This is a critical time to prepare your strategic plan for optimizing your investment in the Edison Chamber of Commerce. There is still room on the 2012 operating committees and there are openings to work on all the committees or even to chair a committee.

In addition to all of the planned event committees, the strategic plan calls for key strategic committees:

1) Economic Development and Business Advocacy – resources will be made available to advocate 3 major business issues each year.

2) Marketing and Communications Committee – will utilize technology to expand the sources and depth of assistance to Chamber members, as well as to facilitate member to member networking.

3) Membership Development Committee – will support membership retention and development.

4) Member Services Committee – Specific events designed to measurably improve membership satisfaction and participation.

Register for all events at the Chamber office 732-738-9482 or www.edisonchamber.com

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

May 7^th to May 10^th- Scavenger Hunt.

Participate in the 4 day Hunt of 25 Edison Chamber member businesses. Stop in to introduce yourself. Hunters that visit all 25 businesses will be eligible for prizes at the May 10 Margaritaville business mixer at the Hilton Garden Inn from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hunters will be emailed the list with addresses and store hours on May 3^rd. Obviously advance registration is required. The mixer admission is $15 for members and $25 for non members. No charge to participate in the hunt. Call or email this office to register for the hunt and for the May 10 business mixer. 732-738-9482 or sheri@edisonchamber.com.

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May 9 – Multi-Chamber Business Mixer

On Wednesday, May 9^th, the Middlesex Water Co. will celebrate ‘National Drinking Water Week’ and host a business mixer for the Edison and Woodbridge Chambers members at no charge. Non members welcome $15.   Refreshments will be served. Plant tours will be given. Register ONLINE

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May 9 – Unity Tour

Eleven Edison police officers will be participating in the May 9^th bicycle Unity Tour to Washington, D.C. Thanks to the generosity of many local residents during the fund drives, their expenses are all covered. They will join many other people from NY and NJ to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum in D.C. If you are able, cheer them on between 2:30-3:30 p.m. along their Edison route – Woodbridge, Amboy Avenues and King Georges Post Road.

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May 11 – Middlesex Employer Legislative Council

The ELC will be held from 8 – 9:30 a.m. at the Renaissance Woodbridge.  Come to hear Assemblyman Peter Barnes speak.  $20. Advanced Registration is requested.  Call 732-738-9482.

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May 15 – Networking Luncheon

Edison Job Corps Academy invites the business community to a networking luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the gym at 500 Plainfield Avenue, Edison. Guest speaker: Jean Davis, Hope Foundation Community Development Corporation. RSVP by May 4 to Monika at Pankiewicz.monika@jobcorps.org.

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May 15 – Bank’s Business Networking Reception

The Executives and Officers of TD Bank are hosting a business networking reception on May 15^th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the 1906 Highway 27, Edison bank branch. Ms. Kathleen A. Durand, Business Development Officer from NJ EDA will be speaking. There is no charge but advance reservations are required. RSVP to Pat Grazioso at 732-572-9004.

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May 15 ad deadline – Annual Awards Journal

During the month of May, we are accepting ads and sponsorships for the Annual Awards Commemorative Journal. The ad deadline is May 15.   The Annual Meeting of the Edison Chamber of Commerce will be on Tuesday, June 12 at the Pines Manor starting at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception.   Congratulate the Edison’s Outstanding Award recipients by being an event sponsor and purchasing an ad in the Commemorative Ad Journal: $2500 to $150. Brand your company with this business recognition event and support the award winners! Register ONLINE

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May 20 – Edison Family Day

We bring customers to you! It’s not too late to order your 10′ x 10′ pipe and drape booth for the Sunday, May 20^th Annual Edison Family Day where 3000 to 5000 people will see you! Only 25 booths are left! Member price- $295. Non Member price – $495 includes a 6 month associate membership. Call to order your booth today – 732-738-9482 or sign uponline.

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May 22 – Bizmania 2012

On Tuesday, May 22 there will be a trade show from 2-6:30 p.m., a seminar from 3-4 p.m. sponsored by the Woodbridge Chamber at the Renaissance Woodbridge. Edison Chamber members call for discounted booths – 732-636-4040. The admission is a business card.

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May 23 – NJ Business Day

The SBA and State Chamber are co-hosting the May 23^rd NJ Business Day at the New Jersey Expo Center in the Raritan Center from 8 a.m. to noon. The day includes the free 8 a.m. marketing and branding your business seminar and the 9:15-noon networking to noon.  Exhibit space is available.  The SBA business awards will be presented at the luncheon- $75 pp for participating Chambers’ members and $85 for non Chamber member attendees.  Contact rzardetto@njchamber.com

Call the Chamber Office to register for these events 732-738-9482

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February Events

Networking:

• Date: February 9th

• Event: Valentine’s Luncheon Multi-Chamber Business Mixer

• Place: Chris Michael’s Steakhouse, Woodbridge

• Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Admission: Member: $15 or 2011 Passport. Non-Member: $30

• Date: February 11th

• Event: Middlesex County Employer Legislative Forum

• Place: Renaissance, Woodbridge

• Time: 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

• Admission: $20 per person, includes Continental breakfast.

How To / Training:

• Date: February 2nd

• Event: What Is Blogging?

• Place: NJ Conference Center, Edison

• Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Admission: Member: $30 or 2011 Passport. Non-Member: $46

• Date: February 18th

• Event: Chairman’s CEO Roundtable – Increase Your Revenue Flow

• Presenter: Pam Wasserman, Shulman and Associates

• Place: Metuchen Golf and Country Club, Edison

• Time: 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

• Admission: $20 Edison Chamber Members Senior Managment Only.

• Date: February 22nd

• Event: Kick Your Butt Sales

• Presenter: Milton Paris, Getting Ahead in Business

• Place: Hilton Garden Inn, Edison

• Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

• Admission: $10 admission, 2011 Passports accepted.

• Date: February 23rd

• Event: Pubic Speaking Using Powerpoint

• Presenter: Carol Nawrock, C&K Training Center

• Place: Edison Chamber Conference Room, Edison

• Time: 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

• Admission: Members $40 pp or $30 w/ two people from the same company. Non-Members: $55.

All Events: Advanced reservations required! Call 732-738-9482. Online: www.EdisonChamber.com. For any date changes call 24 hours in advanced.

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