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What’s New In ’22?

Happy New Year! Hopefully, this will be the last time I say this: we should all be looking through the windshield and not the rearview mirror. While the omicron variant is trying to diminish our spirit as we head into 2022, my only new year’s resolution is to not let that happen. I am refusing to temper my enthusiasm about moving forward!

So let me share our plans for 2022.

The MC will continue its leadership role by being your CAO (Chief Advocate Organization) on behalf of member organizations. We will strengthen our collaborations with statewide business groups and help to position policy and legislation. These efforts will provide relief and support so we can continue our recovery and rebound. Our board level public affairs committee will assist me with championing the issues that attract business investment – and lead to a stronger economy.

We recently announced the launch of the MC Health Benefits Program, now available to all member businesses in good standing. We created this program because we understand the important role employee benefits play in retaining and attracting top talent. We have partnered with highly reputable firms to offer a wide variety of affordable and comprehensive health insurance packages. My Benefits Advisors and World Insurance, along with Delta Dental of New Jersey, will be readily available to help you determine the right package for your business. Contact us at the MCHQ and we will connect you to the representatives.

The year 2022 will also see the launch of a comprehensive MC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) program, hosted in the Innovation Learning Center (ILC)

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at MCHQ. Member businesses will have the ability to send employees and associates for a certificate program as part of the new hire onboarding process. Through this training and awareness program, businesses of all sizes can improve their DEIA footprint.

The tagline for our organization is “Building Connections and Driving Business Growth.” We serve as a conduit, helping members engage other members so they can build meaningful, fruitful relationships. As always, this will remain a primary focus for us in 2022. However, we will do it creatively and innovatively. Our team is currently implementing new and enjoyable ways to network, learn and connect – so keep an eye out on our website (meadowlands.org) and our email communications.

So, no more looking back – just forward. And remember, we are here to be of help to you so never hesitate to reach out!

Onward and forward!

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THOUGHT LEADERS: OPINION & COMMENTARY

Corporate Philanthropy Needs to Be a Corporate Priority

By Dennis G. Wilson, President and CEO, Delta Dental

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orporate giving has become essential to many businesses as it creates a positive brand image, demonstrates the values defining the organization and is a pivotal part of a company’s culture. Today, both employees and consumers seek out working for or purchasing from socially responsible corporations that give back to their communities.

In fact, even during the unprecedented events of the COVID-19 pandemic, charitable giving swelled to a record $471 billion last year, according to Giving USA 2021: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2020. After adjusting for inflation, total charitable giving grew 3.8% from 2019.

Corporate donations serve as a valuable lifeline that keep the doors open and the lights on for many non-profit organizations that benefit greatly from corporate philanthropy. But as important as corporate financial donations are to nonprofits, there are many other ways for corporations to give back that don’t require a significant monetary commitment.

Corporations often have untapped assets in their highly trained staff who can bring expertise that nonprofits often seek.

Whether it’s finance and accounting, public relations, project management, or just good old-fashioned manual labor, corporations employ a host of people who can apply their brains and brawn to make a difference in their community.

Many times, it doesn’t take more than all or part of a day to make an impact by volunteering with a local community organization or supporting a local cause.

Not to mention, it does wonders for boosting employee morale and fostering camaraderie in the process. And, there are both in-person and virtual opportunities available, allowing for organizations and their employees to give back and connect with others, even during the pandemic. Now, more than ever, the value of connecting 6

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and supporting one another is priceless.

At Delta Dental, we believe everyone deserves a healthy smile. While our charitable giving is often linked with our mission of supporting oral (and overall) healthcare organizations and causes, there are other broader ways to encourage employee volunteerism and create your own community engagement program as we approach the holiday season.

Do what will work best for your organization Determine what you’re realistically able to provide, be it time, resources or learning. Vet each potential volunteer opportunity through this lens and ask yourself the following before encouraging corporate volunteerism:

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• Time: Can you shut down for a half/full day to help after a natural disaster, pack boxes at a food bank or pack meals at your location?

• Resources: Can you directly donate to an organization helping a community via food drives, toy drives or winter clothing drives? Can you do employee gift matching?

• Learning Opportunities: Can you provide (in person or virtually) speakers to educate your associates on an organization or topic?

Be a role model Encourage senior staff to join local chambers of commerce and business organizations. Making this ask of senior leadership moves companies from just being

financial contributors to having a meaningful seat at the table, allowing them to help shape community impact efforts and corporate initiatives.

In addition to our annual corporate giving, at Delta Dental New Jersey, eight senior staff members serve on 12 local boards, including the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce, Morris County Chamber of Commerce, Community Foundation of New Jersey, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Special Olympics New Jersey and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.

Embed employee engagement into the company culture Encouraging employee volunteerism starts with having it be a cornerstone of your company culture. For example, consider giving employees paid volunteer days to give back to an organization of either their own or the company’s choosing.

Most organizations have flexible volunteer programs that occur on-site or virtually. For example, Delta Dental allows up to two paid volunteer days off for all fulltime employees. Delta Dental also organizes many group volunteer projects for our employees each year, which allow our teams to give back while also nurturing team building.

Enlist the help of your HR department Before fully rolling out any employee volunteerism program, consult with your HR or community impact teams for their input on fostering associate engagement.

Suggestions they may make include surveying associates, providing insight into service opportunities that will resonate with employees or arranging for representatives of local community partners to make presentations to your employees.

Companies are often lauded for cutting checks to serve as a good corporate citizen. I challenge all New Jersey CEOs to rise to the occasion and go beyond simply cutting a check. Let’s strive to make New Jersey a stronger, more connected place to live, work and play.

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LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

Why Leaders Must Artfully Confront

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s leaders, we must confront or deal with difficult, challenging and often uncomfortable situations. This is so easy to say – and so much harder to do. There is nothing fun about confrontation but when leaders refuse to or are incapable of dealing with these sticky situations, organizations pay a heavy price.

Consider the following when it comes time to artfully confront an individual or a situation.

Don’t be unnecessarily argumentative or contentious: Instead, be the kind of thoughtful, courageous and strategic leader and communicator that says; “This is not a good situation. It’s been going on for a while, and if I as a leader and we as an organization don’t deal with it in a constructive and candid fashion it should have a seriously negative impact on our team.” It is all about how you frame your message.

Use confrontation as a coaching and mentoring tool: When a team member isn’t performing at a level the team needs in order to succeed, view this as an opportunity to confront the situation by coaching the team member on specifically what he or she needs to improve upon. Then, if even after continued coaching the particular team member isn’t “getting the job done,” it may be time to get him or her “off the bus.”

Consider that a team member may be “playing out of position”: Simply put, you may need to confront the fact that a specific team member is not right for a particular role on the team. He or she may not have the skills, the inclination or the mindset to do what the organization needs.

The best leaders identify responsibilities and projects that better take advantage of his or her skillset.

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uisite skills and is doing a competent enough job, if his or her overall attitude and demeanor is counterproductive and disruptive to the team, it must be confronted immediately.

The danger of not doing so will impact the morale of other team members, overall team productivity and frankly has a negative impact on the leader’s psyche. It can also cause the team leader to lash out and contentiously bicker with others.

Use real life examples: Use concrete and specific examples to paint a clearer picture of how you see the situation. Don’t assume the other person understands just because you understand. When confronting a particular situation be sure to cite real-life, actual examples where the team member fell short so he or she can learn from the experience.

Manage your emotions: Regardless of the message you are delivering, emotions can easily become charged. The key is to keep your emotions in check, and if you see the other person starting to get defensive or emotional, navigate the situation carefully by either reframing the discussion or taking a quick pause to the meeting.

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anticipate push back, defensiveness, or an outright rejection, you need to be prepared to adapt your conversational strategy accordingly. By simply thinking that things will work out the way you want them to basically means you are not prepared.

Be empathetic: Take the time to think about what YOU would want to hear in a similar situation. Imagine what it might be like to receive the information you are about to share. In many cases, when the other person believes that you are making that attempt, they feel appreciative. Again, they are not happy to hear the news, but your effort to empathize will make it just a little more bearable.

Steve Adubato, PhD, is the author of five books including his latest, “Lessons in Leadership.” He is an Emmy® Award-winning anchor with programs airing on Thirteen/WNET (PBS) and NJ PBS. He has also appeared on CNN, FOX5 NY and NBC’s Today Show. Steve Adubato’s “Lessons in Leadership” video podcast with co-host Mary Gamba airs Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on News 12+. For more information visit www.Stand-Deliver.com

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What Do You Want to Be?

Is your personal brand adding value to people’s lives?

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hat do you want to be? And what are you doing to be it?

These questions are hardly ever part of anyone’s thought process when contemplating a life of work. However, they are critical to success because, if you don’t know what you want to be, you can’t be it.

Unfortunately, most people don’t know what they want to be and as a result they wind up becoming part of someone else’s plan for what they want to be. Many invest their sweat equity into somebody else’s profitability, instead of investing in themselves.

They work diligently to enhance the brand equity of the companies they work for instead of their own brand equity. Most people do not realize that they are a brand, too.

Life is about money and money is the daily preoccupation of most people. So, if money is critical to life and happiness, then determining how to make more money should be your daily, weekly, monthly and annual goal.

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However, most people are doing everything but concentrating on how to make more money. They are watching others make money on TV and complaining about the daily distractions hyped by the news media – the majority of which they have no control over.

Without a specific goal to monitor and achieve, it is easy to be distracted by the mundane activities of living. If you don’t know what you want to be, you cannot set that as a goal and you will easily succumb to a variety of daily perceived crises.

You need to be compassionate about something e.g., doing what you do best and enjoy the most. If you are compassionate about being successful about what you do, you will have more fun, stay committed and achieve more.

Every day represents an opportunity to learn more, do more and grow in your life and career. Why waste them doing nothing that is personally productive? If you are not growing, you are contracting. If you are not moving forward, you’re moving backward.

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opportunity abounds for those who are pursuing their passion. Social media marketing allows anyone to brand themselves and promote their unique value proposition – their brand. Your brand is all about what you do in the way that you do it that adds value to people’s lives.

So, the question is: what do you want to be and what are you doing to be it?

Robert M. Donnelly is an author, educator and brand builder for businesses and individuals. His consultancy business is called DoctorBusiness.com. His corporate life was spent in executive positions with IBM, Pfizer and EXXON and then as the CEO for several U.S. subsidiaries of foreign multinational firms. Professor Donnelly is on the faculty of Saint Peters University as well as Rushmore University, a global online university. His latest book, Personal Brand Planning for Life, available on Amazon. He also functions as an interim executive. You can contact him at rmdonnelly@aol.com or visit his website at DoctorBusiness.com.

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DISRUPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES: REIMAGINING THE MEADOWLANDS ECONOMY Navigating transformation and innovation today to drive business excellence tomorrow THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC has accelerated organizations into the digital age and our economy is undergoing rapid transformation as we collide into the fourth industrial revolution, with changes emerging locally, nationally and globally.

The Meadowlands Chamber’s Business Disruptions & Opportunities initiative has been formed by our Board of Advisors to address how the Meadowlands regional economy responds to these changes, seizes opportunities in the rebound and future-proofs for the next generation

economy.

This section, Disruptions & Opportunities, is the primary vehicle of the initiative. Appearing as a threepart series in Meadowlands Magazine, the goal is to empower business leaders and organizations with tools and intelligence to thrive in the new economy of transformation, challenges and innovation.

We hope you will find this information useful as you and your organization prepare for the next wave of disruption and innovation.

Co-Chairs of the Disruptions & Opportunities initiative: Eydie Shapiro Patti Goldfarb Comfort Keepers Employee Benefits Advisors Group Board of Advisors, Meadowlands Chamber Board of Advisors, Meadowlands Chamber eydieshapiro@comfortkeepers.com pgoldfarb@ebagroup.net (201) 771-1908 (201) 255-6239

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A Welcomed Return to In-Person Business Activities

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e are extremely fortunate to be living and working in 2022, a point in history when video conferencing technology, e-mail communication, texting and social media platforms are readily available to provide modern, adaptable companies with the tools to conduct business from home while remaining viable during a global pandemic.

While we should all be grateful for the availability of these advanced technologies during these perilous times, we should also recognize how much we have lost in terms of in-person communication and how important it is to safely, and quickly, return to face-to-face business and inperson social interactions.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-century global event that has caused incalculable amounts of harm and disruption to our lives, businesses and institutions.

However, it’s important to put this event in a broader context, and to recognize that at no point in recorded human history when we were better prepared to deal with the disruptive effects of a global pandemic than we are now.

When state governments began implementing stayat-home orders in March 2020, many businesses and

organizations were forced to switch to remote work, utilizing available video conferencing technologies to engage with employees and continue to service customers and clients.

For the most part, businesses with experience utilizing video conferencing technology as a part of their normal course of business had an easier time transitioning to an all-remote workforce versus businesses that had not.

While aspects of this transition may have been difficult for some companies, most were able to transition successfully enough to stay in operation during the economic uncertainties brought about by this international health crisis.

In a way, virtual conferencing technology can be credited for keeping entire industry sectors financially viable and operating during months of governmentimposed lockdowns.

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the pandemic.

In some ways, the lack of in-personal interactions with legislators and elected officials has forced me to improve my communication skills. When interacting with clients and stakeholders through video, I find myself having to be more precise with my language and more aware of time limitations. I’ve been forced to replace my casual, conversational approach to these interactions with a more direct, straight-to-the-point strategy, recognizing that these meetings have time limitations and are less conducive to unstructured friendly banter.

The ease and convenience of virtual meetings and digital communication have made this type of communication technology essential for most modern businesses now, and far into the foreseeable future.

As convenient and cost-effective as virtual meetings are, and despite some positive personal developments achieved from utilizing this technology, they are not a permanent wholesale substitution for good, old fashioned, in-person meetings, business trips and caffeinated brainstorming sessions around a big conference table with colleagues.

Proposals sent via E-mail as a PDF are not permanent substitutions for live, in-person pitches. Virtual networking events, regardless of how advanced the technology may be, will never be a substitute for making small talk with a business colleague over a drink at a networking event.

According to a New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce survey from last year, about two-thirds of business executives said they were ready to immediately attend in-person business networking events. Exactly 66% of respondents said they would consider attending an inperson business networking event at the time. Meanwhile, 22% said they would consider attending such an event in two to three months. The remaining 12% said they needed more time.

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This type of support to a return to in-person business activities isn’t surprising. The benefits of such interactions are well established. Engaging clients and colleagues inperson tends to lead to clearer communication (reading body language and social cues), results in fewer workflow interruptions, encourages a deeper level of interpersonal trust, produces more attentive participants, and helps to foster stronger working relationships with colleagues and clients.

While virtual communication has served New Jersey’s business community well during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a return to in-person communication and interactions will help us to return to a somewhat normallooking, efficient and productive workplace environment.

Along with thousands of professionals across the state of New Jersey, I could not be more excited about my plan to return to in-person business activities. I look forward to meeting with clients again in-person, stopping by my colleagues offices to chat unannounced, chatting up prospective clients at networking events, and enjoying those beautiful social interactions that add to the overall enjoyment of a productive business environment.

Tim White is a Senior Vice President with River Crossing Strategy Group (RCSG), a full-service, Trentonbased government affairs firm. Tim is well-known for his work on real estate development projects, public utilities, tech industry and legal cannabis regulatory affairs. Tim can be reached at tim@rivercrossingsg.com or (201) 921-5807.

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Cybersecurity Attacks & Their Disruptions Transforming your approach to weather the storm

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e have all witnessed first-hand the impact COVID-19 has had on our lives, our communities and on our businesses. But this has not slowed down bad actors and their desire to disrupt our way of life.

If you’ve had your eyes and ears on the news lately, you know that we’ve witnessed some of the most daring, blatant, impactful and costly cybersecurity attacks of our lifetime.

In January of 2021, we learned of the SolarWinds attack in which hackers compromised the infrastructure of the SolarWinds software company, then used that access to produce and distribute trojan horse embedded software updates to the company’s end-users.

SolarWinds stated that its customers included 425 of the US Fortune 500 companies, the top ten US telecommunications companies, the top five US accounting firms, all branches of the US Military, the Pentagon, the State Department as well as hundreds of universities, colleges and small to large sized businesses. This included 18,000 organizations worldwide.

In January of 2021, at least 30,000 organizations across the United States had been hacked by an aggressive Chinese cyber espionage unit focused on stealing email from victim organizations. The espionage group exploited recentlydiscovered flaws in the Microsoft Exchange Server email software, which was used to seed thousands of organizations worldwide with tools that gave attackers remote control over affected systems.

Most recently, Colonial Pipeline allegedly paid nearly $5 million in response to a ransomware attack that shut down the country’s largest fuel pipeline impacting the majority of the US eastern seaboard. This impact was so significant that in May of 2021 President Biden signed an executive order to strengthen U.S cybersecurity defenses.

Many small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners do not know, or do not believe that we are in a cyber war.

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assets being the target of a cyberattack. The alarming truth is that they have become highly valued targets in this cyberwar. In the midst of an economic recovery led

by SMBs, these companies need to protect their corporate assets as diligently as do large corporations.

Over the last number of years, many news contributors and politicians have said that the economy would be rebuilt on the backs of small businesses. This reality has positioned SMBs as very attractive to hackers looking to disrupt our economic recovery.

Moreover, the threat and profitability of cybercrime are ever-increasing. As of a 2020 report, cybercrime damage will reach $6 trillion annually by the end of 2021, which is greater than the profitability of the combined world-wide drug trade and more than the GNP of a number of small countries.

A cyberattack can be devastating, wreaking financial havoc and causing damage to reputation and loss of clients.

Most countries wouldn’t confront the US militarily – but are very successful taking us on in cyberspace.

These attacks have a devastating impact on our economy, forcing many businesses to significantly increase their IT and security budgets. Numerous SMBs are collapsing under the weight of expensive technology to close the cyber gaps or are going out of business entirely due to ransomware attacks they can’t afford to pay.

Moving forward with stronger cyberhygiene during these challenging times Unfortunately, many organizations have no defined cybersecurity strategy, policy or plan to up their cybergame.

They are in reactive mode, closing the gaps as they learn they exist. They tend to avoid spending money up front to build layers of protection around their company data and IT assets but are willing to spend “whatever it costs” to restore service during an attack.

Trust me, it’s a lot easier to spend the money up front to protect, than to spend four to five times as much to recover.

Cybersecurity training is a key component in the

The value of learning about a security framework, such as NIST-CSF, is that it gives the organization a target to shoot for and a plan of action to get there. The framework is loaded with industry and government-accepted best practices and the capabilities an organization must have to weather the storm of cyberwarfare.

This approach takes the guesswork out of cybersecurity maturity planning and helps organizations put proactive tactics in place to help reach a strategic goal: cybersecurity maturity that is measurable and can be improved upon.

Plan Action Summary: • Implement the training listed above: awareness training, technical skills training and practical implementation training around your chosen cybersecurity framework.

• Connect with qualified cybersecurity professionals that are trained and certified in the NIST-CSF and/or the security framework your organization must adhere to.

• Perform a cybersecurity assessment in alignment with that framework. I strongly recommend utilizing a compliance platform in line with the security framework the organization is using. Getting away from the chaos of using spreadsheets will make the journey much more tolerable.

• Based on the gaps identified, create a Plan Of Action with Milestones (POAM): one-year, three-year and fiveyear plans based on a CMMI-like maturity models work best for this. Execute on this plan and be true to the milestones defined.

• Implement a Continual Security Improvement (CSI) approach so that the organization is always improving cybersecurity posture and maturity.

• Conduct yearly self-assessments against your security framework controls and the associated policies and procedures established by your organization.

• Invest in multi-layered protection now to avoid spending money while under duress in the event of an attack.

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overall cybersecurity solution but is often the most neglected.

Training need not be highly technical and costly. Security awareness training is inexpensive and very effective in bringing the issue of cybersecurity “top of mind” as they say.

Awareness training provides your team with a valuable weapon for fending off the enemy in this cyberwar. Teaching your team how to recognize an attempt to circumvent the front line is critical and often overlooked. This is not accomplished with the limited mandatory security awareness training many companies may provide once a year.

What’s needed is an ongoing program that provides a three-to-five-minute reminder each week to help team members keep the idea of security hygiene in the forefront.

Programs should provide monthly phishing simulation attacks and monitor undesired clicks on links that should never have been opened. Organizations have seen undesired click rates drop from 67 to 70% upon starting a security awareness training program to just 3-5% after twelve months.

Beyond security awareness training, there is a plethora of technical training available. If your organization has an IT staff, technical training in hardening servers and network devices, locking down Office 365 and MS Exchange, securing webservers and following IT and security best practices are essential.

There are training platforms available that offer oneyear subscriptions at a low cost to provide your technical resources all the training they can consume. This approach also provides a great perk to technical employees that “live to learn.”

The most important training is the one most often overlooked. It’s the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). The framework provides five functions: identify, protect, detect, respond and recover. These functions are then subdivided into twenty-three categories. Each category is broken down into sub-categories of security controls; 108 in all.

This framework provides industry best practices in each of the above functions covering the full lifecycle of a cybersecurity plan. First, identify the organization’s assets, then be sure they are protected. Set up mechanisms for detecting any compromise to those assets, establish how your team will respond to a threat or breach and implement strategies for recovering from such threats or breaches.

This approach gives your team a plan to follow to establish a strong security posture.

There are also a number of variations of the NISTCSF including those for government agencies (NIST 80053), federal contractors (NIST 800-171) and other security standards, such as ISO 27001.

There are several options available online for the NISTCSF training and its variations, training for including what the controls are and why they are important. If you’re looking for more beyond the what and why, there is a program getting a lot of industry recognition which also covers how the controls are instrumented and implemented within an organization.

This is the NIST Cybersecurity Professional (NCSP®) Training Program. This program provides the necessary technical details and the organizational information needed to establish a company-wide security program.

Remember, it’s not “if ” an incident will occur; it’s “when” an incident will occur. The difference in your response and recovery will depend on how prepared you are to weather the storm when it arrives.

Mike Battistella is the President of Solutions3 LLC, an IT Management Company focusing on cyber security training & governance, IT service management, IT operations management, critical notification, and technical training. Mike is also the North American Regional Director for CybersecurityProfessionals and the CMMC Academy.

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Trends in Office Design for 2022 and Beyond

Workspaces are evolving to incorporate changes that will last a lifetime. Here are some of the unfolding office design trends to expect in 2022 and beyond.

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acing numerous obstacles in the past two years, including a worldwide pandemic, organizations have been forced to pivot and rethink how teams work. As a result, the office layout is evolving and incorporating changes that will last a lifetime.

Mask mandates, illness, hand sanitizing and social distancing have driven numerous shifts in the workspace. Subsequently, offices have begun utilizing plexiglass dividers on desks, distancing desks and regulating the amount of people allowed in rooms at a time. However, other changes – such as outdoor workspaces – may require more long-term changes to how we envision workspaces.

We recently spoke with some local architects to better understand some of the changes they’re seeing ‘on the ground’ when it comes to office design and layouts. The following are some of the top trends they’ve identified, which will impact workspaces in 2022 and beyond.

Maintaining both remote and in-person working Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies didn’t think about incorporating remote work options. In a troubling twist, remote work soon become the sole option for keeping most businesses running during the pandemic.

“Businesses are quickly breaking free of some of the old forms of the traditional office space because they’ve learned they have to if they want to survive,” said Anthony Guzzo, Principal of Guzzo Architects.

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Businesses are rearranging the workplace to have features that can accommodate both remote and in-person work needs.

As companies begin to open back up, some individuals feel more comfortable about returning to work than others. Preferences will vary so it is best to continue providing options to the employees.

This way, they can balance the comfort of remote working and the joys of in-person working.

“The Blue Foundry Bank Corporate Headquarters we designed is the perfect example of an office that balances prioritizing inperson work and efficiently supporting the realistic demands of remote work,” said Lloyd Rosenberg, President & CEO of DMR Architects.

Construction for the Blue Foundry Bank Corporate Headquarters was planned to place at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and DMR Architects followed through. The team helped to create a safe space for employees to be excited about returning to. The space was designed to support hybrid work in order to keep employees comfortable, excited and safe all at the same time.

“This meant creating a progressive design statement we have not previously seen with elements such as benching systems, sit/ stand desks, lounges with fire features, a cafeteria with beer, wine and kombucha taps, spaces dedicated for flexible collaboration and the integration of software for a non-reserved seating system,” said Rosenberg.

Making sanitation part of office design Offices have been changing rapidly to incorporate more efficient means of sanitation practices. Examples include adding sinks in break rooms and offering hand sanitizer dispensers in more areas of the office. The concept of implementing sanitation will need to remain in place so that employers and employees can do their part in terminating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leaning toward unassigned seating Unassigned seating is often used in circumstances where there are less people in the workspace because intensive organization isn’t super necessary for small groups.

“Hot desking seems to be a luxury that is a result of fewer people in the office,” said Anthony Iovino, Principal at Arcari + Iovino Architects.

Here’s another perk to hot desking.

Although we would typically assume assigned seating would be the more sanitary option, it’s not. Assigned seating requires that employees choose whatever communal space they want to sit at, so they are unable to claim a permanent desk and keep their belongings there. This means that the cleaning staff is able to deep clean the spaces without having to avoid certain desks that hold personal belongings on them.

Another part of this change is to split the communal spaces with dividers and social distance markers so that employees can maintain distance, keeping themselves and each other safe.

Along with offering a safe distance, employees are able to float around to new spaces. This can help get their creative thinking flowing and their minds in a more focused state.

“Designing Blue Foundry Bank’s headquarters completely wirelessly enabled many important functions of their office to come to life, including their hybrid model, non-reserved seating system and casual spaces that allow for spontaneous collaboration,” said Rosenberg.

Increasing good air quality and circulation To suppress the spread of COVID-19 in the workspace, companies need to ensure they are using materials that allow for good air quality.

“Improvements to HVAC systems including better air filtration and the use of bipolar ionization are typical focus points for improving the quality of indoor air,” said Iovino.

Some companies have even turned to decorating their spaces with plants and greenery to help boost the air quality as well as give the employees a sense of nature when they’re stuck working inside.

This is a simple, yet effective way to “kill two birds with one stone,” making the employees happy and keeping the environment healthier at the same time.

The future of our workspaces Our workspaces have endured unexpected changes over the span of the COVID-19 pandemic – and there’s no going back. The shifts in design provide safer ways for employees to return to some notion of normalcy. Unfortunately, our offices won’t be going back to prepandemic normal. But, fortunately, our offices will be safer for us to work in under new circumstances.

No one expected a worldwide spread of a virus so not being prepared in the initial stages of the mayhem made it hard to put a plan in place. Now, we have a plan so our work environments can withstand the winds – and we are better prepared for whatever comes next.

Brianne Hailey Killeen is the media and editorial production coordinator for Meadowlands Media.

She also studies communications and media arts at Montclair State University. Brianne can be reached at bkilleen@meadowlands.org

Embedding new technology into the office Many businesses are utilizing more technology driven features to maintain the safety of their staff and clients. This includes new touchless check-in solutions and QR code solutions. The new touchless technological facets limit touchpoints which, in turn, limit the spread of COVID-19. meadowlandsmedia.com

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Exploring Certificate Programs

Enhance your skills and elevate your career prospects

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n today’s day and age, an education is something many Americans view as priceless; it’s a ticket to everlasting success, money and happiness. But for many in the workforce, a four-year degree is simply not accessible. For whatever reason, be it a lack of affordability, time or just a disinterest in the traditional route, a four-year college degree may not be a realistic means of advancing your area of expertise or exploring a new one.

However, as tens of millions of Americans have come to learn, certification programs can provide working individuals with the ticket they’re looking for with many benefits a conventional degree may not offer.

Here are the top three reasons to consider pursuing a professional certification program if you are looking to boost your professional skills or acquire a special trade.

Convenience and accessibility One of the main benefits of a certification program is its convenience.

Many working Americans just don’t have the time to commit to being a fulltime student. Fortunately, a certificate can be completed in much less time than a degree, which usually takes between two and four years at least to earn. However, depending on the area of interest you may be pursuing, 20

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the program requirements and the number of courses taken, certificates can take just a few months to a couple of years to complete.

In addition to the speed, the convenience only grows with the multitude of ways to complete certification programs.

Many are able to sign up for courses at a local community college, through an online

program or with training schools. This makes balancing student life and work life much less challenging.

Furthermore, the course load for most certification programs is narrowed to the field of interest. If you were pursuing a certificate in something technological, for example, there are no required English or history courses that you would find in

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Continuing Education programs at Berkeley College In addition to proven, career-focused degree and certificate programs, Berkeley College offers a wide range of Continuing Education programs and standalone courses which can help you: • Get an introduction to a career field • Enhance your skills to expand your opportunities • Add credentials to advance your career

Programs and courses are offered in some of today’s most in-demand career fields, including • • • • • • •

Healthcare Business Legal Studies Criminal Justice Interior Design and Graphic Design Security Guard/Officer Training And more

Continuing education courses are taught by the same exceptional faculty as our degree programs. Professors are chosen for the excellent academic credentials and their professional experience. Credits from many Continuing Education programs may be applied toward degree programs at Berkeley College, helping you to advance to an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or even a Master’s degree. These college credits may be applied once a student has gone through the formal degree application process and received acceptance. Note: Only graduate courses with an earned grade of “B” or better will count toward Berkeley College’s M.B.A. degree requirements.

Learn more about current Continuing Education offerings at Berkeley College at ce.BerkeleyCollege.edu, email: ContinuingEd@BerkeleyCollege.edu or call 973-384-9533.

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a degree program. Professionals from any and all backgrounds are able to learn what they want to when they want to without wasting any time on topics that are not of interest to them.

When has education ever been more convenient?

Money Unfortunately, money can be a barrier between individuals and an education. College degrees leave millions of Americans in debt every year and, although pursuing a certificate program is not free, it can be completed at just a fraction of the cost.

In addition to its affordability, being certified in a certain field or two can boost a resume and result in significantly higher pay for many. A Simplilearn Career Impact Survey found that more than 75% of respondents reported a salary increase or promotion after completing at least one course or certification combination; 64% of these respondents noted that within six months of completion they received an increase in salary of more than 15% and more than half felt they were “well placed” for a promotion.

Leverage Similar to a boost in salary, completion of a certification program can put professionals ahead in their career paths and open up opportunities in their field or even a new one that weren’t available before.

For example, if someone in business were to complete a certificate in leadership or management, they would be able to pursue much higher executive roles than their peers.

For those looking to make a shift in field or employment, adding certifications to your resume will only make you stand out as a candidate and prove that you are qualified to work in whatever position you apply for. Not only this, but pursuing certification in a field that is continuously and rapidly growing, such as tech, will set you apart from many other competing professionals, as employers usually aim to hire those with the most current and advanced skills and training.

Certificate programs are available for professionals in the Meadowlands Whether you want to advance your career, jumpstart a new one, or even just expand the skills you already have, certification programs are extremely beneficial and vital to consider. Many of the Meadowlands Chamber member universities and colleges offer certificate programs that can help you take your career prospects to the next level.

Tamara Ashkar, an intern at Meadowlands Media and the Meadowlands Chamber, is a senior at Bergen County Technical High School in Teterboro. She can be contacted at tamash22@bergen.org.

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Check out the following local institutions with certificate programs: BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

(201) 447-7100 https://bergen.edu/businessadmin/available-programs/

BERKELEY COLLEGE

(201) 967-9667 https://berkeleycollege.edu/academics/certificate-programs/index.html

EASTWICK COLLEGE/ HOHOKUS SCHOOLS

(201) 327-8877 https://eastwick.edu/tag/certificate-programs/

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

(201) 692-2000 https://www.fdu.edu/program/graduate-mba-certificates/

FELICIAN UNIVERSITY

(201) 355-1304 https://felician.edu/academics/academic-programs/

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY - FELICIANO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

(973) 655-6803 https://business.montclair.edu/certificates

RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY

(201) 684-7612 https://www.ramapo.edu/certificates/

ROTHMAN INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

(973) 443-8577 https://www.fdu.edu/academics/centers-institutes/rothman/

SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY

(201) 761-7414 https://catalogs.saintpeters.edu/graduate/graduatecertificateprograms/

TETERBORO SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS

(201) 288-6300 http://www.teterboroschool.com

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

(623) 445-9500 https://www.uti.edu/programs

WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY

(973) 720-2231 https://www.wpunj.edu/cpe/professional-certificate-programs/

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Striking Business Gold

Real strategies, practical advice and inspiration for the aspiring entrepreneur

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ntrepreneurship and small business ownership continue to increase within the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has also impacted the number of employees who have left their day jobs, contributing to the growth of more womenowned businesses. This is both exciting and scary at the same time, considering the Bureau of Labor reports that 20% of businesses fail within their first year of operation.

Building, scaling and profiting for a successful business is fundamental and, oftentimes, entrepreneurs and small business owners are left to their own devices to learn, navigate and build for sustainability and growth in an everchanging, competitive market.

The pandemic taught us that now, more than ever, it’s most important to be proactive versus reactive in decisionmaking. “Striking While the Iron is Hot”, an expression used to describe acting decisively and taking an opportunity when it arises, is like “Striking Business Gold.”

Similarly, “Striking Business Gold” is an expression we define as acting decisively and wisely when entrepreneurship and business opportunities arise.

The following are seven tactical strategies to help you to strike business gold: 1. Create a business plan and execute strategic planning.

A business plan tackles the most fundamental aspect of creating a solid building block and a forward direction for your business. It helps you to address financial, marketing, operational and strategic partnership among many other aspects of your business. Your business plan is a living, breathing document that does not stay static and is expected to evolve over time.

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where you are and where you want to go, allowing you to keep track.

Last, but certainly not least, a business plan helps you to address your core values, morals, vision, unique selling proposition (USP), mission and year-by-year goals.

2. Create a strong infrastructure.

It takes time to build a good, solid business that can withstand external conditions and grow through capacity building.

Strategic planning allows for you to build a solid foundation for your business and help to ensure that it has a better chance of withstanding external marketing and uncontrollable circumstances, including market competition. This means that right legal, financial and operational elements in a business should be established and functioning well.

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your chance of withstanding tough times when it’s necessary to pivot your business.

3. Implement the right legal foundation for your businesses.

Frequently, entrepreneurs and small business owners become confused or are unaware of legal aspects of business.

• If the correct legal entity is not formed, this can affect your business and personal liabilities and assets.

• There are ramifications in industry or state compliance that can cost you in the long run if not addressed early on.

• A strong legal foundation can also help you to form strong hiring practices.

• It’s important to protect your intellectual property (IP) prior to launching creative services or products.

Doing your legal due diligence protects you as a business owner and organization – at any stage of your business cycle.

4. Incorporate operational and organizational systems in your company.

Creating the right organizational structure helps with clarity, direction and expectation within your company. It also sets the tone for how you will function and communicate with one another.

Companies have moved away from the traditional hierarchy (top-down approach) to improve company culture, communication and ownership. This shift helps to create an atmosphere of robust ideas and innovation. The pandemic has taught us that there are new innovative ways to work globally, which includes lateral and across when new organizational systems are in place.

Improving operational processes and systems helps to map out how businesses should operate and have become a must-have.

It improves sustainability, business continuity in the midst of crisis as well as better communication between employees and across company sites. It also establishes how everyone functions as a piece of the puzzle.

Clear human resources (HR) onboarding, policies and procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) produce a certain level of performance and quality. Employees and customers understand how to deliver and what to expect.

5. Hire the right talent and scale wisely.

The cost of replacing a single employee can range from one-half to two times that employee’s yearly salary, according to Gallup. Talent development is one of the most important and difficult tasks in building your company. Building and scaling requires strategically planning the talent and roles you will need on your team, recognizing when you will need them, and finding talents that complement one another.

Not everyone is good at everything, nor can they do everything.

At some point you will need to delegate. There is an art to hiring right which can save you the time, cost and agony of hiring the wrong employee. Hiring right will also save you from liabilities and high turnover. It’s about identifying talent and ensuring you are placing them in the right role.

6. Target the right market in a competitive marketplace.

Target marketing and creating a marketing plan helps you to be more selective and targeted so you are not swimming blindly in a sea of competition. Branding and building brand awareness are key to driving business your way. Ask the following questions: • What is the need for your product and service and what does the competitive landscape look like?

• How will you market your company and stay relevant and visible?

• How will you create brand awareness and develop your brand?

• Where will you price your product and service?

7. Build useful networks and strategic partners.

To be successful in business, you need others. The pandemic

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RECEIVE $10 OFF WITH DISCOUNT CODE GOLDBIZ. taught us more than anything that we need human connectivity and transaction in our daily lives- both to survive and to thrive. Smart businesses are no longer functioning at the basic transactional level. Individuals – starting with business owners and executive leadership – need to develop good relational rapport with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, businesses are expected to play a key role in society, environmental concerns, and communities.

Connecting with the right affiliations, consultants, advisory council, and mentors are key for business owners and larger companies. We must build together.

Looking Forward: Striking Business Gold Oftentimes, business owners and leadership feel lost and overwhelmed when starting or pivoting a business.

Striking Business Gold is about building, scaling and profiting for success and avoiding some unnecessary pitfalls. It is about real strategies, practical advice and inspiration for the aspiring entrepreneur.

If you found these strategies helpful or know of someone who would benefit from diving a little deeper into these concepts, pick up a copy of our MVS Legacy Advisors publication, “Striking Business Gold.”

Sasha Lalite, MPA, PMP is owner and Principal Consultant of Meta Viable Solutions LLC. She is a Fractional COO & Strategic Operations Advisor who provides expertise to businesses on an outsourced, part-time or project basis.

Meta Viable Solutions helps businesses during times of change, transition and growth. Sasha has successfully improved individual and organizational performance in national and global companies for the past 20 years. Sasha can be reached at sasha@ metaviablesolutions.com or (347) 470-7901. Connect on social media @metaviablesolutions. For more information visit Meta Viable Solutions LLC is available at: metaviablesolutions.com. meadowlandsmedia.com

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New Year, Improved Business Top 10 business owner resolutions for 2022

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ith 2021 now behind us, it is important for business owners to set the tone for the new year. This is the moment to reflect on how time played a role in the why and how of your current brand. With this, a business owner is able to come up with an effective plan for the year to come.

Here are the top 10 business owner resolutions for 2022 to get your business ready for takeoff.

1. Raise employee engagement One of the most vital key facets to maintaining business success as a business owner is to form professional yet comfortable employee relationships. Interprofessional relations build trust, understanding and passion in the workplace. More specifically, employees become more confident and prouder when working in their lively, engaging workplace. On the other hand, employers get the opportunity to learn about their employees’ skills, goals, likings and experiences. Knowing these can influence key workplace decisions.

2. Boost customer experience Coming in at number two, another prominent resolution for business owners is to find ways to enhance your customers’ experience. It is important to plan for improved customer service so there is time to plan for new investments, if needed, or to create a trial-and-error process to find what works and what doesn’t.

Customer perception is crucial as these are the individuals that do business with you and will recommend you to others, or not.

Their viewpoint on the experiences they have with your business set their feelings toward it and, in turn, influence how they interact with it. This is either a make or break for your business. With enough preparation and compassion, a business owner is bound to achieve the trust and reciprocated care from their customers.

3. Keep it simple Next, a crucial new year’s resolution for business owners is to eliminate any unnecessary complications in the business. This way, it becomes more bearable to prioritize what is important while minimizing redundant or unnecessary operations. With that being said, it is important to ensure that all workers have a role in the business. Individuals should not be scrambling to fulfill way too many jobs that take them away from their overall function in the business. It is sometimes okay to outsource and receive extra help in order to get things done.

4. Value quality over quantity When it comes to goal setting for your business, it is important to prioritize the quality of your company’s offerings over how much it could offer or how many customers it can attract. If the quality of your product or service is top-notch, the quantity will organically increase on its own.

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5. Refresh your marketing plan With the start of a new year, it’s time for new marketing strategies. Marketing is crucial for spreading the word of your business to wider audiences at a faster pace, so it is important to be refreshing these methods to keep a modern feel to your brand.

This will also help your platforms looks and function in a more appealing manner, as it also reveals that your company is active and taking steps to improve over time.

6. Update your business plan The first thing you should have created in the starting steps of your business was a business plan. This ensures a write up of necessary operations, plans and goals. The start of this new year is the perfect time to make any updates to improve your business plan and adapt it to current marketplace conditions.

7. Understand where technology can fit in As 2022 opens its curtains, we understand that technology is at its most advanced point. Why not use this to your advantage?

Technology can help alleviate certain stresses in areas of your business, so it’s a good idea to implement technology into sectors of your business that don’t necessarily need manual, human operation.

8. Be different from your competition What makes your company unique? A key resolution is to strive to be different from your competition. What you have to offer may be offered by various businesses, so it is vital to ensure your company has its own perks. Try to find new deals for your customers, offer some genuine benefits for your employees and make your workplace/meeting spaces more comfortable. These are just a few places to start with when it comes to being different.

9. Be realistic When the new year comes, we tend to plan some really intense

goals. It is awesome to get out of your comfort zone and form big resolutions; however, it is important to stay grounded and ensure that these resolutions are within achieving distance.

Unrealistic planning leaves room for failure. We often give up when goals aren’t reached. Start with what you know your business is definitely capable of reaching – and take the necessary actions to climb the ladder. When you learn to take goal setting in steps, the sky’s the limit.

10. Conquer the burnout The final business owner resolution on this list is to prevent, reduce and defeat any burnout. Burnout is stress from overworking, so it’s crucial to understand it is okay to take breaks. Find methods of reducing the chances of getting to a point of burnout. Some possible strategies include mindfulness meditation, which is essentially taking a period of time –long or short – to allow yourself to breath, reflect and regroup. Another strategy is to make your workspace a place where you enjoy being. After all, it is where you spend a lot of time. This may include redecorating, adding plants, new furnishings, happy photos, inspirational quotes, written affirmations and even finding a new paint color.

Brianne Hailey Killeen is the media and editorial production coordinator for Meadowlands Media. She also studies communications and media arts at Montclair State University. Brianne can be reached at bkilleen@meadowlands.org

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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union #164

Supplying the workforce for New Jersey’s most significant construction projects Contact Information: 1205 Robin Road #315, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 (201) 265-1700 | Ibew164@ibew164.org www.ibew164.org

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ocal 164 has overcome the tests of the last century and will be at the vanguard of the next due to the high standards associated with being a Local 164 member. We would like to ensure a stable environment for the middle class families for years to come.

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Our Services We supply highly-trained, skilled drug-tested workforce for the electrical and telecommunications industry.

Portfolio of Work Local 164 members have provided highly skilled electrical and telecom installations, repairs and maintenance on some of New Jersey’s most significant construction projects in solar, power generation, wind and transportation, including for NJ Transit. Projects have included the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln and Holland tunnels, Meadowlands Sports Complex, megashopping centers such as Garden State Plaza and Newport Mall as well as leading entertainment venues like The Prudential Center, Red Bull Stadium, American Dream, Newark Bears Stadium and prominent office buildings along New Jersey’s Gold Coast.

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Accolades Local 164 has received the Presidential Award and various other awards from building trade organizations in Hudson County, Bergen County and Essex County.

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Giving Back As an organization, Local 164 embraces the adage of skill, attitude and knowledge. Each member also is strongly encouraged to give back to the community through his or her trade.

Local 164 supports Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together North Jersey, Rebuilding Together Jersey City, Rebuilding Together Essex County, Helmets to Hardhats Program, Children’s Aid Family Services, Hackensack UMC and Valley Hospital.

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AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Arcari + Iovino Architects Receives Design Award

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rcari + Iovino Architects PC has received a design award in a design competition run by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) NJ, NY and PA chapters.

The competition had received 164 eligible submissions that were narrowed down to 68 finalists. The AIA selected 34 projects by 28 firms to receive an award in recognition from the following award tiers: Silver Medal, Honor Award and Merit Award.

Arcari + Iovino Architects PC was awarded with an Honor Award for their project entitled Japan Solderless Technology - Production Center. This project consisted of producing a building that correlated with the natural environment of the area. The building was produced to ensure it sloped and mended with the terrain. With that being said, the construction worked around the aesthetically pleasing rock garden and water flow of the area.

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Along with this, the building was uniquely inspired by nature in its form that resembled a tree. This allowed for the building to have a trunk-like main axis with a central corridor and segments stretching outward like branches. Each segment that reached from the spine varied in size based on the function of it, adding a more detailed approach, yet simplistic look to the treelike resemblance.

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SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 33 Conveniently located near the NJ Route 4 and The Outlets at Bergen Town Center Mall. Vibrant island atmosphere offering happy hour with specialty handcrafted cocktails, half-price appetizers Monday - Friday 4-6pm. Explore island favorites and discover the latest Caribbean menu options and drink specials at our Paramus location today. To Go order pick up available. www.bahamabreeze.com

Park Chateau East Brunswick

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 38 This elegant venue allows its visitors to step into the pages of a classic French Novel by embracing the gorgeous architecture of the time and capturing the essence of romance.

Located in East Brunswick, the Park Château Estate & Gardens is an ideal midway point for many families and friends in the tristate area.

(732) 238-4200 www.parkchateau.com

The Park Savoy

Florham Park SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 38 Step back to an age of glamour and elegance. The gracious and elegant Park Savoy Estate presents more than 50 years of catering tradition, re-envisioned with a spectacular multi-million dollar renovation and restoration.

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Il Villaggio Carlstadt

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 34 Our restaurant has been in the Meadowlands for 40 years. We serve the best and freshest seafood in North Jersey. We also serve prime beef and chops. The quality of our food and the level of service our guests receive makes our venue unique. The high quality food enjoyed in our restaurant is the same that is served for our banquets.

We can accommodate groups from 10 – 250.

(201) 935-7733 www.ilvillaggio.com

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Nanina’s In The Park Belleville

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 38 Top rated Nanina’s in the Park of Belleville, New Jersey offers preeminent catering like no other offering decades of excellent and expertise for one-of-a-kind weddings and events. From intimate gatherings to extravagant parties, Nanina’s offers an elegant yet personable setting for any occasion.

Over 65 years of service, stunning historic gardens, renovated and expansive ballroom.

(973) 751-1230 www.naninasinthepark.com

MEADOWLANDS EAT & DRINK Al Di La (East Rutherford) (201) 939-1128

Firenza Pizza (Secaucus) (201) 210-2562

Angelo’s Ristorante (Lyndhurst) (201) 939-1922

Francesca’s Gourmet Food (Fair Lawn) (201) 773-8293

Applebee’s Bar and Grill (Clifton) (973) 471-6161 Annabella’s Find Foods, Inc. (East Rutherford) (201) 804-0303 Bagels Plus & Deli (Secaucus) (201) 330-0744 The Barrow House (Clifton) (862) 336-7070 Bazzarelli Restaurant & Pizzeria (Moonachie) (201) 641-4010 Big Bowls Little Plates (Secaucus) (201) 514-4163 Biggies Clam Bar (Carlstadt) (201) 933-4242 Bistro Six-Five-Zero (Hasbrouck Heights) (201) 288-6100 Bonefish Grill (Secaucus) (201) 864-3004

Buffalo Wild Wings (Secaucus) (201) 348-0824 Burger King (Secaucus) (201) 325-0498 Cafe Four Fifty Five (Secaucus) (201) 864-7300 Caffe Capri (East Rutherford) (201) 460-1039 Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Secaucus) (201) 330-8497

Chart House Restaurant (Weehawken) (201) 348-6628 Chevys (Clifton) (973) 777-6277 Chili’s Restaurant (Secaucus) (201) 319-0804 Chipotle Mexican Grill (Secaucus) (201) 223-0562

Hoboken Road Tavern (East Rutherford) (201) 939-1128 Houlihan’s (Secaucus) (201) 330-8856 Il Cafone (Lyndhurst) (201) 933-3355 Il Villaggio (Carlstadt) (201) 935-7733 Jack Austin’s (Weehawken) (201) 348-4444

La Reggia Restaurant & Banquets & Lounge (Secaucus) (201) 422-0200 Marco Polo Pizza/ Breakfast Grill (Weehawken) (201) 863-0057 Mamma Vittoria (Nutley) (973) 662-0242 Masina Trattoria Italiana (Weehawken) (201) 348-4444

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (Lyndhurst) (201) 933-2220 Morton’s The Steakhouse (Hackensack) (201) 487-3614 Mr. Bruno’s Pizzeria & Restaurant (Lyndhurst) (201) 933-1588 Oceanaire Seafood Room (Hackensack) (201) 343-8862 Olive Garden (Secaucus) (201) 867-3543

Colonial Diner (Lyndhurst) (201) 935-3192 CUPS frozen yogurt- that’s hot (Secaucus)

Finch’s (Rutherford) (201) 231-3141

Good Chinese Kitchen (North Bergen) (201) 295-0806

McDonalds (North Bergen) (201) 868-9888

Casa Giuseppe Restaurant & Bar 503 (Lyndhurst) (201) 460-0060

Elia (East Rutherford) (201) 939-9292

Ghost Hawk Brewing Company (Clifton) ghosthawkbrewing.com

Justin’s Ristorante II (Wood-Ridge) (201) 933-4276

Boogie Woogie Bagel Boys (Weehawken) (201) 863-4666

Dunkin Donuts/ Subway (Secaucus) (201) 617-9200

Gabriel’s Grille & Bar (Hasbrouck Heights) (201) 288-9600

Outback Steakhouse (Secaucus) (201) 601-0077 Panera Break (Secaucus) (201) 348-2846 Pink at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment (East Rutherford) (201) 842-5013 Poke Bros (Secaucus)

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“A diamond in the shadow of the Meadowlands, old-style cuisine that never disappoints” Zagat Survey, America’s Top 1000 Italian Restaurants 2008

“Best of Award of Excellence” - Wine Spectator Magazine

Come experience Il Villaggio’s distinguished cuisine in our newly renovated restaurant Since 1979, Il Villaggio has been consistently providing guests with truly memorable dining experiences.

Our menu specializes in classic northern Italian dishes, which include a wide variety of fresh fish & seafood specials that change daily. Complete your dining experience with our wide selection of homemade desserts.

Il Villaggio caters to Bar/Bat Mitzvahs,Weddings, and Private/Corporate Events.

Monday-Friday: 11:30 am -11:00 pm • Saturday: 5:00 pm - 12 Midnight Sunday: Private Events Only 651 Route 17 North, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 Telephone: 201.935.7733 • info@ilvillaggio.com • www.ilvillaggio.com

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MEADOWLANDS EAT & DRINK

Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Weehawken) (201) 863-5100 Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Jersey City) (201) 448-8664 Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Paramus-Maywood) (551) 258-0013 Rutherford Pancake House (Rutherford) (201) 340-4171

Saladworks (East Rutherford) (201) 939-8886

Starbucks Coffee (Secaucus) (201) 223-4924

Top That! Donuts (Rutherford) (201) 559-5485

Sals Good Eats (Teterboro) (201) 375-4949

Stefanos Mediterranean Grille (Secaucus) (201) 865-6767

Urban Plum Gastropub (Secaucus) (201) 520-0574

Subway (Weehawken) (201) 865-2500

Varrellman’s Baked Goods (Rutherford) (201) 939-0462

Segovia Restaurant (Moonachie) (201) 641-4266 Shannon Rose (Clifton) (973) 284-0200 Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (Clifton) (973) 661-2435 Starbucks Coffee (East Rutherford) (201) 438-0584

Subway (Secaucus) (201) 325-0300

Vesta Wood Fired Pizza & Bar (East Rutherford) (201) 939-6012

Subway (North Bergen) (201) 869-4469

Volare’s Restaurant (Rutherford) (201) 935-6606

Tokyo Hibachi & Buffet (Secaucus) (201) 863-2828

Wayback Burger (Secaucus) (201) 293-4654

MEADOWLANDS TRANSPORTATION

AAA Giants Limousine & Car Service (201) 933-3313

Minuteman II Limousine and Car Service (973) 347-6100

Academy Bus, LLC (201) 420-7000

Moonlight Limousine & Party Bus Service (201) 254-0126

Axis Global Systems, LLC (718) 458-3666 Country Club Services (973) 376-4352 Empire CLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services (888) 826-3431 EZ Ride (201) 939-4242 Lyft Lyft.com

Meadowlands Exposition Center (Secaucus) (201) 330-7773 16 W Marketing (Rutherford) (201) 635-8000 4 Wall New York (Moonachie) (201) 329-9878 Al Di La Fine Italian Private Catering (Rutherford) (201) 939-1128

NJ Transit (973) 491-8903, www.njtransit.com NY Waterway (201) 902-8700 Panorama Tours (973) 470-9700 Vander Plaat Executive Limo (201) 891-3856

EVENTS & CATERING

The Boulevard (North Bergen) (201) 744-8169

Bounce Music & Entertainment (Englewood Cliffs) (201) 482-8191 Cliffhanger Productions Inc. (Rutherford) (201) 460-1489 Freeman (Kearny) (201) 299-7400

Annabella’s Fine Foods, Inc. (East Rutherford) (201) 804-0303

Graycliff Catering Inc. (The Graycliff) (Moonachie) (201) 939-9233

Any Excuse For A Party (973) 808-8700

Il Villaggio (Carlstadt) (201) 935-7733

Apple Spice: Box Lunch Delivery & Catering Company (South Hackensack) (201) 525-2775

In Thyme Catered Events (River Vale) (201) 666-3353 Jimmy’s Artistice Creations (East Rutherford) (201) 460-1919

LTB Entertainment (Secaucus) (201) 282-1117 Mamma Vittoria (Nutley) (973) 662-0242

Seasons Catering (Washington Township) (201) 664-6141 Sterling Affair Caterers (Carlstadt) (201) 372-0734

Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment (East Rutherford) (201) 842-5013 Nanina’s In The Park (Belleville) (973) 751-1230 Party Supplies Co, Inc. (Rutherford) (646) 431-1805 Personal Touch Experience & Catering (Hackensack) (201) 488-8820 Pink at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment (East Rutherford) (201) 842-5013 Sal’s Good Eats (Teteroboro) (201) 375-4949

Sweet Dreams Studio- Photo Booth (Madison) (703) 585-4704 Unique Event Center (Little Ferry) (201) 880-5025 United Eventurers (201) 694-6583 Venetian (Garfield) (973) 546-2250 Wall Street Cafe & Catering (Lyndhurst) (201) 933-1099 Willwork Inc. (Woodland Park) (201) 321-1135

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STAY IN THE MEADOWLANDS Aloft Secaucus Meadowlands (Secaucus) (201) 809-1000

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Hampton Inn & Suites Teaneck Glenpointe (Teaneck) (201) 883-9777

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Holiday Inn Express (Paramus) (201) 843-5400 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (Carlstadt) (201) 460-9292 Home2 Suites by Hilton Hasbrouck Heights (Hasbrouck Heights) (201) 552-5600 Homewood Suites by Hilton (East Rutherford) (201) 460-9030 Homewood Suites by Hilton (Teaneck/ Glenpointe) (201) 883-1777 Hyatt Place Secaucus/ Meadowlands (Secaucus) (201) 422-9480 La Quinta Inn & Suites Clifton/ Rutherford (Clifton) (973) 778-6500 La Quinta Inn & Suites (Secaucus) (201) 863-8700 MC Hotel (Montclair) (973) 329-5500 Red Roof Inn (Secaucus) (201) 319-1000

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Chuck E. Cheese’s (North Bergen) (201) 861-1799

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (Lyndhurst) (201) 933-2220

Durkan Fencing Company (South Hackensack) (201) 880-9585

Haircutter in the Meadow (Secaucus) (201) 863-3900

MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) (201) 559-1562

Jenny Craig (Secaucus) (201) 330-0110

Entertainment Cruises | Spirit of New York & New Jersey Dining Cruises (201) 333-8600

NY Giants (East Rutherford) (201) 935-8111

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NY Jets (Florham Park) (516) 560-8100 NY Red Bulls (Harrison) (201) 583-7000 NY Waterway (Weehawken) (201) 902-8700 RPM Raceway (Jersey City) (201) 333-7223 Statue Cruises (Jersey City) (201) 432-6321

ECOTOURISM

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NJSEA Meadowlands Environment Center (Lyndhurst) (201) 460-8300

Bergen Town Center (Paramus) (201) 845-4051

American Dream (East Rutherford) 1(833) AMDREAM

Hackensack Riverkeeper (Hackensack) (201) 968-0808

GNC Live Well (Secaucus) (201) 348-9549

The Plaza at Harmon Meadow (Secaucus) (908) 226-5285 Newport Centre (Jersey City) (201) 626-2025 The Mills at Jersey Gardens (Jersey City) (908) 436-3005

King’s Court Health & Sports Club (Lyndhurst) (201) 460-0088 LA Fitness Signature Club (Secaucus) (201) 751-9940

The Shops at Riverside (Hackensack) (201) 489-0151 Westfield Garden State Plaza (Paramus) (201) 843-2121 Outlet Shopping

Poofy Organics (Rutherford) (201) 438-6800 Sally Beauty Supply (North Bergen) (201) 295-0020

Calvin Klein Company Store (Secaucus) (201) 223-9760 Gucci (Secaucus) (201) 392-2670

SOJO Spa Club (Edgewater) (201) 313-7200

Tommy Hilfiger (Secaucus) (201) 863-5600

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (212) 344-0996

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