On Wednesday, December 16, The Suburban Chamber of Commerce directors along with their hosts, Rachel and Gary Kapner of Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors (CW&I), ended the year with a Holiday Party which was held at CW&I’s 560 Central Avenue location in New Providence.
Attending this networking event were members and guests of the Chamber who enjoyed a night of delicious food and entertainment. A holiday spirit filled the air and attendees found it to be a perfect time to enjoy each other’s company and just have fun.
During the evening, the Suburban Chamber of Commerce elected its 2016 Board of Directors and Officers. Outgoing Chair Kassandra Romas thanked the 2015 Directors and Officers for their service and the Chamber membership for their support. She discussed a series of accomplishments in 2015 including, among others, holding a service auction that raised funds for the Chamber and the Summit Elks and rewriting the Chamber bylaws. She also introduced incoming Chair Michael Shapiro.
Shapiro, Founder and CEO of TAPinto.net, said he is looking forward to working with the 2016 Board and Officers and thanked Romas for her service. He recognized the incoming Vice-Chairs: Marcella Gencarelli of Peapack Gladstone Bank, representing Summit; Swan of Lantern Hill, representing New Providence; and Dr. Patrick Smith of Smith Chiropractic, representing Berkeley Heights. He also discussed his goals for the Chamber in 2016, including improving communication to members and to the public; strengthening relationships with the local governments in the three towns as well as with Summit Downtown Inc. and the New Providence Business & Professional Association; and making enhancements to the Chamber’s First Friday events and its other networking events.
(above, l-r) Gary and rachel Kapner of CW&I Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors hosted the Chamber Holiday Event.
(above, l-r) Outgoing Board Chair, Kassandra Romas accepts plaque of appreciation from Incoming
Board Chair, Michael Shapiro.
See more photos of this event at Suburban Chamber Party 2015
