March 27, 2009

GREETINGS AND SAL-UTATIONS!

Dear NJGCA Member: 

NORTHEAST 2009: A TRIUMPH ON THE TRADESHOW FLOOR

Suc•cess (n.) - The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted.

Definitions are incredibly valuable in making things concise and clear.  Last week, NJGCA hosted our very first tradeshow EVER.  And we are thrilled to say we knocked it out of the park!

Show attendees were treated to a three day, world-class exposition with hundreds of vendors, demonstrating the latest merchandise and services. It was a great opportunity to network and get a leg up on your competition.  What a sight to see!
 
Just as important, NJGCA presented our Paid Family Leave Seminar and Alternative Fuels Seminar to keep you informed of coming trends and regulations.  They were both well attended and informative events.

And to salute the contributions of our families, Team NJGCA hosted a Family Fun Day – without a doubt it was the most successful event of the entire tradeshow! 

As new comers to the tradeshow circuit, I can not adequately express what an accomplishment this tradeshow was.  Let me put this in perspective for you: In mid-November, NJGCA agreed to join AASP/NJ at NORTHEAST 2009 as a featured participant.  We essentially went from knowing little about exposition planning to a bachelor’s degree in tradeshow logistics IN ONLY FOUR MOHTHS!

That’s quite a feat – and we were able to deliver one hell of an event in the process!!

I’d like to sincerely thank our partners and friends at AASP/NJ for inviting us to participate in NORTHEAST 2009! 

I would also like to recognize the Employer’s Association of New Jersey and Calisto Bertin of Bertin Engineering for helping to make our seminars a reality.

Most importantly, I would like to THANK YOU for coming to the show!  We cannot have done this without your support!  My sincerest appreciation to all the attendees, vendors, and partners for participating in NORTHEAST 2009!

But, even if this year’s show is history, doesn’t mean that we’re sitting idle.  We’ve already started to work on next year’s show! 

Look for more information in the coming weeks as we begin planning an even bigger and better tradeshow in 2010.

See you next week!

Regards,
Sal Risalvato
Executive Director

IN THIS WEEK’S NJGCA ROAD WARRIOR:

THE NJGCA CLASSIFIEDS

•Opportunity Knocks: Are you interested in acquiring a new location?

SNAPSHOTS

•Pictures from the expo floor at NORTHEAST 2009 Tradeshow!

NEWS AROUND THE STATE

•Municipal Budget Watch: Local officials ask Trenton to ease state-mandates
•NJ gets $75.5 million for energy saving projects
•EPA: Greenhouse gas emissions present health danger. New tailpipe limits coming?
•Corzine kills plan to eliminate property tax deduction


THE NJGCA CLASSIFIEDS

Emily Bielen, owner of John’s American Service Center, recently contacted NJGCA for help in selling her small business.

For full location details and to view this classified ad, please click HERE

Interested parties are to contact Emily Bielen at 732-388-9291

If you are interested in placing a classified ad, please contact Debbie Hill.


NEWS AROUND THE STATE

3/26/2009:
Municipal Budget Watch: Local officials ask Trenton to ease state-mandates
Local town officials are asking the state to pull back on mandates that add to their fiscal responsibilities.  Local governments claim that state mandates such as binding arbitration for municipal workers and teachers unions are hampering their ability make ends meet.

3/26/2009:
NJ gets $75.5 million for energy saving projects
The Federal Department of Energy has awarded the Garden State $75.5 million in federal grants for energy conservation projects. The funds are part of a larger $3.2 billion initiative to create jobs throughout the nation by improving energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.

3/24/2009:
EPA: Greenhouse gas emissions present health danger. New tailpipe limits coming?
The Federal Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to declare carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions a public health danger.  If implemented, national limits for carbon dioxide made be created and severely impact automobile emissions.

3/20/2009:
Corzine kills plan to eliminate property tax deduction
The Governor has reconsidered his proposal to eliminate property-tax deductions for all residents under 65 years of age for Fiscal Year 2010.  The measure was proposed as a way to save the state over $400 million in funds.