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WE REACH HIGHER

WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER

Towering achievements through collaboration Local 825 Operating Engineers have been at the controls of high-rise construction from Atlantic City to Jersey City.

Our operators are the best trained and most experienced on any construction site. Yet it takes even more to raise productivity.

Collaboration is the key to reaching new heights and Local 825 Operating Engineers are trained to rely on construction team members to get big things done safely, on time and on budget.

Collaborating comes easily to us because our 6,500 members are involved in their communities every day of the year – as workers, volunteers, coaches, moms and dads.

We can help lift your productivity … and your bottom line.

Let’s reach new heights together.

Local 825 Operating Engineers work together to build better communities.

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WE PARTNER WITH DEVELOPERS TO BUILD OPPORTUNITY COLLABORATION THAT PROMOTES YOUR BOTTOM LINE ELEC partners with business and professional organizations to promote projects for developers.

Market support and advocacy

We advocate for policies, legislation and regulations that have helped initiate major bridge-building projects, win approvals for pipeline construction and authorize large-scale urban development programs.

We provide professional services that help developers win grassroots support for projects, obtain local approvals and secure permits.

Skills + experience + safety = productivity

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L EADERSHIP C OUNCIL Allstate Bergen Community College Bergen Engineering/Branca Properties Boiling Springs Savings Bank Bruinooge & Associates Comfort Guard Contracting LLC Ernst & Young, LLP Eastwick Colleges Forsgate Industrial Partners FORT Group Goya Foods Hackensack University Medical Center Hartz Mountain Industries J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. JACOBS Kearny Bank Meadowlink Commuter Services MetroMultiMedia MWW Group NAI James E. Hanson, Inc. New York Jets NJSEA Onyx Equities, LLC Prime MSP PSE&G Skanska USA TD Bank United Water NJ Verizon Publisher: Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 201 Route 17 North Rutherford, NJ 07070 201.939.0707 Managing Editor: Joe Garavente Email submissions: jgaravente@meadowlands.org Advertising Director: Martha Morley, Greer Enterprises, Inc. 201.493.7996 Design: Evan Eagleson, Eighty6, LLC.

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The MBA in Today’s Business World AVE Flexible-Stay Accommodations Women Rising: Q&A with Influential Women Business Leaders

The views expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, the Meadowlands Regional Chamber.

Cover: AVE Flexible-Stay Accommodations, Female leadership champions service & community

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Business Report From the Desk of Jim Kirkos

President & CEO, Meadowlands Regional Chamber

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am pleased to announce that since launching the blog version of Meadowlands USA (www.meadowlandsusa.com) three months ago, we have seen a steady and strong increase in the number of unique web visitors. In addition to our growing traffic and readership, I would also like to report that the engagement levels for the print version, both in terms of advertising and editorial, are on the rise as well.

To better understand our readership, we conducted a study a few months ago and will continue survey readers on a more frequent basis as our audience is constantly evolving with our progressing medium. These metrics are helping us better understand who is reading the publication so we can feature constructive content that is of interest to them and connect them with viable resources for their businesses. Here is a recent snapshot of our readership:

We are currently in the planning stages of other supplements and initiatives so stay tuned for more information on how you can get your business involved from the start on these exciting new projects. As always, we invite you to participate in Meadowlands USA so if you are interested in advertising or submitting content, please contact Joe Garavente at JGaravente@meadowlands.org or (201) 939-0707.

Enjoy this issue and don’t forget to also check out the blog www.meadowlandsusa.com for even more content!

Respectfully,

Jim Kirkos Follow me on twitter: @JimKirkos To stay informed about more activities from the Meadowlands Regional Chamber please visit www.meadowlands.org.

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ECONOMIC UPDATE

More Bids, More Business

Connect to strong contract leads with RFP Watch

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hoose New Jersey, Inc. is offers small businesses across the Garden State an online tool, RPF Watch, which can help them potentially win millions of dollars in contracts.

With hundreds of Request for Proposals (RFPs) distributed on a daily basis, small businesses can easily miss opportunities for which they are qualified and can potentially fulfill. For small businesses that depend on contracts, RFP Watch can be a game changer and a critical resource for more opportunities.

“We launched RFP Watch two years ago to help spur local economic development in our state,” said Michele Brown, President and CEO of Choose New Jersey. “The easy-to-use online tool is a simple solution to a big problem—how to get small businesses in touch with the many business opportunities within our state and beyond.”

RFP Watch aggregates data from more than 30,000 public and private sources to deliver more than 10,000 contracts leads each month on average. The tool alerts companies to bids and contracts most relevant to their businesses on a daily basis via e-mail. Subscribers may also search the database by industry or keyword to find business leads pertinent to the work they do.

The data sources for the contract leads include state, county and municipal government, police and fire departments, hospital and health facilities, school districts and higher education, utilities, airports, public transportation and more. The offerings expand beyond just New Jersey and also include leads from New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.

“So many small businesses help power New Jersey’s economy,” remarked Brown. “RFP Watch is just one way that Choose New Jersey is helping small businesses succeed in the Garden State.”

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RFP WATCH: BY THE NUMBERS

10,548 CONTRACT LEADS POSTED DURING THE LAST MONTH

$365,785,956 IN CONTRACTS

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90% OF RFPS POSTED WITHIN ONE BUSINESS DAY

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$1 TO $225,000,000 RANGE OF CONTRACT AWARDS OVER THE LAST MONTH

nies with a New Jersey location for only $25. Businesses interested in a subscription to RFP Watch are encouraged to reach out to Choose New Jersey, its supporters or the Meadowlands Regional Chamber to receive the special discount code.

For additional information about RFP Watch or to subscribe online, please visit http://rfpwatch.choosenj.com.

About Choose New Jersey

Choose New Jersey, Inc. is a privately funded 501(c)(3) corporation charged with encouraging and nurturing economic growth throughout New Jersey with a focus on making the state’s most disJUNE/JULY 2015

tressed cities engines for growth and opportunity. Through marketing, business attraction and lead generation activities, Choose New Jersey markets New Jersey as a premiere business location to both domestic and international businesses.

Choose New Jersey is one of four elements of the Partnership for Action (PFA), which is led by Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and also includes the New Jersey Business Action Center, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education.

For more information, visit www. choosenj.com.

ECONOMIC UPDATE

Job Creation at Frederick Goldman in Secaucus Economic Development Authority approves private investment in New Jersey’s manufacturing sector

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ctions taken in June of 2015 by the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) under the Grow New Jersey Assistance Program (Grow NJ) include projects that support the attraction of businesses in the manufacturing industry that hold the promise of creating over 450 new jobs and leveraging the private investment of more than $26.2 million in New Jersey’s economy.

Grow NJ is the state’s main job creation incentive program and it is advanced under the New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act (EOA) of 2013.

“The EOA continues to be effective in attracting industries that are critical to the growth of New Jersey’s economy, including manufacturing,” said EDA Chief Executive Officer Melissa Orsen.

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under the Grow NJ program support a company in a targeted industry; notably, over 34 percent are companies in the manufacturing sector.

Among the projects approved today are two manufacturing companies, including Manhattan-based Frederick Goldman, Inc., which was approved for up to $16 million over 10 years if the company chooses to purchase a facility rather than locate its operations in New York. This action will create 214 new jobs in Secaucus.

Frederick Goldman is a privately held jewelry manufacturer, whose products are often sold under such brand names as ArtCarved, Vera Wang and Scott Kay. SSB Manufacturing Company, a wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiary of Serta Simmons Bedding, is considering creating a new manufacturing facility with an accompanying showroom in JUNE/JULY 2015

Carteret, or expanding an existing company facility in Pennsylvania. To encourage the company to choose New Jersey and create more than 250 new jobs in the state, SSB was approved for up to $27.6 million in tax credits over 10 years.

The EDA is part of the state’s results-driven Partnership for Action. Created by Governor Christie and led by Lt. Governor Guadagno, the Partnership is the hub for all economic development activity in New Jersey and is comprised of four interconnected and highly focused organizational elements: Choose New Jersey, the Business Action Center, the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education and the EDA. To learn more about opportunities for business growth throughout New Jersey, visit the state’s business portal at www.NewJerseyBusiness.gov or call the Business Action Center at (866) 5347789.

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ACCOUNTING

Distinguishing Capital Expenditures & Deductible Expenses New repair regulations will impact you and your tax return

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he IRS recently finalized mandatory regulations that help distinguish capital expenditures from supplies, repairs, maintenance and other deductible expenses.

These regulations require a significant investment in time and talent to assure compliance. Virtually every business that acquires, produces or improves tangible property must comply with these new rules for the tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

The new rules are “taxpayer friendly” from the standpoint of providing guidance for accelerating deductions for certain tangible property expenses under new criteria for treating expenses as materials and supplies, repairs and maintenance or improvements to tangible property.

Businesses will need to address the new tangible property regulations beginning with their 2014 tax return. This will require each business to adopt new accounting methods with the IRS. This change in the regulations will mean that most taxpayers will be required to file Form 3115 - Application for 10

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Change in Method of Accounting for the 2014 year.

Recently, new guidelines were issued to simplify the process for adopting the new rules for some businesses. These regulations can be retroactively applied to previously capitalized assets to determine if a catch-up adjustment should be made in the current year. Businesses which elect to apply the new rules to previous years need to file additional forms with the IRS to adopt these regulations and claim the adjustment on their 2014 tax return.

The application of the new regulations provides value to you by increasing your ability to deduct tangible property expenses sooner than you have previously. The benefit of adjusting prior year capitalized expenses is only available for a 2014 tax return.

Steven Blumenthal, CPA is the Principal of MBAF CPA’s LLC, located on 440 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016.

He can be reached by telephone at (212) 931-9254 or email at sblumenthal@mbafcpa.com.

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ACCOUNTING

Streamlining Your Bookkeeping

How to determine if you should outsource accounting functions

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ith growth picking up for many of the firms we serve, our clients often ask if they should outsource some of their accounting functions —or outsource more of them.

It is no surprise they see outsourcing as a valuable strategy to expand their team’s capacity. Recent research by KPMG found that enterprise firms use outsourcing for a variety of tasks, such as: • Accounts Payable: 23% • Transactional Purchasing & Accounts Receivable: 19% • General Accounting: 17% • Management Reporting: 10% • Analytics: 9% While outsourcing does not work in every situation, consider these eight questions to determine if and when you should outsource your accounting projects.

1. Does your company need a CFO’s expertise, but not full time?

With salaries for internal financial staff rising, hiring a CFO for a permanent job only makes sense when you have enough work to occupy a full-timer. Outsourcing can allow you to attract the expertise you need without committing to a full-time hire.

2. Do you run a private equity firm that has acquired companies that need accounting help?

Relying on highly-skilled, outsourced professionals can help you if you want to keep overhead at your acquisitions lean. For instance, we work with a number of private equity firms that have done roll-ups and want to maximize the profitability of the companies they have acquired.

3. Are you having trouble attracting a staff accountant?

If you run a high-risk startup or your firm’s accounting needs are not especially challenging, it may be hard to lure the top candidates you need. Outsourcing can help you avoid the high cost of replacing recruits you have trained.

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Typically, accounting firms that handle outsourced work employ staffers at many levels of experience. They will assign an accountant who will find your projects challenging. That way you will not have to worry about driving senior staffers out the door by asking them to handle an entry-level task like cutting checks.

4. Is your existing finance team struggling with specialized areas of reporting and compliance?

Ninety-nine percent of U.S. executives surveyed by the Financial Executive Research Foundation and Robert Half believe their compliance burden will either increase or, at a minimum, stay the same over time. If your staff is constantly grumbling about the effort it takes to keep up with ever changing rules and regulations, outsourcing can free them to focus on other important work.

5. Are you doing business across national or state borders?

Many firms are frustrated by the time required and regulated filings they face when they expand their operations and sales teams across state borders. The same holds true for overseas firms that expand into the United States. Often, it is more cost-effective to rely on an outsourced professional with expertise in each state’s requirements than to develop this knowledge among their own internal team.

6. Do you employ a bookkeeper but suspect your financial record keeping needs improvement?

Many small and midsize firms rely on staffers who, while competent, keep messy books. That results in a lot of costly yearJUNE/JULY 2015

end cleanup work by their accounting firm.

Having an outsourced professional organize your books monthly can reduce these hassles and give you the assurance that they are always in good shape.

7. Is your company relying on one person to handle all financial functions without any segregation of duties?

As a best practice, a company should maintain separation of duties. By outsourcing work such as payroll, accounts payable or bank reconciliations, you can separate these duties and enhance internal controls.

8. Is your accounting team fully staffed?

If you are outsourcing enough work to occupy a full-time financial professional on an ongoing basis, it is usually time to consider making a new hire. A good outsourced accounting firm will put into place best practices and technologies that help you make a smooth transition.

Hiring the right firm for your tax planning and return preparation is vital to your financial success.

RotenbergMeril is ranked as one of the top accounting firms in New Jersey and their specialized services include: audit/accounting, public company/SEC services, benefit planning, taxation, financial outsourcing, litigation support, valuation and international consulting. If you feel your business may benefit from outsourcing some or all of your accounting functions, contact the experts at RotenbergMeril at (201) 487-8383 or visit www.rmsbg.com to learn more.

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Headstrong Project 409 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022 Services Nonprofit help for veterans with post traumatic stress Top Executives Zach Iscol Dr. Ann Beeder Gerard Ilaria Christopher Wilson Evelyn Polcari

What They Do

Year Founded May 2012 Number of Veterans Helped 60

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The Headstrong Project is a not-for-profit veteran’s service organization founded in 2012 that is committed to helping fellow veterans heal hidden wounds of war in order to lead full and meaningful lives. Through its Cornell partnership, the Headstrong Project provides mental health care that is completely confidential, cost free, and bureaucracy free.

Beginning in 2012, under the leadership of Zach Iscol, a combat decorated former Marine officer and Iraq veteran of the Battle of Fallujah, and Dr. Ann Beeder, a leading psychiatric and public health expert, we launched a long term project to provide confidential cost-free, stigma-free, and bureaucracy-free mental healthcare to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

Our model is veteran led and driven. Treatment plans are a collaboration between care providers and the veteran seeking help. Veterans who have successfully completed treatment are part of the team, advising on veteran engagement, acting as peer navigators and advocates, and taking part in long term strategy development. It is a cost free program for a number of reasons. It takes a lot for a combat military person to admit that he/she needs help, and Headstrong wishes to lower the threshold for entry to permit seamless and immediate care.

Weill Cornell Medical College was founded in 1898, and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 1927, Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. Weill Cornell Medical College strives for excellence and operates through its tripartite mission of education, research and high-quality patient care. The Headstrong program at Weill Cornell Medical College works out of 4 locations: the offices of Dr. Ann Beeder at 1163 York Avenue, offices of Gerard Ilaria, LCSW at 409 East 60th Street, the Vincent P. Dole Clinic at East 70th Street, and the Midtown Center for Treatment and Research at 56 West 45th Street, all in Manhattan.

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The Headstrong Project and Weill Cornell Medical College bring together mental health clinicians who are specially trained in combat trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We utilize evidence-based, effective mental health treatments and protocols that can immediately impact returning combat veterans for the better.

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(EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; the two most studied and recommended treatments for PTSD. It can include substance abuse treatment, individual or group, at Weill Cornell’s Midtown Treatment Center. It also includes supportive psychotherapy, group therapy, and in some cases medication.

We employ an integrated and personalized treatment approach—no two treatments look alike. We are also connecting the veteran to other necessary services such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) assessment, and referral to medical care. We also connect the veteran when appropriate to other organizations that can help with reducing isolation and creating community through engaging with other veterans, such as Wounded Warrior Project, Team Red White and Blue, lAVA and Team Rubicon.

Finally, we serve families: veterans’ spouses, girlfriends/ boyfriends, parents, etc. During assessment, when it is determined that there is stress on the family system, or if there is involvement and support provided by family, we offer support to the family member. This is done either individually or in a group.

We do not put a cap on the number of sessions or services we provide. Some veterans may utilize us in the short term, to return later if their needs change. Many stay and progress through therapies, working on a variety of issues on the road to recovery.

Impact of Headstrong in the Workforce & Civilian Life

Our clients often come to us extremely symptomatic and very worried about their safety, and their ability to function. Our tailored, client sensitive and collaborative approach has allowed our veterans to do extremely well, and cross many significant milestones that include employment, marital/relationship improvement and re-connection with the people they were prior to traumatic events.

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Progress & Developments

This year we intend to add an additional psychiatrist and additional trauma trained social workers to meet the need for more treatment slots. Referrals from veteran service organizations like Wounded Warrior Project and NYU Military Family Clinic often carry diagnoses like TBI and multiple medical problems.

We need to increase our part-time psychiatrist’s slots to meet the need for psychiatric assessment for this more ill population.

The demand for EMDR to reduce traumatic memory has been constant and universal. Additional EMDR trained clinicians will address this need.

Goals & Objectives

The goal of the program is to provide 60 additional Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) veterans with evaluation and treatment for PTSD over the next year. We would like to expand the program, which requires funds to meet our mission to provide cost free, stigma free, bureaucracy free PTSD treatment that is confidential and effective.

Future Strategies

The numbers are staggering. Over 300,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are diagnosed with PTSD. The Veterans’ Administration estimates we lose 22 veterans each day to suicide. The Department of Defense reports 30-50 active duty troops take their lives every month. Veterans with PTSD are at particular risk. It has been estimated that for every troop we have lost in combat this year, 25-30 take his/her own life.

The mission at the Headstrong Project is to replicate the successful treatment program in place through programs at Weill Cornell, across the nation to researched areas where there is a great population of veterans in need of mental healthcare. Some of those cities include San Diego, Houston, Chicago and Detroit.

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INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

Property Coverage Mistakes How to improve insurance coverage on properties

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rokers strive to do a great job for their clients, but sometimes they overlook certain coverages. This could lead to a “failure to recommend” claim, and increased liability for the agent or broker in case of a loss.

During a webinar for independent agents’ associations, education consultant Jerry Milton, CIC, detailed five property coverages that brokers may overlook for property-owning clients:

Mistake 1: Failing to adequately cover improvements and betterments, for tenants.

Milton explains that improvements and betterments, although made at the tenant’s expense, become part of the building. The improvements are included in the definition of “building” in the owner’s Commercial Property policy and also are included in the definition of “business personal property” in the tenant’s policy.

Who insures? Because the improvements usually are attached to the property and increase the value of the building, Milton recommends that the owner increase its insurance to cover any such improvements.

Mistake 2: Failing to advise the insured about the occupancy and vacancy issues with builder’s risk policies.

“Occupancy in whole or in part voids the policy,” Milton says—but building owners don’t like vacant buildings. Carriers may give the insured permission to occupy parts of the building as construction is completed, moving in floor by floor, with an endorsement and an additional premium. But this approval is usually only good for 90 days, and may need to be renewed as construction is completed.

A related issue is the question of vacancy. If the building is less than 31 percent occupied for customary operations, it’s considered vacant, Milton explains. In the current economic times, tenants may move out leaving a building less than 31 percent occupied, but still partially rented. The broker renews the policy without knowing whether the building is fully occupied or not. However, if the building is considered vacant for more than 60 days, the owner will lose coverage. In that case, the policy may not pay for any loss caused by vandalism or sprinkler leakage, for example, and other covered losses are reduced by 15 percent.

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Mistake 3: Failing to insure to 100 percent value and request agreed value.

A building worth $1 million could be subject to coinsurance of 80 percent, for example, leading to a limit of $800,000.

What happens at the time of loss if the building has an actual value of $1.2 million because of improvements and additions? The building owner is out $200,000.

Milton’s advice, “Always push for 100 percent value and request agreed value, which will suspend the coinsurance.”

Mistake 4: Allowing a tenant to insure a building.

If the tenant is the named insured and the building owner is added as an additional insured, Milton says, the owner could be excluded for any loss if the tenant, its partners, members, officers or managers commits a dishonest act, such as arson. Such acts could leave the building owner with no coverage.

It’s much better, Milton says, for the building owner to carry the insurance and build it into the tenant’s rent.

Mistake 5: Failing to recommend building-glass coverage.

Generally, a tenant is responsible for any building glass breakage, Milton points out, but the tenant’s Commercial Property policy covering business property doesn’t include building items, like glass. Even though the owner insures the building, it’s important for the agent to recommend a building glass endorsement to the tenant’s policy.

This article originally appeared in National Underwriter Property & Casualty.

Mark Dolaghan is a commercial account executive at Professional Insurance Associates, Inc., which offers personal insurance, commercial insurance, bonds and other financial services. For more information or a quick free quote, you can call (201) 438-7500 or visit www.pianj.com.

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The MBA in Today’s Business World New wave of MBA programs prepare students for wide range of career paths

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e decided to dive into the world of higher education in our region, specifically the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs.

We carefully researched programs at local universities, assessing the importance of an MBA degree as a whole and how local institutions are adapting their programs to meet the needs of a changing business climate.

With today’s job market as competitive as it is, the distinction of the MBA degree is more lustrous than it ever has been before. Employers can now choose from a wealth of talented candidates who are suitable for job positions.

Individuals need every edge they can get on their peers, and a master’s degree, particularly the MBA, is one major step up on the competition. Ultimately, companies and organizations are going to hire who they feel best suits the job, but an MBA degree betters your chances, says Dr. Siamack Shojai, dean of Cotsakos College of Business at William Paterson University.

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“Today’s employers are looking through hundreds of applications for a select number of openings and the MBA allows for students to stand out, because the business skills they learn are omnipresent in almost every area of the workforce,” says Shojai. “A blend of quantitative knowledge and soft skills are essential in today’s workforce to implement change and address the ever evolving needs in an organization.”

Stephen Hudik, the assistant vice president of communications and public relations at Ramapo College of New Jersey, says that that, “Earning a Master of Business Administration is perhaps one of the most versatile of all the master’s degree programs. It prepares an individual for success in any industry or job function throughout one’s professional career.

According to their website, Ramapo College of New Jersey is referred to as one of the top qualified graduate schools for business administration. The new part-time curriculum is designed specifically for the working professional looking

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to expand their knowledge in leadership, critical thinking, international immersion and experimental learning. Ramapo College’s MBA program has been designed specifically to aid their students in becoming ethical and effective leaders in the business world.

Part-time MBA programs provide internship opportunities between the student’s first and second year of study. This provides the student with the chance to experience the workforce and gain a better understanding of how to work in the field of study.

“In addition to our MBA Program, Ramapo College of New Jersey offers a Master of Arts in sustainability studies along with a wide range of professional certifications including project management, business essentials, paralegal & advanced paralegal, real estate broker pre-licensing and web development,” says Hudik.

With a focus on managing money, people and resources, MBA programs are built to grow the knowledge and expertise about a wide range of business topics.

“The common theme among MBA applicants is that they find themselves in a business—for profit or nonprofit—without the skills to move ahead,” says Hudik. “More than half of all MBA applicants majored in something other than business management.”

Graduates will find many different opportunities in the business world by applying the knowledge the students learned in the classroom, says Hudik.

“In a typical graduate program, it’s possible to have more than one subject matter expert in the classroom,” Hudik says. “Depending on the topic, a great deal of the learning often originates from the collective professional experience of the class. That’s why having work experience prior to starting an MBA program is so important.”

Felician College builds their students’ creativity, ethical decision making, communication, teamwork, critical reason and emotional intelligence competencies which have an immediate impact in the work place. Their advanced coursework provides scholarly and practical project work culminating in a “real life” scenario and portfolio.

“Every advantage helps. Employers need to know that those candidates can perform the duties of the position. A strong MBA program, such as Felician’s, provides the practical experience and competencies that provide immediate payback in the work place,” says Michael Szarek, who currently works at Felician College as assistant vice president and has spent 26 years in higher education administration and college counseling experience.

Most colleges and universities design their programs around business administration. However, after receiving an MBA degree, graduates are prepared to work in many other fields such as healthcare, human resources, public relations and marketing.

“The true value of the MBA degree is that it provides for advanced knowledge in business often with a specific focus. At the master’s level, students benefit from being able to specialize in certain areas of expertise such as finance, marketing, management and so on,” says Shojai. “They take courses specifically geared to these areas and spend much of their time advancing their knowledge and translating it to the workforce.”

Felician College offers the MBA degree for students who look to be in the business world, with a specific focus on the healthcare industry. “We also offer a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration for those interested in healthcare,” says Szarek.

Felician College also offers a more advanced degree that goes beyond the scope of the master’s.

“We’ve just launched our DBA—Doctor of Business Administration—for those ready for the next step in their professional development.”

Today, it is not about what you know but who you know. According to Srinivas Rao, a blogger who reports on entrepreneur trends, the MBA experience provides students with opportunities to network and

Statistics About the Master of Business Administration Degree • Incremental increases between 2009 and 2014 in employment status are up when students have a two-year MBA degree.

• Incremental increases show the employment rate for U.S. Citizens is significantly rising for students with a two-year MBA degree.

• U.S. citizens who graduated with a two-year MBA degree on average will make a starting salary of $90,000, a $3,300 increase from last year.

• Students who received a two-year MBA degree have a higher percentage of finding a job rather than a student who received a one-year MBA degree.

• Chief reason why one-year MBA degree recipients have a hard time finding jobs is due to a “lack of experience in the workforce” *Data from the Graduate Management Admission Council

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meet new people. Interactions with business professionals can help a student in the near or far future through internships and job opportunities. Networking offers the opportunity to create influence in the workforce and introduces candidates to potential employers upon graduating.

Networking is an effective way of meeting new people who can help students in business and merely attending class and being in the classroom is not enough to acquire the networking skills to succeed in business, according to Szarek.

During many MBA programs, students are provided with opportunities to attend functions where they can network with employers and peers but Szarek believes students should go beyond these events to build their networks.

“To grow in the professional business world, you should always be networking. If you are in an MBA program, go to outside networking events—chamber events, organizational events, all of them,” Szarek says. “But also remember that your classmates are also great resources. Network through your classmates; they may be some of your best

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connections.”

By pursuing an MBA, employees and students can fill in the gaps in their educational careers. Having an MBA shows employers that this candidate is committed to the field of business and is willing to go beyond the basic knowledge and dive into much more learning experiences and job opportunities, according to the MBA Programs Guide published by the Graduate Educational Information Service.

Throughout the course of the semesters, students have the chance to make some lifelong friends who will carry out significant things in their business careers. Your social life is another remarkable outlet for networking, says Rao. Trying to accomplish something as significant as an MBA is not easy to do.

However, friendships along the way with the other graduate students make it easier to get the job done.

Curricula cover all the aspects, functions and activities within a business organization. Part of pursuing an MBA involves learning what businesses do to make money and grow. People enter the

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business field to strive and be successful; learning how to use the science of probability to calculate your businesses future plays a significant part in receiving an MBA degree, says the MBA Programs Guide.

Graduate programs as a whole are controlled differently than most undergraduate programs. This is evidenced by the channels and tools used to teach students.

“At the graduate level, case studies and seminar style discussions replace textbooks and lectures,” Hudik says.

An MBA is perhaps the most adaptable of all graduate programs, according to business blogger Bryce Hammons.

MBA programs intertwine these courses in a large, in depth curriculum so that students can dive into what it takes to become a successful business leader.

Anthony Schifano is a full time student at Ramapo College of New Jersey working towards a bachelor’s degree in communications. He can be reached at aschifano@meadowlands.org.

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Owner Ralph Magliocchetti and Banquet Director John Yessis

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.

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Protecting Your Business From a Data Breach A three-step process to prevent your business from a data breach

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n an almost daily basis, news reports announce another breach of corporate websites and pointof-sale systems. Data breaches at some of the country’s largest retailers attract national press attention, but numerous studies confirm that the majority of data breaches are occurring at small to mid-sized business. Many are unaware that they have been compromised. These businesses are at significant risk for costly, and potentially catastrophic, losses including liability to customers and payment card issuers, and a loss of reputation and good will.

Your business’s exposure to losses due to a data breach can be mitigated by taking relatively simple steps to identify and address your security vulnerabilities.

Every business should, at least annually, conduct a risk assessment of their information systems, including retail pointof-sale systems, update those systems and address any identified vulnerabilities and review their insurance program to increase the likelihood that they will have coverage when the inevitable happens.

Most businesses believe their information systems are up-to-date and compliant with the necessary security standards—and at one time they likely were.

But security standards are changing regularly, and many businesses are not regularly reviewing and updating their information and point-of-sale systems.

The first step is to assess your risk with an evaluation of your information management. Namely, what information is your business collecting? How is it being used? How is it being stored?

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be done regularly. As technology and business methods evolve, the answers to these questions change. Many businesses now have the ability to collect, use and store new forms of information that they previously could not collect or use effectively. Now is a good time to reevaluate what customer information your business has and how it is handling that information.

Once you have assessed your information management processes, evaluate and mitigate your exposure if something goes wrong. For most retail businesses, a significant source of exposure is the point-of-sale system, whether in-person, at the cash register or online. The payment card industry has promulgated the Payment Card Industry–Data Security Standard (or PCI-DSS). Compliance generally requires every merchant, regardless of size, to meet 12 requirements in six separate categories. If a breach occurs and your business is not PCI-DSS compliant, your business may be liable not only to your customers but also to the banks and financial institutions that issued the credit and debit cards your customers use. Today, liability to card issuers may be much greater than the liability to consumers directly.

Some businesses have outsourced payment card processing to a vendor.

Even then, businesses should evaluate their exposure in the event their vendor is breached, including the vendor’s obligation to notify and indemnify them in the event of a breach.

For other types of information, evaluate whether the information constitutes “personal information” under the applicable state laws. Notably, many states have extended their laws to any business with personal information about a resident of that state. So, New Jersey businesses with personal information of California and Massachusetts residents, for example, may be subject to the data breach notification laws of California JUNE/JULY 2015

and Massachusetts.

Finally, every business should review their insurance policies for adequate coverage for when the unexpected happens. This requires more than confirming that your comprehensive general liability or CGL policy is up to date. Today, most policies, particularly CGL policies, will contain terms that limit or exclude coverage for cyber, privacy and other information related losses. Every business should carefully review the terms of their policies against the specific exposures that their business may be facing.

Today, the information economy presents numerous opportunities for businesses to gain a competitive edge through the use of technology and information processing. But these new opportunities carry new risks. Taking a few steps now to review and evaluate your exposure can go a long way in preparing and mitigating these risks—and protecting your business from future losses.

Ryan J. Cooper is Counsel at Pashman Stein and head of the firm’s Privacy and Information Governance practice, where he advises clients on all aspects of information risk including the data breach prevention and response. Mr. Cooper can be reached at rcooper@pashmanstein.com.

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NETWORK Organization Background

NJ Sharing Network 691 Central Avenue New Providence, NJ 07974 www.NJSharingNetwork.org Services Nonprofit organ procurement organization Top Executives Joseph Roth, President & CEO Elisse Glennon, VP & Chief Administrative Officer/Executive Director, Foundation Year Founded 1987 Number of Employees 165 Growth Strategy Develop stronger collaboration with our community partners to save and enhance lives for the nearly 5,000 New Jersey residents and 120,000 people nationwide currently awaiting a transplant.

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In 1987, three New Jersey organ procurement organizations merged into one, and NJ Sharing Network was formed. We work closely with state lawmakers to pass legislation, including the 2008 landmark Hero Act. The Hero Act mandates donation education in public high school curriculums, information for students at public institutes of higher learning, and donation education as a condition for graduation for professional nursing and medical school programs.

Since then, NJ Sharing Network and the NJ Sharing Network Foundation has set out to educate the general public about how transplantation can save lives with the goal of increasing the number of organ donors.

What They Do

Our Mission: NJ Sharing Network is committed to stewarding the gift of life through organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

NJ Sharing Network is a nonprofit, federally-designated organ procurement organization. We are responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for the nearly 5,000 New Jersey residents currently awaiting transplantation. We are also part of the national recovery system, which is in place for the more than 120,000 people on waiting lists.

NJ Sharing Network is committed to working with our hospital, community, volunteer and professional partners to increase the number of lives saved each year. We support the families of donors, the true heroes that selflessly provide the gift of life to others.

Through supporting our hospital partners, medical examiners and funeral directors in the identification, referral and care of potential organ and tissue donors, we realize our mutual goal of saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation.

Business Goals & Objectives

Our goal is to save and enhance as many lives as possible through the gift of organ and tissue donation.

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Did You Know?

• Over 120,000 people are waiting for transplants in the United States, including 5,000 right here in New Jersey.

• 21 people die daily waiting for a life-saving organ transplant • Your decision to donate could save and enhance more than 50 lives • Donation will not interfere with your medical care or burial arrangements • There are no costs associated with organ and tissue donation.

• Many donor families are comforted knowing their loved ones gave life to others.

For more information or to register to be an organ donor, please visit www.njsharingnetwork.org

We are committed to reducing the average of 21 people each day who die waiting for an organ transplant. NJ Sharing Network educates people in our state about the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation and transplantation so they can make the personal decision to register as a donor and discuss donation with their families. We provide support services for donor families to help them cope with the tragic loss of a loved one and for transplant recipients.

More about Services

NJ Sharing Network is a non-profit, federally designated organ procurement organization. We are responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for the nearly 5,000 New Jersey residents currently awaiting transplantation. We are also part of the national recovery system, which is in place for the more than 120,000 people on waiting lists.

Their Commitment to Saving Lives

Our entire staff is committed, every day, to save and enhance as many lives as possible through the gift of organ and tissue donation. While striving to reach this goal, NJ Sharing Network provides support services for donor families to help them cope with the tragic loss of a loved one. We also provide support to transplant recipients, both emotionally and financially. Our fully accredited “state of the art” transplant laboratory performs histocompatibility testing of organ donors and recipients. The laboratory also plays a critical role in the pre and post-transplant evaluation, and successful transplantation of highly sensitized in-

dividuals who would be difficult to treat under general conditions.

Corporate & Community Partnerships

Because every individual, regardless of age, ethnicity, social status or religion can be touched by donation and transplantation, we strive to collaborate with all organizations, with the main focus of building awareness of the importance of having the conversation about organ and tissue donation. We partner with the New Jersey faith-based community, school systems, hospitals, health related nonprofits and many others in our effort to save and enhance lives.

Accolades & Special Recognition

NJ Sharing Network is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration (HRSA) to work with hospitals to encourage people to sign up with the state’s organ and tissue donor registry through their Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) campaign, a donor registration hospital campaign.

One of NJ Sharing Network’s hospital partners, Hackensack University Medical Center, was the first hospital to be awarded Gold recognition in the fourth phase of the HHS’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Workplace Partnership for Life Hospital Campaign.

We were the only organ procurement organization in the country to have 100 percent representation from all of its hospitals in honoring donor families, organ recipients, and living donors at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA on January 1, 2014.

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Flexible-Stay Accommodations Female leadership champions service & community

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VE Clifton, a sophisticated flexible-stay rental community just off Rt. 3 in Clifton, is a unique hospitality provider family-owned-and-operated by Korman Communities.

Not quite hotel and not quite apartment community, this luxury property, which offers 1- and 2-bedroom fully furnished suites and unfurnished rentals, is what happens when the aesthetics of a posh resort, on-demand amenities and an empowered team combine.

The answer is “Yes.” Now, what is the question?

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Communities. “We encourage our teams to anticipate residents’ needs and respond quickly.”

“Many of our residents stay with us because they are on an extended business trip or project or relocating to the area for work, so our teams are happy to recommend a local restaurant for their upcoming business meeting or coordinate travel for them to and from the airport,” says Jamie D’Ercole, general manager of AVE Clifton. “We have even purchased custom kitchen accessories to make international residents feel more at home.”

AVE has in-house maintenance, housekeeping, resident services, administration, IT and even its own landscaping team, to ensure the community operates at the highest standard and that every resident enjoys a carefree lifestyle.

“If somebody arrives in the middle of the night, or from another country, we make sure everything is taken care of and

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that there is a friendly AVE team member there to greet them,” adds Kim Schimenek, global mobility specialist (GMS), senior vice president, key strategic accounts. “Upon arrival, we provide a drink of water or Starbucks coffee and a property tour so they can feel comfortable in their home away from home.”

Always on the go or somewhat in flux

Residents and guests at AVE Clifton fall into many categories: super commuters, extended-stay business travelers, consultants, visiting professors, relocatees, trainers, trainees, medical professionals, snowbirds who might be visiting family and friends, and individuals who need temporary accommodations for life-changing reasons such as home renovations, marital separation or unexpected home disasters. The personality of an AVE community is defined by nearby industries. AVE Clifton draws residents from a range

Community Features -24/7 Resident Services Desk -Resort lap pool and sundeck -Seasonal bike share -Gated, underground parking -24-hour fitness center with wellness classes -Weekday club breakfast menu featuring Starbucks coffee and Tazo tea -WiFi Internet access in common areas and suites -Business center with computers, printers, fax and scanning capabilities -Conference room, meeting space and private work space -Media theater -NYTimes.com access and copies of Meadowlands USA -Online Resident Portal -Social Media -Monthly resident events -Non-smoking environment

of industries, including entertainment, sports, restaurant management groups, finance, retail and pharmaceutical.

“Whether they’re working long hours on assignment or have been displaced, the need for temporary housing can be stressful. We ensure the transition is seamless,” says Schimenek, who is in charge of strategy for all corporate sales. “Our clients are busy; they want a quick response and a guarantee of service and quality.”

One anecdote a client tells us is that during Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Schimenek provided accommodations for the client’s executives immediately, even though Schimenek’s own home was affected by the storm.

Residents at AVE Clifton stay for a week, a month or even longer. “Having an on-site team gives us the opportunity to engage our residents on a daily basis and cultivate a sense of community,” says Welsh.

Residents socialize at monthly catered events, poolside, or in the 24-hour comprehensive fitness center.

Furnished Suite Pioneers

Korman Communities’ dynamic dwellings have an origin story. While the company had been selling housing since the early 1900s, back in the 1960s, Steven Korman pioneered the furnished suite industry at The Plaza in Philadelphia when he came up with a creative solution to sell its pie-shaped floor plans.

Korman commissioned designers to decorate one apartment on each floor so those touring could visualize how to live in the space. When a prospect wanted to lease the fully furnished model, Korman eagerly agreed. When another requested a shorter lease than the traditional one-year term, Korman again showed flexibility and foresight by allowing a flexible, shorter-term lease.

“The furnished suite industry was pioneered by Korman Communities. Steven saw a practical need and addressed it creatively. He is a visionary,” says Welsh.

“Others came along in the early 2000s, but we have been in this business for decades. What differentiates us is our commitment to the resident experience and all of the details that go into our brand identity.”

The AVE experience is consistent across the portfolio—in service, in team member training and presentation, in preventative maintenance and asset improvement. Resort pools, tranquility gardens, pristine common spaces, friendly team members and spacious accommodations are standard at every AVE.

Live better at AVE!

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picked for convenience,” says D’Ercole.

“We offer tremendous value to our residents, providing secure, underground parking so they don’t have to clean off their car after inclement weather, hosting club breakfast during the week, so they don’t have to make an extra stop on their way to work or take the time to prepare it themselves in the morning. They can focus on the reason they are here and enjoy themselves.”

Since many of AVE Clifton’s residents are traveling for business, the team planned for public spaces to eliminate the burdens of business travel and to enhance productivity. AVE Clifton offers its residents complimentary use of its 24-hour business center, a media theatre perfect for presentations and screenings, a conference room available for booking meetings, and a 24-hour comprehensive fitness center so residents can maintain health and wellness routines while away from home.

An “AVE-tastic” team

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is crucial and training is offered and encouraged to make sure people are in the job that fits them best.

Tracy Casale, senior resident representative at AVE Clifton, coined “AVE-tastic” years ago to summarize the AVE resident experience—and her career is a great example of growth within the brand. Casale, a natural at connecting with people and local businesses, grew into her position.

The leadership interviewed for this article all share stories of growing with the company. Welsh began her career with Korman more than 22 years ago in resident services right out of college.

D’Ercole credits strong mentorship for growth within the company after a hiatus in her career. Schimenek started as a sales manager almost 15 years ago, eventually developing the key strategic accounts division, which she leads.

With five-year-old twins, a busy schedule and work travel, Schimenek says, “Korman gives me the flexibility to do what I need to do to get the job done. I am lucky for a company that gives me this role and the power to get things done.”

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and Meadowlands community in many ways. Their monthly resident receptions highlight local businesses, varying the restaurants that cater and even including pop-up boutiques and entertainment.

Clifton hosted two comedy nights this year featuring standup comedians from the area produced by Jersey Night Live.

“We are building relationships and partnering with the community,” says D’Ercole. As a result, our residents know what a great community this is and what it has to offer.”

AVE Clifton promotes local businesses and community events on its vibrant social media channels. The team also participates in MS bike rides, breast cancer walks, and coat, food and toy donation drives.

Being part of the community and encouraging reciprocal growth aligns well with the purpose of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber, where Schimenek serves among its Board of Advisors. AVE Clifton also has hosted MRC events and participates in all the major outings and events.

Pamela Tully is a freelance writer, editor and marketing professional. She can be reached at pmtully@gmail.com.

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Workplace Safety

New OSHA Reporting Requirements for 2015

Employers must now report all work-related in-patient hospitalizations, amputations and loss of an eye within 24 hours to OSHA. The current requirement to report all work-related fatalities within 8 hours remains unchanged.

2014 Most Frequently Cited Standards: General Industry 1) Hazard communication (1910.1200) 2) Respiratory protection (1910.134) 3) Lockout / tagout (1910.147) 4) Powered industrial trucks (1910.178) 5) Electrical, wiring methods (1910.305) 6) Machine guarding (1910.212) 7)Electrical, general requirements (1910.303)

OSHA’s Current Emphasis Program: Temporary Workers The staffing agency and the staffing agency’s client (the host employer) are considered joint employers, therefore, both are responsible for providing and maintaining a safe work environment. OSHA is making a concerted effort, through inspections and enforcement, to assure that temporary workers are protected from workplace hazards.

Sunny Corona is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Consultant with over 30 years of experience working with small and global size companies. She is a managing member of Custom Safety Services, LLC, a full service safety consulting company. Sunny and her partner provide on-site, customized employee training and OSHA compliance services (including written programs) for employers covered by the OSHA “1910-General Industry” safety standards. Sunny can be reached at (201) 703-6966 or Sunny@CustomSafetyServices.com.

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Caregiving & Impact on Business Converting life insurance policies into senior care benefits

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he total estimated cost to employers for all full-time, employed caregivers is $33.6 billion, according to a caregiving cost study conducted by MetLife. The reasons for these cost are due to the toll caregiving takes on employees resulting in: • Arriving late or leaving early • Missing work • Using sick days and vacation days to provide care • Lower productivity due to job interruptions • Higher rates of chronic diseases such as depression, heart disease or kidney disease • Reducing their time at work from full-time to part-time • Giving up work entirely The reason your employees are finding themselves in the position of becoming caregivers is because most people their parent’s generation have not been educated about long term care and not given an opportunity to plan for it. Statistics show that the majority of seniors do not understand the various forms of long term care, the different means to pay for it, and most do not plan for long term care until they are hit by a health care crisis.

Too many people find themselves in the midst of a crisis situation when they have to start trying to figure out how the world of long term care works. Long term care is a very expensive proposition. Families can go broke trying to provide for a loved one. This is why in many cases parents turn to their families for support and why your employees are finding it so difficult to be as productive as they once were.

To reduce caregiver stress and improve employee productivity, many employers are seeking ways to alleviate the

burden placed upon employees by offering long term care insurance. This is a valuable benefit for those who have time to plan. But for the parent who needs care now, something else needs to be available.

By converting life insurance policies into a Long Term Care Benefit Plan, seniors are able to avoid or delay Medicaid.

Instead of allowing a life insurance policy to lapse or be surrendered because they can no longer afford the premiums or to qualify for Medicaid, the owner can exercise their legal right to convert their policy into a Long Term Care Benefit Plan. This involves the conversion of an in-force life insurance policy into an irrevocable, FDIC-insured Converting a policy allows the senior to remain private pay—meaning they are not reliant on public assistance and can choose the form of long-term care that they want: homecare, assisted Living and skilled nursing, hospice or memory care.

Because the policy is sold for its full market value—instead of abandoning it for nothing—and the funds are protected in an irrevocable FDIC insured benefit account that is only used to pay for long term care services, it is a Medicaid qualified spend-down, a VA qualified spend-down and benefit. And, because the funds are only used for long term care supports and services, it is a tax-free monthly benefit.

The Long Term Care Benefit Plan is an accepted form of payment with any provider of Senior Care in the United States. This funding option has been covered in the The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox Business News and on radio programs across the country. Because it is a consumer protection and saves tax payers’ money, it has been endorsed by numerous consumer and advocacy groups as well as political leaders across the country.

The option to convert a policy to pay for long term care is available in all

states, and now consumer notification laws have been introduced in 13 states (to date) to make sure people are informed that converting a life insurance policy into a Long Term Care Benefit Plan is an accepted part of a Medicaid and VA spend-down.

To qualify as a Medicaid qualified spend-down, this Conversion law calls for a specific Long Term Care Benefit Plan structure to protect the funds and ensure they will only be used for long term care services.

By Patti Goldfarb, Employee Benefits Advisors Group and Chris Orestis, Life Care Funding.

Patti Goldfarb is an employee benefits specialist and the owner of the Employee Benefits Advisors Group. She has written and spoken extensively about healthcare reform since its passage in 2010. If you would like more information about this program, Patti can be reached at (201) 255-6239 or pgoldfarb@ebagroup.net.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Safety is an Investment

Create a safer workplace through employee engagement

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afety Programs/training/committees should always be viewed as an investment, therefore, subject to measurable results analysis.

A properly administered Safety Perception Survey will provide the measureable “objectives” for achieving the “goal” of a safe workplace.

Safety perception surveys allow management to: • Evaluate employee and management perceptions of the existing safety program • Identify behaviors, attitudes and other factors that can hinder safety program outcomes • Provide management with valid leading indicator safety metrics • Effectively incorporate safety into the improvement process • Increase employee engagement and morale • Motivate your organization to find gaps, develop an action plan and make positive changes What is a safety perception survey?

The survey is designed to capture perceptions of management and employees on a broad spectrum of elements that contribute to successful safety management.

Personnel who participate in the survey are asked to indicate their level of agreement or disagreement with a variety of safety and work-related statements. Survey participants reply, using a five-point scale, from strongly agree to strongly disagree. These responses generate comparative percentile values.

Perception Gap

The findings from the survey should be used for making safety program improvements. The comparative percentile scores aid in establishing improvement priorities, and tailor improvements to safety program subgroups with low scores.

The data can be compared to prior survey results to measure and identify trends in safety perceptions.

Safety perception survey tips When developing your Safety Perception Survey, consider the following: Survey questions: Statements in the survey may present either a positive or negative description or perception of the safety program. For example, “Good teamwork exists within our department” is a positive item, while “Safety takes a back seat to performing duties” is a negative item.

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Share the results: The results represent the perceptual context, within which the safety program and those who manage it are viewed by its personnel. Accordingly, where the Safety Perception Survey indicates problems, we suggest that each problem be verified, its nature defined, and the management system inadequacies that produce each problem be located and eliminated.

The survey participants will value your candor and respect your honesty.

Safety perception surveys are a powerful tool for understanding and benchmarking your company’s march towards world-class safety performance!

Sunny Corona is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Consultant with over 30 years of experience working with small and global size companies. She is a managing member of Custom Safety Services, LLC, a full service safety consulting company. Sunny and her partner provide on-site, customized employee training and OSHA compliance services (including written programs) for employers covered by the OSHA “1910-General Industry” safety standards. Sunny can be reached at (201) 703-6966 or Sunny@CustomSafetyServices.com.

Strongly Disagree

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Please read each statement carefully and provide your open and honest opinion

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For ease of analysis and in order to compare items and rank order their average response scores, all statements should be construed as positive. A higher average response score then indicates a more favorable response than a lower average response score, and items can be compared as apples to apples.

1. It is common for employees to take part in identifying and eliminating worksite hazards.

2. Safety never takes a back seat to assigned tasks.

3. Employees often get involved in developing or revising workplace safety and health practices.

4. Detailed inspections of the workplace are mad at regular, frequent intervals.

5. Management’s views on the importance of safety are often stressed in employee communications.

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SMALL BUSINESS CORNER

Managing a Successful Bottom Line Strategies toward a more efficient operation

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mproving your operation’s bottom line is essential for the financial health and success of your business. When it comes to everyday expenses, it is often difficult to see how routine items can become budget busters. Sometimes it is a matter of competitively pricing commodity items to uncover savings.

Other times, antiquated equipment or even out of date marketing materials may be hurting your productivity, wasting time and energy or simply representing your products and services in a poor manner.

Is your business an efficient profit generator? If not, step back and implement a plan that increases your bottom line while moving your company closer to meeting its revenue goals.

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1. Find five key success factors for your business and monitor them routinely.

Measurement and benchmarking are central to knowing where your costs and gross profits lie and determining where they should be. Your accountant may be able to provide you with benchmarking tools that show how you compare to similar size companies in your industry. Key areas to measure include are liquidity, revenue, assets, borrowing and operating yield.

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superfluous services ask them.

3. Create strategic alliances or joint ventures with suppliers or customers to market each other’s products.

Working together with another company can reduce advertising costs while gaining added exposure. If you are in a services industry, consider cosponsoring events and seminars. Teaming up lets you show off your expertise to a broader audience.

4. Review insurance often. Take advantage of non-biased third party consultants. Don’t let vendors get too complacent with your business.

A great place to start is to look at current

policies. Business owners should review loss control, safety concerns and compliance issues regularly.

“On any given day you can save a couple of dollars on insurance,” said R. Scott Wolff independent insurance consultant of Premier Risk Management, LLC. “However, if that plan is not meeting all of your needs you may spend more money in the long run.”

dress or service/product changes is critical to your business. Plus, today’s marketing hardware can serve multiple uses to maximize your investment.

“Stay on top of your marketing efforts by getting point of purchase signage for trade shows and presentations,” said Gary Wilbur president and CEO of R. S. Knapp/ Napco. “Using your portable trade show displays for various purposes (such as a lobby display) will create an added benefit.”

5. Develop a CEO monthly letter to employees to build teamwork and communication.

7. Attack accounts receivables collections beginning with the most current first. Work your way back to the oldest accounts as time permits.

Communicating with your employees can directly affect productivity. Employees should be kept in the loop of customer relationships and other internal information.

Monthly newsletters can also be used to show appreciation and make employees feel valued.

Make sure your bookkeeper is reaching out to delinquent customers regularly. Don’t be the bank; cut off customers who owe you money for extended periods of time.

6. Spruce up your image and keep your graphics consistent and up to date.

8. Maximize employee retirement plan benefits by creating a pension or 401(K) plan as well as medical reimbursement plans.

Are your brochures out of date? Are invoices and letterhead missing important elements such as website, Facebook or email addresses? Keeping up on brand, ad-

Having a 401(K) plan helps employees save income taxes and prepare for their retirement.

“Don’t just have a 401(K) plan, offer a company match or profit sharing plan,” said Hunter Group CPA LLC Director Tod A. Christianson, CPA. “Include a sharing contribution to encourage more participation. Be sure to remove people who have been terminated that have low balances in the plan in order to reduce the per participant fee.”

Samantha Feller is marketing coordinator at Hunter Group CPA LLC, a full-service Certified Public Accounting firm that serves closely held, small to middle-market businesses that are entrepreneur managed or family operated enterprises. Established in 1956 in Paramus, the firm provides bookkeeping, tax preparation and auditing services, as well as accounting and consulting on a wide range of financial issues.

Additionally, the firm provides audit services for nonprofit organizations as well as audits for benefit plans, including 401 (k) plans. Hunter Group also operates two affiliated companies, a financial planning and wealth management firm and a recruitment firm dedicated to placing financial professionals.

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TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

Field Station: Dinosaurs Announces Final Season at Current Location Looks to the future to continue showcasing the prehistoric past

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he world-class, famous attraction, Field Station: Dinosaurs is preparing to relocate after their fourth year at their current location in Laurel Hill Park of Secaucus.

Field Station: Dinosaurs is set against the beautiful scenery of the New Jersey Meadowlands, creating a “real life” atmosphere for all who come to experience this exhibit. Thanks to the luminous engineering, over 30 life-size, realistic dinosaurs come to life in front of the spectators’ eyes.

The history of each dinosaur is brilliantly displayed on 20 acres of wild life, an unpredictable and mysterious trail creating a thrilling feeling for the adventurers throughout their trip of prehistoric time.

However, this authentic life experience is coming to a pause after this season. Guy Gsell, a renowned educator and adventurer, is the President and Chief Executive Producer at Field Station: Dinosaurs.

“We wanted to make our last season in Secaucus extra special, and to do that, we have brought in some really fun, new shows, handson activities, and a new baby T-Rex,” said Gsell. “This is our fourth season at this current location, and our goal is to have a new location picked out by this Labor Day and open at our new location Memorial Day, 2016.”

Field Station: Dinosaurs is a family-friendly environment, and open to the public as well as field trips for schools to partake in.

“We open in April for schools so they can hold field trips,” said Gsell. “Then we open for the public on Memorial Day and are open through Labor Day weekend.”

With interactive workshops, games and activities for students to enjoy, they are able to gain a clearer understanding of the prehistoric past.

“Along with the 40 shows provided by Field Station, we participate in a state wide public library crawl promoting the summer reading program for kids across New Jersey,” said Gsell.

Field Station: Dinosaurs has become an affordable attraction for all to come to learn and have fun.

“We have even lowered prices and created an ‘anytime’ ticket to make visiting us even easier and more convenient than ever before,” said Gsell.

Day passes to the attraction are now only $15.00 and a new “anytime ticket” can be used any day throughout the 2015 season. In addition to the passes, the town of Secaucus has courteously lowered the environmental fee for parking to only $5.00, making Field Station: Dinosaurs more affordable than ever.

In the middle of all the fun and excitement is the curiousness about dinosaurs. Families and students will share in an action-packed day of fun and learning while being “awed” by our world’s past.

Anthony Schifano is a full time student at Ramapo College of New Jersey working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. He can be reached at aschifano@meadowlands.org.

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Women Rising Q&A with influential women business leaders

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he most recent State of Women-Owned Businesses report found that women-owned businesses have grown nationally by nearly 75 percent since 1997. However in spite of this growth, women still remain underrepresented in leadership positions at large companies and face a unique set of challenges in the business world.

We recently asked some influential women business leaders in our area their thoughts on leadership, what motivates and inspires them, their proudest accomplishments and rising above the barriers that women face in business.

What’s an accomplishment that you are proudest of?

My longevity with Korman Communities—23 years as of July 7th. I had various part-time jobs since I was 14, but Korman was my first full-time job out of college. I’m very proud of the fact that I’m able to learn, grow and evolve as the business changes and as our company grows.

How do you motivate yourself and stay motivated?

My motivation comes from a desire to do my best and to win, and that was instilled in me by my father growing up. He taught me to always put forth my best effort and do a good job. It helps that I work out six days a week — that keeps me going.

-Lea Anne Welsh, COO, Korman Communities; President, AVE

What do you think is the most significant barrier to female leadership?

Walking away from the table too soon whether it’s during negotiations for a promotion, banking terms or selling a business.

What will be the biggest challenge for the generation of women behind you?

Demand will continue to grow for those in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and women need to be sure that they have the necessary skills, and mindset, to excel.

What is one characteristic that you believe every leader should possess?

Compassion for those that they lead—an understanding of what you are expecting out of them and ensuring their ability and tools are at hand to be successful.

What’s the most important business or other discovery you’ve made in the past year?

Just because you give someone the opportunity doesn’t mean they will succeed.

What advice would you give someone going into a leadership position for the first time?

Leadership is the ability to have each individual working at their own maximum capacity. And, everyone’s capacity is not the same.

-Linda McFadden, President & CEO at XCEL Federal Credit Union

What is the best business decision you’ve ever made?

I think the best decision I have ever made was to expand my product line from stationery/schools supplies to party, stationery and holiday & celebration business. For American markets, party, celebration and holidays are part of the lifestyle, so I decide to expand the product line to meet the market need.

What woman inspires you and why?

What is the most important new business for you in the past year?

- Andrea Schrager, President & CEO at Meadowlands/New York Consumer Centers

-Wendy Shen, President & CEO at Nygala Corp./FLOMO

People inspire me every day. This past Tuesday I had to opportunity to spend time with Margo Georgiadis, Google’s President of Americas. Hearing the passion in her voice as she spoke about re-imagining everything was inspiring and reminded me that re-imagining is an innate skill that we, as women, excel in.

The most important business for me in the past year was the business from Latin American countries and from different industries. We want to expand our business globally, especially Latin American countries—and then eventually Eastern Europe and African countries.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Before You Export, Get On-The-Ground Help Proper exporting leads to long-term growth

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arlier this year in May, the President of the United States announced World Trade Week, during which trade organizations, businesses and other stakeholders work together both nationally and locally to promote and facilitate international trade in the U.S. economy.

So why are international trade and exporting topics you should consider within the context of your small business? For starters, 95 percent of the world’s consumers live outside of the United States. Think about that for a moment. Even more surprising? Only one percent of U.S. based small businesses are selling to those customers.

Exporting is a significant opportunity to extend the reach of made-in-America goods and services internationally, expanding your global market share.

The opportunity to expand your

business through exporting is ready and waiting—but before you go international, here are some resources right here at home that can help your business take the next step: Export assistance centers Consulting a U.S. Export Assistance Center can be a great way to learn more about how you can expand your business internationally. Each assistance center is staffed by professionals from organizations including the SBA, the Department of Commerce, the Export-Import Bank and other public and private organizations. Together, these professionals work to provide export assistance that helps small and mid-sized businesses compete in today’s global marketplace.

National export initiative In an effort to strengthen America’s e-

conomy, support additional jobs here at home and ensure long-term, sustainable growth, the President launched a government-wide strategy to promote exports. The National Export Initiative (NEI) is an essential component of that strategy. A Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in your area can provide one-on-one counseling and an array of training programs for small and medium sized companies that are exporting, or thinking of exporting.

Go to sba.gov to find the SBDC closest to you—its advisors can outline free business counseling and low-cost training services available in your area.

Other tools and resources If your business is ready to explore the possibility of exporting, here are a few additional resources that can help: • Take an “Introduction to Exporting” tutorial at sba.gov. It is a 30-minute online course intended to be a guide for small businesses to help determine if exporting makes sense and whether the basic ingredients for export readiness are in-place.

• Check out Export University at sba. gov. It is a collection of online courses designed to tackle all stages of exporting.

• Another resource is the Export Business Planner available through sba. gov, which can help you create a customized plan for the path ahead as far as your exporting goes. In order to complete this planner, you need to complete the following: o Explore foreign markets o Develop a marketing plan o Evaluate your financing Sarah Field is author and moderator for the SBA.gov Community.

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TECH TALK

Microsoft Ends Support for Windows Server 2003 What this means for your business & how to prepare

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indows Server 2003 is quickly reaching the end of its life and a mass migration is set to occur. Microsoft estimates there are about 23.8 million instances of Windows Server 2003 (WS2003) running today. Microsoft will stop providing support for the old OS on July 14. Whether this announcement is a headache or opportunity, it does place an additional burden on organizations as it requires careful consideration, strategic planning and execution.

We previously witnessed a similar scenario when the support for Windows XP ended back in April 2014.

This migration won’t be easy. The tech world has changed drastically since 2003 and there is a lot of discussion taking place about how to make the leap.

WS2003 was really stable, but as we move to the cloud world there are now a lot of scenarios that were not prevalent back then. The big one is that Windows Server 2012 is cloud-ready. The ability to do private, public and hybrid scenarios is significant.

Not upgrading is not really an option.

As support ends these servers present a potential security risk. Whether or not the server has important data, the end of support creates a potential point of intrusion.

In recent years, the concept of cloud computing has spread but along with that so has the attack surface for cyber criminals, hacktivists and people simply wanting to test an organization’s security posture.

It is important to note the potential security implications that organizations will face as a result of Windows 2003 approaching end of life.

The first point here is that it is very important not to panic. Your Windows 2003 servers will still operate in the same way the day after July 14 but as time goes on, you could be more susceptible to a cyber-attack.

Security updates

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dentiality, integrity and availability of your systems and data more prone to malicious attacks. One of the core controls around the cloud environment is your protection of data in transit, whether that is actual data crossing networks and/or authentication credentials.

Software & hardware compatibility

If you are running a mixture of physical and virtualized servers, then priority should go to addressing physical aspects, as most WS2003 licenses are tied to the physical box, which is usually commodity hardware. If you continue to run WS2003 and are unable to take advantage of new security and hardware products you have invested in as part of your cloud strategy, it may be more cost effective to migrate to a later version, say 2012.

Compliance against industry requirements and/or best practice–compliance with industry standards and legislative frameworks have swiftly moved from a best practice ‘nice to have’ requirement to mandatory within a lot of industries. If you are running a WS2003 without any support, you run the risk of becoming non-compliant.

Disaster recovery & resiliency

You really need to consider how you plan on restarting servers that are out of support and beyond your IT team capabilities. If disaster recovery and resiliency is a key to your business, then migrating is an absolute necessity unless you try and negotiate a custom support contract with Microsoft—which may be fairly expensive.

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bust operating system, 2012 sees a lot of advancement with systems management.

Perhaps the biggest consideration, however, is with hardware. While 2012 has many more capabilities, it also often means a need for more powerful hardware.

The hardware benefits include advanced virtualization and reducing overhead to handle more workloads on fewer servers. If you decide to retain your 2003 servers, this activity will need to be continual, as your likelihood of compromise will increase over time whether that is an external malicious attack or an insider threat.

The end of extended support announcement for WS2003 does raise concerns from a security perspective and presents a risk. That risk is only likely to increase over time and organizations operating in cloud must plan ahead and understand the flow of their key information assets flow. They should take steps to ensure that they are adequately protected based on the business impact of compromise and cost to remediate.

Nick Pascarella is a partner at TruBambu (www.trubambu.com), a business technology consultancy company.

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Two main variables come into play. In a lot of cases, the hardware (the OS) running on will not support the operating system.

The other variable is what applications that server is running. You might need to upgrade the application itself as well if it does not have the cross-compatibility.

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EVENT PLANNING & CATERING SERVICES 4 Wall New York Moonachie 201.329.9878 16W Marketing Rutherford 201.635.8000 AAA Giants Limousine & Car Service Secaucus 201.679.2860 Adam Leffel Productions / Petals Premier Event Design Hackensack 201.487.1300 Annabella’s Fine Foods, Inc. East Rutherford 201.804.0303 Any Excuse for a Party Fairfield 973.808.8700 Audience Pleasers Upper Montclair 888.283.7532 Bayway Catering Red Bank 908.862.3207 Brennan’s Secaucus MeadowlandsFlorist Secaucus 201.876.0580 Bounce Music & Entertainment Fort Lee 201.490.1091 CeCe Productions, LLC Rutherford 201.672.0050

Chit Chat Creative Caterers Hackensack 201.820.4033 Classic Party Rentals Secaucus 201.809.4840 Content Party Rentals East Rutherford 201.623.0400 Culinary Conference Center At HCCC Jersey City 201.360.5303 DDM Production Jersey City 917.418.8625 Elan Catering & Events Lodi 973.777.0503 ELS Limousine Service Meadowlands Area 877.435.9733 Entenmann’s Florist Secaucus 201.864.2320 Evelyn Hill Events New York 212.344.0996 Event Journal, Inc. Bethpage 516.470.1811 Fabulous Foods Meadowlands Area 800.365.4747 NJ 212.239.6700 NY Fiesta Banquets Wood-Ridge 201.939.5409

Nanina’s In The Park Belleville 973.751.1230

Flyte Tyme Limousine Mahwah 201.529-1452 Freeman Kearny 201.299.7400 Garden Vista Ballroom Passaic 973.777.6655 Graycliff Catering Inc. (The Graycliff) Moonachie 201.939.9233 Heights Flower Shoppe Hasbrouck Heights 201.288.5464 In-Tents Party Rentals Wood-Ridge 201.282.2026 In Thyme Catered Events Rivervale 201.666.3353 Jimmy’s Artistic Creations East Rutherford 201.460.1919 Kismet Limousine Teaneck 973.876.3410 Meadowlands Exposition Center Secaucus 201.330.7773 Metropolitan Exposition Services Moonachie 201.964.1800

New Meadowlands Sportservice, Inc. East Rutherford 201.916.3568 NY NJ Car Service, LLC Lodi 201.283-9400 Outsource Incentive Consulting Corp.

Lyndhurst 800.842.2855 Party Makers West New York 201.580.1736 Pegasus Worldwide Limousine Carlstadt 800.877.3427 Personal Touch Caterers Hackensack 201.488.8820 Positive Impact Partners East Rutherford 201.939.8601 Premier Entertainment East Rutherford 201.842.1698 Saint Peter’s University Conferences & Events Jersey City 201.761.7414

SBI Productions Secaucus 201.939.6005 Seasons Catering Washington Township 201.664.6141 Showstoppers Plus North Brunswick 732.297.0031 Sireno Communications Sussex 973.875.4079 Smooth Sailing Celebrations Oak Ridge 973.409.4456 Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island New York 212.344.0996 Sterling Affair Caterers Carlstadt 201.372.0734 Stout’s Transportation Trenton 1.800.245.7868 Sweet Dreams Studio Photo Booth Madison 703.585.4704 The Balcony Carlstadt 201.933.0071 The Viv Experience Ridgefield 201.390.2311

Overhead Door Company of The Meadowlands For all your Loading Dock and Overhead Door Needs Commercial • Industrial CORPORATE OFFICE: 20 Meta Lane I Lodi, NJ 07644 I 973-471-4060 CONTACT: Jai Patel I Jai@DockNDoor.com I www.overhead-doors.com Other Offices Serving: Westchester County, All Boroughs of New York City Recent Jobs: MetLife Stadium • Yankees & Citifield Stadium • World Trade Center

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by Korman Communities Clifton 973.859.3200 Candlewood Suites Hotel Secaucus 201.865.3900 Clarion Hotel Empire Meadowlands Hotel Secaucus 201.348.6900

Econo Lodge Carlstadt 201.935.4600 Embassy Suites Hotel Secaucus 201.864.7300 Fairfield Inn by Marriott East Rutherford 201.507.5222

Holiday Inn Express Paramus 201.843.5400

Hyatt Place Fair Lawn/Paramus Paramus 201.475.3888

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Carlstadt 201.460.9292

La Quinta Meadowlands Suites Secaucus 201.863.8700

Holiday Inn George Washington Bridge Fort Lee 201.944.5000

Courtyard by Marriott Lyndhurst 201.896.6666

Hampton Inn at The Meadowlands Carlstadt 201.935 9000

Courtyard by Marriott Secaucus 201.617.8888

Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park 201.641.2024

Days Inn North Bergen 201.348.3600

Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus 201.864.1400

DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Lee - GWB Fort Lee 201.461.9000

Hilton Hasbrouck Heights Hasbrouck Heights 201.298.2417

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by Hilton East Rutherford East Rutherford 201.460.9030

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Jersey City 201.499.2578

Hilton Meadowlands East Rutherford 201.896.0500

Hyatt Place Secaucus/Meadowlands Secaucus 201.422.9480

Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights Hasbrouck Heights 201.288.9600 Holiday Inn Secaucus Meadowlands Secaucus 201.348.2000

Marriott at Newark Liberty International Airport Newark 973.623.0006 Quality Inn Lyndhurst 201.933.9800

Residence Inn Saddle River 201.934.4144 Saddle Brook Marriott Saddle Brook 201-843.9500 Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Weehawken 201.617.5600 Springhill Suites Newark 973.624.5300 Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe Teaneck 201.836.0600

Red Roof Inn Secaucus 201.319.1000

The Meadowlands River Inn Secaucus 201.867.4400

Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel Rutherford 201.231.3100

Westin Hotel Jersey City 201.626.2900

Residence Inn East Rutherford 201.939.0020

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DESTINATION MEADOWLANDS Recreation, Sports & Entertainment AMF Wallington Lanes Wallington 973.773.9100

Kerasotes Showplace 14 Secaucus 201.210.5364

New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority (Main Ticket Number) 201.935.8500

Smooth Sailing Celebrations Oak Ridge 973.409.4456

LA Fitness Signature Club Secaucus 201.751.9940

Calvin Klein Company Store Secaucus 201.223.9760

Liberty Science Center Jersey City 201.200.1000

North Arlington Bowl-O-Drome 201.998.9621

Statue Cruises Jersey City 201.432.6321

NY Giants 201.935.8222

The Players Club Paramus 201.483.9690

Meadowlands Athletic Club Lyndhurst 201.933.4100

Country Whimsey Rutherford 201.438.0488

New York Sports Club Hoboken 201.222.5771

East Rutherford Jewelry Exchange East Rutherford 201.507.0009

Planet Sun, Inc. Rutherford 201.941.6000

Gucci Secaucus 201.392.2670

Simply Face & Body Ramsey 877.57.SIMPLY

Heights Beer & Wine Emporium Hasbrouck Heights 201.426.0555

The DOJO Rutherford 201.933.3050

Raymour & Flanigan Secaucus 201.809.1353

Aviation Hall of Fame Museum of NJ Teterboro 201.288.6344

Make Wine with Us Wallington 201.876.9463

Bergen Performing Arts Center Englewood 201.816.8160

Meadowlands Area YMCA Rutherford 201.955.5300

Chuck E. Cheese’s North Bergen 201.861.1799

Meadowlands Museum Rutherford 201.935.1175

Field Station Dinosaurs Secaucus 855.999.9010

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Lyndhurst 201.933.2220

GolfTec-Englewood Englewood 201.567.0103

NY Jets 516.560.8100 NY Red Bulls Harrison 201.583.7000 Pole Position Raceway Jersey City 201.333.7223 River Barge Park Carlstadt 201.460.1700

Nereid Boat Club Rutherford Hackensack Riverkeeper 201.438.3995 Hackensack NJ Meadowlands 201.968.0808 Commission Environment Center Harlem Wizards Lyndhurst Secaucus 201.460.1700 201.271.3600

Rock Spring Club West Orange 973.731-6464 Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson 732.928.2000

World Golf Network RiverVale 973.509.3111 Youth1 Media Montclair 973.509.3111

Health, Fitness & Beauty Alternative Two, Inc. Lyndhurst 201.729.1217 CKO Kickboxing Lyndhurst 201.438.5425 European Wax Center Rutherford 201.935.9299

Title Boxing Club East Rutherford 201.933-2800

Retail & Outlet Shopping Best Buy Secaucus 201.325.2277

Tommy Hilfiger Clearance Secaucus 201.863.5600 Westfield Garden State Plaza Paramus 201.843.2121

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Ramapo Recognized as a Public College of Distinction

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amapo College was recognized as a Public College of Distinction in the organization’s 2015 report.

Colleges of Distinction is a college guide that assesses state colleges and universities in several categories, including student engagement, faculty competencies, vibrant campus and community activities and successful outcomes. Other criteria for recognition include a wider course selection, innovative curricula, individualized attention in the classroom and affordability.

According to the report, colleges that are recognized are public schools that provide a “private college feeling.” The report added: “Our Public Colleges of Distinction prove the traditional stereotypes of large universities wrong. All of our Public Colleges of Distinction feature smaller class sizes, enlist faculty that are more attentive to individual students and excel at getting students ready for the job market or graduate programs.”

“We are proud to be recognized again this year,” said Christopher Romano, vice president of enrollment management and student affairs. “It is a validation of the experience our students have at Ramapo College. Our faculty are dedicated teachers who are committed to mentoring, and our students work closely with them in and outside the classroom to enhance their learning and prepare for their future.”

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HackensackUMC Hosts ‘GamePlan for Corporate Health’ Breakfast Seminar

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n May 15, Hackensack University Medical Center held a healthy morning of fitness, breakfast and strategies for corporate wellness with some of the region’s most respected voices on healthy workplaces.

HackensackUMC’s new “GamePlan for Corporate Health” initiative was developed by a team of experts, including HackensackUMC Corporate Wellness, HackensackUMC Executive Health and HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Powered by the New York Giants. The event was held at the Debra Simon Center for Integrative Medicine located inside HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Powered by the Giants and hosted by New York Giants great Phil Simms.

“People tend to make excuses as to why they don’t get to the gym,” said Phil Simms, former New York Giant. “They need to make the time to exercise for one hour, four times a week, and employers should help them work it into their busy schedules.”

Former New York Giants greats, Bart Oates and Jeff Feagles were also on hand to meet with seminar participants. The event was attended by representatives from dozens of area companies and was moderated by television host, Steve Adubato. The event will be featured on an upcoming episode of “One-on-One” with Steve Adubato on WNET. Mark Sparta, PT, M.P.A., FACHE, executive vice president, chief population health officer of Hackensack University Health Network, says it’s important that corporations encourage their employees to participate in wellness programs and have strategies in place to help employees better manage their health.

“Corporations are shifting their traditional focus from education, smoking cessation and vaccination programs to actively managing chronic disease through fitness and wellness programs. There is now a shared responsibility by employers and their employees to stay healthy. A typical starting point is the strategy of offering health-risk assessments so that employees can better understand the importance of maintaining their health,” said Sparta.

For more information regarding the HackensackUMC Corporate Wellness programs, call Kate McDougall at (551) 996-5294. For information regarding corporate membership opportunities at HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Powered by the Giants, please call Jay Groves at (615) 260-0347.

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NAI Hanson Names Four New Senior Vice Presidents

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s NAI James E. Hanson’s leasing and investment sales businesses continue to thrive, the leading New Jersey-based commercial real estate firm, today announced the promotion of four of its executives. All four brokers—Barry J. Cohorsky, SIOR, Jeffrey DeMagistris, SIOR, Thomas A. Vetter, SIOR and Hal B. Messer, MSRE—will hold senior vice president positions within the company.

Barry J. Cohorsky, SIOR has negotiated more than 16.5 million square feet in transactions over the course of his 24 years in commercial real estate. He has a proven track record in identifying market opportunities, developing client relationships, negotiating lease terms and executing sale/lease contracts with commercial clients ranging from small business owners to large multi-national corporations. He is a member of The Industrial and Office Real Estate Brokers Association of the New York Metropolitan Area (IOREBA) and has participated in multi-market transactions outside of New Jersey.

Jeffrey W. DeMagistris, SIOR specializes in the Meadowlands submarket as a member of the Industrial Brokerage Council at NAI James E. Hanson.

He has successfully represented multiple office and industrial landlords such as Russo Development, Sitex Group, The Hampshire Companies and Joseph L. Muscarelle Inc. In November 2012, he was named one of New Jersey’s top leasing brokers by Real Estate Forum, and he holds a number of professional affiliations including the National Association of Realtors, Liberty Board of Realtors and the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce.

Hal B. Messer, MSRE leads acquisition and disposition efforts on behalf of local and national corporations. He has completed transactions totaling over $750,000,000. He also serves as a liaison to Columbia Property Investors LLC and SPC Associates LLC. Messer’s other professional affiliations include the Industrial and Office Real Estate Brokers Association of New York (IOREBA) as well as previous positions within the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and the Jewish Community Housing Corporation. He holds a Masters of Science in real estate finance and investment from New York University.

“As of late, we have been fortunate to see tremendous success in all areas of our business,” said NAI Hanson President, William C. Hanson, SIOR. “Many factors have contributed to our growth, but none as important as the outstanding performance of all of our professionals. These four brokers, in particular, have truly out-performed in serving their clients and delivering the best possible solutions for their needs. Commercial real estate is a ‘people business’ and our team demonstrates that every day.”

Thomas A. Vetter, SIOR has delivered outstanding results in his representation of several prominent Meadowlands landlords including Coining, Inc., Sitex Group, SourceOne Worldwide, The Pepsi Bottling Group and InterCept Inc. In November 2012, he was named one of New Jersey’s top leasing brokers by Real Estate Forum and is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Liberty Board of Realtors and the Coalition of Commercial Real Estate Associations.

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George S. Charne of Hunter Group CPA LLC elected as treasurer of Bergen County Workforce Investment Board

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eorge S. Charne, CPA, Bergen County resident, and a principal in charge of employee benefits audit services for Hunter Group CPA LLC, was recently elected as treasurer of the Bergen County Workforce Investment Board. He also serves on the Executive Board’s One-Stop Committee.

The Bergen County Workforce Investment Board is a local, business-led board of directors composed of privateand public-sector leaders from business, education, labor, community and faithGeorge Charne based organizations and government.

“I am very proud of George and his commitment to leadership,” said Kevin Hansen, co-managing director of Hunter Group. “He always goes above and beyond and I am confident he will excel as treasurer.”

Charne, who has over 25 years of experience in auditing employee benefit plan funds and in not-for-profit organizations, is also a member of the Commerce and Industry Association (CIANJ) Human Resource Council and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJPCA), where he serves on the Bergen County Chapter’s Auditing and Accounting Committee, on the Scholarship Committee and is a director.

Hunter Group is a full service Certified Public Accounting firm that serves closely-held, small to middle-market businesses that are entrepreneurially-managed or family operated enterprises. Providing bookkeeping, tax preparation and auditing services, as well as accounting and consulting on a wide range of financial issues. Additionally, the firm provides audit services for non-profit organizations as well as audits for benefit plans, including 401 (k) plans. Hunter Group also operates two affiliated companies, a financial planning and wealth management firm and a recruitment firm dedicated to placing financial professionals. Hunter Group is a founding member of CPAmerica International, a nationwide association of independently owned mid-sized CPA firms that share resources and expertise.

For information, contact the Marketing Department of Hunter Group at 201-261-4030, write to 17-17 Route 208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, visit the website at www.thehuntergroup.com, or email at info@thehuntergroup.com.

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Organ Donations Saved 460 Lives in New Jersey in 2014

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rgan donations saved the lives of 460 people in New Jersey last year, a figure released by NJ Sharing Network, the nonprofit, federally designated organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue in the state.

Donate Life Month, celebrated each April, is a national, monthlong observance to celebrate the greatest gift—the Gift of Life. The organs came from both living donors and deceased donors. The living donors accounted for 166 donations, which were all kidney donations.

The organs from deceased donors that saved lives in 2014 were: • Kidney: 168 • Liver: 55 • Pancreas: 2 • Kidney/Pancreas: 12 • Heart: 66 “Each transplant represents a life saved in New Jersey and one less person who will die on the waiting list,” said Joe Roth, President & Chief Executive Officer of NJ Sharing Network. “All through the year, and especially during Donate Life Month, we work to spread awareness about the gift of organ donation and encourage people to register to be donors.”

Some of the 460 patients received more than one organ, accounting for the slight discrepancy in numbers.

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Boiling Springs Savings Bank Elects Peggy Letsche & Rob Goldstein to Board of Directors

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obert E. Stillwell, President and CEO of Boiling Springs Savings Bank, is pleased to announce that Peggy Letsche of Rutherford and Robert Goldstein of Glen Ridge have been elected to the bank’s Board of Directors.

“We are honored to have individuals such as Rob Goldstein and Peggy Letsche, with their vast and varied experience, on our Board,” said Mr. Stillwell. “We look forward to their advice and counsel in the coming years.”

Ms. Letsche is the Executive Director of 55 Kip Center for the last 12 years. She has been at 55 Kip Center for over 20 years, starting as a fitness instructor in 1995. Ms. Letsche attended Felician College and has been a member of the Rutherford Blood Bank, the Rutherford Municipal Alliance, the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the National Council on Aging. She has been awarded the Dr. Celia Weisman Memorial Award from Bergen County Human Services and has been a Rutherford Elks Citizen of the Year. She, along with her husband, Dennis, are parents to daughter, Danielle.

Mr. Goldstein is the owner of R.J. Goldstein & Associates, an employee benefits consulting and brokerage firm. He has been with the firm since 1991. Prior to that he was a pension and investment sales representative for MONY Financial Services. A graduate of Fairfield University with a B.S. in Mathematics, Mr. Goldstein is a former Trustee and a Committee Member of the Glen Ridge Country Club and was previously a Board Member of Lacordaire Academy in Upper Montclair. Mr. Goldstein’s wife, Erin, is a teacher at the Forest Avenue School in Glen Ridge. They have three children, Brendan, Cara & Colin.

Construction Continues on Atlantic Street Park in Hackensack

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onstruction continues to progress on Atlantic Street Park, a new outdoor park / amphitheater in the City of Hackensack, which represents another important step in the revitalization efforts of the downtown.

The approximately $600,000 project was partially funded by an Open Space Grant from Bergen County. DMR collaborated with the City, the Upper Main Street Alliance and Boswell Engineering on the project.

The park will include an amphitheater for outdoor performances, grass areas, trellises, seat-walls, benches and street trees and lights to provide a modern, lively, downtown atmosphere found in other, competing downtown housing markets.

Redevelopment initiatives in the downtown began nearly three years ago with the adoption of the Rehabilitation Plan for the Main Street Area. In addition to the progression of Atlantic Street Park, a few of the successes of the rehabilitation plan seen in the City include the beginning of the two-way street conversion of Main Street and the anticipated opening of the Meridia Metro, Heritage Capital and Alkova Companies developments, which include approximately 700 new residential units. An additional 1,000 units of new residential development is in the planning stages throughout the City. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2015.

DMR Architects is a top New Jersey architect dedicated to progressive, innovative and sustainable architecture, planning and urban design.

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John Theurer Cancer Center Brings State-of-the-Art Cancer Care To Hudson County With New Palisades Medical Center Facility

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AVE, www.aveliving.com.........................................................................................29

Berkeley College, www.BerkeleyCollege.edu.........................................................13 Chart House, www.chart-house.com.......................................................................43

Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., www.cbhcare.com...........................33 Eastwick College and the HoHoKus Schools, www.eastwick.edu...........................23

Elec, www.elec825.org..............................................................................Back Cover

ohn Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC) at Hackensack University Medical Center today announced the opening of the John Theurer Cancer Center at Palisades Medical Center, a new 9,600-square-foot outpatient facility overlooking the Hudson River and New York City skyline. Patients will receive the same world class cancer care available for over 25 years at JTCC’s Hackensack location, ranked the top cancer center in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for four consecutive years and among the top three in the New York metro area.

The new center, featuring consultation with disease-specific cancer specialists, access to top diagnostic and treatment technologies, and the opportunity to enroll in over 200 clinical trials, is located in the Palisades Medical Center’s new outpatient pavilion in North Bergen, NJ. “Our goal has always been to deliver exceptional care to our patients,” said Bruce J. Markowitz, president and chief executive officer, Palisades Medical Center. “Through our recent partnership with Hackensack University Medical Center and with the opening of the John Theurer Cancer Center at Palisades Medical Center, we now offer the highest quality cancer care to the Palisades community.”

“The opening of this incredible facility illustrates our commitment to cultivating a great partnership with Palisades Medical Center and to providing patients across Northern New Jersey with top-notch medical care,” said Robert C. Garrett, president and chief executive officer, Hackensack University Health Network.

The John Theurer Cancer Center at Palisades Medical Center offers patients access to world-class medical, surgical and radiation oncology and hematology subspecialists, state-of-the-art radiation therapies and advanced imaging capabilities including PET CT. The opening of the new center also marks the first and only outpatient clinical care site for gynecologic oncology in Hudson County. With Korean- and Spanish-speaking providers, JTCC is committed to bringing a diverse community of patients the best care possible. Physicians at JTCC are members of Regional Cancer Care Associates, one of the nation’s largest professional hematology/oncology groups.

“We feel very fortunate to be able to give patients in Hudson County access to the most cutting-edge care for cancer, which is a rapidly changing field,” said Dr. Andre Goy, chairman of the John Theurer Cancer Center. “Our expertise and research has routinely led to major breakthroughs and the approval of new therapeutics for cancer patients.”

Ernst & Young, www.ey.com.....................................................................................7 Farleigh Dickinson University, www.fdu.edu............................................................5

Frank’s GMC, www.FranksGMC.net.........................................................................11 Gehtsoft, www.gehtsoftusa.com...............................................................................1

Hackensack Riverkeeper, www.hackensackriverkeeper.org....................................46

Hunter Group, www.TheHunterGroup.com...................................Inside Front Cover

Il Villagio, www.ilvillagio.com................................................................................21

Jewel Electric, www.jewelelectric.com....................................................................43 Local 825, www.elec825.org....................................................................................2

Meadowlands Regional Chamber, www.meadowlands.org...................................29 Meadowlands Regional Chamber, www.meadowlands.org...................................45 Meadowlands Race Track, www.playmeadowlands.com........................................39

Morton’s Steakhouse, www.mortonsteakhouse.com.............................................42

Nanina’s In The Park & The Park Savoy, www.naninasinthepark.com......................47 Nick’s Towing Service, www.NicksTowingService.com............................................39 Oceanaire Seafood Room, www.theoceanaire.com................................................42

Overhead Door, www.DockNDoor.com...................................................................44 Paramount Exterminating, www.ParamountExterminating.com...........................11

Pole Position Raceway, www.polepositionraceway.com.........................................46 PSE&G, www.pseg.com...................................................................Inside Back Cover Ramapo College, www.ramapo.edu/certificates....................................................20 RotenbergMeril, www.rmsbg.com.........................................................................48 Scarinci & Hollenbeck, www.scarincihollenbeck.com.............................................17

TM Rybak, www.tmrassociates.com.......................................................................35

United Water, www.unitedwater.com......................................................................9 XCEL Credit Union, www.XCELfcu.org.com.............................................................11

WeiserMazars, www.WMexactlyright.com................................................................9

For more information on advertising in Meadowlands USA magazine or online advertising at www.meadowlands.org please contact Martha Morley at 201-493-7996 or email: greerentps@aol.com Call for new items! If your organization has news or announcements to share with our audience, please send to Joe Garavente at JGaravente@meadowlands.org or call 201-939-0707

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