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Chairman’s

Message

IT'S BEEN A GREAT YEAR

here has the year gone? How is it possible that the year is almost

over? Time just doesn’t seem to slow down, nor does the MIDJer-

sey Chamber of Commerce.
This past year, the MIDJersey Chamber has grown its mem-

bership and ofered a wide variety of forums, luncheons, and net-
working opportunities. Our members have had the opportunity
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to be educated, informed, and had valuable opportunities to network not only with
each other, but also with key stakeholders across the state of New Jersey.

It has been great to see how involved our young professionals have become in the
community. They are an active part of

our organization and have held many suc-
“The MIDJersey Chamber has
cessful events this year. I look forward to

seeing what this group does in 2015!
grown its membership and offered
Our Women in Business committee held two highly

a wide variety of forums, luncheons,
successful events this year. Hearing Justice Virginia
Long speak at its last event in October was amazing.
and networking opportunities.”
Having her speak about how she has moved up in her profession and is a champion for women has

reenergized me.
Our members were incredible in supporting the Special Olympics here in June. I have heard from

countless members about how rewarding an experience it was for their employees to volunteer for the
various events held in our area.

Lastly, the forums that have been ofered this year were in a new format, but one that our speakers
and members embraced. These events have been well attended and have provided education on a vari-

ety of topics that are key to business owners. Be on the lookout for a great calendar of forums in 2015.
The MIDJersey Chamber continues to expand and grow. If you have a suggestion for a speaker or

event we should consider, please reach out to the chamber staf or me. We rely on the feedback we
receive from our members.

Thank you for all that you have done to help improve our chamber this year. I wish you and your
families the best during the holiday season and look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event.

Best,

Stacy Mattia
Chairman@MIDJerseyChamber.org

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