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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce offers Many Opportunities for Networking

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GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICE FOR 2015

NETWORKING IN RIDGEWOOD

join over a hundred people networking EVERYDAY-

RCNG – Ridgewood Chamber Networking Group
AM – worth getting up early to be part of–
AM Networking in Ridgewood
Tuesday and Thursday
7:30am-8:45am
ConnectOne Bank
171 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-445-2600 for more information
email: info@ridgewoodchamber.com

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PM NETWORKING IN RIDGEWOOD!
27 Chestnut Street
RCNG – Ridgewood Chamber Networking Group
every Wednesday,
Meet/Greet 5:30pm
Networking 5:45-6:45pm
rsvp 201-445-2600
info@ridgewoodchamber.com

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RYPE- Ridgewood’s Young Professional Exchange
Networking for ages 40 and under Professionals.
Next Networking
Thursday, September 10th, 6pm
call 201-445-2600 info@ridgewoodchamber.com
meeting at 27 Chestnut Street.
go through restaurant’s patio and
take elevator to first floor.
Invite your business friends to join us!
rsvp to Allison-
afriedman@ywcabergencounty.org

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Woman’s Networking
BBLB-Brown Bag Lunch Bunch meet on
Tuesday’s – alternating between 9am & 11am
call for dates of times-201-445-2600
women supporting women at its best!
mark your calendar!
chamber office-27 Chestnut St.
This networking is designed to place real value on the advise and wisdom of today’s business women.
Engage, Encourage, Empower!
for more information call 201-445-2600

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N E T W O R K I N G
still the best way to do business
The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is a
member of the ICC – Inter-Chamber Consortium.
The ICC is an organization of several Bergen County Chambers that come together to work with each other to help build relationships for
the area business owners.

ICC MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE
Cliffside Park Chamber of Commerce
September 14, 2015.
MegaNet Networking date to TBA

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September Welcomes New Merchants to Ridgewood

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September is a big month in Ridgewood!

Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce members invite you to their GRAND OPENING – mark your calendars!

Katie Diamond’s Jewelry
570 N. Maple
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Ribbon cutting 6pm

California Closet
204 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Thursday, September 17, 201
5pmish

Shopettes
22 Chestnut St.
Saturday, September 19, 015
Ribbon cutting 12Noon

Serene Theraputics
555 Goffle Road
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Ribbon cutting 5:30pm

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce 2015 Fall Car Show

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August 30,2015

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Ridgewood NJ, Its that time of the year again and the Annual Fall Car Show, presented by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Friday, September 11th, 2015 from 6:00-9:00pm.

Don’t miss this FREE chance to stroll through Ridgewood’s historic, bustling downtown area, filled with 400 cars from the years 1930 to 2015! This year, the Car Show will take place around Memorial Park at Van Neste Square and on E. Ridgewood Ave.

This year the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce 2015 Car Show is dedicated to the memory of those who died on 9/11. A special “Memorial Award” will be given out by Duxiana of Ridgewood.

Promising to be the best EVENING car show of the fall! Bring the entire family and take your picture under the huge American flag suspended between two hook and ladder fire trucks! 

Come see the Ridgewood High School Marching Band in their first performance of the season. The RHS Maroon Men acapella group will start the evening off with the Star Spangled Banner. Listen and dance to a live band, have dinner at one of Ridgewood’s many restaurants, and see the wide variety of cars, from muscle cars and hot rods to current models and crazy designs.

It’s also not too late to register your very own car! For more information about registering or just the Car Show itself, call us at 201-445-2600 –

info@ridgewoodchamber.com – www.experienceridgewood.com. If there is a threat of rain, please check the Ridgewood Chamber website for any changes.

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Shop Ridgewood : Summer Sidewalk Sale Days

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Summer Sidewalk Sale Days
Thu, August 06, 2015 – Sat, August 08, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Downtown Ridgewood, E Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Event Description

Participating Stores:
Alex and Ani 134 E. Ridgewood Ave
Anik 119 E. Ridgewood Ave
Beauty Plus Salon 25 E. Ridgewood Ave
Bookends 211 E. Ridgewood Ave
Brain Balance Allendale
B Witching 130 1/2 E. Ridgewood Ave
DoubleTake Consignment 189 E. Ridgewood Ave
Duxiana 63 E. Ridgewood Ave
Femmebot 203 E. Ridgewood Ave
Fusion Academy Englewood-In front of the Park
Goldfish Swim School
Gypsy Warrior 125 E. Ridgewood Ave
Huntington Learning Center- In front of Park
Just Our Shoes/Mephisto 16 N. Walnut St
kate spade 202 E. Ridgewood Ave
Learning Express 111 E. Ridgewood Ave
Loft 41 Jewelry Studio 41 E. Ridgewood Ave
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 171 E. Ridgewood Ave
Panico Salon & Spa 144 E. Ridgewood Ave
P. Smith & Co. 65 E. Ridgewood Ave
Park West Tavern
Pink Bungalow 185 E. Ridgewood Ave
RACEFASTER 211 E. Ridgewood Ave
Red Velvet Luxe 59 E Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood Bootery 200 E. Ridgewood Ave
Storm Guard Restoration
Town & Country Apothecary 60 E. Ridgewood Ave

VINYASA YOGA BY EQUINOX
Equinox Paramus, the leaders in luxury fitness, bring you Vinyasa yoga with one of our renowned instructors before you hit the Ridgewood Sidewalk Sale. Participate in a more athletic approach to yoga characterized by flowing poses and sequences that are linked to the breath. Mats will be provided and all levels are welcome.
Van Neste Square
August 8
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
RSVP to Melissa.Silva@equinox.com

For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email info@ridgewoodchamber.com www.experienceridgewood.com

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce issues a “Call to Action” to Push for Hudson Street Garage

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PARKING GARAGE -We are so excited -the Parking Garage got the needed 4 Votes.
Thank you so much!

The Ridgewood Chamber now invites you to a”call to action” meeting to put the facts on paper why this garage will not:
cost the residents more taxes,why it will save their “downtown town”.All businesses have a vested interest in this parking garage.

Ridgewood NEEDS to bring the infrastructure of its business district up-to-date -NOW IS THE TIME.
This topic has been talked about for over 88 years -NOW IS THE TIME.

Ridgewood Parking Garage Facts
Yes     No
Parking Garage Needed         X
Developer Interest               X
Land Study                    X
Zero Cost to tax payer  X
Vote                           X
First “call to action” meeting…
Thursday, July 30, 2015 9am – Chamber office.
many more meetings to follow.
Please call 201-445-2600,
if you are attending.

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Shakespeare in the Park

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Sun, July 19, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, E. Ridgewood Ave. at Van Neste Square

PERFORMANCES: Jul 19
Sunday @ 1PM in Van Neste Park, Ridgewood
Directed by Ryan Pifher
Starring PLP’s Summer Interns
A special thank you to our show sponsor: Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce

Shakespeare’s classic love story gets a modern update with PLP’s latest adaptation starring our summer interns. Check out this dynamic performance in Van Neste park in Ridgewood and visit Porch Light’s table for discounts and info on our upcoming season.

For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email info@ridgewoodchamber.com www.experienceridgewood.com

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Ridgewood chamber’s lunch bunch builds business

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JUNE 10, 2015    LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015, 11:45 AM
BY AIMEE LA FOUNTAIN
CORRESPONDENT |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

A new subset of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce called the Brown Bag Lunch Bunch (BBLB) has formed for women business owners.

“It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said Ridgewood Chamber Executive Director Joan Groome of the group, which started in 2013.

The idea came about when some chamber members wanted to meet during the day because they were unavailable during regular early morning or evening hours for meetings.

“I thought, ‘This is perfect for a women’s group’ and that’s how it started,” Groome said.

Meetings take place at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Tuesdays.

The purpose of BBLB is to give Ridgewood small business owners a chance to network.

“It’s women helping women in business,” Groome said. “It’s a very dynamic group.”

Lena Antaramian, owner of Live Laugh Love Photography, specializing in children and family photos, has attended meetings for two years.

“Everyone’s energized and it’s great to see women achieving their objectives, making their dreams come true and building their businesses,” she said.

Groome estimated that about half of the members are new or experienced business owners and the rest work for various companies. They have backgrounds in many areas including healthcare, IT, financial advisement and marketing.

During meetings, the women give suggestions, help with referrals, plan events and offer encouragement.

“It’s about real situations and real concerns,” Groome said.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/business/lunch-bunch-builds-business-in-ridgewood-1.1352827

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Ridgewood Chamber Annual Dinner

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Mon, June 15, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: ROOTS Steakhouse, 17 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Cost: $30 per person

Wednesday, June 15, 2015 6:00pm
Chamber Annual Dinner
ROOTS Steakhouse
17 Chestnut Street

Honoring:
Duxiana – 25 Years “Community Business Award”
West Bergen Mental Healthcare – “Community Service Award”
Women Gardeners of Ridgewood
The Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands
Ridgewood Project Pride
“Community Giving Award”

meet the new Board of Directors
for more details call 201-445-2600
info@ridgewoodchamber.com

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual RHS Charity Golf Outing

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Thu, June 11, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Ridgewood Country Club, Midland Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652

We invite you to join the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce for a spectacular event to raise money for the Chamber’s Scholarship Fund. This event provides an opportunity for you to enjoy a day of golf with friends and colleagues at a world class club, knowing that your financial support will help fund college expenses for deserving Ridgewood High School seniors.

2015 Golf Schedule
Registration 11:30 AM
Start Luncheon 11:45 AM
Putting Clinic & Putting Contest 12:30 PM
Shot Gun Golf Start 1:30 PM
Hors d’Oeuvres & Open Bar 6:00 PM
Dinner/Awards 7-9:30 PM

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Postpones Taste of Ridgewood and dedicates Annual Car Show to the Memory of those who died on 9/11

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May 28,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce has announced that Taste of Ridgewood has been postponed  this year and that the Chamber is planning  a big event for 2016 . Updates will be forth coming .

The Chamber also announced that this years Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Car Show is dedicated to the Memory of those who died on 9/11. Pre-Registration fee by August 14th is $17.00 and August 15th-September 4th Registration fee is $20.00 .

A special “Memorial Award” will be given out
by Duxiana of Ridgewood.

Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
Annual Car Show

Mark you calendars –
this is the best EVENING car show in the Fall!

Friday, September 4, 2015
Memorial Park
at Van Neste Square and
along E. Ridgewood Ave.
6:00-9:00pm
A special tribute will made!

Pre-Registration fee by August 14th is $17.00
August 15th-September 4th Registration fee is $20.00

The Car Show will be held around Memorial Park at Van Nester Square
and along E. Ridgewood Avenue.
Non Pre-Registered cars will begin registration at 5:00pm.  Parking will be on a first come, first served basis.  Registration fees are not refundable.

Music will keep the evening lively and there will be trophies for many categories.

1. The Ridgewood Police Department wishes to remind all participants there is no consumption of alcohol allowed at this event.  Summons will be issued to violators.
2.  Due to pedestrain safety, cars will not be allowed to leave the event until the
Police Depart. opens up the road.

Please print out the below form or go to our website and download our registration form,
and make your reservation early.
We will fax or email your Window Registration Certificate.
Make checks payable and send to:
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
27 Chestnut Street
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
info@ridgewoodchamber.com
www.experienceridgewood.com
MC, Visa, AmExp accepted.

2015 CAR SHOW REGISTRATION
Print/Download your registration form (also available at www.experienceridgewood.com) and fax/mail/e-mail
your info.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: ______________ Zip code: _______________
Phone: ________________*Fax: _______________________*E-mail:_____________________________
Register by: ____Check** Credit Card: ____Visa ____Master Card ____Am. Express
Credit Card#:____________________________________________Exp Date:_______________________
Name on Card:___________________________________Signature:______________________________
Year: _________Car Make: _____________________________Model: ____________________________
Car Club Name: ____________________________________________________________________

*We will fax or e-mail your Window Registration Certificate

**Make checks payable and send to: Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, 27 Chestnut Street,

Ridgewood, NJ 07450, fax 201-251-1958, info@ridgewoodchamber.com

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Ridgewood Touch-A-Truck Event

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photo from the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce 

Free Fun for Young Children!
Ridgewood NJ, Touch-a-Truck 2015 Rolls Into Ridgewood May 14 Join Us for a Day of Imagination & Fun! Imagine taking a seat behind the wheel of a real police cruiser ready to roll, climbing aboard a shiny fire truck as you prepare to battle a blaze, exploring up-close a fleet of the other emergency and public works vehicles you’ve only seen at a distance on the streets of Ridgewood. Treat your children to a day of hands-on adventure, featuring opportunities to climb on board the vehicles that touch their lives, when “Touch-a-Truck 2015” rolls into downtown Ridgewood’s Memorial Park at Van Neste Square on Thursday, May 14 (Rain date: Thursday, Oct. 8) . Ridgewood emergency and public works vehicles will be ready for action along the Oak Street side of the park from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. as the local heroes who serve the Village also will be on hand to share their favorite tales about the exciting work they perform every day. As an added bonus, they’ll be a Safetytown Kiddie-Car Driving Track hosted by the Ridgewood Police Department and Little Ivy Learning Center. . . a special Truck Storytime hosted by the Ridgewood Public Library and more! Touch-a-Truck, a free event co-sponsored by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Ridgewood, is coordinated by Ridgewood’s Little Ivy Learning Center as part of its ongoing commitment to serve our community’s children and their families. We look forward to meeting your family on Touch-a-Truck Day!
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US Air Force Band in Ridgewood – May 1 at 7PM – Free Concert

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US Air Force Band in Ridgewood – May 1 at 7PM – Free Concert

US Air Force Band in Ridgewood

Free Admission – YMCA Building on Oak Street

US Air Force Band comes to Ridgewood Hosted by the Ridgewood YMCA, YWCA of Bergen County with the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Friday May 1, 7:00pm The YMCA YWCA building 112 Oak Street Ridgewood, NJ 07450 For details or reservations please call: 201-445-2600 Donations gratefully appreciated at the door Proceeds benefit Ridgewood YMCA and YWCA Bergen County children’s summer camp scholarships

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RCNG invites you to an Open Business Networking Mixer

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The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Networking Group
Tue, April 21, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Park West Tavern – Park West Loft, 38 Oak Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 – 6:00-8:00pm
Park West Tavern – Park West Loft – (second floor)
38 Oak Street
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Cash Bar – delicious lite fare food
FREE Valet parking
Put away your scarves and hats-
Let’s do business!

$20 Chamber and ICC members
$30 non-chamber members

Rsvp by April 17, 2015
201-445-2600
info@ridgewoodchamber.com
www.experienceridgewood.com

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce voice your opinion on owner and employee parking

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce voice your opinion on owner and employee parking
DO NOT MISS THIS…if you cannot make it… send staff
PARKING IN RIDGEWOOD…
for the business owners and employee’s
want to voice your opinion …
come to a meeting on
Monday, January 26, 2015, 6PM
talk with the Mayor and Village Manager
@ ROOTS – 17 Chestnut St.
Ridgewood Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 8:00am, Chamber Office
27 Chestnut Street, elevator to 1st floor.
Come and meet the Board of Directors
let them know what you are thinking.