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Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce Announces Fifth Annual “State Of The County” Breakfast

12/16/08

  The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Rowan University to host the Fifth Annual “State of the County” Breakfast on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 8:00am at Rowan University in the Student Center Ballroom, Glassboro, NJ 08028.  Parking is available in Lots A and J.  Mark your calendar now for what is sure to be an informative session with the opportunity to network with the movers and shakers in and around Gloucester County.  The cost of the event, including a breakfast buffet, is $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members.  The event is open to the public.
  State Senator/Freeholder Director Stephen M. Sweeney will present his views on Regionalization of Services including the Proposed Tax Assessment Plan.  Freeholder/Chamber Liaison Joseph A. Brigandi, Jr. will present an update on the latest Economic Development Projects in Gloucester County.  Keynote Speaker Edward A. Turzanski will present “Bringing America Back to Greatness”. 
   The event is being sponsored by The Bank – New Jersey’s Best Community Bank, Valero Refining Company – New Jersey, South Jersey Industries, BP Energy, DP Partners – LogistiCenter at Logan, Verizon, Delaware River Port Authority, SNJ Business People, Atlantic City Electric, Kennedy Health System, NuStar Energy Corporation and Joseph F. McKernan Architects
  The mission of the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce is to be a leader and unified voice in creating a positive economic and civic climate in Gloucester County by creating growth and prosperity for business.  As a dynamic, growing organization, the Chamber strives to enhance the county’s economic base, educate legislators about business concerns and serve the Gloucester County community.  For more information, please contact Chamber President, Rhone Carr at 856-881-6560 or visit the Chamber website at www.gloucestercountychamber.com

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