Meadowlands Magazine: March 2021 by Meadowlands Media

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PSEG: Combating climate change is a fight worth having Pg. 6

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: This ‘Terminal’ is just the beginning

LIGHTING UP BUSINESS IN THE MEADOWLANDS

Jewel Electric Supply brightens up pandemic recovery with innovative products and services Pg. 12

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NJ Transit Advances Regional “Innovation Challenge”: Requests proposals to move crowds in and out of the Meadowlands Rail Station Pg. 18

Pictured: Susan Kelminson, Business Development Manager, and Bob Kilroy, Executive Director of Operations, are helping to light up business recovery throughout the Meadowlands.

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Jewel Electric Supply: Lighting Up Business in the Meadowlands

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BUSINESS REPORT “Now more than ever, we’re connecting Meadowlands businesses with the critical news and resources they need to stay ahead.”

t the end of January, a note I wrote to the MC membership ended with this statement: “So, let’s make the future our own. Let’s continue to shape it through strong leadership and focused advocacy for a better tomorrow.” And then I asked: “Will you help me and the MC in making this happen?” Well, I am incredibly happy to say your response was almost immediate! Notes of, “What can I do to help?” and “Count me in!” started arriving within 15 minutes after my team and I sent the email message out. Your responses have elevated my state of mind to a new level of optimism and determination, just when I needed a shot in the arm – pun intended! The MC is marching forward with a full business program agenda and with a vengeance! We will elevate our game with new features Meadowlands Magazine will now feature a new section called Thought Leaders: Opinions & Commentary, where we will present thought provoking content written by high profile notable guests. We have launched this new section in this issue with pieces by Rick Thigpen, senior vice president of corporate citizenship of PSEG and chairman of the PSEG Foundation, and Kevin O’Toole, Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which get us thinking deeply about the need for nuclear power generation and a new Port Authority Bus Terminal on the West Side of Manhattan, respectively. Forward! Small business is a big deal to us In 2021, the MC will host a series of Mayor’s Summits on Small Business. By gathering local mayors and officials and engaging local business owners, our end goal is to identify what is needed for businesses to sustain and grow. We will also talk about best practices with other officials and experts who have implemented successful programs in their communities. We believe this engagement and dialog will lead to creative thinking and a better understanding of how to eliminate bureaucracy – profoundly helping main street and local small 4

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businesses recover from the pandemic. Forward! I am seeing a larger light at the end of the tunnel…the Gateway Tunnel! We recently hosted our Eggs & Issues public policy event in a webinar format, with NJ DOT Commissioner Diane Scaccetti and the CEO of NJ Transit Kevin Corbet discussing transportation infrastructure investment. They announced a creative RFP for new transit technology to enhance the movement of people from Jersey City and Hoboken through Secaucus Junction to the Meadowlands Complex and American Dream. That, along with very positive indications that the Biden Administration is looking favorably on the long-planned Gateway Tunnel, shine a great light and underscore the importance of our continued transportation advocacy. Ideation, hatchibation and innovation (you can call me Slip Mahoney) The MCHQ was envisioned to be a comfortable think tank environment where ideas would be hatched by entrepreneurs as they gather together to innovate and brainstorm. Well, the time has come to get those brains sparking once again. So, check the Chamber Calendar on www. meadowlands.org and join me for a small group in-person Biz Owner Roundtable every Friday morning from 8 – 9 a.m. The coffee is on me! Forward!

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THOUGHT LEADERS: OPINION & COMMENTARY

Combating Climate Change is a Fight Worth Having By Rick Thigpen, Senior Vice President, Corporate Citizenship, PSEG

ew Jersey is familiar with being on the front lines of environmental challenges. It’s no coincidence that we were one of the first states to create a cabinet-level Department of Environmental Protection. We are also the state that gave birth to the federal Superfund law, drafted by then-U.S. Rep. Jim Florio to deal with the cleanup of hazardous substances released into the environment. Our newest challenge, and perhaps the toughest yet, is climate change. We’re growing increasingly familiar with the stronger, more extreme weather that is being caused by our planet’s changing climate. As noted by C2ES, Yale University and others, hurricanes will grow far more costly without action. As a coastal state with a highly-developed shoreline, New Jersey is extremely vulnerable to potential damages caused by rising sea levels. Rather than sit on our hands, we need to answer the call: reduce our carbon footprint or face the consequences. On behalf of our children, this is a fight worth having. Thankfully, in New Jersey, we already get nearly 40% of our electricity from a carbon-free source: nuclear energy. Nuclear provides more than 90% of the carbon-free power generated in New Jersey, making it a critical pillar in the state’s clean energy ambitions. 6

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Despite the many benefits nuclear energy provides, its continued service in New Jersey is not guaranteed. As long as policymakers in Washington continue to refuse to recognize the costs of carbon when setting wholesale electric market prices and oppose state support for carbon-free generation, fossil fuels will be the lowest-cost option to generate electricity. Nothing would jeopardize New Jersey’s clean energy future more than standing by while productive nuclear plants shut down for lack of policy support. Three years ago, New Jersey lawmakers took action to prevent nuclear plants serving the state from retiring prematurely due to insufficient revenues from energy markets. This Zero Emissions Certificate (ZEC) law, which requires applicants to submit detailed financial data to the BPU to demonstrate the need for financial support, is the reason New Jersey continues to enjoy the benefits of nuclear power. Our critics have argued this law amounts to a subsidy of PSEG’s nuclear plants. And PSEG’s plants do benefit from this support. Have no doubt, without this law, Washington policies favoring fossil fuels would have forced them to close. If anything, market conditions for nuclear plants have only gotten worse since the first ZEC process played out – meaning that, at a minimum, New Jersey’s nuclear fleet will need the same level of continued ZEC support in order to remain viable. Today, the need to generate as much carbon-free electricity as possible has only grown more urgent. Soon, New Jersey will decide whether to continue to provide support for these nuclear plants, which generate enough electricity to power 3.8 million homes and also help avoid 14 million tons of carbon emissions every year – the equivalent of taking 3 million cars off the road. Never forget, it is cheaper for ratepayers to keep these plants open than it is to close them. We know what happens when nuclear plants close. Oyster Creek was New Jersey’s smallest nuclear plant when it shut down permanently in October 2018. During the following year, more than two-thirds of the electricity generated to replace Oyster Creek’s production came from the increased use of New Jersey’s natural gas-burning power plants. The rest was supplied by out-of-state coal and natural gas. The result was an additional 3.1 million tons of carbon released into the air. By contrast, New Jersey’s 3,500-megawatt Salem and Hope Creek nuclear plants are five times larger than Oyster Creek – which would magnify the carbon emissions impact if they were to close.

At PSEG, we’re committed to supporting our state and doing what is in the best interests of our customers and communities. Working together, we can ensure the state is able to produce the electricity we need to power our homes and businesses without producing the carbon emissions we don’t. To accomplish that, we need to renew New Jersey’s ZEC program at its current level of economic support. If you believe that climate change is not only a global challenge, but also one that hits New Jersey particularly hard, then the battle to preserve New Jersey’s nuclear plants is one we can’t afford to lose. Today, our shared priority is to preserve nuclear energy as an important part of New Jersey’s clean energy mix. To fight climate change, we’ll need as much carbon-free energy as we can make and to reduce our overall energy usage. Preserving New Jersey’s clean energy agenda at the lowest possible cost is worth fighting for.

Rick Thigpen is PSEG’s senior vice president for Corporate Citizenship and chairman of the PSEG Foundation.

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THOUGHT LEADERS: OPINION & COMMENTARY

This ‘Terminal’ is Just the Beginning

By Kevin J. O’Toole, Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

he economies of New Jersey and New York were connected long before there even was a United States. But it would take centuries before the political will and technological advances would literally connect the people of North Jersey to the metropolis to its east. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has been a key player in that figurative and literal bridge building for 100 years. The infrastructure that connects two great states – and transformed North Jersey into a global economic powerhouse, a major sports-entertainment destination and an incomparable place to raise families – was either built by or improved by the Port Authority. In recent years, the Port Authority committed to rebuilding its three major airports. Notable progress on this ambitious goal is visible at Newark Liberty International, where a new terminal and a new car rental facility is taking shape, and at LaGuardia, where the once-vilified airport has become a stunning example of how the Port Authority can deliver massive compli8

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cated projects on time. But there was one significant facility left out; a facility that – despite more than $100 million in recent quality-of-life improvements – is not delivering 21st century service to commuters. That is not surprising because it is a symbol not of this century, but of the previous one. I am, of course, referring to the Midtown Bus Terminal. Labeled by comedian John Oliver as “the single worst place on Planet Earth,” the bus terminal, which opened in 1950, is March 2021

outdated and insufficient in size to meet the needs of today. I am happy to state the infamous bus terminal’s days are numbered. In January, the Port Authority announced it had settled on a single, transformative plan for a new Midtown Bus Terminal. This is momentous. Political leaders and community stakeholders agree this is the right plan. This is extraordinary. The plan, the vision and the timing are

all aligned. And this is in great part because of Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, D-Teaneck. Senator Weinberg advocated for a new bus terminal even when few would listen. She has tirelessly focused on ensuring that the 260,000 New Jersey passengers who move through the bus terminal on a typical day will literally move through the bus terminal quickly, efficiently through modern concourses, and in commuter buses that will better navigate the terminal and surrounding streets. • New Jersey commuters need a bus terminal designed for current and future capacity. • Bus operators need a terminal designed to handle growing volume, facilitate the swift turnaround of buses inside the terminal, and that can accommodate future all-electric fleets with a 21st century charging structure. • Local residents need a terminal that is part of their community, designed to welcome not only commuters and shoppers, but also the people who live around the facility with street-side storefronts and new public green space. The plan unveiled by the Port Authority in January addresses these needs. The new Midtown Bus Terminal will be built on its existing footprint, providing for a nearly 40% increase in capacity, removing congestion from local streets with the addition of a storage and staging facility, and because it will be built on the terminal’s existing footprint, will still offer commuters easy connections to 12 subway lines. The terminal will expand west on Port Authority-owned property to include a facility for bus staging and for inter-city buses, with new

ramps to the terminal. Supporting the Port Authority’s commitment to the tenets of the Paris Climate Agreement, the facility will also have a charging structure to support future all-electric fleets and create 3.5 acres of new green space in the surrounding neighborhood. Multiple community meetings were held to listen to residents, businesses, public leaders and other stakeholders – many of whom pointed out the importance of getting idling buses and their emissions off local streets. Their combined input resulted in a better proposal – one that will yield a bus terminal that will both grow with and respect the community it serves. As our region remains in the grips of a oncein-a-hundred-year pandemic, it may be hard to visualize life returning to the way it was before the coronavirus. History informs our present and guides us into the future. In the years following the influenza pandemic of 1918, the nation did not go backwards, but forward. It “roared” into the next decade. And the Port Authority, created on April 30, 1921, was there at that transformational moment. I cannot predict the future, but I know New Jerseyans. We move forward. We innovate. We create the technologies of tomorrow today. That unique Jersey spirit will drive a regional economic recovery. And when it comes to understanding “driving,” the Port Authority has and will take the lead. We will build a new Midtown Bus Terminal to serve the needs of a region on the move. The Port Authority did it in 1950. It will do now. This new world-class, 21st facility may still be called a terminal, but it will be the beginning of something new.

Kevin J. O’Toole is the Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The opinions expressed in this section are those of the submitting authors and do not necessarily represent the views of and may not be attributed as opinions of the Meadowlands Chamber or Meadowlands Media.

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Customer Service No detail too small

reat customer service is largely about effective communication. There are many do’s and don’ts when it comes to gaining the trust and loyalty of your customers and clients. With that said, consider the following: Small things matter: Listen to customers when they tell you what they want. If a customer says they don’t like tomatoes or onions in their salad or they want dressing on the side, give it to them the way they want it. Did you ever notice that when your meal comes out and it doesn’t match what you asked for, the waiter or waitress will inevitably say, “Oh, sorry, I didn’t write it down” or “I had it written correctly, I guess the kitchen ignored it.” Don’t ignore it, because small things matter. A lot. Maintain a positive attitude: Your positive attitude will be contagious and will put the customer at ease. The opposite is also true. A negative attitude will be picked up right away. If you don’t feel good about yourself, it is hard to feel good about the people you are helping. Solicit real feedback: Don’t be afraid of a customer expressing concerns or problems they are having with you or your business. Encourage them. This is an opportunity to show how much you really care. Make a meaningful connection: The most irritating thing for a customer is when they are made to feel like a number and not a person. Even if you are efficient when dealing with customers, they need to be recognized as individuals. This is particularly challenging for toll collectors, bank tellers and telephone operators who deal with dozens, and sometimes hundreds, of people a day. Keep it simple: When dealing with customers, talk in an easy to understand, jargon-free fashion that they won’t have to work overtime to comprehend. Empathize: Ask yourself this question:

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If I were a customer in this situation, how would I want to be treated? Actively listen: When a customer is angry or disappointed with you or your company, make sure you actively listen to his or her entire complaint or objection. Fight the urge to interrupt because you want to “fix” the situation right away. Customers want to be fully heard. Feelings matter a lot in customer service: Price, location and selection are all important. However, by far the most important factor that determines what kind of relationship you will have with a customer is how you make him or her feel. Be grateful: Never underestimate the power of a smile and a “thank you.” Your frame of mind is critical: If you see your job as simply a way to earn a living, it is going to be extremely difficult to treat customers in a special way. Customers know when you are going through the motions. Keep your promises: Excuses for not delivering a product or service as it was promised often fall on deaf ears with customers. Barring truly extreme situations or emergencies, all promises to customers must be kept. If they cannot be kept, it is your re-

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sponsibility to communicate that to the customer, not the customer’s responsibility to find out after the fact. Make it part of your DNA: Great customer service is not about any campaign or initiative to show that you appreciate customers. Rather, it is a way of life and an attitude that is built into the way you deal with people on a daily basis Steve Adubato, PhD, is the anchor of several programs on PBS stations WNET and NJTV and is the author of five books including his latest, “Lessons in Leadership” and “What Were They Thinking”, which examines crisis communication and leadership during challenging times. Steve’s “Lessons in Leadership” video podcast with co-host Mary Gamba airs Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on News 12+. Log on to www.Stand-Deliver. com to watch this video podcast, or subscribe to the podcast on Google Play, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Steve also provides executive leadership coaching for a variety of organizations both regionally and nationally. For more information and to find other articles Steve has written on communication and leadership in challenging times, visit www.Stand-Deliver.com

Susan Kelminson, Business Development Manager, and Bob Kilroy, Executive Director of Operations, are helping to light up business recovery throughout the Meadowlands.

Lighting Up Business in the Meadowlands

Jewel Electric Supply brightens up pandemic recovery with innovative products and services Sparking business in the Meadowlands area since 1929 Jewel Electric Supply, a certified small business enterprise (SBE), has been in the electrical equipment distribution business in Jersey City since February 1929. They presently occupy a building with offices, showroom and warehouse space totaling approximately 30,000 square feet. Located in the downtown section of Jersey City, just a few minutes from the Holland Tunnel and Path Train Station, there is ample parking in front of the building along with several loading docks. In addition to easy order pick up, Jewel Electric Supply also offers free deliveries via one of their professionally operated company trucks or by the use of common carrier and UPS.

City and New York state, as well as by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). Julie Sczesnik is the Owner and President of Jewel Electric Supply. Susan Kelminson serves as the area’s Business Development Manager, with extensive knowledge in lighting design and a proven track record of securing New Jersey energy rebates to offset the cost of otherwise costly LED upgrades.

Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Jewel Electric Supply was sold in 2017, transforming the business into a WBEcertified entity in New Jersey, New York

Taking pride in assisting customers Jewel Electric Supply’s trained staff takes pride in assisting its customers, continuously helping to satisfy their electrical

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requirements. Their customers are as diverse as the inventory they carry. Some of their customers include firms such as PSEG, PANYNJ, NJ Transit, NJ DOT, NY DOT, the NJ Turnpike, many of the municipalities in New Jersey, hotel chains, commercial property managers as well as many small, medium and large electrical contractors. Offering a wide range of products Jewel Electric Supply utilizes the manufacturers catalogs for a full in depth listing of the products they offer through their distributor agreements. They are always working hard to keep their customers informed about the newest and most technically advanced products available to them. Jewel Electric Supply is an authorized stocking distributor for many of the most recognizable manufacturing names in the industry. They offer a wide-ranging product line which includes a wide variety of products such as: lamps, ballasts, indoor & outdoor lighting fixtures, poles, wire, cable, flexible cords, controls, wiring devices, conduit, junction boxes, transformers, generators, fans, heaters, automatic hand-dryers, tools, etc. Some of the manufacturers they represent include General Electric, Cutler Hammer-Eaton, Hubbell, Sylvania, Philips, Lithonia, Lightolier, Lutron, Cooper Industries, Wiremold and many more.

In-house services provided include: • Switchgear: Custom Panel board specifying, design and pricing. • Commercial Lighting: Design, Specifying, Layout and procurement. Providing access to New Jersey Clean Energy Lighting Incentives Jewel is well versed with the various rebates and incentives surrounding existing HID fixture replacement. They will categorize, inventory and document fixtures and replace with LED lamps including: • Building Analysis • Lamp Specification • Application to NJ Clean Energy • Procurement of Lamps and Fixtures

Jewel Electric Supply is a longstanding and highly active member of the Meadowlands Chamber, with Executive Director of Operations Bob Kilroy serving on the Meadowlands Chamber’s Board of Advisors.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Retirement Savings Report reveals that average retirement contributions and balances are rising

t has been well documented that COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on both the US and global economies during the course of the last 12 months. From sky-high unemployment rates to the shuttering of businesses and wild swings in the stock market, the virus has impacted each and every sector of the economy. With so much attention being paid to the daily toll the ongoing pandemic has had on businesses, workers, and their finances, less attention has been paid to the long-term effects of COVID-19 on American’s nest eggs and retirement goals. Rather than surveying workers directly to learn their opinions regarding how COVID-19 has impacted their retirement plans, we wanted to go directly to the data. By reviewing the 401K’s of 59,000 American workers across all 50 states during 2020, we discovered that those who were fortunate enough to remain employed during this historic economic downturn were actually able to save more than they had in previous, non-pandemic years that saw the economy fare far better overall. In fact, the average retirement contributions and balances for employees in all 50 states were up from 2019 levels. Overall, we found that: • Between 2019 and 2020, the average 401K balance increased by 30.3%

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• New Jersey ranked #23, with the average balance increasing by 29.3% • Between 2019 and 2020, the average 401K employee contribution increased by 6.12% • Utah saw the largest average balance increase at 47.2 percent, while North Dakota saw the lowest uptick at 11.5% • Despite growth across the board, the 401(k) contributions of males increased 3% more than their female counterparts • Employees aged 21-30 saw the largest average balance increase, at 77% While there is no question that millions of Americans--from business owners and their employees to investors and retirees--have been negatively impacted by the COVID-era economy, 401Ks were, by and large able to weather the 2020 storm. This is likely due to a combination of economic anxieties and fears resulting in larger employee contributions and an increase in disposable income from the shift to remote work (IE fewer trips to the gas station, not as many to-go coffees and restaurant lunches, and far fewer post-work trips for drinks) and the widespread shut downs that left many with nothing to do but stay at home. As more and more cities, states, and workplaces ease restrictions and open up in 2021, it is worth monitoring whether or not these super saver trends continue or if contributions and balances decrease from 2020.

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TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

NJ Transit Advances Regional “Innovation Challenge”

Requests proposals to move crowds in and out of the Meadowlands Rail Station, serving American Dream, MetLife Stadium and Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment On February 17, 2021, the MC hosted an Eggs & Issues event to discuss transportation issues. Presented by leaders at NJ Transit and NJ DOT, part of that discussion focused on NJ Transit’s Innovation Challenge. We will continue to keep our membership informed on the progress of this project as well as other public affairs and advocacy issues through our ongoing Eggs & Issues series. This piece contains more information about NJ Transit’s Innovation Challenge.

J Transit is continuing to advance the “Innovation Challenge” project, moving it into the next phase of the development process. In February, NJ Transit issued a request for proposals (RFP) to develop an inventive and original solution to increase mass transit capacity between the Frank R. Lautenberg Rail Station at Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands Complex. “Partnering with industry to find innovative, creative and sustainable solutions to enhance our public transportation system, particularly to a popular destination like the Meadowlands, is a way to generate viable environmentally-friendly projects to meet our future needs,” NJDOT Commissioner and NJ Transit Board Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti said. “This RFP brings us closer to making that a reality.” “This RFP will allow NJ Transit to receive and evaluate proposals from the best and the brightest in the industry,” said NJ Transit President & CEO Kevin 18

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S. Corbett. “It’s an encouraging and important step forward in our goal to provide more robust public transit, with increased capacity, to the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex from Secaucus.” In continuing to advance this critical initiative, NJ Transit is looking to the future of the post-pandemic demands of the mass transit system and making the investments, planning and design required of projects with long lead times. These investments will drive future economic activity and maintain the ability to attract the world’s largest events. MetLife Stadium remains in contention as a host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. NJ Transit is asking qualified contractors to help solve a very real problem; how to move a stadium’s worth of people seamlessly and continuously between Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex, anchored by MetLife Stadium, the Racetrack and American Dream, seven miles away. The Meadowlands provides unique March 2021

challenges to mass transit: including: sporting events and concerts at MetLife Stadium; the American Dream which will have 20,000 employees and 40 million visitors annually; highly sensitive environmental features including the famous meadows and Hackensack River; highly traveled existing roads; and an existing rail line to the stadium from Secaucus Junction. NJ Transit is looking for proposals that can provide end-to-end solutions for peak capacity service, including design, build, operation and management as well as identifying the financial resources to make a proposal a reality. Last November, NJ Transit welcomed more than 140 attendees from 54 private and public entities to the kickoff of its “Innovation Challenge” at the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex to discuss the challenges and possible innovative solutions to moving people to and from the location’s popular venues. Another 80 participants also joined in via live stream over the Internet. For more information of NJT “Innovation Challenge” njtransit.com/challenge NJ TRANSIT is the nation’s largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 253 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 18,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.

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tation and maintenance of the established security requirements of the organization and systems. SecCM is focused on providing ITSM and security professionals with guidance and best practices for configuration management with security “top of mind.” This area of security has become so critical that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has dedicated an entire publication to this topic. The NIST Special Publication 800-128 (NIST SP 800-128) “Guide for Security-Focused Configuration Management of Information Systems” can be found and downloaded from nist.gov directly at no charge. NIST SP 800-128 applies specifically to federal systems but, as we all know, what initially starts with federal mandates often becomes a flow-down requirement for any commercial entity providing goods and/or services to the federal government directly or through contractors. This document provides configuration management concepts, principles and recommended security controls for information systems and organizations. NIST SP 800-128 assumes that information security is an integral part of an organization’s overall configuration management procedures.

SecCM activities include the identification and recording of configurations that impact the security posture of the system and the organization, and the consideration of security risks in approving the initial configuration. SecCM also includes the analysis of security implications based on changes to the system configuration, and the documentation of the approved and/or implemented changes. As with other IT best practices, SecCM also suggests having defined roles such as a SecCM program manager, system security officer and authorizing official. The roles and typical responsibilities are documented in the 800-128 publication. Identifying security controls The top number of security controls within the publication include: • Inventory Authorized & Unauthorized Devices: Be sure you know what’s connected to your network, including anything that is prohibited. • Inventory Authorized & Unauthorized Software: It’s important to know what operating systems and applications that are running, especially if anything is prohibited. • Secure Configurations for Hardware & Software: “Harden” or “shield” devices on your network to be able to withstand deliberate or accidental misuse. • Continuously Assess Vulnerabilities & Remediate: Always be on the lookout for weaknesses in your network’s and applications; eliminate vulnerabilities. • Control Use of Administrative Privileges: Institute rolebased access, only assigning enough privilege to conduct their assigned and approved tasks. Exploring the benefits of SecCM There are many benefits to instituting a security-focused

Configuration Management program, including, but not limited to: • Reduced risk of outages and security breaches through visibility and tracking of the changes to your systems. • Cost reduction by having detailed knowledge of all the elements of your configuration, avoiding wasteful duplication of your technology assets. • Improved experience for your customers and internal staff by rapidly detecting and correcting improper configurations that could negatively impact performance. • Strict control of your processes by defining and enforcing formal policies and procedures that govern asset identification, status monitoring and auditing. • Greater agility and faster problem resolution, enabling you to provide a higher quality of service and reduce software engineering costs. • Efficient change management by knowing your baseline configuration and having the visibility to design changes that avoid problems. • Quicker restoration of service during an outage as the configuration is documented and the restoration is automated. A SecCM program is not for every company. But if an organization has IT assets it needs to keep safe from bad actors, aspects of this strategy will provide organizational benefits regardless of the size of the company. Mike Battistella is the President of Solutions3 LLC, an IT Management Company focusing on IT Service Management, Cyber Security Management, Network & Systems Management, Critical Notification Management, and Technical & Soft Skill Training. meadowlandsmedia.com

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Branca Properties, Inc. Contact Information: 375 Murray Hill Pkwy # 2, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Proudly serving the Meadowlands and all of New Jersey Telephone Number: (201) 438-4994 Website: www.brancaproperties.com

History In 1945, Branca Properties, Inc. (BPI) was started by Inez and Barney Branca as a way for their family to develop and manage properties in New Jersey. Since its inception, the company has been family owned and operated. Branca Properties has been thriving for over seventy years and has been passed down through three generations; along with their sister company Bergen Engineering, which was also incepted in 1945 as a full-service engineering and construction firm. Since the beginning, both companies have grown into prominent and successful firms in New Jersey and have continued to run by Barney and Inez’s son, Richard Branca. About the Company Branca Properties, Inc. develops, manages and owns commercial properties across Northern New Jersey. In particular, the company has deep footprint in the Meadowlands, a prime destination for businesses. The five-member team within this company prides its self on being client-centric. For over seventy years, Branca Properties has developed its growth strategy through providing tenants of the properties a first class working environment, while maintaining the facility to maximize the value of each property. The sister company, Bergen Engineering, was one of the first building contractors to break into the Meadowlands area. The Meadowlands are a location prime for business, but the actual area is known to be a very marshy, swamp-like environment. This is where the company perfected the muckand-fill method to combat the environmental challenges of the location. With the combination of experience and incorporating with new technology, Bergen Engineering has become a leader in the construction industry. 22

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Leadership Since 1980, Richard Branca has been the President of Branca Properties Inc. and Bergen Engineering Co. He took over following the footsteps of parents, who started both respective companies. He has gained more than 44 years of experience in property management, construction and development. The vice president of real estate for Branca Properties is Gavin Daniel. He is responsible for overseeing the operations of the BPI portfolio. This includes leasing, marketing, property management and acquisitions. Derrick Leikness is Branca’s controller. He joined BPI in 1995 and is responsible for asset management and financials. Services Branca Properties, Inc. is a management, development and ownership company of commercial properties. Over the years, BPI has become more diverse in the properties they own and manage; from office, flex, warehouse-distribution, retail, and hospitality properties to just name a few. The services provided by BPI for the properties it owns are leasing, management and accounting— almost a complete one-stop shop for the clients needs. While the properties uses are diverse, the Branca team has been expanded its knowledge of management to aid any type of business property. March 2021

Clients Branca Properties, Inc. values its clientele, taking a client-centric apparoach management and ownership. Over time, the client list has grown and been cultivated, with some notable names of major clients consisting of the Brooklyn Nets, UPS, BJ’s Wholesale Clubs and Hackensack University Medical Center of the Hackensack Meridian Health network. Company Beliefs Branca Properties main roles are to own and manage. Both roles have different philosophies as to how each role should be conducted. As property managers, strong relationships are built before the occupancy of a building. They work to create a relationship based on transparency, fairness and trust. The ultimate goal of BPI as property managers is to maintain a long and robust relationship with each tenant. As for property owners, the value of long-term goals guides the decision-making. For the over seventy years Branca Properties has been in operation, not a single property has been sold. Branca makes decisions with extremely cautious consideration. It’s a deciding factor that maintains the value of their properties.

Russo Development is a designer, builder and owner of commercial, residential and mission-critical properties throughout the New York metropolitan area. With over 2,100 luxury apartment homes throughout North Jersey, we have homes to suit all lifestyles. Visit VermellaNJ.com for details about all of our communities. Vermella Lyndhurst

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Forsgate Industrial Partners Designing the Best for Businesses in New Jersey Contact Information: 400 Hollister Rd Teterboro, NJ 07608 Telephone Number: (201) 393-4300 Website: www.forsgate.com

What we do Forsgate Industrial Partners work can be summed up in three words: develop, build and manage. Forsgate Industrial Partners is a private real estate development and investment firm that specializes in industrial buildings in New Jersey. We have the simple vision to create the best buildings in the best location in New Jersey. We own and manage over ten million square feet of industrial buildings. Forsgate is committed building to the highest quality of buildings and maintaining that goal. Our approach to delivering on the highest quality of buildings and management is through design excellence and quality construction. Forsgate practices this method because it is the company’s belief that this provides value at a faster rate than low costs would; quality over quantity. Not only does this bring a higher quality of construction, but it also attracts the best clients who will appreciate the investments made by Forsgate. The ultimate goal of Forsgate is to create an environment where companies thrive. History Forsgate Industrial Partners was created in 1964 in the Meadowlands. This location was not of just convenience but of strategy, close to a center of global connection, New York City, while also having the space to fully construct any functional facilities needed. In the 1970s, Forsgate purchased over 500 acres of land that was the halfway point between Boston and Washington DC; another strategic move made. This site became a hot spot for supply chain and manufacturing. The distribution industry grew and, in turn, so did Forsgate. New Jersey-based The search for sites is a continuous effort of Forsgate Industrial Partners, concentrated on the state of New Jersey. Any sites with or without buildings can be developed 24

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into the Forsgate vision of a thriving environment for any business. The reason for the distinct and purposeful focus on New Jersey is it allows Forsgate to have a complete focus on its clients. With the concentration on building and managing solely in New Jersey, Forsgate is able to provide an exceptional and personal experience to each client.

Partners and properties Forsgate prides itself on keeping the highest standards set regarding the values of companies as well as maintaining excellent client relationships through the satisfaction of the construction provided. Some of the most notable relationships Forsgate has created and maintained are March 2021

Coca-Cola, Revlon, Restaurant Depot, Volkswagen and plenty more. Forsgate’s personalized client strategy is what has kept their client list growing.

Looking ahead Manufacturing and development in the global market has advanced over time, but Forsgate has always kept up without sacrificing quality and other company standards. Through consistent strategic company choices, Forsgate is always able to stay a step ahead. The focus has always been and will remain on value and quality investment while providing top expertise in the industry – even with the ever-changing trends in global supply chains and manufacturing.

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Mc Gowan Builders

Helping to build the Meadowlands region and beyond Contact Information: 160 East Union Avenue East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Telephone Number: 201-865-4666 Website: www.mcgowanbuilders.com

Company history Mc Gowan Builders is a premier construction firm. In 2001, Patrick McGowan entrepreneurial spirit guided him to start the construction firm. Through his understanding of construction and his positive approach toward conducting business, he has achieved much success in the firm. Mc Gowan Builders, through its business strategy, has been able to achieve a pool of talented professionals and remarkable client loyalty. The firm is comprised of over thirty professionals specializing in general contracting and construction management services. The executives of Mc Gowan each have more than 35 years of experience in the construction services market sector. The team has extensive history in diverse market sectors, which allows Mc Gowan to anticipate the various underlying challenges that come with each project. This skillset has made Mc Gowan a trusted name in construction. Business goals and objectives The driving objective of Mc Gowan Builders is to understand and identify the best course of action to accurately achieve clients’ project goals. Clear project communication and coordination strategy are applied throughout the lifecycle of a project. This method has been proven effective, with Mc Gowan constructing millions of square feet for a wide range of market sectors. Mc Gowan maintains the high quality of work by utilizing its communication approach and also using cutting-edge technology and innovative building techniques. Mc Gowan is a part of the U.S Green Building Council and is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) -Certified. The council’s mission is to transform the way buildings are designed, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible setting. This expertise has allowed Mc Gowan to expand its construction skills to embark into a different sector. Mc Gowan prides it26

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self on the quality of work, commitment to excellence and adherence to best practices.

Growth strategy The Mc Gowan Builders team has perfected its approach to maintaining a superior level of project services through two focuses. First they focus on fostering an honest client communication method. Simultaneously, they provide an accurate reporting throughout all the project’s activities. This strategy for growth is effective in retaining clients as well reaching new clients. Our products and services Mc Gowan Builders specializes in a wide variety of services within the construction industry, including interiors and ground-up projects. Mc Gowan has constructed interiors for various market sectors such as retail, office, financial, cultural and educational spaces. For over fifteen years, the seasoned managers have developed a skilled niche for delivering phenomenal finished interior spaces. Mc Gowan prides itself on the their advanced practice of ground-up construction in the greater New York City area. With an area that has structures over a hundred years old, it requires tedious planning. Mc Gowan has established itself on having the expertise March 2021

in ground-up construction with skilled planning and critical preparation. Mc Gowan has built numerous ground-up construction sites from residential apartment, condominiums and hotel developments. Between interior and ground-up construction, Mc Gowan Builders has a diverse portfolio that qualifies its expertise in a wide range of projects.

Giving back Some of the various organizations Mc Gowan Builders work with are very close to the Mc Gowan family. The Vincent Mc Gowan Foundation is in honor of the Mc Gowan’s brother Vincent. The Mc Gowan brothers established this foundation to help provide support to people with depression so that they and their families may strive to have a better life. The Loretta Mc Gowan Foundation was formed in honor of the brothers Aunt Loretta. This nonprofit was formed to enhance research and educational efforts to help those with Down Syndrome. The ultimate goal is to establish their own facility to enhance the research and education efforts for individuals with down syndrome. Mc Gowan Builders also works with the Solace House and The Meadowlands YMCA.

BUSINESS PROFILE

ModernfoldStyles, Inc.

Taking the lead in flexible space management solutions Contact Information: 15 Empire Blvd South Hackensack, NJ 07606 Telephone Number: (201) 329-6226 Website: www.modernfoldstyles.com

What We Do Modernfold Styles, Inc. is a professional resource for contractors, designers and architects. By providing glass wall systems and operable partitions for commercial and residential projects, over 1,600 projects have been successfully completed. Modernfold Styles, Inc. is a clear leader in space management solutions. From the very beginning up until the very end, we ensure the satisfaction of every client. Starting with design, we work with our clientele to create custom space management designs. No matter the challenge of the space, ModernfoldStyles, Inc. prides itself in always bringing the plans on paper to life. In addition, when choosing any partition available by us, the installation is always guaranteed to be at the customer’s satisfaction. From installation to training, the project management team always follows through to the end. Service and maintenance technicians are available as well to protect our clients’ investment. ModernfoldStyles is known as the leading innovator of the industry of designing and installing glass wall systems as well as operable partition due to the company’s follow-through management style as well as customization for even the most difficult spaces. History In 1957, Folding Doors Inc. appointed a new president, Robert E. Styles. A year later, in 1958, a new distributorship, Modernfold Doors, was set up. The company soon changed its name to ModernfoldStyles Inc in 1964. As the company grew, they began to expand the business in New Jersey and into the Philadelphia area. In 1992, Robert Styles Jr. soon took the presidency over the company. At the turn of the millenium, ModernfoldStyles dealt with many internal changes. For example, their office in Englewood was moved to South Hackensack in May of 2000. Most recently in 2018, the company opened one of their

newest showrooms in order to enhance their clients experience and showcase their growing product portfolio.

Products and services ModernfoldsStyles, Inc. prides itself in distributing a wide variety of glass wall systems, operable partitions and fire and smoke protection systems. Companies including Modernfold, Skyfold, Renlita, and Smoke Guard manufacture many of these products. In order to prevent the sensation of being overwhelmed when being presented with such a large product selection, customers are limited to what their main interests are instead of just mindlessly looking. Clients, depending on their need, can choose between a commercial or residential for their initial application. As we move along the process, customers are able to get more specific as they go, choosing between interior versus exterior or even framed versus unframed. ModernfoldStyles’ product filter on their website can show the client exactly what they are looking for, without being overwhelmed. The uniqueness of ModernfoldStyles presents itself not only in our methods of distribution, but also in our service sector. Repairing and servicing of previous installations are provided to clients, guaranteed. All the technicians are trained and equipped with specialty tools and knowledge of each product.

Client portfolio The Meadowlands, New Jersey and the Philadelphia areas are hubs for business. The custom space management and the upkeep provided is what gives clients confidence in our company, ModernfoldStyles, Inc. Some of the more notable clients of ModernfoldStyles, Inc. are conglomerate giants like Google, Marriott, Subaru, Rutgers, Amazon and many more notable names. Award-winning company The work done by ModernfoldStyles, Inc. never goes unnoticed. In 2019 and 2020, the company received the Top 10 Dealer North America from Skyfold. In addition to the company receiving awards, individual employees have also done the same. Bob Styles received The Patriot Award and Eric Carrasquillo received LIBN’s 30 under 30 award. Giving back The success of this company expands well past awards and an exceptional client portfolio. ModernfoldStyles, Inc. has made many impacts in the communities it services. Organizations like Eva’s Village, The American Red Cross and Electronic Access Foundations are some of the philanthropic interests of ModernfoldStyles. More recently with current events, ModernfoldStyles has taken an initiative support the PHL-COVID 19 Fund. meadowlandsmedia.com

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COMMUNITY

One Smile At A Time

Delta Dental of New Jersey reinforces commitment to giving back to communities during COVID-19

elta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. (DDNJ) has not let the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic prevent them from giving back to their communities and engaging in several activities that demonstrate goodwill and boost morale. With in-person events becaming virtual, DDNJ sponsored nine of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s (classical) Couch Concerts and held its annual Community Impact Week in September. Associates had numerous opportunities to participate in virtual events and activities benefitting Wheeler Clinic, RAIN Foundation Shelter, Children’s Specialized Hospital, Zufall Health Veterans Program and Rise Against Hunger. More than half of DDNJ’s associates volunteered with more than 20 agencies during Community Impact Week. Local business organizations also recognized DDNJ’s philanthropic efforts and strong emphasis on associate volunteerism. CIANJ selected DDNJ as a Champion of Good Works during its Companies that Care Award program; Dr. Gene Napoliello, chairman of the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation was chosen as a recipient of NJBIZ’s Volunteer of the Year Award during its 2020 Health Care Heroes’ Awards. “Giving back to the community is part of our company’s DNA and a cornerstone of our brand,” said Dennis Wilson, president and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey. “We couldn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic have us waver from our commitment, especially not when the communities we serve needed us the most.” DDNJ’s 30th Annual Golf Classic benefiting Special Olympic New Jersey (SONJ) raised more than $95,000. The Golf Classic was SONJ’s first fundraising event since March 2020, and funds raised allow more than 26,000 athletes to experience the joys of sports competition and the comradery of being part of a team. DDNJ Foundation is proud to continue its 35-year strong commitment to funding New Jersey and Connecticut nonprofits dedicated to improving and increasing access to dental care and education to children, the developmentally disabled, seniors and veterans during its 2021 grant cycle. To learn more about Delta Dental’s 2020 community impact, please view their community impact report, Making the world better, a smile at a time. Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. (DDNJ) is New Jersey’s leading dental benefits company, providing or administering coverage to more than 1.7 million people through contracts with groups in New Jersey and Connecticut. In Connecticut, Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc. is a licensed insurer that writes dental coverage on an insured basis, and Delta Dental of New Jersey administers self-funded dental benefit programs. For more information, visit DeltaDentalNJ. com

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MEADOWLANDS EAT & DRINK

3rd Wave Cafe & Crepes, The Lyndhurst, (201) 528-8163

Cafe Matisse Rutherford, (201) 935-2995

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

Poke Bros Secaucus

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

Carrabba’s Italian Grill Secaucus, (201) 330-8497

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

Redd’s Restaurant & Bar Carlstadt, (201) 933-0015

Caffe Capri East Rutherford, (201) 460-1039

Al Di La East Rutherford, (201) 939-1128

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

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Clifton, (973) 471-2625 Bagels Plus & Deli Secaucus, (201) 330-0744

Chart House Restaurant Weehawken, (201) 348-6628

Bareli’s Restaurant, LLC Secaucus, (201) 865-2766

Cheeseburger In Paradise Secaucus, (201) 392-0500

Bazzarelli Restaurant & Pizzeria Moonachie, (201) 641-4010

Chevys Clifton, 973-777-6277

Big Bowls Little Plates Secaucus, (201) 514-4163

Chili’s Restaurant Secaucus, (201) 319-0804

Biggies Clam Bar Carlstadt, (201) 933-4242

Chipotle Mexican Grill Secaucus, (201) 223-0562

Bistro at Courtyard Secaucus Meadowlands Secaucus, (201) 617-8888

Bonefish Grill Secaucus, (201) 864-3004

Finch’s Rutherford, (201) 231-3141

BurgerFi Secaucus, (551) 257-7979

Firenza Pizza Secaucus, (201) 210-2562

Cafe Four Fifty Five Secaucus, (201) 864-7300

Sanducci’s Trattoria River Edge, 201-599-0600

Legal Sea Foods, LLC Paramus, (201) 843-8483

Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn New Milford, (201) 692-7700 Segovia Restaurant Moonachie, (201) 641-4266

Make Wine With Us Wallington, (201) 876-9463

Starbucks Coffee East Rutherford, (201) 438-0584

Marco Polo Pizza/ Breakfast Grill Weehawken, (201) 863-0057

Starbucks Coffee Secaucus, (201) 223-4924

Mamma Vittoria Nutley, (973) 662-0242

Stefanos Mediterranean Grille Secaucus, (201) 865-6767

Martini Grill Wood-Ridge, (201) 939-2000

Subway Weehawken, (201) 865-2500

Masina Trattoria Italiana Weehawken, (201) 348-4444

Subway Secaucus, (201) 325-0300

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The Crow’s Nest Restaurant Hackensack, (201) 342-5445

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The Original Pita Grill Hoboken, (201) 217-9777

Mr. Bruno’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Lyndhurst, (201) 933-1588

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

Mr. G’s Carlstadt, (201) 460-0100

New Jersey Beer Company North Bergen, (201) 758-8342 Oceanaire Seafood Room Hackensack, (201) 343-8862

Twisted Bites - Coming Soon Secaucus Urban Plum Gastropub Secaucus, (201) 520-0574 Varrellman’s Baked Goods Rutherford, (201) 939-0462

Olive Garden Secaucus, (201) 867-3543

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

Outback Steakhouse Secaucus, (201) 601-0077 Panera Bread Secaucus, (201) 348-2846

Suprema Cafe Rutherford, (201) 531-1190

The Boulevard North Bergen, (201) 744-8169

Morton’s The Steakhouse Hackensack, (201) 487-3614

PAPERLESS PROCESSING

Subway North Bergen, (201) 869-4469

The Barrow House Clifton, (862) 336-7070

Michael’s Salumeria Lyndhurst, (201) 868-9888

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House Paramus - Maywood, (551) 258-0013

Sals Good Eats Teterboro, (201) 375-4949

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

(201) 939-0707

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Jersey City, (201) 448-8664

Saladworks East Rutherford, (201) 939-8886

Il Villaggio Carlstadt, (201) 935-7733

McDonalds North Bergen, (201) 868-9888

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House Weehawken, (201) 863-5100

Sabor Latin Bistro North Bergen, (201) 943-6366

Il Cafone Lyndhurst, (201) 933-3355

Massaman Thai Cuisine Carlstadt, (201) 559-1424

PARTNERING TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN SERVICES

Red Lobster Secaucus, (201) 583-1902

Rutherford Pancake House Rutherford, (201) 340-4171

Houlihan’s Weehawken, (201) 863-4000

Luigi Meats Wood-Ridge, (201) 933-0105

Elia East Rutherford, (201) 939-9292

Burger King Secaucus, (201) 325-0498

Houlihan’s Secaucus, (201) 330-8856

Cosi Secaucus, (201) 330-1052

Dunkin Donuts/Subway Secaucus, 201-617-9200

Buffalo Wild Wings Secaucus, (201) 348-0824

Houlihan’s Hasbrouck Heights, (201) 393-9330

La Reggia Restaurant & Banquets & Lounge Secaucus, (201) 422-0200

CUPS frozen yogurt - that’s hot Secaucus

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

Hoboken Road Tavern East Rutherford, (201) 939-1128

Chit Chat Diner Hackensack, (201) 820-4033 Colonial Diner Lyndhurst, (201) 935-3192

Bistro Six-Five-Zero Hasbrouck Heights, (201) 288-6100

Ghost Hawk Brewing Company Clifton, ghosthawkbrewing.com

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

Pink at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment East Rutherford, (201) 842-5013

Which Wich Secaucus, (201) 325-8000

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25+ Restaurants with a variety of choices 9 Hotels, 1,529 Rooms Expo Convention Center Located on Route 3, Secaucus, NJ Exit 16E & 17 on NJ Turnpike, direct to Harmon Meadow Pedestrian-Friendly Campus with LA Fitness Signature Club & Kerasotes ShowPlace 14 Theatres

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SECAUCUS OUTLETS Secaucus, NJ Burlington Coat Factory (275 Hartz Way)

Calvin Klein Company Store (30 Enterprise Ave)

Eileen Fisher (45a Enterprise Ave) Group USA (25 Enterprise Ave) Gucci (50 Hartz Way) Lenox (60 Enterprise Ave) Prato Menswear

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201-864-1450 Rent the Runway Warehouse Store (100 Metro Way) 800-509-0842 Children’s Place 201-223-4849 (210 Meadowland Pkwy) Tommy Hilfiger (25 Enterprise Ave) 201-223-0601 Worth NY (210 Meadowland Pkwy) 201-605-2010 (210 Meadowland Pkwy)

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1-101 Mill Creek Drive, Secaucus, NJ

ENTERTAINMENT/FITNESS at HARMON MEADOW Kerasotes Theatres 1-800-Fandango (#1658) LA Fitness Signature Club 201-751-9940 Meadowlands Expo Center 201-330-7773

PLAZA at HARMON MEADOW

700 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ Art Gallery 201-902-0889 Bank Of America 201-319-0031 Chase Bank (450 Plaza Drive) 201-348-9204 Dunkin Donuts/Subway 201-617-9200 GNC 201-348-9549 Haircutter In The Meadow 201-863-3900 Harmon Meadow Jewelry Exchange 201-864-9666 Harmony Early Learning Center 201-348-2905 Pier 1 Imports 201-319-1110 Plaza Candy News & Lottery 201-520-0043 Raymour & Flanigan 201-809-1353 Sam’s Club (300 Park Place) 201-974-0702 Travel Meadows 201-348-3400 U.S. Post Office 201-866-6314 Walmart (400 Park Place) 201-325-9280

HARMON MEADOW HOTELS Secaucus, NJ Aloft Hotel Courtyard By Marriott

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(455 Harmon Meadow Blvd)

Embassy Suites

(455 Plaza Drive)

Extended Stay America (1 Plaza Drive)

Meadowlands River Inn

(250 Harmon Meadow Blvd.)

Holiday Inn

(300 Plaza Drive)

Hyatt Place

(575 Park Plaza Drive)

La Quinta Inn and Suites (350 Lighting Way)

Residence Inn (800 Plaza Dr)

201-617-8888

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1200 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken, NJ Info & Security Desk Best Wishes Cards & Gifts Blue Ale House Boogie Woogie Bagel Boys Bright Horizons Family Solutions CarePlus/CVS Pharmacy Chart House Estuary Living Houlihan’s Jack Austin’s Eat & Drink Lincoln Harbor Shoe Repair Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club NY Waterway Ruth’s Chris Steak House Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel Harbor Cleaners

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MEADOWLANDS TRANSPORTATION

AAA Giants Limousine & Car Service (201) 933-3313 Academy Bus, LLC (201) 420-7000 Axis Global Systems, LLC (718) 458-3666 Country Club Services (973) 376-4352 Empire CLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services (888) 826-3431

Lyft Lyft.com

Minuteman II Limousine and Car Service (973) 347-6100 NJ Transit (973) 491-8903, www.njtransit.com NY Waterway (201) 902-8700 Panorama Tours (973) 470-9700

Enterprise Rent-A-Car (908) 497-1234

State Shuttle (800) 427-3207

Enterprise Rent-A-Car (845) 537-6067

Stout’s Transportation Services (609) 883-8891

EZ Ride (201) 939-4242

Vander Plaat Executive Limo (201) 891-3856

EVENT PLANNING & CATERING SERVICES

16W Marketing Rutherford, (201) 635-8000

Cliffhanger Productions Inc. Rutherford, (201) 460-1489

4 Wall New York Moonachie, (201) 329-9878

Cutting Edge Entertainment (201) 460-1489

Adam Leffel Productions/ Petals Premier Event Design Hackensack, (201) 487-1300

Fabulous Foods Event Design & Catering Moonachie, (201) 896-8800

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

Fiesta Banquets Wood-Ridge, (201) 939-5409

Any Excuse For A Party (973) 808-8700

Freeman Kearny, (201) 299-7400

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

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

Audience Pleasers Garfield, 973-773-0953 Bayway Catering Elizabeth, (908) 527-8584 Bounce Music & Entertainment Englewood Cliffs, (201) 482-8191 Chit Chat Creative Caterers Hackensack, (201) 820-4033

Greenwood Lake Air Show West Milford, 973-224-9142 Il Villaggio Carlstadt, (201) 935-7733 In Thyme Catered Events River Vale, (201) 666-3353 Jimmy’s Artistic Creations East Rutherford, (201) 460-1919

JNL Creative Tours, LLC Waldwick, (201) 312-4684

Royal Manor Garfield, (973) 478-8590

LTB Entertainment Secaucus, (201) 282-1117

Sal’s Good Eats Teterboro, (201) 375-4949

Mamma Vittoria Nutley, (973) 662-0242

Seasons Catering Washington Township (201) 664-6141

Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment East Rutherford, (201) 842-5013

Smooth Sailing Celebrations Oak Ridge, (973) 409-4456

Nanina’s In The Park Belleville, (973) 751-1230

Sterling Affair Caterers Carlstadt, (201) 372-0734

Palisadium Catering & Conference Center Cliffside Park, (201) 224-2211

Sweet Dreams Studio Photo Booth Madison, (703) 585-4704

Personal Touch Experience & Catering Hackensack, (201) 488-8820

The Excelsior of Saddle Brook Saddle Brook, (973) 772-9900

Photobooth Planet Ridgefield, (917) 780-5556 Pink at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment East Rutherford, (201) 842-5013 Positive Impact Partners Cranbury, (609) 395-1972

The Terrace at Biagio’s Paramus, (201) 652-7900 Unique Event Center Little Ferry, (201) 880-5025 United Eventures (201) 694-6583

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When you’re having a mental health crisis, immediate help is just a phone call away. The CBH Care Wellness & Support Center provides Bergen County residents experiencing a mental health crisis with 24/7 rapid responses and support services. Must be 18 years or older, with a diagnosable mental illness.

By phone 24/7: 201.957.1800 Walk-ins: Mon–Fri: 8am–8pm Sat–Sun: 9am–5pm

CBH Care Wellness and Support Center 569 Broadway Westwood, NJ 07675 cbhcare.com

EXPLORE THE MEADOWLANDS ECOTOURISM Hackensack Riverkeeper Hackensack, (201) 968-0808 NJSEA DeKorte Park Lyndhurst, info@njsea.com / (201) 460-1700 River Barge Park and Marina Carlstadt (201) 460-1700

BERGEN COUNTY PARKS Belmont Hill County Park Garfield Borg’s Woods Nature Preserve Hackensack Dahnert’s Lake County Park Garfield

Darlington County Park Mahwah, (201) 327-3500

Samuel Nelkin County Park East Rutherford, (973) 777-0318

Mill Creek Point Park Secaucus, (866) 927-6416

Hackensack River County Park Hackensack, (201) 336-7275

Van Saun County Park Paramus, (201) 262-3771

Losen Slote Creek Park Little Ferry

Wood Dale County Park Hillsdale, (201) 336-7275

Washington Park Jersey City/Union City, (201) 348-5700

Laurel Hill Park Secaucus, 201-915-1386 Overpeck County Park Leonia, (201) 336-7275

HUDSON COUNTY PARKS Mercer Park Bayonne

Pascack Brook County Park Westwood, (201) 336-6000

Stephen R. Gregg Park Bayonne, (201) 858-7180

Ramapo Valley County Reservation Mahwah, (201) 327-3500

Columbus Park Hoboken, (201) 915-1388

Riverside County Park Lyndhurst, (201) 939-9339 Saddle River County Park Saddle Brook, (201) 796-0324

West Hudson Park Kearny, (201) 217-5482 Braddock Park North Bergen, (201) 915-3188 Laurel Hill Park Secaucus, (201) 915-1388

NJSEA PARKS Richard W. DeKorte Park Lyndhurst, (201) 460-1700

Liberty State Park Jersey City, (201) 915-3403

River Barge Park and Marina Carlstadt, (201) 460-1700

Lincoln Park Jersey City, (201) 915-1388

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

Fairfield Inn By Marriott East Rutherford, (201) 507-5222

AVE CLIFTON Clifton, (973) 859-3200

Fairfield Inn By Marriott North Bergen, (201) 272-6600

Best Western Premier NYC Gateway Hotel North Bergen, (201) 758-5770

Hampton Inn Carlstadt, (201) 935-9000

Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District Jersey City, (800) 445-8667 Courtyard by Marriott Edgewater, 201-945-5440 Courtyard by Marriott Lyndhurst, (201) 896-6666 Courtyard by Marriott Secaucus, (201) 617-8888 Courtyard by Marriott Wayne/Fairfield, (973) 646-3377 Crowne Plaza Saddle Brook, (201) 880-5952 Econo Lodge Carlstadt, (201) 935-4600 Element Harrison, (862) 234-4922 Embassy Suites Secaucus, (201) 864-7300

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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Hasbrouck Heights Hasbrouck Heights, (201) 552-5600

Residence Inn East Rutherford, (201) 939-0020

Homewood Suites by Hilton East Rutherford, (201) 460-9030 Homewood Suites by Hilton Teaneck/Glenpointe, (201) 883-1777

Residence Inn by Marriott Port Imperial Weehawken, (201) 758-7922 Residence Inn Saddle River, (201) 934-4144 Saddle Brook Marriott Saddle Brook, (201) 843-9500

Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus, (201) 864-1400

Hyatt Place Secaucus/ Meadowlands Secaucus, (201) 422-9480

Hilton Hasbrouck Heights Hasbrouck Heights, (201) 288-6100

La Quinta Inn & Suites Clifton/ Rutherford Clifton, (973) 778-6500

Hilton Meadowlands East Rutherford, (201) 896-0500

La Quinta Inn & Suites Secaucus, (201) 863-8700

Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe Teaneck, (201) 836-0600

Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights Hasbrouck Heights, (201) 288-9600

Marriott at Newark Liberty International Airport Newark, (973) 623-0006

The Meadowlands River Inn Secaucus, (201) 867-4400

Holiday Inn Secaucus Meadowlands Secaucus, (201) 809-4746

MC Hotel Montclair, (973) 329-5500

Holiday Inn Express Paramus, (201) 843-5400 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlstadt, (201) 460-9292

Sheraton Lincoln, Harbor Hotel Weehawken (201) 617-5600 Station at Lyndhurst Apartments Lyndhurst, (201) 252-4036

W Hotel Hoboken, (201) 253-2420 Element by Westin Jersey City, (973) 484-1500

Red Roof Inn Secaucus, (201) 319-1000 Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel Rutherford, (201) 231-3100

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DESTINATION MEADOWLANDS

SOJO Spa Club Edgewater, (201) 313-7200

RECREATION, SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Hornblower Cruises & Events 888-467-6256

Statue Cruises Jersey City, (201) 432-6321

Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum Of NJ Teterboro, (201) 288-6344

Kerasotes Showplace 14 Secaucus (201) 210-5364

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

The DOJO Rutherford, (201) 933-3050

Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) Englewood, (201) 816-8160

Liberty Science Center Jersey City, (201) 200-1000

ECOTOURISM

SHOPPING MALLS/CENTERS

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

Bergen Town Center Paramus, (201) 845-4051

Bowlero Walllington Wallington. (973) 773-9100 Chuck E. Cheese’s North Bergen, (201) 861-1799 Durkan Fencing Company South Hackensack, 201-880-9585 Entertainment Cruises | Spirit of New York & New Jersey Dining Cruises (201) 333-8600 Field Station: Dinosaurs Leonia, (855) 999-9010 Fun Ghoul Costume Co. Rutherford, (201) 460-1489 GolfTec Englewood, (201) 567-0103 Hi-Tech Billiard Club & Lounge Weehawken, (201) 624-8240 High Exposure Rock Climbing/ Ninja Warrior Gym Northvale, (201) 768-8600

Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment East Rutherford, (201) 460-4166 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Lyndhurst, (201) 933-2220 MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, (201) 559-1562 NY Giants East Rutherford, (201) 935-8111 NY Jets Florham Park, (516) 560-8100 NY Red Bulls Harrison, (201) 583-7000

American Dream East Rutherford, 1-833-AMDREAM

Hackensack Riverkeeper Hackensack, (201) 968-0808

HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY GNC Live Well Secaucus, (201) 348-9549

Haircutter in the Meadow Secaucus, (201) 863-3900 Jenny Craig Secaucus, (201) 330-0110

NY Waterway Weehawken, (201) 902-8700

King’s Court Health & Sports Club Lyndhurst, (201) 460-0088

RPM Raceway Jersey City, (201) 333-7223

LA Fitness Signature Club Secaucus, (201) 751-9940

Sofive Carlstadt, 347-790-5032

Poofy Organics Rutherford, (201) 438-6800

Space Farms Zoo & Museum Sussex, (973) 875-5800

Sally Beauty Supply North Bergen, 201-295-0020

The Plaza at Harmon Meadow Secaucus, (908) 226-5285 Newport Centre Jersey City, (201) 626-207z The Mills at Jersey Gardens Jersey City, (908) 436-3005 The Shops at Riverside Hackensack, (201) 489-0151 Westfield Garden State Plaza Paramus, (201) 843-2121 OUTLET SHOPPING

Calvin Klein Company Store Secaucus, (201) 223-9760 Gucci Secaucus, (201) 392-2670 Tommy Hilfiger Secaucus, (201) 863-5600

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