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When the guests arrived at top floor of

Kean University’s new STEM building(Science,Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics) June 28, they got a taste ofElizabeth, along with the views.

Hosted by GoElizabethNJ the purpose of

the lunch event was to introduce theGoElizabethNJ’s Official Visitor’s Guide andthe Restaurant Guide. Lunch was hosted by

several Elizabeth restaurants offeringsamples of their best dishes. The Restaurant

Guide was sponsored by TD Bank.

The event was also an opportun

announce the annual Taste of ElizaOctober 24, and the following Resta

Week, October 25 to 30.

Assemblywoman Annette Quaddressed the crowd, saying, “I a

excited about the restaurant guide. It is abook to share with family and fri

Everyone who comes to Newark AirporElizabeth. They shouldn’t just drive thrThey should stay.”

Mayor Christian Bollwage challenge

crowd to visit every restaurant in the g“Everyone who eats at all the restaura

the guide, then they can have lunch with

That’s a challenge easy to take up.

To get copies of the guides, contaGECC office via email or mail.

IN THISISSUEMedesco ProvidesKey to EnergySavings ...2

Calendar,Mark this date ... 3

GECC welcomesmembers ... 4

From theDirector’s Desk ... 5

Chamber Chatter... 6

(908) 355-7600

Fax: (908) 436-2054

e-mail: [email protected]

www.elizabethchamber.com

The Newsletter of the Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce

Volume 15 Number 3 September 2011

Approximately 175 guests listened intensely to the speakers at the June 28

luncheon event, held in Kean University’s new STEM building.

TOURISM GUIDES INTRODUCED AT LUNCHE

Guests Enjoyed Sampling Fare from Local Eateries

Elizabeth Mayor Christian Bollwage holds a copy of the Restaurant Guide as he addresses the crowd at the luncheon event in Kean University’s STEM building.



This past summer, Overlook MedicalCenter in Summit started an

ambitious project with the installation ofa combined cooling, heating, and power

(tri-generation system), designed by anElizabeth-based company, Medesco

LLC. The new system will enhanceenergy efficiency and reduce costs bymore than 60 percent. It combines

cooling, heating, and power and willreduce carbon dioxide emissions by

10,891 tons annually.

Translated, that means a reductionequal to removing the carbon emissions

of 1,799 cars or the amount of carbonthat would be absorbed by 2,244 acresof forest. Wow! Talk about your green

initiatives ...

The Medesco system achieves thesestatistics by recovering, then re-using

energy that is typically wasted. Onaverage, 58 percent of traditional retail

electric costs are derived from thepower plant, transmission lines, and

local distribution. The tri-generationsystem manufactures electricity and

heat on site, recouping that value toyield about a 90 percent efficient

system. The recovered energy is thenused for cooling, heating, and hot water,which is beneficial for large consumers

that continually use energy, such asmedical centers, manufacturing plants,

and data centers. The tri-generator

makes these large consumersself-sufficient and the result is that they

can independently and efficientlyproduce their own energy as needed.The capital cost recovery is short,

typically under three and one-half years.

By operating interconnected to thegrid, these customers reduce the threat

of power outages at their faculties thatmay occur duringthe year. This abilityis crucial to consumers like

medical centers that rely onuninterrupted, high reliability service.

“The security of on-site energy makescustomers less vulnerable to disrup-

tion,” says Medesco principalAl LoBiondo.

In addition, since the energy is pro-duced on-site, the customer eliminates

transportation costs and distribution(Continued on page 3)

THE

Greater ElizabethChamber of Commerce

456 North Broad Street

Elizabeth, NJ 07208(908) 355-7600

FAX: (908) 436-2054e-mail: [email protected]

www.elizabethchamber.com

President /Chief Execut ive Of f icer

Gordon Haas

Execut ive Commit tee

Angel Cabrera, chairpersonARCO Electrical Contractors, Inc.Merritt Duffy, vice chairpersonBB Miller & Company Adam Farrah, vice chairpersonUCEDC Denise Palazzo, vice chairpersonJersey Gardens Mall

Larry Wolgin, treasurerGordon & Sanderson PC CPAWilliam Holzapfel, secretaryCity Attorney of Elizabeth Charles Mancuso, past president,ex officioMarcy Metz, chairperson emeritusB J & M Auto Inc.

Board Members

Mary AriasGraphiry Printing Bo FarkasPrologis Barbara GabaUnion County College

Stephen HehlHehl & Hehl, Esq.Mira KostakKean University Small Business Development Center Jim LapeTrinitas Regional Medical Center Eileen LeaheyPSE&G Corporation Carmine LiottaLiotta, Mandel, Esq.Denise MacQuirkConstruction & Marine Equipment Co.John PerryCouncil for Airport Opportunity Scott Sarmiento

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Photos by Darren BrydenSylvia Jauregui, Elizabeth Insideout.tv

Chamber News is writtenby Fran Sullivan

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SPOTLIGHT: Large Energy Consumers Can NowOperate More Efficiently With Medesco System

Medesco Efficiencies

1. Average 38 percent savings from

utility grid rates

2. Produces 80 to 90 percent of

heating, cooling, and hot water

3. Short payback and high return on

investment

4. Reduces risk of power disruptions

or outages



MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE CHAMBER-SPONSORED EVENTS

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MEDESCO PROVIDES ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR LARGE CONSUMERS

ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE BREAKFASTLocation: Elizabethtown Gas Company1085 Morris Avenue, UnionTime: 8 to 10 a.m.Don’t miss this popular Chamber event and the opportunity to meet your governmental representatives!

TASTE OF ELIZABETHLocation: Renaissance Hotel1000 Spring Street, ElizabethTime: 5 to 8 p.m.Co-sponsored by the Elizabeth Rotary and the GECC Foundation Enjoy an evening of great food provided by the city’s restaurants and suport a great cause at the same time!

ANNUAL DINNER CRUISELocation: Cornucopia PrincessTime: 6 pm (boarding)

7 pm (sailing)

Mark your calendars and make yourreservations early, space is limited.

MAGICAL SEASON OF GIVINGLocation: Jersey Gardens MallEnjoy special events as you holiday shop and support your favorite

non-profit at the same time!

OCT. 7

OCT. 24

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costs and takes a direct benefit of the thermal energyproduced by using it productively.

Likewise, taking a large portion off the power grid reduces

demand and lower costs for the general public, too. It alsolessens the threat of power outrages that plague power plantsand their customers during peak demand periods.

Says Medesco principal Marty Borruso, “Efficiency is the

ultimate alternative energy.”

Support Essential for Success

So far, Medesco has been receiving favorable respons-

es. Both Marty and Al want to thank Assembly woman Annette

Quijano and Senator Robert Menendez in particular.

Says Marty, “They are intelligent, highly effectivelegislators who are really trying todo the right thing.”

Adds Al, “The are very responsive and have a great

comprehension of the possibilities that are technology willoffer.”

Those possibilities can make a big difference as publicdemand moves toward green answers to energy problems.

Medesco provides one solution that when added to otherscan make positive changes in America’s energy future.

Medesco is located at 42 Butler Street, Elizabeth, N.J.

07206; 800-562-1063.

HOLIDAY SOCIALLocation: To be announcedShare your holiday cheer with your fellow GECC members at this fun, annual event.

DEC. 7

Mark your calendars for

The Third Annual Elizabeth Restaurant Week

October 25 to 30



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CHAMBER WELCOMES THESE NEW MEMBERS

AFONSO & AFONSO

Attorneys Nuno Afonso

908-354-9094

ALLSTATE NJ INSURANCE CO.

RON BANSKY AGENCYInsurance

Rosemary Diaz

908-301-0711

ANTIGO MINHOTO RESTAURANT

Restaurants Victor Rodrigues

908-965-1400

BETTY’S CHILDCARE CENTER

Educational Services Sheila McEachern

908-693-7535

THE CHILDREN’S PLACE

Retail Lia Masciulli

NUMBER

EMPYRE ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment Jimmy Ponzio

908-259-5340

LAS PALMAS

Restaurants Wendell Reyes

908-355-0047

MADISON REALTY

Construction & building materials Sal Garcia

732-738-7777

MAS DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Real estate Luis Lelva

908-353-9500

PRUDENTIAL NJP ALLIANCEReal estate

Luis Lelva

908-494-5438

RAPID SOLUTIONS INC.

Accounting, insurance Richard Aluahene

732-738-7777

REGENCY MANAGEMENT CORP.

Real estate

Ari Schwartz917-335-1822

SDS GLOBAL LOGISTICS

Transportation services Marion Johnson

973-621-6010

SOUTHWEST AIRLINESTransportation services

Patty Kryscha

773-745-3981

STARPATH TECHNOLOGIES

Transportation services John P. Lucich

888-674-4872

SUMMIT REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

CO.Real estate

Jeffrey Otis

908-389-0016

SUNESYS, INC.

Telecommunications Services & Equipment Scott Zadina

609-367-6609

TIME X EXPRESS

Freight forwarding Fernando Rodrigues

908-355-3500

VEDICSOFT

Computer Programming Sonia Minhas

732-906-3200

WASH TUB

Laundries Ben Carvalho

908-468-8200

ZACK PAINTING CO., INC.

Commercial painting, construction &building materials,k fire proofing

Karen Tuveson

732-738-7900

A LOOK BACK AT CHAMBER EVENTSOur “Summer in the City” Business After Hours was the place to be for networking in Elizabeth this July. More than 60

people gathered at Las Palmas Restaurant at 248 Morris Avenue, July 27. for an evening of good food and good

conversation. Watch your email for the next GECC Business After Hours event. View more photos of this event on

“Elizabeth Chamber” Facebook pages.



A WORD FROMTHE CEO’S DESK

Many times on these pages wehave talked about the importance ofa strong business environment to ahealthy community. In this issue, thatwas illustrated by our cover story.

The June 28 event at KeanUniversity was more than theintroduction of a visitor’s and arestaurant guide. It was a celebrationof an achievement: the collaborationof many partners sharing the goal ofpromoting Elizabeth.

The GECC worked alongside theN.J. Department of Travel & Tourism,the Greater Newark Convention &

Visitors Bureau, Brick CityDevelopment Corporation, The Star-Ledger, and TD Bank to develop theguides. They are more than justbooks. They are show pieces forwhat we have to offer. They are atestament to our hard work andcommitment to our community. Wehave a lot to be proud of and it is timewe let those outside of our city knowabout us.

For the reminder of the year, we

will have that chance to put our bestfoot forward, beginning with theannual dinner cruise. If you haven’tmade your reservations yet, don’twait a moment longer.

The following month, we hope tosee you at the Taste of Elizabeth orat one -- or all -- of the restaurantsparticipating in Restaurant Week. Wehope to see you shopping at the mall.We definitely want to wish youseasons’ greeting at our holiday

social.

All these events are celebrationsof what we have accomplished byworking together.

See you soon.

-- Gordon HaasGECC President & CEO

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Jersey Gardens Mall Installs Energy-SavingSolar Panels on Its Rooftop

Jersey Gardens Mall, the state'slargest outlet mall with 1.3 million

square feet of leasable space, unveiledthe first of 15,000 energy-saving,

rooftop solar panels at a ribbon-cuttingceremony, June 28. The T5 Solar Roof

Tile is the first non-penetrating rooftopproduct combining a high-efficiency

solar panel, frame, and mountingsystem into a single, pre-engineeredunit. One of the largest single-roof top

solar systems in North America, it willgenerate enough power to offset

11 percent of the electrical consump-tion of the mall. The project, which was

begun in February, was completed inAugust 2011.

Glimcher Realty Trust, a real estateinvestment trust that owns JerseyGardens, entered into a power

purchase agreement with Clean FocusCorporation who financed and owns the

system. All solar renewable energy

credits and environmental benefitsassociated with the system will be

owned by Clean Focus. JerseyGardens buys the electricity at a

predetermined, predictable price,providing a long-term hedge against

rising power prices with no initialcapital investment.

The addition of the solar array wasmade possible through the partnership

with Gerding Edlen Development andits subsidiary Gerding EdlenSustainable Solutions. Gerding Edlen

Development is a full service real estateinvestment, development, and asset

management firm with experience insustainable development, renewable

energy, and creative financingstructures.

The Jersey Gardens solar systemwas designed, installed, and will bemaintained by SunPower Corporation.

Pictured left to right: New Jersey Assemblyworman (20 District) Annette Quijano,SunPower’s John Conley, Elizabeth Mayor Christian Bollwage, and First Ward

Elizabeth Councilman Manny Grova cut the ribbon for the first solar panel at

Jersey Garden Mall.

2011-2012 Edition of theElizabeth Profile

Magazine is now available.

Call the GECC Office for your copy.



Greater Elizabeth Chamber Of Commerce

456 North Broad Street

Elizabeth, NJ 07208

CHAMBER CHATTER, the latest news from GECC member

LAST CALL FOR THE GECC ANNUAL DINNER CRUISE

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011! ALL ABOARD!

GECC CEO/President Gordon Haas addressed the Eliz-

abeth Rotary August 3 at the Renaissance Hotel. the top-

ics of discussion were the Convention & Visitors Bureau, the

visitor’s and restaurant guides, and the upcoming Taste

abeth and Restaurant Week, as well as other Chamber e

Please “Like” us ... The GECC is now on Face

Connect with us at “Elizabeth Chamber” and keep to da

what’s happening at the Chamber. We now have vide

photo albums of our events. So if you can’t join us, ysee what you missed through power of Facebook ...

Fifteen minutes of fame ... Gordon Haas, CEO/President, was interviewed on Our City, the mayorvision show on Cablevision Channel 18, June 27. Check itYouTube or the Elizabeth Chamber Facebook page. ...

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