(above, l-r) GWACC Board of Directors: Harold Star-VP, Jennifer DiVirgilio, Stephanie Branna, Mario Cesario, Marta Alexander, Christopher Devine, Heather Bryant, Jim Mooney, Tony Bianchino, Ron Bansky, Gene Jannotti-CEO, Barbara Murphy, Darielle Walsh-President, Carol Kearney-VP and Maria Fuentes. Missing are Jodi Weinberg, Aimee Nuzzo, Mike Martin, John Capeci, Lauren Hammer, Paul Mecca and Mitch Beinhaker.
GWACC 2019 Holiday Party
Submitted by Gene Jannotti, CEO-GWACC
The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) held its Annual Holiday Party on December 5, 2019, at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains. With 110 members and guests, the food, music and entertainment gave everyone an early Holiday Season treat.
The Board of Directors awarded plaques to long standing members of GWACC that included The Westfield Y-35 years, Evalyn Dunn’s Gallery-20 years, Jay’s Cycle Center-15 years and Mitch Beinhaker Law Firm-10 years. In addition, the Board gave out an award to Mitch Beinhaker for his 8 years of service on the Board of Directors, including his time as Board President. The first ever Life Time Membership Award was given to Sherry Cronin for her years of service in the DWC and her commitment to Westfield.
The event was sponsored by Clearskies Title Agency, Northfield Bank, Two River Community Bank, Spencer Savings Bank. Christopher Devine and Rabadeau Wealth Group, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook and Cooper, Gillman Strategic Group, Town Car Wash and Hehl & Held.
For 71 years, the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce has been connecting commerce and community. The GWACC promotes the economic prosperity of businesses primarily in Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield. It is the largest association of businesses and nonprofits in our area. Members include business owners, professionals, managers and operators. Membership cultivates the opportunity to build relationships, partner, make referrals, increase business, attend lunch and learns, and support the community.
For more information about the GWACC, visit gwaccnj.com. You can also call the office at 908-233-3021 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For any additional information regarding the GWACC Foundation, please contact the Chamber Office, located at 212 Lenox Avenue, Westfield.
