Thursday, April 26, 2012
Light rain didn't deter families or Easter Bunny, Peter Daniele writes.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Peter Daniele, vice president of the Madison Chamber of Commerce, thanks families, businesses and officials who helped make this year's Easter Fun Fest "a great success," in the following letter. On behalf of the Madison Chamber of Commerce, I would like to thank all of the families who came downtown on Saturday, March 31, to celebrate Easter with all the businesses. Our fifth Easter Fun Fest was a great success thanks to your participation. The morning began with cool temperatures and some light rain, however, that did not discourage the events of the day. Families came and enjoyed exchanging greetings and spending time with the Easter Bunny while collecting Easter eggs around town. Families got to take a chance to win a bicycle supplied …
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Despite rainy weather, hundreds turn out for fourth annual Easter Fun Fest.
Colorful baskets, balloons, raincoats and umbrellas brightened Madison's downtown Saturday for the fourth annual Easter Fun Fest. On what was shaping up to be an otherwise dreary day, hundreds of children and families went from business to business in search of candy-filled plastic eggs and snapped photos with the Easter Bunny. For children, the event offered a chance to win a new bike donated by Peter Daniele of Rose City Collision. For the 30 participating merchants, the event was an opportunity to share with the community and show off what is new for the spring, said John Morris, president of the Madison Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the event. Madison's downtown has been busy, Morris said. "The main thing we see is people are …
Friday, March 30, 2012
The Madison Chamber of Commerce's free Easter Fun Fest event is scheduled for Saturday.
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Friday, March 30, 2012
The Madison Chamber of Commerce is preparing to bring the Easter Bunny and plenty of candy and toy-filled Easter eggs to downtown businesses during its Fourth Annual Easter Fun Fest on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children and their parents are encouraged to bring their Easter baskets and visit participating downtown businesses to collect candy and toy-filled eggs. The event is free. Children can visit with the roaming Easter Bunny and enter to win a new bicycle donated by Peter Daniele of Rose City Collision, 291 Main Street, and provided by the Madison Bicycle Shop, 14 Kings Road. The Chamber of Commerce will also raffle off special gifts provided by Madison businesses. The gifts will be displayed at the Chamber booth on the …
Friday, May 20, 2011
Biannual event scheduled for June 14.
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Friday, May 20, 2011
The Madison Chamber of Commerce will hold its biannual fire extinguisher inspections on June 14 from 12-4 p.m. at the corner of Central Avenue and Main Street. The fee for extinguisher tagging is $15, Chamber members will pay a discounted rate of $10, a substantial savings from the $85 on-site inspection charge. The program is open to all Madison businesses and residences. New and refurbished extinguishers will be available for purchase at a discounted price. All inspections will be performed by the Fire Fighters Equipment Co. For more information, contact Frank Iannarone at the Madison Pharmacy at 973-377-0075.
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Public asked to nominate local business or employee for Extra Mile Award.
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Madison businesses invite local shoppers 62 years old and above to enjoy special discounts every Tuesday during Senior Discount Day, a new program of the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Most of the group's 41 participating businesses are offering a 10% discount on purchases. Some have greater discounts, while others are offering great values every day of the week, the Chamber said. Check with participating stores for exact details and restrictions because each merchant is setting its own terms for Senior Discount Day. Participating stores will display a window decal denoting that they have a special offer for seniors. You may also visit the Chamber website at www.madisonnjchamber.org for a complete list of participants. Vote for …
Friday, March 12, 2010
In its ninth year, event will be hosted at Fairleigh Dickinson on Monday.
Over 30 restaurants are participating in this year's edition of Taste of Madison, which will be held on Monday night from 7 - 9 in the Ferguson Recreation Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Those attending the event, which is in its ninth year, will be able to sample signature dishes from the participating borough restuarants. Four local wine shops will offer wines and spirits to go with the meals. Other treats, like tricky trays and a silent auction, will be held for items, some of which are valued at $1,000 or more. "This gives [the restaurants] good exposure: visitors try a new restaurant and dish all in one night," said Carmella Moeller, a Co-chair for the event. According to Moeller, the Taste of Madison event, which draws …
Jake Remaly
2:37 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012
The Chamber of Commerce just confirmed the Easter Egg Hunt is on rain or shine. Get your baskets ready. more ›