President’s Message

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As we continue to grow and evolve, I am excited to invite you to several events that we have planned for the upcoming months. These events will provide opportunities for us to come together, share ideas, and build even stronger relationships They include Member Meetings, the infamous Tony Defeo Annual Pizza Night, our Golf Challenge, as well as something new and exciting.

On August 2nd, we will be hosting our first NJ Contractor’s Showcase and Expo at County College of Morris in Randolph, NJ. Similar to last year’s NOISE event, this outdoor trade show will focus on demonstrations and you having the opportunity to feel, ride and use the equipment that you are considering purchasing. Test drive the latest mowers, excavators, skid steers, chainsaws, weed eaters and more at this one day show. And this time around, the vendors are covering your cost of attendance at the show, so entry is at no cost to you! We will also have food trucks and some indoor education at this great location. Check out www.njcse.com for all the details and to register!

Whether it’s a networking event, a professional development workshop, or a social gathering, I encourage you to take advantage of all of the opportunities to connect with fellow members and learn from experts in our field.

I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and working together to make a difference in our industry . Thank you again for your ongoing support, and let’s continue to achieve great things together!

Sincerely,

Richard Goldstein, President

Contractor of the Year

Chuck Bacon, Greenleaf Lawn & Landscape

Nursery of the Year

Stone House Nursery

Customer Service Award

Richard Cording, CLC Landscaping

Innovator Award

Glenn Ehrgott, Performance Trailers

Landscape Innovation Award

Rich Andreu, Exclusive Stoneworks

Associate of the Year

Braen Supply

Volunteer of the Year

Marco Barrera, Horizon Landscape Co.

Making a Difference Award

Brian Schwartz, I Want to Mow Your Lawn

Budding Contractor Award

R & B Landscaping

Distinguished Service Award

George Futterknecht

MVP Award

Doug Rosenbaum, Native Fields Landscaping

Spotlight Award

Anthony Tarantino, R & B Landscaping

Legislator of the Year

Senate President Nicholas Scutari

Team Player Award

Yesenia Sotomayor

Kodiak Landscape & Design