Letter: Chamber Urges Caution After 'Yearbook' Call

Chamber reports suspicious sales call

The following is a letter from Teaneck Chamber of Commerce President Larry Bauer: Dear Friend, One of our members recently received a phone solicitation call from an individual that purportedly was soliciting advertising for the Teaneck High Sports Yearbook. Our member was wise enough not to place any orders over the phone and requested that material be sent via e-mail so that it could be properly reviewed. When the caller indicated that there was nothing readily available via e-mail, but yet was able to rattle off all the ad sizes and prices, but could not or rather would not note it in writing, red flags were raised. In an attempt to get further information from the solicitor, our merchant requested pricing on two ad sizes, indicated …

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Teaneck Chamber to Hold Elections

Meeting planned next week to elect Chamber leadership

The following was submitted by the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce:  The Teaneck Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual general membership meeting at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at the offices of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon PC (375 Cedar Lane, Teaneck).  At this meeting, the Chamber membership will also be able to vote for members of the 2013 Board of Trustees for the Chamber.  The following positions and names nominated are up for election: President (2-year term): Larry Bauer*, Bauer Printing Company Vice-President (1-year term): Jennifer Glass*, Credit Cards, NJ Treasurer (1-year term): Allen Ezrapour*, Citibank (Paramus) Secretary (2-year term): Yolanda Andrews*, Five Star Premier Senior Residence Members-at-large (1-year …

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Teaneck Chamber Holds 11th Annual Awards Dinner

Event honors Teaneck community members

The following news release was submitted by the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce:  With over 160 persons in attendance, the 11th Annual Teaneck Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Dinner again proved to be quite a success. With string music provided by the Bergen County Philharmonic Orchestra, hot hors d’oevres, display tables from a variety of local organizations and businesses, a silent auction and cash bar providing the setting to meet and greet old friends as well as making new acquaintances, the opportunity to show visitors, guests and new business the cohesiveness and friendship that Teaneck offers. The program continued in the banquet hall with an invocation presented by Rev. Clemens Reinke, member of the Teaneck Inter-Clergy Council. …

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Teaneck Chamber Sponsors 'Staycation' Event

Local business group announces support for future town events.

The following news release was submitted by the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce: The Teaneck Chamber of Commerce was proud to be one of the sponsors of Staycation. As a community it is important that we all work together to support the businesses that help support the community, keeping it strong and vibrant. With the Teaneck Chamber’s participation in events like these it serves as a reminder just how important the Chamber is. From fielding numerous phone calls regarding the township, local businesses and just getting general information. Membership in the Chamber makes these kinds of contributions possible, membership in the Chamber gives the business community a voice, membership in the Chamber gives members another opportunity to promote …

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Chamber, Township Team up to Help Local Businesses with Upgrades

Initiative seeks to make sign, facade upgrades simpler for local merchants.

A new program aims to improve business districts in Teaneck by giving merchants a streamlined way to upgrade their storefronts, officials announced. Under the program, local merchants receive guidance from Construction Official Steven Gluck before submitting plans for sign and facade upgrades. If the application meets certain criteria, the township could grant approvals within ten business days from the time the completed applications are submitted, according a press release from the Chamber of Commerce. Gluck said he would walk the businesses through the application process and discuss their plans. The goal is to provide an expedited approval and make the process more efficient. “We don’t want them to spend money where they don’t need to …

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Teaneck Chamber of Commerce to Hold Holiday Party

Event set for Dec. 15

The following press release was submitted by the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce: According to Larry Bauer, President of the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce, “…the Chamber is not only about business, it is also about community. Teaneck is unique in that it has so much to offer. Look at the groups, the organizations, the diversity, people coming out to help one another. We have access to local arts and culture right here in our own back yard, thanks to the Puffin Foundation and numerous others. We have access to a wonderful selection of dining establishments and international cuisines. We have a variety of parks for recreation, nature, cycling and walking. We are at the cross roads of Bergen County, we are a stone’s throw from an international …

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VIDEO: Teaneck Chamber of Commerce Honors Community Members

The Teaneck Chamber of Commerce held its 10th Annual Community Awards dinner Thursday at Glenpointe. The event, which drew nearly 200 people, honored Teaneck businesses, community groups and leaders.  The full list of honorees: Public Service:  Police Officer John Abraham Jr. (Posthumous) - Teaneck Police Department Lt. Edward Saraceno - Teaneck Fire Department Fran Wilson - Teaneck Department of Public Works Sam Levi - Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps Community Achievement Award:  Korean Community of Teaneck  Youth Achievement Award: Teaneck Youth Advisory Board Lifetime Achievement Award: William "Pat" Schuber  Woman of the Year: Nancy Ellison  Business of the Year: Kismet Limousine  Cultural Arts: Anthony Laciura  Educators of the Year…

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Teaneck Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members

Host of local merchants join Chamber.

The following press release was submitted by the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce: Within the past month, The Teaneck Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome the following new members to its fold. A&S Comics, Aquarius Health Foods, Bischoff’s, Cedar Lane Grill, Chai Ko Tapas Fusion Steakhouse, Fish of the C’s, Flowers by Lynn, Gerdes Again Deli & Liquors, Get Fruity, J&Z Auto Repair, Pickle Licious, Russo Real Estate, Smokey Joe’s, Starfish Seafood and More, Sterling Clinic, Strom’s Custom Cleaners, Study Hall, Teaneck Locksmith, Tiger Lily / Encke Flowers, Veggie Haven and Victor’s Pizza. According to Larry Bauer, President of the Chamber, “many people, residents and businesses alike, do not understand the role a Chamber of Commerce plays …

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Sale of Teaneck Road Verizon Building Falls Through

Sale price not public, company spokesman says.

The Verizon building on Teaneck Road is back on the market after a prospective buyer backed out of a deal to purchase the facility, a company spokesman said Wednesday morning. “We did have a potential buyer,” said Verizon spokesman John Bonomo. “The potential buyer decided not to move forward with it [the sale].” Bonomo said he did not know why the buyer backed out, but noted the buyer did have a period of time to do due diligence, which could include reviewing plans for the property, preparing bids and having engineers review the facility. Bonomo declined to release the sale price. “Since there wasn’t an agreement at this point for the party to purchase it, a sale price wouldn’t be public,” he said. The building, between Amsterdam Avenue …

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