We are proud to announce that our 3rd Annual Sip & Shop has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 29 from 12 to 4 pm!

We hope you'll be able to join us for the April Meeting of the Greater Blairstown Business Association! All local businesses owners in Blairstown, Hope, Knowlton, Columbia, Hardwick and surrounding areas are welcome to attend.

This month's meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 18 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Gourmet Gallery, 31 Main Street, Blairstown, NJ. Wraps, snacks, and beverages will be provided.

We'll be featuring The Foodshed Alliance. They'll update us on their work and we'll plan GBBA Days for the upcoming season of the Blairstown Farmer's Market. We'll also plan for our 4th of July table.

We hope to see you there! PLEASE SHARE and INVITE A GUEST! To make sure we have enough food for everyone, take a moment to RSVP on our April GBBA Meet & Greet event on Facebook.

Upcoming Meet & Greet Dates are:

• Wednesday, May 16, 6:30 pm, Breathing Room Center
• Wednesday, June 20, 6:30 pm, Brook Hollow Winery
• Wednesday, July 18, 6:30 pm, Location TBA

​Also, take a moment to learn more about our upcoming Third Annual Sip & Shop event taking place on Sunday, April 15 from 12-4 pm at Brook Hollow Winery. This amazing event -- a combination of wonderful vendors, amazing wine tastings, delicious food and fantastic music -- has become a highlight of the year for our community. Learn more on the GBBA website or on the Facebook page.

Tonight's GBBA Meeting has been postponed.
The GBBA Meeting, originally scheduled for 6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 21st has been rescheduled due to the inclement weather. Stay safe!

The next date for the meeting is Wednesday, March 28 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. The location is still First United Methodist Church in Blairstown. The agenda is the same. Snacks by Gourmet Gallery will be served.

Please RSVP on the Facebook event if you are able to join us. Thank you!

The Greater Blairstown Business Association has established a grant program for high school graduating seniors who have demonstrated a desire to pursue a career in the field of business. By establishing this program, the Greater Blairstown Business Association demonstrates its commitment to nurturing the next generation of excellent leaders in the field of business. 26 recipients have been awarded the scholarship since 2005 for a total amount of over $11,000 in grants.  

IN 2017, The GBBA expended the program to include not just North Warren Regional High School seniors, but also offering grats to students at Belvidere High School and Warren County Technical School. Each of the grants will award the recipients $500 to be used in the pursuit of a career in business. Each grantee will be required to submit the following to the Greater Blairstown Business Association Grant Committee:

• A Grant Application (download)
• A personal essay OR a business plan (double-spaced) (see requirements)
• A high school transcript
• A Letter of Recommendation from either a teacher, a guidance counselor, a school administrator, or a business employer

Contact your school's Guidance Office for further details or for help applying. 

Applications must be post marked no later than the second Monday in April. Please send your completed applications GBBA Grant Program, PO Box 398, Blairstown, NJ  07825 . 

​For more information, please visit our Scholarship Program page.

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 7, 2018

The Greater Blairstown Business Association Announces 2018 Board of Directors

BLAIRSTOWN, NJ – The Greater Blairstown Business Association (GBBA) is proud to announce its new Board of Directors for 2018. With a wide variety of knowledge across several industries and decades of combined entrepreneurial experience, the Board is excited to carry on the GBBA’s mission to support local businesses and foster unity in business and community.

Taking the helm as Chair is Tom Palmieri of Palmieri Financial Services. Tom has an extensive background in volunteer work and has served on the GBBA Board in the past. Serving as 1st Vice President and Membership Chair is Rev. Dave Tillisch of the First United Methodist Church of Blairstown. Dave brings many valuable years of work in the non-profit sector as well as over a decade of retail management experience to the table. Ravi Romano of RE/MAX Ridge Real Estate will continue his long-time work as 2nd Vice President and Board Development Chair. An energetic member of the business community, Ravi has hosted yearly Halloween and Christmas events on Main Street, in Blairstown.

Also returning as Treasurer is Keith VanDerzee, CEO of YMCA Camp Mason. Though he presently works on behalf of non-profits, Keith has extensive experience in finance. Karin White is now taking on the role of Secretary. Karin brings multi-faceted experience as a volunteer, an artist with Gallery 23 and a real estate agent with Burgdorff ERA. Sandy Roberts returns to the Board, now serving as Publicity Chair. A full-time science teacher, Sandy also offers educational programs through her company, Kaleidoscope Enrichment, LLC.

Said Tom, “I am honored that the Executive Committee has chosen me to be this year’s Chair. The GBBA has had a positive impact on the business community in Northwest New Jersey. We will build on past successes and increase people’s awareness and benefits of supporting local businesses.”

The GBBA will kick off 2018 with a Meet & Greet on Wednesday, February 21 at 6:30 pm at Burgdorff ERA located at 2 Walnut St., Hope, New Jersey 07844. This reorganization meeting will be focused on feedback from members of the business community on the GBBA’s three goals for 2018: Networking, Education, and Advocacy. Anyone interested in the GBBA is welcome to attend for free. Catered food and beverages will be available.

The Greater Blairstown Business Association’s mission is to encourage and support existing businesses in the Northern Warren County, New Jersey area, promote the development of new enterprises and foster high business and civic standards in the community. The GBBA is committed to giving back to the community, thereby helping to establish willingness on the part of the general public to do business locally. Learn more about the GBBA, or become a member, at http://www.shopgbba.org/.