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Committees and Councils

Ambassador Committee


Contact: Chair: Orlando Vasquez 201.206.4554 Vice Chair: Jose Vicente 201.221.2705


MRC Ambassadors support the MRC in enhancing membership benefits to strengthen the “MRC value proposition.” Committee meets quarterly.


Contractor and Building Services Committee


Contact: Chair: Bob Kilroy 201.653.1613 Vice Chair: Fred Hirsch 201.707.5933


To give exposure to the construction industry through the Meadowlands Regional Chamber, showcasing what we do by bringing all interested chamber members involved in the construction industry together in an effort to support each other's business by referrals and identifying projects within the Meadowlands region. This group meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 8:30 am. Contact committee chairs for location.


Emerging Leaders Network


Contact: Chair: Jose Vicente 201.221.2705 ext 2705 Vice Chair: Orlando Vasquez 201.206.4554


The Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) is a committee focused on strengthening and expanding the business connections and leadership skills of all chamber members, particularly those who are age 45 and under. (Contact chair for calendar)


Healthcare Sub-Committee


Contact: Chair: Patti Goldfarb 201.255.6239 Vice Chair: Sunny Corona 201.703.6966


Committee provides information and resources pertaining to employer health, safety, wellness, risk management, human resources, insurance programs and NJ/Federal policy in these areas. The committee discusses and communicates this information through lunch time educational sessions, blogs and an annual Resource Directory. Meets the first Thursday of each month.


International Business Council


Contact: Chair: Andrea Schrager 201.865.4900 Vice Chair: Michael Coletti 732.205.2029


Seeks to facilitate the development of international businesses and international business opportunities for its members and the meadowlands commercial community. (contact chair for calendar)


Nonprofit Committee


ContactChair: Bruce Silberman 973.202.0400 Vice Chair: Lauren Turiello 201.358.8000 ext 227


The purpose of the Nonprofit Committee is to provide resources, guidance and visibility that encourages and supports Meadowlands area non-profits while simultaneously connecting business with community based organizations that provide critical services as well as purchase goods and services from area businesses.


Public Affairs & Advocacy Committee


Contact: Michael Turner 609.989.8800


The Transportation Committee chaired by Beth DeAngelo and the Education Workforce committee chaired by Dr. Jerry Ryan are sub-committees of the Public Affairs committee. (contact chair for calendar)


Small Business Council


Contact: Co-Chair: Abby Duncan 973.256.8443 Co-Chair: Alan Buckwalter 201.370.6430


Small Business Membership Council. Both the Roundtable committee and the Business Resource Center committee chaired by Sophia Vallis are sub committees of the SBC. Committee meets the 2nd Friday of every month.


Technology Committee


ContactChair: Jason Sawyer 201.935.2000 ext 231 Vice Chair: Nick Pascarella 201.445.8790


Committee that provides technical expertise to the Chamber staff and membership. Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the MRC conference room starting at 8:30am.


Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)


Contact: Judy Ross 201.939.0707 ext 2943


The Meadowlands Liberty Convention and Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing division of the Chamber promoting the region and its assets to visitors and local residents.  The Tourism Advisory Council assists the MLCVB with growing this destination.  Members of the TAC must be an MLCVB member and work in the hospitality, attraction, amusement, catering/restaurant or tourism services industry.


Program Committees


The chamber hosts over 75 events a year some of which depend on more support from the volunteers of the organization. These program committees are responsible for the planning, promotion, and implementation of the events they govern.


Business Expo Committee


Contact: Robert Kilroy 201.653.1613


Gala Dinner Committee


Contact: Dave Meredith 201.913.2243


Golf Outing Committee


ContactStephen Orenchuk  201.599.5813,  Phil Kolm 973.276.7211 & Sue Scimone 201.836.8300


Contact Edith Postel, Membership Services Coordinator at 201.939.0707 ext 2947 or the Committee Chair if you are interested in serving on any of the above committees.

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