The Greater Blairstown Business Association is excited to celebrate National Small Business Week!

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.

More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.

As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.

Doing good in the community. That's the way to do business! Great work Burgdorff ERA Realtors.

From the office:
"With great appreciation to the volunteer agents from our office, Karin White, Sondra Romano and Linda Powers, as well as a few agents from Re/Max and volunteer vendors from Warren County, NJ, including David Goldenberg of Residential Home Funding, Precision Tree and Landscape, Advanced Tree Care and Farmers Insurance for their time, skill, and dedication to making Realtors Care Day a success in Warren County,NJ. And of course, Jeannie Luongo of the Warren County Board of Realtors!

Thank you,everyone!"

Agenda for 4/19/17 GBBA General Meeting
 
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
• 1​st​ Vice President (Membership) – Jeannette Iurato of The Carriage House and The  Blairstown Musseum
• 2​nd​ 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
• 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.

 
 

Local businesses the highlight of fun spring event

Blairstown, NJ April 23, 2017:  The Greater Blairstown Business Association (GBBA) is proud to announce its second Sip & Shop to take place on Sunday, April 23 from 1 to 4 pm at Brook Hollow Winery (594 Route 94, Columbia, NJ 07832). Featuring wine tasting, live music and over a dozen great local vendors, Sip & Shop is the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing day in the sunshine.

Vendors for the day will include local businesses Young Living Oils, LuLaRoe, Jamberry, Tastefully Simple, Scentsy, Wildtree, Roden + Fields, Touchstone Crystal, Makeup Eraser, TLC Wrap Boutique, Paulinskill Photography, Kaleidoscope Enrichment. All will have cash and carry items ready for purchase. The GBBA will also have a table with information about its members and door prizes!

Brook Hollow Winery is a family farm nestled in the heart of the scenic Delaware Water Gap area of New Jersey. Each hand-crafted wine is fermented, aged, and bottled by the family. They pride themselves in delivering complex varietals that can be enjoyed alone or easily paired with your favorite meal. In addition to tastings all day, the winery will be hosting a Winery Cook Off, with local home cooks creating dishes inspired by Brook Hollow wines.

Live acoustic music at Sip & Shop will be provided by the talented Kyle Baker.

For  over 30 years, the Greater Blairstown Business Association has worked to encourage and support retail, professional and non-profit businesses in the Northern Warren County, New Jersey 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. As part of that effort, the GBBA hosts monthly networking and business education opportunities for its members and their guests.

To learn more about the GBBA, or to become a member, please email info@shopGBBA.org or visit http://www.shopGBBA.org.