Location - Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce
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Location - Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce
Plus Shop Local WINTER 2012 Inside… VOA:Caring for Gloucester County Disability Law and your business Great food and community support Location Key to County’s Role in TLD PRSRTD STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 35 DEPTFORD, NJ Spring/Summer 2012 – the gloucester county voice 3 Les Vail, President/CEO Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce lvail@gloucestercountychamber.com Board of Directors Executive Committee Dr. Anthony DiFabio, Chairman Robins’ Nest adifabio@robinsnestinc.org Joseph Rehm, Vice Chairman Capital Bank jrehm@capitalbanknj.com Lisa Morina, Secretary Gloucester County Department of Economic Development lmorina@co.gloucester.nj.us Benjamin T. Griffith, Treasurer South Jersey Federal Credit Union btgriffith@southjerseyfcu.com Robert Harrington, Immediate Past Chairman Manna Design Works rharrington@mannadesignworks.com Board Members On behalf of the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce, welcome to the latest edition of The VOICE, a publication devoted to business in Joseph W. Devine Kennedy Health System Jw.devine@kennedyhealth.org Gloucester County. Jennifer P. Young Verizon Communications jennifer.p.young@verizon.com as one of the east coast’s leading distribution, warehousing and logistical Dr. Jose (Joe) Cardona Rowan University cardona@rowan.edu New York and Delaware means we are positioned to be able to deliver to Adalberto (Bert) Lopez Atlantic City Electric Bert.lopez@atlanticcityelectric.com Angela Miraglia The Bank amiraglia@thebankonline.com Greg Filipek SORA Holdings, LLC gfilipek@soraholdings.com Location, Location, Location… In this issue we focus on our region’s role centers. Gloucester County’s close proximity to the ports of Philadelphia, 40% of the nation’s population within one day’s drive. Inside this issue you’ll also find out how you can “shop local” to bring businesses, jobs and greater economic prosperity to Gloucester County – something that will benefit everyone! And, as always, we introduce you to some of our members and the people and events that make Gloucester County a great place to do business! If you would like to learn more about The VOICE, please feel free to reach Christopher Painter Astro Outdoor Advertising, Inc. cpainter@astrosignco.com out to the Chamber office at 856-881-6560. Laura Bishop Laura Bishop Communications laura@laura-bishop.com Chamber of Commerce, we would like to wish each of you a very healthy & Randi Woerner Glassboro Economic Development rwoerner@glassboro.com Genevieve Witt The Bannett Group gwitt@thebannettgroup.com On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Gloucester County prosperous 2013. Happy New Year! Sincerely, Lisa Carney AFLAC lisacarney@woodburydsc.comcastbiz.net Tom Bellia Bellia Business Products tom@bellia.net Mark Schott Columbia Bank mschott@columbiabankonline.com Les Vail President/CEO Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce Elizabeth Garcia Parker McCay egarcia@parkermccay.com Sam Leone Conifer Realty, LLC sleone@coniferllc.com Paul Blackstock People for People Foundation of Gloucester County pmblkstk@aol.com Winter 2012 – gloucester county chamber voice 3 e right lawyers do make a difference The business checking you want. The respect you deserve. Practice areas Avoid a monthly fee with a low minimum daily balance. Plus, get 500 FREE items per month. TD Bank wor works overtime for you: Bank BusinessDirect Online Banking • FREE TD Ba • Dedicated Small Business Relationship Manager • Checking cchoices to fit your business hours that fit your schedule • Longer hou OPEN 7 DAYS • LEGENDARY SERVICE • Switch to TD Bank today! 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Gloucester County Chamber events GCCC Executive Club Dinner hosted by AA Duckett January february march 9th Annual “State of the County” Breakfast Government Affairs Breakfast, Friday January 11, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. Rowan University Business Card Exchange Before Hours Networking Event, Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. Susquehanna Bank, Mullica Hill, NJ Members FREE / Non Members $10 Business Card Exchange Before Hours Networking Event, Wednesday March 6, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. Location TBD Members FREE / Non Members $10 Business Card Exchange Before Hours Networking Event, Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at 8:00 am, Botto’s Italian Line Restaurant Members FREE / Non Members $10 Business Card Exchange Before Hours Networking Event, Wednesday February 13, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. AT&T, Glassboro, NJ Members FREE / Non Members $10 Business Card Exchange After Hours Networking Event, Wednesday March 20, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. Location TBD Members FREE / Non Members $10 (1) Jack Tarditi – Connor Strong Buckelew, Joe Devine – Kennedy Health System, Dr. Anthony DiFabio – Robins’ Nest; (2) Ryan Regina – Big Sky, John Price – AA Duckett; (3) Carl Cherkin – Philadelphia Union, Michael Pallozzi – HFM Investment Advisors, Eric Long – EP Henry, Dr. Ali Houshmand – Rowan University. Business Card Exchange After Hours Networking Event, Thursday February 21, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. Bogey’s, Pitman, NJ In partnership with NAWBO Members FREE / Non Members $10 4th Annual Legislative Roundtable Breakfast Before Hours Government Affairs Event, Wednesday March 27, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. VFW Post 679, Glassboro, NJ $20 members / $30 non members GCCC 4th Annual Chamber Night Out hosted by Ott’s on the Green 1 COME SEE WHAT WERE ALL ABOUT Family Owned For Over 38 Years COMMERCIAL INTERIORS SPACE PLANNING INSTALLATION 3 2 1 2 3 (1) Les Vail – President/CEO Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce, Ben Griffith – South Jersey Federal Credit Union, Paul Blackstock – People for People; (2) Dan Ruotolo – VIA, Joe Quintavalle – SNJ Business People; (3) Liz Battaglia – SOJO Happenings, Janet Garraty – Go Jane News, Jean Baliko – Marketing Metrics Simplified. GCCC Before Hours Networking Event hosted by Woodbury Mews 1 2 (1) Tom Bellia – Bellia, Ray Page – Gloucester County College, Milton Corsey – Evolution Training; (2) Eli Allen – Majestic Images, Lori McFadden – VIA, Bob Crawford – The Barclay Group. GCCC Before Hours Networking Event hosted by Gloucester County Library System PRINTING DESIGN PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE WOODBURY: 1047 N. BROAD ST. • WOODBURY, NJ 08096 • 856–845–2234 EXT4 GLASSBORO: 190 WILLIAM DALTON DR. • GLASSBORO, NJ 08028 • 856–582–4004 8 | Gloucester County chamber Voice – Winter 2012 WOODBURY: 1047 N. BROAD ST. • WOODBURY, NJ 08096 (856) 845–2234 Ext 121 (Anthony Bellia) 1 2 (1) Andrew Bellia – Bellia, Jim Watson – New Road Construction; (2) Anne Wodnick – GC Library, Ken Barnshaw – South Jersey Federal Credit Union. Winter 2012 – gloucester county chamber voice 9 t Take the Pledge to Shop Local All the Time Shop Local support your local businesses Job Growth and Feed the Local Economy. Shop Local Saturday – helped by a nationwide crowded the streets of local towns American Express campaign – in Gloucester running from butcher shop, to gift shop, drug County, this is not just a one-shot event. The store and coffee shop, often seem like some- Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce is thing out of an old movie. Mrs. Smith and Mr. working with county government to promote Jones exchanging pleasantries on the side- shopping locally throughout the year. walk in front of the local butcher’s, waving to Mrs. Engle looking out the window of her Successful Cash Mobs millinery shop, almost like something from The Chamber found a really fun way to sup- the classic holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. port local businesses – Cash Mobs! Partici- But maybe it’s not so much a thing of the pants register for the event, but have no idea past, at least not in Gloucester County! More where they will be going. Once everyone has than 250 businesses have signed on to offer arrived at a gathering place, they discover extended hours, and special deals and dis- their ultimate target. On a recent Friday in counts for the Shop Local Program – initiated October, an excited Cash Mob visited Crescent by the County – specifically Shop Local Moon Coffee and Tea in the Mullica Hill Plaza, Saturday held on November 24th. “We have had a lot of par- Quality of Life and Character of My Community. Local businesses are more vested in my community and support local schools, charities and events. They add value to the character of my community and increase the quality of life for our residents. Ç Save Time, Money and The Planet. By shopping local, I will travel less and save more on time, fuel, and wear and tear on my vehicle and the local infrastructure. Shopping local helps reduce my carbon footprint! Ç Retain or Increase My Property Value. Thriving communities have thriving businesses which help the vitality of the community. Growing communities with vibrant shopping help retain or increase commercial and residential property values. Ç Preserve the Uniqueness of My Community. By pledging to spend my money in local shops and on local dining and services, I can help to revitalize our downtowns and shopping districts. Keeping it local will help to retain the quality, uniqueness and character of Gloucester County and my hometown. Facebook.com/ ShopGloucesterCounty next door. Sharon Vaccarello, who owns Crescent ipalities, Chambers and Moon Coffee and Tea with husband Ron, was business associations, happy to have the Cash Mob drop in! “It was says Freeholder Direc- really fun,” explains Vaccarello. “I was a little tor Robert Damminger, apprehensive at first,” she says, “when Les Vail “and hope that this at the Chamber suggested it. But we had some continues to grow notice and were able to make sure we could every year.” In addi- handle the extra volume. I think we knocked it tion to support from out!” And, importantly, the Cash Mob was suc- the Gloucester County cessful. “The Cash Mob brought out weekday Chamber, other groups sales level up to a normal weekend day level. That was really good for us,” says Vaccarello. boro Economic Develop- Crescent Moon Coffee and Tea is just one of ment, Woodbury Main Street, the small businesses – fewer than 20 employ- Mullica Hill Merchants, Washington ees – that account for 93% of all businesses Township Chamber, Woodbury Chamber, in Gloucester County. There are approximately Swedesboro-Woolwich Business Association, 11000 small businesses providing goods and/ and Downtown Pitman. All of these groups or services in the County – and many of them have been involved in promoting Shop Local are benefitting from the Shop Local Program. Saturday. As Sharon Vaccarello says, “the Shop Local Gloucester County chamber Voice – Winter 2012 Local businesses provide jobs for Gloucester County residents. Local employment opportunities create shorter commutes to work, keep dollars earned in the community, reduce strain on social services, and enhance the quality of life. Ç Preserve The and then moved on to Donna’s Hallmark, right ticipation among the munic- Although much attention has been given to | Ç Promote Local The days when harried shoppers involved include Glass- 10 By Shopping Local I will help to: campaign means a lot, locally.” p Winter 2012 – gloucester county chamber voice 11 Chamber Member In the Spotlight Capital Bank A Capital Bank for South Jersey Altadonna, has deep roots in Gloucester County with long histories of being community bankers here. “Everyone in our Woodbury Heights branch,” notes Rehm, “including our Manager, Brad Boye, and our Commercial Loan Officer, Beth Paglione, live in Gloucester County. We believe this county is a market that sees the value in the community banking model – our results are proof.” “The single biggest competitive advantage that Capital Bank has is our ability to deal with each situation on an individual basis and promptly deliver customized solutions to businesses,” explains Rehm. “Decisions are made locally, by bankers who live in the community.” “Outstanding” Part of the Community Capital Bank is active in the communities it serves. “We have bankers,” explains Rehm, “who believe that community service is a core aspect of being a good banker.” He says that there are many examples of organizations supported by Capital Bank – either Manager; Kathy Bratek, Assistant ager; Brad Boye, Branch Man Officer; Loan ial merc Com Beth Paglione, t& iden Vice Pres Joseph Rehm, Senior et Manager. Gloucester County Mark by funding, in-kind services, or volunteer time. Additionally, Capital Bank is the only bank in southern New Jersey currently holding an “Outstanding” Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating from the FDIC. The CRA rating is an independent assessment hen Dominic J. Romano and Local Focus, Local Decisions – customers who want to deal with a local by its regulator of a bank’s success in meet- William J. Hallissey gathered According to Joe Rehm, Senior Vice Presi- bank, where they have access to decision- ing the credit needs of the communities it together a group of 27 profes- dent and Gloucester County Market Man- makers that can provide timely, flexible, serves. sionals back in 2005, they had ager, Capital Bank customers want to deal and reliable service. a single goal in mind: form a with a bank where they have a personal community bank that focuses relationship with their banker. “We’re grateful to the thousands of Capital Bank opened its first branch in account holders who have chosen to Gloucester County – at Route 45 and Elm bring us their banking business since we on the businesses and families of South “Our business is a people business. We Avenue in Woodbury Heights – in Septem- opened in 2007. We’re proud to provide Jersey communities. And so, from this team work hard,” says Rehm, “to develop mean- ber 2010. That decision – and location a level of professional, friendly and flex- representing real estate, finance, construc- ingful and deep relationships in the com- – also was based on relationships. Capi- ible service unmatched in the community, tion, manufacturing, agriculture and chari- munities we serve.” He says Capital Bank tal Bank’s entire Executive Management and we’re committed to continue doing so table interests, Capital Bank was “born” in works with small - and medium-sized busi- Team, including President and CEO Dave as we grow,” says President and CEO Dave April 2007. nesses throughout southern New Jersey Hanrahan and Chief Lending Officer Tony Hanrahan. 12 | Gloucester County chamber Voice – Winter 2012 p Winter 2012 – gloucester county chamber voice 13 Caring for Gloucester County n volunteers Nequain Elliot always said she would wherever we are needed, and do whatever related to Sesame Street’s Elmo and dolls. never go to a shelter, but after losing her comes to hand.” Ny’asia, who can sing her ABCs, is likely to job, and staying with her mother didn’t quite Although renown as a human services delaware work out, she had no choice. So Nequain and organization, many people may be unaware her two-year-old daughter Ny’asia have been that VOA is an established Christian church In 2010 the Adopt a Family program living for two months at the Eleanor Corbett with core beliefs, sacraments, prescribed raised $2,500 and helped 250 families cele- family shelter in Glassboro, run by Volunteers forms of worship, an organized clergy, and brate the holidays. In 2011, the organization of America Delaware Valley (VOADV). a unique human service ministry. VOA has raised $12,000 and assisted 300 families. The Eleanor Corbett shelter is a 54-bed been ecumenical from its earliest days, with The ambitious goal for 2012? Raise $25,000 facility where homeless women and families its ministers coming from all Christian faith to help 500 families. find more than just a safe, temporary place traditions. VOA describes itself as a church There are two ways you can help: to live. VOADV provides assistance in finding and an auxiliary to churches, encouraging Direct Adoption: affordable housing, counseling, and informa- its ministers to be actively involved in other • You choose the family; VOADV provides tion on benefits to which families may be Christian churches. valley you with a profile and a wish list; • You buy for each child: More than two million people each year many families in need each year, as these chal- are touched by the organization in hun- - a new toy or gift lenging economic times have put a very real dreds of communities across the US, such - a new outfit strain on people in our community. We try to as right here at the Eleanor Corbett shelter be more than just a roof over someone’s head; in Gloucester County, where Nequain and while they are with us in the shelter, we also Ny’asia await the baby girl the Elliot family Cash Donation: is expecting in December. • our donation of any size is combined with • You provide a holiday meal for the family (or grocery store gift card) and resource to services they need,” explains Communications Rebecca Fuller, “and houses new to VOADV. Volunteers of America (VOA) Manoucheka Emmanuel, Program Director for approximately 300 to 400 people each year.” was founded in Philadelphia in 1896, by Adopt a Family Eleanor Corbett House. The shelter has a 24-hour staff, including a pro- social reformers Ballington and Maud Booth. There are hundreds of families like the Elli- Donations can be made securely online at gram director, case managers and counselors. One of the largest and most comprehensive ots who need assistance, particularly at this www.voadv.org The Gloucester County Board of Social Ser- others to provide clothes, toys and food to families in need. human services organizations in the country, time of year, as the holidays approach and For more information on Adopt a Family, people to the shelter, which has been open Go Wherever We are Needed VOA continues its outreach efforts today, children begin to hope for presents. Like contact Rebecca Fuller at 856-854-4660, since 1990. “It’s always full,” says Director of Providing services to homeless families is not still guided by the Booths’ pledge to “go sweet little Ny’asia, who loves anything ext. 140 or via email at rfuller@voadv.org. p vices is one of the agencies typically referring | program this year. entitled. “At Eleanor Corbett House, we see do our best to be their support system, ally 14 be a recipient of VOADV’s Adopt a Family of america Gloucester County chamber Voice – Winter 2012 Winter 2012 – gloucester county chamber voice 15 It may be an old real estate axiom, but Photo courtesy of Dermody Properties for Gloucester County, it is “location” that has made it a major distribution, warehousing and logistical center on the east coast. Halfway between New York City and Washington, DC, Gloucester County lies in close proximity to the ports of Philadelphia, Delaware and New York. You can reach 40% of the US population within one day's drive via major highways such as Route 295, the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 95. Add to that convenient access to the Commodore Barry Bridge, the Delaware Memorial Bridge, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge...and it’s easy to see why Gloucester County is a distribution hotspot! ////////////////// You can reach 40% of the US population within one day’s drive via major highways such as Route 295, the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 95. . Photo courtesy of Pureland Industrial Complex location key to county’s role in tld According to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, transportation, logistics & distribution (TLD) employed 354,627 workers in New Jersey in 2010. This represents 11.3 percent of the state’s private sector workers, a higher percentage than for the nation (8.9 per- Gloucester County chamber Voice – Winter 2012 in Gloucester County comprises 40 percent of the market in the 11-county greater Philadelphia region. Places like the Commodore Business Center in Swedesboro, MidAtlantic Corporate Center in Thorofare, the LogisticCenter in Logan Township, I-295 Industrial Center in Westville, and Route 55 Industrial Center in Glassboro. USA Wood Doors, Jack & Jill Ice employed 9,591 people in TLD and approximately 500+ in warehousing. Importantly, considered creating an industrial complex, Cream, UPS, Nine West and American Expe- TLD contributed 48.6 billion current dollars Gloucester County looked like a great loca- diting are located in these centers through- to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) tion. In 1970, State Mutual Life Assurance out Gloucester County. in 2009, and New Jersey accounted for 4.2 Company assembled and purchased 55 A veritable Who’s Who of firms of percent of the nation’s GDP generated from farms. Within five years, the utility infra- national prominence now call Gloucester TLD. structure was in place and the area was County “home” for manufacturing, assem- Although location definitely is impor- ready for construction. The Pureland Indus- bly, warehousing, distribution, research and tant for warehousing, distribution and logis- trial Complex – one of the largest industrial development, and office space. But, in the tics, it would mean nothing without the sup- parks on the east coast – was born. early days – the 1970s and 1980s – most portive and cooperative county and local • Today, Pureland is a 3000-acre center of the companies interested in Gloucester government. Gloucester County has long with more than 100 buildings covering County as a key warehousing and distribu- been known as business-friendly, as has 16 million-square-feet of space. And, tion site were from the west coast, like Cali- many of its local municipalities. according to Mr. Walters, the 180 ten- fornia. According to Charlie Walters, they ants employ about 8,500 people. were looking for east coast distribution sites What kind of tenants? Companies such as to complement locations in Los Angeles, In the early 1970s, the land in Glouces- Sears, Freightliner, Drugstore.com, PODS, Chicago and spots in Texas. “During the first ter County comprised mostly farms. There and Home Depot call the Pureland Indus- 15 years or so,” says Walters, “no one from was – and still is – quite a lot of land avail- trial Complex home. But Pureland is not the Delaware Valley was interested. Our big able; more so than, for example, in Philadel- alone. There are more than 20 industrial competition was in the Bucks (County) Busi- phia and surrounding suburbs, in northern parks covering in excess of 6000 acres in ness Park 65 miles north of Pureland.” Delaware, or in northern New Jersey. Gloucester County. So, when Charlie Walters and his partner | . cent). For that same year, Gloucester County From Farmland to Freezers 16 ////////////////// Companies such as Sears, Freightliner, Drugstore.com, PODS, and Home Depot call the Pureland Industrial Complex home. Walters says that in the 1980s, the Bucks • The combined industrial square footage Business Park changed into a flex business Winter 2012 – gloucester county chamber voice 17 and local companies began to see the viabil- ability to evolve and flourish.” activities, these account for “93 percent Business Development, at SMS Rail Lines, of the economic output from freight- thousands of rail cars travel through Pure- ity of Gloucester County as a warehousing • In fact, according to the DVRPC, Glouces- and distribution center. It helps that there ter County is “highly oriented toward related transportation in the county.” land's 6.5 miles of track every year. SMS pro- are more than 600 food processing and roadway, courier, and warehousing activ- Gloucester County’s Freight Scan notes that vides service seven-days-a-week, 24-hours- manufacturing companies located within ity” and, along with concomitant support the county’s extensive transportation sys- a-day, because “that’s what our customers tem is “well-suited” for freight ship- Gloucester County Department of ments. Between I-295 and the New “Say a customer – US Food Service – Economic Development. Jersey Turnpike, there are 15 inter- places an order for Applebees for 3000 changes that provide local access cases of ketchup and sauces in Modesto, Keep ‘Em Moving and egress. Moving freight via truck CA,” explains McCreavy, “they put it in a rail- Ted Dahlburg, Manager of the is the most prominent means of car and in just a few days, we have it here in Office of Freight and Aviation transporting goods in the County, the warehouse. The orders are picked and Planning for the Delaware Valley on an average day logging approxi- sent out. If it were sent via truck, you would Regional Planning Commission mately 520,000 miles according to need five trucks because it’s 75 pallets, and (DVRPC), calls Gloucester Coun- DVRPC estimates it would take 10 to 12 days.” “agile and formidable.” In a recent “County Freight Scan” conducted by Dahlburg and his team for the DVRPC, analysts say that while worldwide distribution patterns are “unpredictable and subject to rapid change,” the businesses, practices and facilities in the County “exhibit a remarkable ////////////////// They put it in a railcar and in just a few days, we have it here in the warehouse. The orders are picked and sent out. . Local rail freight service also “We partner with other modes of trans- is available from Conrail (jointly portation too,” explains McCreavy, “so cus- owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern) and tomers can use rail, it’s one of the least SMS Rail Lines – a “short line” railroad oper- expensive modes of land transportation.” ating within the Pureland Industrial Com- Road and rail are not the only means for plex, at the Paulsboro Refinery in Gibbstown moving freight into and out of Gloucester and servicing Sunoco in Westville. County. According to John McCreavy, Sales and Plan Early for New Year’s Eve Celebrate with us! rely on and demand.” a 50-mile radius, according to the ty’s freight facilities and activities Auletto Caterers Grand Buffet • Open Bar • Wine Cellar DJ and Dancing • Shuttle service hom e Find out more at www.Auletto.com Weddings - Garden Ceremonies - Wine Cellars Social and Corporate Events - Holiday Parties Deptford, NJ • www.Auletto.com • 856-227-3800 Existing port facilities support ocean- from Paulsboro Refining Company! Photos courtesy of RLS Logistics We would like to wish our Gloucester County neighbors the happiest of holidays and the brightest of New Years! 18 Gloucester County chamber Voice – Winter 2012 Winter 2012 – gloucester county chamber voice 19 going ships hauling bulk commodities. In business going forward. “For the most part, 2010, according to the DVRPC, 170 ships the County has continued to be in a decent from overseas came to local port facilities position. The vacancy rate is still low for the – and this is set to expand further with the region,” explains the County’s Lisa Morina, new Port of Paulsboro. The project – the “and we have room to build.” Dermody Properties is one of the real South Jersey Port Corporation, the borough estate developers and property management of Paulsboro and the Gloucester County firms with buildings and land in Gloucester Improvement Authority – will include a County. Gene Preston, Partner in the Eastern modern 190-acre port with 1,500 linear feet Region for Dermody, says his company has Photo courtesy of Pureland Industrial Complex result of a cooperative alliance between the of deepwater berths, a solar power facility and an industrial park. This is the first new marine terminal facility to be located on the Delaware River in 50 years. Expectations are that the new port could bring as many as 2,000 new jobs to the area. Cooperation is Critical If location is the key, cooperation is critical to seal the deal. “Gloucester County is a business-friendly ////////////////// community,” says Pureland’s Charlie Wal- “Gloucester County is a business-friendly community.” ters. “Everyone is cooperative – freeholders always are available to meet with a client. 300 acres of available land in Logan Township coming out of the recession,” says Preston, slow and steady.” He says there is still “good complex set of factors. But Gloucester County, rail access. “In some cases, we might have particularly Logan Township, is a great com- just the building they need, with the perfect munity. They are pro-growth, pro-business and square footage.” the government has a long history of working ing trucks.” He also noted that the addition of the art freight village, the new port com- of foreign trade zone status has been “very ing to Paulsboro, plus vital, regional assets, appealing to companies and have helped us the years. She said that developing and each with a potential to flourish even more.” attract a good tenant roster.” governments as well as commercial real maintaining relationships with people in Plus, according to Dahlberg, the County has estate developers and site selection teams the industry as well as in other government been willing to “reinvent itself”. Gloucester County, the County understands how important it is to coordinate with local Liberty Properties manages buildings in the Commodore 295 Business Park and in to find the best location for businesses inter- and quasi-government organizations is key John Gaudet, Vice President of Client ested in coming to the area. “We work with – specifically groups like Choose New Jersey Relations at RLS Logistics would agree with ter County has served us well,” says Mark them to find appropriate space to meet their and Select Greater Philadelphia. “We often Dahlburg. “Gloucester County is a friendly Goldstein, Liberty’s Vice President and City criteria,” explains Morina, “and then assist receive referrals from these groups about place to do business. Land is relatively inex- Manager of the New Jersey region. “It’s well- them to get state incentives, loan packages, companies interested in coming to Glouces- pensive, the supply and quality of labor is located, with access to so many highways. ter County.” good and transportation is outstanding. It is an exceptional location, particularly for What attracts a company to Gloucester It’s such a strategic location.” The County, companies serving the Greater Philadelphia County? “It greatly depends on the com- according to Gaudet, can support RLS Logis- area and for the whole east coast. Liberty fully Attracting business to the County is a pany and the end goal,” explains Morina. tics’ business for warehousing, distribution intends to grow our footprint in Gloucester multi-pronged effort according to Morina. She says that some companies are looking and packaging. “We have warehouses for County.” Although the County places articles and for a particular set of skills and experience our freezer storage and we can send less does some advertising in national media, in a labor force. For others, it goes back to than a truck-load from here to 48 states.” much of the work is done through relation- location – they want to be within X number Gloucester County anticipates greater ships that the County has developed over of miles from their markets – and some want growth and expects to attract even more check on any permits they may need, and work with them to align the workforce with their hiring needs." 20 Gloucester County chamber Voice – Winter 2012 (800) 705-9064 • info@tccbip.com • www.tccbip.com with companies.” Preston says that Dermody pening there,” says Dahlburg, “it has a state- . $10,000 $1,300 ity and cost, zoning restrictions – there are a that have sufficient land for moving and park- Business and Economic Development for $1.25 Million 15% 13% industrial space,” says Preston, “land availabil- Gloucester County. “Great things are hap- Charlie Walters, Pureland For example: If group premium is: and group loss ratio is: Group dividend is: “There are a lot of obstacles to developing a “well-designed park with modern buildings According to Lisa Morina, Director of Dividend earned is based on the total group premium and claims experience of eligible lines. Dividend payments are based upon program eligibility and are not guaranteed. demand” for space in the area. Properties’ facilities in Logan Township are in ness to the county.” How It Works If member premium is: Dividend earned will be: “it’s a little like the tortoise versus the hare – Ted Dahlburg at the DVRPC is “bullish” on to closing a deal and bringing in more busi- Learn how, as a member of the Gloucester County Chamber, you could earn a dividend by placing your insurance with Penn National Insurance. ready for development. “We see ourselves as Poised for Greater Growth They understand how important that can be Affordable business insurance. Enhanced coverages. Plus the opportunity to earn a dividend. the Pureland Industrial Complex. “Glouces- Something Special is Always Happening! 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Ford Motor Co. denied the employee’s request, saying that her position was not amenable to telecommuting. Ford did, however, offer the employee the opportunity to transfer into another position more suitable for telecommuting. The Initiating an Interactive Process dation and filed a complaint with the EEOC which took action against Ford Motor Co. employees with disabilities, they often The employer must initiate an informal are confused and uncertain about the rights “interactive process” with the employee to In the proceedings, the Court first held that and expectations for, first, defining “dis- determine the necessary appropriate accom- her frequent absenteeism meant she was not ability” and, second, just what it means to modation. This “interactive process” helps to “qualified” for the job, relying upon a prior ensure the workplace can accommodate the identify the potential accommodations that decision that an employer is not obligated employee appropriately. might be required to overcome the employ- to “tolerate erratic, unreliable attendance,” ee’s specific limitations resulting from the and concluding that “regular attendance is a disability. basic requirement of most jobs”. Second, the The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) both require an employer to work with An employer who can demonstrate that court declined to second-guess Ford’s busi- an employee with a disability in an effort the requested accommodation would impose ness judgment that the essential functions of to find a “reasonable accommodation” that an undue hardship on the operation of its the job could not be successfully performed enables the employee to continue to per- business, however, does not need to reason- working from home four days per week. In form in his or her position. The duty to “rea- ably accommodate the employee with a dis- reaching its decision, the court noted numer- sonably accommodate” is triggered when an ability. When employers utilize this “undue ous decisions, concluding that working at employee requests assistance in performing hardship” defense, courts consider a number home is rarely a reasonable accommodation their work duties as a result of their disability. of factors: “because most jobs require the kind of team- There are no specific requirements – or magic • Overall size of the business; work, personal interaction, and supervision words – for how the employee makes this • Location; that simply cannot be had in a home office request. The employee simply must make • Budget; situation.” it clear that he or she desires assistance in • Nature of the operation; performing the work as a result of his or her •C omposition and structure of the in writing. Employee requests often are facilities- or workforce; •N ature and cost of the accommodation needed; and, In each case of a request for a “reasonable accommodation”, an employer must conduct an individualized assessment and engage in an interactive dialog with the employee. Whether an employer has made a reason- schedule-based. An employee may request • T he extent to which accommodation would able accommodation, engaged in the inter- the employer make facilities readily accessi- require the waiver of an essential require- active process, or has determined that the ble and usable for physically challenged indi- ment of the job as opposed to something requested reasonable accommodation poses viduals. In some cases, the accommodation more tangential. an undue hardship of the employers business operations, all are determined on a case-by- might include some type of job or schedule | able plan. employee declined to accept this accommo- disability. This request does not need to be 22 Co. attempted to work with her to find a suit- restructuring (including part-time or modi- Decisions Based Case-by-Case fied work schedules). The employee might There is a good example from the Ford also require a period of medical leave or may Motor Company. An employee who suffered need specific equipment or adaptive devices from Irritable Bowel Syndrome requested a in order to perform in his or her position. “reasonable accommodation”; Ford Motor Gloucester County chamber Voice – Winter 2012 case basis. p Amy E. Rudley, a Gloucester County resident and a member of the Pitman Education Foundation, is an attorney in the Employment & Casino Law Department of Cooper Levenson, Attorneys at Law. 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There is a huge selection of Italian specialties like calzones, panzarotti, including one with crabmeat, and Stromboli that are stuffed with such wonderful ingredients as steak, meatballs, crab, ham, peppers, spinach…do I need Four years ago, Ron Zold brought his family and friends, much good will, and a love of Frank Sinatra to Broadway in Pitman to become the new owner of The Ven- Of course I do, because Venice also offers ice Italian Eatery. And, although Sinatra’s serenades may attract your attention to this little a wonderful dining experience with its Show Italian bistro, it’s the wonderful aroma of baking dough and sautéing garlic that will bring you Stopper Menu, in honor of the historic Broad- in from the sidewalk! way Pitman Theater right across the street. Zold has revitalized the Venice Italian Eatery by focusing on creating the best pizzas in the For a decade, Ron Zold has fed the needy and the hungry at Thanksgiving. This year he served almost 1600 free turkey dinners to the local community. 26 | to go on? region and developing a thriving catering business. More than 465,000 U.S. businesses offer the protection of Aflac. Shouldn’t yours? Learn how you can offer Aflac to your employees at no cost to your business. Contact: Lisa A. Carney 856.848.2844 lisa_carney@us.aflac.com Served everyday – regardless of the theater’s schedule – the Show Stopper includes soup, salad, entree and dessert for $12.95. There is Did I Mention the Pizza? an amazing selection of entrees. Among the There are about 25 different gourmet pizza selections at Venice – the Philly traditional, a cheese most popular dishes are the Chicken Vene- steak pie with fried onions, red sauce, and provolone, the Giardino with grilled portabella cio – sliced chicken breast with spinach & mushrooms and eggplant, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and smoked mozzarella, to my mozzarella served with a blush sauce over Gloucester County chamber Voice – Winter 2012 IndividualcoverageunderwrittenandofferedbyAmericanFamilyLifeAssuranceCompanyof Columbus.InNewYork,coverageunderwrittenandofferedbyAmericanFamilyLifeAssurance Company of New York. Policies may not be available in all states. There may be indirect administrativeorothercosts.Somepoliciesmaybeavailableasgrouppolicies.Groupcoverage underwritten and offered by Continental American Insurance Company. Source: Aflac Company Statistics, June 2011. 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For seafood lovers, try the dish with Hutchinson is committed to providing energy-efficient solutions that benefit the environment AND your bottom line! the same name, it features a medley of mussels, clams, scallops and shrimp served over linguine in a red or white wine sauce. The Venice menu is well balanced, includ- Your Total Energy Experts hutchbiz.com ® Contact us today to learn how we can help you reduce energy costs and save! dicoordinator@hutchbiz.com 888-777-4501 George Hutchinson III, LMP. Plumbing License Number 6311. ing a wide variety of vegetarian entrees. It has been voted “one of the best dinners” in Gloucester County for 2012 – that’s the second time in the last three years. Staunch Support for the Community But Venice and Ron Zold are not just well known for great food. As busy as Zold is in running his business, he manages to give back to the community. For a decade, Zold has fed the needy and the hungry at Thanksgiving. For his first Thanksgiving at Venice, Zold provided about 500 free turkey dinners; this year he served almost 1600 dinners to the local community. Ron’s generosity doesn’t end there, he works at planning charity functions for the Salvation Army, The Methodist Church and the Angels of God, to name a few among many. In just a short time, Zold has become an intricate part of the fabric of this community. We are especially lucky to have him and his Venice family here in Pitman. Stop in and see Ron Zold – I’ll bet he will greet you with a smile and thank-you for stopping by. Check out the menu for The Venice Italian Eatery at www.veniceofpitman.com or call 856-582-0770. 28 Gloucester County chamber Voice – Winter 2012 p Winter 2012 – gloucester county chamber voice 29 Chamber events Washington Township Washington Township Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon JANUARY (l to r): Tom Fletcher - WTCC President and PostNet of Sewell, Kim Minton -South Jersey Biz, Richard Petterossi - SBA, David Jack - Columbia Bank, and GCF Bank. Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Networking Luncheon Sponsor: AAA South Jersey Location: Lazy Lanigan’s Publick House 139 Egg Harbor Road Sewell Time: 12noon – 1:15pm Cost: $20 member/$25 non-member Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Before Business Breakfast Sponsor: St. Mary School Location: St. Mary School 32A Carroll Avenue Williamstown Time: 8am – 9:15am Cost: FREE! (l to r): Matt Coppolino, Kathy Michel WTCC Communications Director, Howard Garus, Mary Jewusiak, Debbie Gabrieli WTCC Programs Director, Fran Bellissima, Angie Costa, Michael & Angela Pallozzi. events Washington Township Chamber of Commerce’s Before Business Breakfast January-MARCH 1 Greater Swedesboro Business Association November meeting at A’Pizze Tuscan Grill in Woolwich Township Members have a delicious meal supplied by Rastelli direct. 1 Members introduction. 2 Mimmo Atieh owner of A’Pizze Tuscan Grill and Toscanas in Mullica Hill described his journey to this country as a teenager. Washington Township Chamber 6th Annual Wine Tasting & Food Event Chamber Woodbury Greater Swedesboro Business Association October meeting at Rastelli Direct 1 in Logan Township 2013 First Quarter Coffee Clatch Schedule 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. January 30 - Car-Tel AT&T February 27 - Booth Radiology March 27 - Stat Imaging @Riverwinds (l to r): Bob Timmons - Avalar Atlantic Properties, David Jack - Columbia Bank, Pat Taggart, Bill Cossaboon, Mark Schott and Tom Fletcher - WTCC President & PostNet of Sewell. 2 Ray Rastelli tells the story of how Rastelli grew from a single butcher shop in Deptford New Jersey to a $900 million global company. Collections • Bankruptcy and Workouts Lien Filings • Land Use Representation Woodbury Chamber Coffee Clatch held at Underwood-Memorial Hospital 1 (l to r): Steven Riggs - Graphics Solutions, Molly Tritt Underwood-Memorial Hospital, Ted Reynolds - Comcast Spotlight. 30 | 2 (l to r): Les Vail - GCCC President, Eileen Cardile - UnderwoodMemorial Hospital, Randi Woerner - City of Woodbury, Bob Cleveland - Columbia Bank & GWCC President. 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