Mission: The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage and support retail, professional and non-profit businesses in the Northwest New Jersey Skylands Region area by promoting activities and events that build a strong local economy, showcase our hometown values and historical traditions, and encourage community members to shop locally.
Networking from 6:30 to 6:45 pm:
- Please bring your business cards, brochures, flyers and samples to share! A special members-only table will be available to promote your business.
- Please make sure you sign in. If you would like to speak during public participation, please sign up to do so.
Opening Remarks at 6:45 pm:
- Thank you to The Breathing Room for hosting our meeting.
- Thank you to Cheryl Paulson of The Breathing Room for speaking tonight.
- Self-introduction of members and guests.
Board of Director Reports:
- Chairperson (Publicity, Scholarship) – Sandra Roberts of Kaleidoscope Enrichment
- 1st Vice President (Membership) – Jeannette Iurato of The Carriage House and The Blairstown Musseum
- 2nd Vice President (Board Development) – Ravi Romano of RE/MAX Ridge Real Estate
- Treasurer – Keith Van Derzee of YMCA Camp Mason
- Secretary – Angela Heim of MakeUp Eraser
- Member at Large (Events Chair) -- Danielle Miller of Feather Artistry Photography
- Past Chair – Ron Fischer of Redemption Processing Representatives, Inc.
Formal Business (some may be covered in board reports)
- Please send in membership renewals and dues
- We can now accept credit cards.
- New GBBA flyers being made for upcoming events.
- New stickers and magnets being ordered for members.
- GBBA Bucks Program Update
- Upcoming Events
- Sip & Shop, April 23
- Blairstown Fourth, July 4
- Upcoming Meetings
- Wednesday, May 17 at the Foodshed Alliance
- Wednesday, June 21 at AMC Camp Mohican
- Wednesday, July 10 at Brown Financials
- Wednesday, September 20 at YMCA Camp Mason
- Wednesday, May 17 at the Foodshed Alliance
- New business as needed
Speaker: Cheryl Paulson of The Breathing Room at approximately 7:15 pm
- Ways to use meditation and yoga to reduce stress and bring energy and inspiration into your life.
Public Participation at approximately 7:30 pm
- Please sign up to present your activities, news, events, etc. Please, no direct solicitation. Everyone will be given 3 to 5 minutes to share.
Closing Remarks and Networking from approximately 7:45 – 8:00 pm:
- Thank you all for attending.