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www.vinelandchamber.org
GREATER VINELAND
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Volume 20
Serving Cumberland, Salem,
Atlantic, Cape May and Gloucester Counties
News & Views
June 2007
Number 6
Chamber salutes outstanding businesses, ‘Person of Year’
he President’s Gala May 17 at Centerton Country Club,
attracting more than 250 members and guests, paid tribute
to the businesses and individuals who contributed not only
to their business interests but also to the betterment of the
community.
In the upper left photo, outgoing Chamber President Gary
Galloway at far left, standing next to incoming President Gina Biagi,
joins Ken Dondero, far right, and Kevin Kleiner, partners in Dondero’s
Jewelry, named one of the outstanding businesses of 2007. Above
right is Lou Tramontana accepting his designation as Person of the
Year. At left is Paige Desiere, Chamber Executive Director, with John
Borelli of Newfield National Bank as he accepts the award as the
other outstanding business of 2007. (Prestige Publications photos)
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More coverage of the annual dinner on page 3
Volunteerism is the theme for this year’s awards
N
ewfield National Bank, Dondero Diamonds & Fine Jewelry and Lou
Tramontana of Torchio Brothers, a building contractor, may pursue vastly different interests and clients. But they all share one quality in common: a concern
for their community that translates into positive action. At a gala celebration dinner
held May 17 at Centerton Country Club, the three received the Chamber’s ––and community’s –– accolades and appreciation as the year’s Outstanding Businesses and
Person of the Year.
Newfield National Bank was originally chartered in 1934 as the “First National
Bank in Newfield” at the corner of Salem Avenue and West Boulevard, where it
remained until 1969 when it moved to its present location at 18 So. West Blvd. The
same year, the Malaga branch office opened, to be followed by an additional 10
branches. The most recent was in Washington Township in November 2006.
Newfield has been a business presence in Vineland for 73 years and has always been
involved in supporting the community. In addition to corporate giving, many employees of the bank are active members of local civic and charitable organizations with the
backing of the bank. Some of these organizations are the Police Athletic League, Boys
& Girls Club, Vineland Rotary, Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, Main Street
Vineland and Cumberland County College. Many employees are mentors in the local
school system, and the bank conducts a program to teach children about savings, credit
and fraud prevention.
Dondero Diamonds & Fine Jewelry was established in 1948 by present owner
Ken Dondero’s grandfather Charles in his home on North Delsea Drive. After Charles’
death in 1959 the store relocated to 848 Arbor Ave. but moved back to the original
location on Delsea Drive in 1988 when Ken, along with co-owner Kevin Kleiner, was
searching for a larger facility.
Dondero’s has long been associated with local charitable projects. In its 58-year history as a Vineland business, it has always been generous in its support of projects by
local schools and community and service organizations. Its philosophy is to “get
involved and make a difference.”
Luigi “Lou” Tramontana, successful in his two careers at Ware’s Van and Storage
and Torchio Brothers, has combined his professional know-how with a dedication to volunteer projects that have enhanced the quality
Tuesday, June 12
of life for the people of Vineland. He is a
“Chamber Chatter”
strong supporter of the Vineland Fire
Luciaʼs Ristorante, Vineland
Department’s campaign to help burn victims
5 to 7 p.m.
and has long been involved with the Vineland
YMCA as a Board member and past presiThursday, June 21
dent.
One of his most impressive accomMembership Luncheon
plishments was directing the Challenger
Ramada Inn, Vineland
League Project, a facility for special needs
11:45 a.m. • Speaker:
individuals at Cunningham Park, for the
Bob Ingle, Gannett N.J.
Vineland Rotary Club, of which is a past presNewspapers
ident. He organized fellow Rotary members,
Tuesday, June 26
the City of Vineland and other volunteers to
Sunrise
Seminar, 8:30--9:30 a.m.
complete the project, which had been envi“Your
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sioned for 12 years before its completion.
Business
System”
In his acceptance remarks, Tramontana
Chamber Conference Room
noted that his parents, who immigrated to the
U.S. from Italy, instilled the values he lives by
Thursday, July 19
today. He was born in Brooklyn and moved to
Annual Golf Tournament
Vineland when he was 10 years old.
Buena Vista Country Club
“I’ll continue to work for the community,”
Shotgun Start: Noon
he promised.
Calendar of Events
Businesses celebrate grand openings
Greater Vineland
Chamber of Commerce
2115 S. Delsea Drive
Vineland, NJ 08360
Phone: (856) 691-7400
Fax: (856) 691-2113
Web Page:
www.vinelandchamber.org
E-mail: info@vinelandchamber.org
Executive Director
Paige Desiere
Officers
President of the Board
Gina Biagi, Eye Associates
First Vice President
Robert DeSanto, Gruccio, Pepper,
DeSanto & Ruth, P.A.
Second Vice President
Wayne Triantos, Triantos,
Deon & Delp
Third Vice President
Kathy Farinaccio, Comcast
Immediate Past President
Gary Galloway, Rental Country
Board of Directors
Tony Asselta, Asselta Mechanical
Diana Caraballo, AFLAC
Dennis DeMatte Jr., Cumberland
County Improvement Authority
Jeff George, Cold Stone Creamery
Doug Grant, Landis Title Corporation
Russell Kadlac, Stanker & Galetto
Lilly Kejzman, Ramada Inn
Kevin Kleiner, Dondero’s Jewelry
Victor LaTorre, LaTorre Hardware
Glenn Lillie, Allen Associates
Jeannine MacDonald, Cumberland
Empowerment Zone
Rod MacDonald, Diamonds & Design
Tammy Maciocha, South Jersey Gas
Dennis Palmer, Landis Sewerage
Authority
Ron Rossi, Rossi Honda
Diane Sacco, Sun Bank
Lou Tramontana, Torchio Bros.
Scott Zucca, L.J. Zucca
Treasurer: Harry Hearing,
Romano, Hearing, Testa & Knorr, C.P.A.
Solicitor: Michael Benson,
Buonadonna, Benson & Parenti, P.C.
NEWS & VIEWS Publisher
Cohansey Cove Publishing
Editor: Paige Desiere
Dignitaries, including Freeholder Director Douglas Rainear and Vineland Mayor
Perry Barse, cut the ribbon at the opening of Colonial Bank at Sherman Avenue
and Delsea Drive in Vineland.
Champion Trophies at 368 E. Wheat Rd., Vineland, has opened under new
owners Jeff and Linda Anconetani. From left are Paige Desiere, Chamber
Director; Gina Biagi, Chamber President; Betty Galloway and granddaughter
Della Anconetani; Jeff and Linda Anconetani; Brittany Solazzo, art coordinator; and Gary Galloway, Chamber Past President.
Call the
Chamber
office at
691-7400
For help with
• Discounted
drug testing
• Employee Assistance
Programs
Sponsored by the
Vineland Municipal Alliance
Chamber of Commerce photo
Mr. Ritt’s Gluten-Free Bakery at 212 East Vine St., Millville, celebrates its grand
opening with Millville Mayor Jim Quinn at center, flanked by co-owners Paul
Kelty (left) and Richard Gallo (right). Employees and customers assisted with the
ribbon cutting. One-year-old Devin Desiere represented the Vineland Chamber.
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Looking to unwind
after a long day?
Join us for “Chamber
Chatter” where business
professionals and community
leaders meet and mingle in a
relaxing, informal atmosphere.
When? Tuesday, June 12
Where? Luciaʼs Ristorante
What time? 5 to 7 p.m.
Cost? FREE to Chamber
members who register in
advance; $10 for nonChamber members.
Contact: For more information or sponsorship opportunities contact Debbie at
(856) 691-7400.
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Humorist entertains, motivates audience
On a more serious note, he
pointed out that churches are
“the most successful volunteer
organization in a community.”
Combining volunteerism with a
commitment to making the family a priority will result in “winning communities,” he said. “We
must set priorities––decide
what’s really important in life
––and then go ahead and do it.
Scott and Karen Zucca enjoying the festivities at the President’s Gala.
Our dreams hang in the balance.”
Dr. Petty was no stranger to
adversity in his earlier years. His
parents divorced when he was
Gina Biagi was installed as the
directing her comments to both “families.”
six. His mother died three years
Chamber’s new President as one of the
Other Board members installed were
later. When he was sixteen his
highlights of the President’s Gala
Bob DeSanto, First Vice President;
father and younger brother were
evening at Centerton Country Club.
Wayne Triantos, Second Vice President;
killed in a car accident. He lived
She replaces outgoing President Gary
Kathy Farinaccio, Third Vice President;
by himself for a year and then
Galloway, who finished his two-year
and Gary Galloway, Immediate Past
became a foster child.
term as president along with another
President.
Photo by Prestige Publications
Currently Dr. Petty is the preslongtime Board member, Peter Capizola,
Members of the Board of Directors,
who
at
nine
years
had
reached
the
also
installed that evening, are: Tony
ident
of
Family
Success
Unlimited
in
Dr. Charles Petty at the Chamber’s
Chamber’s
term
limits.
Asselta,
Diana Caraballo, Dennis
North
Carolina.
He
is
a
native
of
President’s Gala.
DeMatte, Jeff George, Doug Grant,
Biagi said she “promises to uphold
Arkansas and is married and has two
Russell Kadlac, Lilly Kejzman, Kevin
the Chamber’s mission statement” but
grown children. He has been a counarly in his speech at the
Kleiner, Victor LaTorre, Glenn Lillie,
acknowledged
the
job
would
“require
selor and professor and has worked for
President’s Gala,
Jeannine MacDonald, Rod MacDonald,
sacrifice”
on
the
part
of
her
own
immedilarge corporations in Texas and North
speaker/humorist Dr. Charles
Tammy Machiocha, Dennis Palmer, Ron
ate
family
and
her
family
at
Eye
Carolina. He is a member of the
Petty looked at his audience and asked,
Rossi, Diane Sacco, Lou Tramontana and
Associates,
where
she
is
administrator.
National Speakers Hall of Fame.
“How many of you are married?” When
“Don’t schedule anything without
Scott Zucca. Michael Benson is Solicitor
the majority of the audience members
checking with me first!” she warned,
and Harry Hearing, Treasurer.
raised their hands, he asked a second
question: “Did you get what you
deserved?”
That set the tone for the sometimes
serious, mostly tongue in cheek presentation, “Winning Communities are
Made of These: Strong Economy,
Caring Volunteers and Stable Families.”
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bought red roses. “But most women
don’t like red roses,” he insisted.
“Everyone lies (in social situations). But
knowledge (gleaned by communicating
Pete Capizola
effectively) is power.”
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Turning to families, he described typof Cumberland & Salem Counties
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ical behaviors of children from babydbennett@bbbscscnj.org
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dogs––say warm things.”
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What’s new in business?
S
u Voz, a Spanish newspaper at 721
Landis Ave.,Vineland, will celebrate its first year in business on
June 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the offices
across from the Vineland Post Office.
Both Spanish and non-Spanish businesses are invited. The party will include
broadcast drop-ins on WVLT Radio,
Latin dancers, compliments of the Boys
& Girls Club of Vineland and local youth
boxers with their trophies. Businesses
may request an information table by calling 856-691-8887. Admission is free and
will include opportunities for discounts
on advertising.
Discounted tickets for Morey’s Piers
in Wildwood are on sale now at the
Chamber office. Call Cathy Pantilione at
856-691-7400 for information.
Little Acres Learning Center, 2384
E. Landis Ave., Vineland, has announced
its schedule of summer camps. “Camp
Littlefoot” is for ages 2 1/2 to kindergarten; “Camp Chippewa” for grades 1 to
4; “Hobby Camp” for grades 5 to 8;
and“Fun and Fitness Camp” for grades 7
and 8.
Field trips are part of each camp’s
itinerary. For information, call the director, Nancy Pollard, at 692-6470 or stop
in for an application.
The Bay-Atlantic Symphony will
present a Thursday concert at the Cape
May Convention Hall on June 14 at 8
p.m. On the program will be Bartok’s
Romanian Folk Dances, Copland’s
Appalachian Spring and Beethoven’s
Concerto, Op. 61 in D major. Call 609884-5404 for ticket information.
The Sweet Tooth at 1851 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, observes its grand opening
with (from left) Gina Biagi, Chamber President; store assistant Dolores Cardarel,
owner Anthony Cardarel, Vineland Mayor Barse, Gary Galloway, Chamber Past
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Chamber executives, Mayor Barse (white jacket) and associates. Co-Owners
Keith Bernhardt Sr. (right) and Keith Bernhardt Jr. (left) stand next to the
mayor.
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A.R. Sauro Plumbing & Heating, Inc
Ace Plumbing & Electrical Supplies
Acosta Tax Service
Adnor Publications
Aliano Brothers General Contractors, Inc
Ameriprise Financial - Paul Perino Jr CFP
Anton's Florist
Bellview Winery
Bidic Autolines
Boardwalk Bank
Casie Protank
Cumberland Advisors, Inc.
Cumco Federal Credit Union
DeSoto Jewelers, Inc
Edward Duffy, Esq
Ehrlich Pest Control
Eric Gaines Electrical Construction, Inc
Fitness Connection
Flaim Farms Inc
Frank Guaracini Transportation Co. PLLC
Frank's Realty
Gallo GMC Truck Sales
Garden State Highway Products, Inc
HP Machine Shop Inc.
J. Wilhelm Roofing Co.
Kennedy Concrete, Inc.
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Lerco Fuel Company
Limpert Brothers, Inc.
Lincoln Falls Golf Learning & Family Fun
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Main Auto LLC
Mainiero's Inc.
Nylund Realty LLC
Orlandini Tile Supplies, Inc.
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc
R.E. Cummines, Inc.
Ronald J Angelo, R.A.P.A.
Scalfo Electric, Inc.
Shop Rite Liquors
Siloam Cemetery Association
Sun National Bank
Texas Roadhouse
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The Good Life Family Chiropractic Centre
Tip Top Kennels
United Way Of Greater Cumberland County
Vineland Check Cashing
Vineland Education Association
White Oaks Country Club
William Consalo & Sons Farms
Wingate Inn
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