The Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce, the umbrella organization for the Clark Chamber of Commerce, hosted its 28th Annual Mayors Dinner in April, at the Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel. More than 400 people listened as mayors or their designees from 20 of Union County’s 21 municipalities provided updates on the states of their communities.
Awards were given out for Mayor of the Year, Business Administrator of the Year, Public Safety Official of the Year, Business Development Official of the Year and Best Speaker, which usually goes to the most entertaining and/or imaginative speaker.
This year’s winners included Clark’s John Laezza being named Business Administrator of the year.
Upon receiving the award Laezza stated “This is the 2nd time receiving the award, it’s always a surprise. I’ve been working 65 years in government, it’s been great. When you get to be this age the best thing is your family and 5 great-grandchildren.”
“Businesses and government leaders work hand-in-hand to strengthen their communities and those partnerships lead to commerce, jobs and taxes that help ease the burden of property taxes on homeowners,” said Jim Coyle, chamber president. “The Gateway Chamber is honored to represent the business community as we say thank you to these leaders for their support.”
About the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce is the largest business association in the New York/Northern New Jersey Region, comprising 12 regional and local chambers including the Linden Chamber of Commerce. With 1,200 members, the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce has a 95 percent retention rate, the highest in the country. For more information about attending local meetings and becoming a member call 908-352-0900.
(above) Clark’s John Laezza named Business Administrator of the year.
