Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • September 18, 2013 Restructured Chamber of Commerce seeks members The newly organized Midland Park Chamber of Commerce got off to a strong start earlier this month with an open forum hosted by President Dr. Lori Nuzzi at her Goffle Road office. Dr. Nuzzi took over the reins of the organization last month from former president Chris Rossi. The brainstorming session confirmed the need for revitalization and the value the organization can bring to local businesses and the local community, according to Dr. Nuzzi. Present at the meeting were represen- tatives and/or owners of the following businesses: Family Hair Care, Fairway Estates and Garden Center, V&S Carpet and Flooring, Barefoot Carpet and Floor- ing, Itsgr82bme,LLC, and Villadom Times. Community representatives from Friends of the Midland Park Library, Midland Park High School Interact Club and Midland Park Press were also present. The group set as its initial priority increasing membership and establishing a connection to the existing members, Dr. Nuzzi said. The chamber is looking for small businesses from Midland Park and the surrounding area interested in working with other local businesses. Employees or associates of a Midland Park Chamber busi- ness are also welcome. In addition, commu- nity members and non-profit organizations are being asked to join at a reduced mem- bership rate. Dues are currently set at $65 for renewal membership, $100 for initial member- ship for retail businesses, professionals, service businesses, and home-based busi- nesses located in Midland Park; $150 for non- Midland Park businesses and $75 for non-profits and Midland Park community members. Applications for membership will be available at the next meeting set for Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Columbia Bank, located at 60 Godwin Ave. Midland Park. All members and those interested in becoming members are wel- come and encouraged to attend.