North Essex Chamber of Commerce To Hold Casino Royale In Celebration of Its 40th Anniversary

Oct. 20, 2009 - PRLog -- In honor of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the North Essex Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber” or “NECC”), the Chamber is holding a casino night.  The event, dubbed “Casino Royale,” will take place on Thursday evening, November 12, 2009, at Il Tulipano in Cedar Grove, a long-time Chamber member.

“We are excited to offer this new event for Chamber members and the public at large in honor of our 40th year serving the business community,” states Mike Menaker, President of the Chamber.  “The evening will have great food and prizes, and casino games such as roulette, craps, poker and Texas Hold ‘Em – and the best part is that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Chamber’s Scholarship Foundation.”

Rhonda Bassat-Rivera, Chairperson of Casino Royale, adds:  “This evening will be a wonderful night out in support of a great cause.  We have so much involvement from Chamber members, especially for a first time event, and we hope the community will share in the celebration as the Chamber turns 40!”

Ticket price for Casino Royale is $90 by November 11, 2009, or $120 at the door.  Included with every ticket is a starter kit of “play money” as well as fine cuisine provided by Il Tulipano.  In addition, sponsorship opportunities are available to increase the exposure of local businesses.  Tickets and sponsorships for Casino Royale can be purchased by contacting the Chamber office at 973-226-5500; tickets also may be purchased online at www.northessexchamber.com.  

Members of the Casino Royale Committee are Rhonda Bassat-Rivera (chair), Gala Ideas, LLC and Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC, West Orange; Betty Albanesius, NECC, West Caldwell; Judy Bennett, Grove Baskets & Gifts, West Caldwell; Vincent M. Blazewicz, RFC, Financial Specialist, Paramus; Kevin Brendlan, Van Dyk Manor Nursing Home, Montclair; Diane Esty, TD BankNorth, Nutley; J.P. Hamel, N2 Publishing, Union; Wendy K. Hamlin, Essential Benefit Solutions, Lincoln Park; Jonathan Goodgold, Goodgold Law LLC, Wayne; Mike Menaker, Strategy Group International, Morris Plains; Pat Nocito, Capital One Bank, West Caldwell; Sarah Ober, Tobia & Hillyer, Fairfield; Valerie Paik, TAG Online, Inc., Clifton; Kathy Panico, American Red Cross, Fairfield; Sal Pulitano, The Stratis Group, Caldwell; Steve Vogelbaum, Sign-a-Rama, Fairfield; Marlene J. Waldock, 1st Impression Communications, Verona; and Madeline Zega, Spencer Savings Bank, North Caldwell.

NECC is the official Chamber for nine northern Essex communities including the Caldwells, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Montclair, Roseland and Verona.   NECC has its headquarters at 3 Fairfield Avenue in West Caldwell; telephone number 973-226-5500; fax number 973-403-9335; website www.northessexchamber.com

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