Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Bergen LEADS, Bergen County’s premier civic leadership program, has begun its 2012-2013 seminar year and will feature representatives from Paramus and River Edge
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Bergen LEADS, the County’s first and only civic leadership program, began its seminar year September 10. The program, sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, prepares leaders to tackle the tough challenges facing Bergen County today and in the future. Among the 30 students accepted into the program though a competitive process in early 2012 are Paramus residents Rachel Glickman and Denise Andersen, Susan Usatine of River Edge, Evan Miller of Berkeley College in Paramus, and Betty Garger of the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, in Paramus. Bergen Leads members meet monthly to dissect issues, debate viewpoints and develop approaches to community problems. Under the guidance of former Bergen County Executive William “Pat” …
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Rich Petriccione, Senior VP of Philanthropy and Community Relations for the 2014 NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee spoke on Friday about how to prepare for Super Bowl XLVIII
In just 19 months, thousands of football fans will descend upon Bergen County for Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in February 2014. And the main question for many, is whether or not Bergen County will be ready by then. On Friday afternoon at the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack, Rich Petriccione, Senior VP of Philanthropy and Community Relations for the 2014 NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee and invited guests from around the County and Bergen LEADS tackled that topic. "The Super Bowl is not just coming to New Jersey, it's coming to Bergen County," Petriccione said. "Nine states have hosted the Super Bowl for the past 46 years and New Jersey would be just the 10th, so it is important to do a great job and change the paradigm for all Super …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Local business leaders, educators, developers, and government officials meet to discuss ways on how to make Bergen County a desirable tourist destination
If Destination Bergen County, a campaign designed to drive tourism to the region, can be nearly as successful as the 1970’s “I Love New York” campaign was for New York City, the think tank behind the effort could exceed expectations. The economic development program presented June 12 by members of the 2012 Bergen LEADS class during a public forum at Bergen Community College (BCC) opened the possibilities by presenting ideas that highlight the best Bergen County has to offer including historical sites, almost 9,000 acres of county parks, and a multitude of dining and shopping choices that make Bergen County a viable tourist destination. Major events coming to Bergen County over the next year or two could also aid in the branding effort to…
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Bergen LEADS class will explore tourism at annual public forum for economic development
Positioning Bergen County as a tourist destination will be the topic at the upcoming public forum on the Role of Economic Development, presented by Bergen LEADS, the premier civic leadership program for adults sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County. The forum will be moderated by Jim Kirkos, CEO, Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce. The event, sponsored by TD Bank, PSEG and Synetek Solutions, will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, from 3-5 pm at Bergen Community College’s Ciccone Theater, 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required; call 201-489-9454 Ext. 119. “Bergen County is home to rich cultural activities, world-renowned dining, historical and …
Glenn F
6:15 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Snow on Super Bowl Sunday would be fine. It would add alittle twist to the game and probably look beautiful. The worst would be if it snowed Thurs, Fri or Saturday just before the game. Bergen County towns and DPW workforce would be out in full force clearing streets that cost $$ and problably keept he out-of-towners from spending $$ more ›