Mount Olive Library Director Rita Hilbert Recognized

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Immediate Past President of the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce Lou Nisivoccia of Nisivoccia Consulting LLC presented former Mount Olive Library Director Rita Hilbert with a token of appreciation for her many years of service to the chamber at the organization's annual Holiday Meeting in December 2008.

Hilbert was a long-time Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce member and board member.

Mount Olive Chamber Hosts 24th Legislative District

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce hosted a special meeting on May 27 with representatives from the 24th Legislative District who discussed a variety of important issues related to the current state of business in Mount Olive Township, Morris County and New Jersey.



Left to right;
Rick Ege, Vice President, MOA Chamber of Commerce : Lou Nisivoccia, Chamber President : Don Hill, Chairman of Mount Olive's Economic Development Committee : Assemblywoman Alison L. McHose : Assemblyman Gary R. Chiusano : State Senator Steven V. Oroho : and Paul Licitra, former mayor of Mount Olive Township and the Director of the 24th District office in Flanders, New Jersey.

The Special Meeting was sponsored by the Wyndham Garden Hotel in the International Trade Center, Mount Olive Township, New Jersey.

Maizel Joins GBW Insurance

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY – Jonathan Maizel has been named the Commercial Insurance Sales Manager for Gerrity, Baker, Williams, Inc. (GBW Insurance).

Maizel has over 20 years of experience in the insurance business, having previously owned an agency of his own, Solutions Insurance in Paterson, New Jersey.

GBW Insurance, based in the Flanders section of Mount Olive Township, predominately serves North Jersey, including Morris, Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon counties.

“Jon brings a wealth of experience to our agency,” said Glen Tippy, GBW President “He is very well respected and he relates well to the needs of his clients whether they are a small business or a large corporation.”

“I believe that every client, regardless of its size, deserves personal service,” noted Maizel. “It is important for me, and GBW as a whole, to be there for the client when the client needs us.”

Jonathan Maizel is active in the community, professionally and in his hometown of Blairstown, New Jersey. Maizel is a member of many industry organizations and several chambers of commerce and is also a member of the International Trade Center Alliance (ITCA) Management Committee.

About Gerrity, Baker, Williams Inc. (GBW Insurance)
Founded in 1982, GBW provides insurance counsel and protection to thousands of clients in Northwest New Jersey. Jonathan Maizel can be reached at 1-800-548-2DAY.

GBW Insurance
3 Gold Mine Road
Flanders, New Jersey 07836

Mount Olive Chamber presents "Staying Young"

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Aging will be the theme at the Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce's next meeting on Tuesday, March 18th. The luncheon will be sponsored by Paragon Village at Mount Olive.

There are two speakers scheduled to discuss different aspects of the aging process. Peter King Director of Marketing at the Paragon Village, will discuss the options available when it comes to assisted living and Doctor Brenda Rooney of Optimal Family Chiropractic, will offer some useful tips on the topic, "How to Stay Young Your First 100 Years."

The luncheon meeting will take place at Paragon Village starting at 12 noon. The cost to attend will be a $10 donation to The Alzheimer's Association of Greater New Jersey.

Paragon Village
425 Route 46 East
Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840

Please RSVP to the mount olive chamber, 973-691-0109 or info@mtolivechambernj.com.

For further information about the chamber, visit www.mtolivechambernj.com.

Mount Olive Chamber Welcomes Mayor

Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce president Lou Nisivoccia (left) welcomes Mayor David Scapicchio and town administrator Bill Sohl.

This event was the Chamber's second annual Breakfast with the Mayor held at Longhorn Steakhouse in the ITC Crossing Shopping Center.

About 40 people came out on January 15th to hear the Mayor reflect on 2007 and update chamber members on what to expect in 2008.

View photos from the event >>

**Photo above courtesy of the Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce.

Mount Olive Chamber Reorganizes for '08

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce held its annual reorganization meeting for 2008 in December.

Lou Nisivoccia of Nisivoccia Consulting has been named the president of the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce for the second consecutive year. With Rick Ege of GBW Insurance named as vice president for 2008.

Joining Lou and Rick are Jeff Stadelman of The Wine Rack as Recording Secretary, Anna Cirilli of Valley National Bank as Corresponding Secretary, and Nick Sarinelli of Nisivoccia & Co. as Treasurer.

Trustees include Rita L. Hilbert of Mount Olive Public Library, Sabine Elsasser of Optimal Family Chiropractic, Dr. Jacqueline Nisivoccia of Morris Podiatry Associates, Thom Torode of Action Business Coaching, Laura Bartus of International Trade Center Alliance, and Nalini Deonarine of Primerica Financial Services.

Ceremonies were held during the Chamber's annual holiday party at The Skylands in Randolph on December 11th.


Board members who were on hand for the photo include (clockwise from back left to front) Thom Torode, Rick Ege, Lou Nisivoccia, Dr. Jacqueline Nisivoccia, Jeff Stadelman, Richard J. Murray, Esq., Nick Sarinelli, Sabine Elsasser, Anna Cirilli, Rita L. Hilbert, and Rev. Paul Ingeneri.

For more information on becoming a member of the Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce visit the Chamber's website >>

Mount Olive Chamber hosts Breakfast with the Mayor

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Breakfast with the Mayor on Tuesday January 15, 2008.

Mount Olive Township Mayor David Scapicchio will look back on 2007 and update chamber members on what to expect in 2008.

The breakfast meeting will take place at the Longhorn Steakhouse in the ITC Crossing Shopping Center, starting at 8 a.m.

Cost is $10 for chamber members, $20 for guests. Please RSVP to the chamber, 973-691-0109 or info@mtolivechambernj.com.

For further information about the chamber, visit www.mtolivechambernj.com >>

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Mount Olive Chamber's Annual Food Drive A Huge Success

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce's Annual Fall Food Drive has always reaped good results. This year, however, the results were truly amazing.

The organization collected nearly 2,200 pounds of food and $1473.30 in monetary donations.

"The 2,200 pounds of food collected will carry my food pantry through until next fall," said an appreciative Diann Brochu, Director of Senior and Social Services for Mount Olive. "The monetary donations will be used to buy Shop-Rite gift cards which Township residents, who have fallen on hard times, can use to buy perishable food items."

The fall food drive began on Nov. 1 and ended on Nov. 25.

"People were very, very generous this year," said chamber president Lou Nisivoccia of Nisivoccia Consulting LLC. "People see that times are tough for many folks and they responded in a big way."

The office of Dr. Berezny of Berezny Chiropratic in Flanders, which started the food drive 16 years ago, collected 200 pounds of food and $850 in monetary donations. Several other businesses came up big, as well. Companies in the International Trade Center combined to amass 1,225 pounds of food. DPC - Siemens, PNC Bank, Goddard School, Mount Olive Public Library and The Wine Rack brought in extensive amounts of food, too. A host of other businesses collected additional varying amounts of food.

For further information about the chamber and what it can do for you and your business, visit www.mtolivechambernj.com >>

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Mt Olive Chamber of Commerce sponsors Meet the Candidates Night

The Mount Olive Township Chamber of Commerce is hosting it's third annual 'Meet the Candidates Night' at the Mount Olive Middle School Wednesday, October 17, 2007 beginning at 7:00pm.

Come out and show your support, ask questions, see what this years candidates are all about. Election day will be here before you know it.

Last Day to Register to Vote October 16th, 2007

General Elections will be held Tuesday, November 6 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on where to vote visit Morris County 2007 Elections >>

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