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Elevating the Arc of Every Life Leaders are often formed in the crucible of challenging times and events, such as we face today. The whole of humanity has faced a massive and deadly pandemic that continues to reshape everything that gives substance to our lives at every level—whether leisure or business related, national or international, individual or community. The way we live has been forever changed, but human beings are the most adaptable living creature on the planet, and we will find our footing. At Felician, these past two years of COVID have not been an impediment to teaching and learning, but rather an opportunity to evolve the Felician learning environment and learning delivery to provide our students with a whole learning experience to enable resilience and adaptability. Every day within this University we offer our prayers for all those the world has lost to this virus and for those whose lives have been made more complicated by COVID’s impact. This pandemic has demonstrated we cannot always control the conditions that affect us, but it has also shown in stark relief that we always have control over the behaviors that enable us to overcome adversity. These COVID times, with all the unknowns, unpredictability, and constant change, have presented the greatest possible life lesson. Felician has sought, through a compassionate and substantive approach, to bring out the best in every student. Our students learn to act with alacrity and agility, to embrace change, and to use failure to beget success—to never stop learning and evolving. When the Felician student looks back and recalls this time of great trial they will remember the losses experienced, but will also celebrate the skills and capacities gained to succeed, no matter the height or duration of the obstacle. They will have the courage to step up and lead within their communities with confidence, understanding, as my Dad always said, “you may not be able to control the time and nature of the challenge, but you are the master of how you respond thereto.” These students now have an experiential understanding that, if you dwell on the difficulty of the moment, you will only see darkness. But if you look inward to the light of the human spirit, anyone can serve as a beacon. Even with masks and physical distancing, our students found new ways to engage with fellow students, interact with our great faculty and staff, ingest the skills and knowledge offered them, and continue to make a difference through volunteering and supporting collective community efforts. It states the obvious to say that the past two years presented a most unique university experience but let there be no doubt—the Felician graduate is ready to have immediate impact, wherever their life path leads them.

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A Worldwide First in the Meadowlands: Hudson Regional Hospital and its Institute For Robotic Surgery receive distinction in spine surgery and five new awards from Surgical Review Corp.

Protect, Preserve, Restore: Hackensack Riverkeeper celebrates 25 years of environmental action, advocacy, education and litigation in the Meadowlands

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A Worldwide First in the Meadowlands: Hudson Regional Hospital and its Institute For Robotic Surgery receive distinction in spine surgery and five new awards from Surgical Review Corp.

Protect, Preserve, Restore: Hackensack Riverkeeper celebrates 25 years of environmental action, advocacy, education and litigation in the Meadowlands

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MEADOWLANDS BUSINESS REPORT

Now is the time… As we’ve all emerged from the shackles of the pandemic, I still hear talk of, “What’s your pivot?” I will share with you that our pivot at the Meadowlands Chamber and Meadowlands Magazine is to be creative and not be afraid of breaking the norm. Most recently, this means designing the cover for this issue in a horizontal format to meet the request of our advertiser Hudson Regional Hospital. Actually, I’m not sure why we have not thought about doing something like this before. It’s a clear pivot! We are applying this bold thinking to all our operations, programs, events and even our long-term planning. In fact, at a recent board retreat, the level of bold ideas was amazingly refreshing and, frankly, very energizing. I can sense there is a commonality of mindset that just wants to forge ahead. So, here we go, full speed ahead! In this issue we have two compelling Thought Leader commentary pieces. Nick Testa, owner of the formidable Nick’s Towing company is urging drivers to slow down when they see roadside assistance, writing the piece after his company suffered a fatal accident involving an employee. In the other piece, Anthony Guzzo, CEO of Guzzo Architects, talks about the emergence of microfulfillment centers in this era of online shopping and last mile distribution. This new section of Meadowlands Magazine is quickly becoming a must read as we attract interesting and reputable business executives to share their thoughts with us! We recently held our Annual Arline Simpson Leadership

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Luncheon for Love, which we have combined with a nonprofit showcase event (another pivot!) – and the combination of these two events into one attracted a sellout crowd of over 250 attendees. People were genuinely in need of camaraderie and in-person networking, and we delivered that by the ton! Even after the last two years of stress and heartache, I remain an optimist. Everywhere I look, I see good people doing good things to help others – and that is something to celebrate! Lastly, the Meadowlands has another new iconic image that will help define our region in a good way. The Dream Wheel at American Dream opened, offering dynamic, sweeping views of the skyline. I have often used encouraging words like ‘onward’ and ‘forward’ but now I need to add ‘upward’ to the list! So, let’s go full speed ahead – together! Respectfully,

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THOUGHT LEADERS: OPINION & COMMENTARY

Why Micro-fulfillment Centers are the Future of E-commerce

Online shopping has been supplanting brick-and-mortar stores for decades. Then, during pandemic lockdowns, consumers relied on e-commerce even more for everyday items. Consumers expect free, fast delivery for everything they buy. Traditional distribution methods can’t keep pace with demands. Enter: micro-fulfillment centers. By Anthony Guzzo, Owner, Guzzo Architects

icro-fulfillment is emerging as a competitive approach to last-mile distribution. These 5,000 to 20,000 square foot warehouses are accessible to urban areas – like here in the Meadowlands – and are packed with high-demand products. Proximity to the final consumer means fast home delivery and curbside pick-up. The beauty of the micro-fulfillment strategy is scalable, modular logistics that you can configure based on demand. About building a micro-fulfillment center Strategic layout and design are essential elements of building an efficient micro-warehouse. While some facilities are built from the ground up, converting abandoned big-box stores is usually more costeffective. Therefore, scouting the right location is critical. In addition, you need the right-sized building close to the final consumers. That being said, the quality of the building is a decisive factor in avoiding maintenance and repairs. Equipping a fulfillment business depends on specific services. For example, a grocery fulfillment center would need ambient, cool, and frozen sections. Likewise, strategic arrangements of shelving and digital signage create conducive thoroughfares for mobile robots and drones. In addition, the facility needs traditional pick-and-pack equipment such as forklifts, scales, packing materials, trucks, and safety gear. Design trends for micro-warehouses When it comes to micro-fulfillment, the “micro” part is relative. The smaller sizes offer big advantages. For example, smaller footprints are available near densely populated urban areas. However, tight spaces need an optimized strategy to maximize efficiency. Lately, we have been seeing three significant trends emerge in micro-warehouse design: 1. Automation: Automated technology fulfills orders quickly and efficiently. For example, drones and mobile robots eliminate repetitive aspects of picking, such as scanning and selecting products of uniform size. For more complex orders, automated shuttles assist human pickers and increase productivity. 2. Connectivity: Satellite and 5G networks allow real-time order handling throughout the supply chain. In addition, connected sensors and smart shelves monitor temperature and manage inventory within each facility. 3. Digitization: Cutting-edge software offers logistics solutions for managing micro-fulfillment centers. In addition, tracking and mobile apps meet customers’ on-demand expectations.

Weighing costs and and the return on investment Starting a micro-fulfillment operation requires an upfront investment. The start-up expenses vary depending on square footage and location. However, the typical figure is between $3 million – $5 million initial expenditure. Then, most start seeing a return on investment (ROI) after two to five years of operation. The size and efficiency of micro-warehouses save money compared to traditional, large-scale fulfillment centers. For example, the relatively smaller footprints mean lower rents and advantageous locations. Being closer to the ultimate destination reduces last-mile delivery expenses. In addition, using automation vastly increases efficiency and profits compared to manual picking. According to a report from Chainalytics, automation provides faster throughput at lower costs. Robots are more accurate and move an average of 600 units per hour (UPH) at the cost of $3-$6 per order. In contrast, manual fulfillment costs $10-$15 per order and moves at a rate of about 100 UPH. Smart strategies for micro-fulfillment centers The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed significant flaws in the supply chain. So, sellers need speedy, scalable and sustainable solutions to stay competitive in the e-commerce market. To be successful, a micro-fulfillment operation requires an optimized layout and design. More information about micro-fulfillment centers can be found here: gg-architect.com/micro-fulfillment-centers

The opinions expressed in this section are those of the submitting authors and do not necessarily represent the views of and may not be attributed as opinions of the Meadowlands Chamber or Meadowlands Media.

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THOUGHT LEADERS: OPINION & COMMENTARY

Slow Down, Move Over

How do we keep our first responders and emergency providers safe on the side of the road? By Nicholas Testa, President, Nick’s Towing Service, Inc.

t’s happened to all of us. We need to pull off to the shoulder of the highway to get something out of the trunk, to assist a small child in the back seat or to check for a flat tire. As the cars and truck wiz by at 70 miles per hour or more, your vehicle actually shakes. It runs through your head “Better get this done quick and get back on the road.” It feels unsafe. Now imagine your job is to spend your days and nights in that situation. For a tow truck operator that’s the job. Assisting motorists in everything from a smart car to a Coach bus or tractor trailer that have either been involved in a motor vehicle accident or broken down in some capacity. There are safety procedures to follow such as wearing reflective clothing and working off the “safe” side of the truck. Police do their part. They may park their police vehicle behind the working area, may cone off additional lanes and have their lights on. There are also Slow Down and Move Over laws in all 50 states, requiring all motorists who are approaching authorized vehicles displaying emergency lights to slow down or move over. All this sounds great, except there’s a problem: tow truck drivers, police officers, fire and EMS, and construction workers are getting killed on the side of the road in increasing numbers. Distracted driving, drowsy drivers, drivers under the influence and road rage have made safety on the side of the road an everincreasing challenge. The question becomes “What will it take to keep our emergency responders and first responders safe as they do their jobs?” I honestly don’t have “the” answer. What I do know is that likely we will not be able to get drivers to buy into the idea that

they need to simply pay attention and drive. There are too many distractions, from the vehicles themselves, from technology, from passengers and from our overscheduled lives that create situations where people are eating, working and getting dressed in their vehicles while driving. So, if we don’t want to be burdened by addressing the task at hand – that being driving – without multitasking, then what? Then we need to put our money behind increased safety efforts: more money for patrol officers to stay with tow trucks as they load, more money to send crash trucks or fire trucks to serve as heavy equipment to protect operators and more money for safety initiatives. As communities, we should absolutely care that the people out on the roads to protect us have the opportunity to go home to their families each and every day. When the worst happens and someone is killed, it is wonderful that our community supports us. But I’m asking that you support us before tragedy strikes, before a family has to be told their loved one has been struck and killed on the side of the road, before a 26 or 31-year-old has their lives tragically cut short – as what happened just in the last month in New Jersey. Our first responders and emergency personnel are there to protect us. They deserve the same consideration to be protected.

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LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

Grit: The Really Tough Stuff

rit is a funny thing. Some people mistakenly believe it is about simply being fearless—leaders who just believe that they can do anything— regardless of the obstacles they face. My view of grit is a bit different. In many cases, I’m convinced that exceptional leaders with genuine grit do in fact experience some degree of fear, self-doubt and vulnerability. Yet, despite all this, these leaders persevere and refuse to give up. They refuse to give in to those very real emotions and feelings. A truly great leader is not someone who is never afraid. He is the leader who may in fact be afraid but chooses to do the strong and courageous thing anyway. He takes the action he knows is harder and will potentially be more painful because he refuses to give in and refuses to give up. Grit is about after getting knocked down, having no choice but to get back up again and again. It is about resilience and resourcefulness. It is about refusing to be a victim. I’m not saying these leaders with tons of grit never feel sorry for themselves. Of course, they do. It’s just that the “pity party” doesn’t last that long. I’m not saying this grit thing is easy. Yet, for many of us, grit is a choice. It’s a frame of mind. Nobody bats 1,000 when it comes to grit. But over time, the best leaders build grit into their leadership DNA. It’s what they rely on when the “tough stuff” comes calling, such as a global pandemic, an economic downturn, a major business failure, etc. As for the tough stuff the best leaders face on a regular basis, I’m not convinced grit is simply a question of having it or not or being born with it or not. One thing I’ve learned about strong leaders when it comes to grit is that they don’t obsess over what they can’t control but rather put all their energy and passion into what they can—if not control—at least influence and greatly 10

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impact. Let’s break down some of the most significant traits of the grittiest leaders: Resilience. This is the ability to bounce back after getting knocked down. It is simply refusing to give in or give up no matter the odds or how many times we fall short. Passion. The grittiest leaders care deeply, not just about what they do, but about its impact on others. They care deeply about their craft, their art, their specialty – whatever that may be. But they also have tremendous passion about pursuing excellence and the highest standards in their respective field. No excuses. Gritty leaders don’t make excuses. They don’t blame others or point fingers. Yes, there are extenuating circumstances, but gritty leaders don’t use this to focus on what they cannot do and why. Ego and pride. Ego isn’t always a bad thing for a leader, especially if one’s ego causes them to have tremendous pride in what they do and how they perform. That combination of ego and pride produces a degree of grit that will often help a leader get through the toughest stuff he or she is

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likely to face. Intense competitiveness. I’m not necessarily referring to comparing yourself to others, but rather constantly competing against yourself, comparing yourself to your previous performance as a leader. This intense sense of competition and drive to be better is essential to great leadership. Fail forward. Leaders with grit approach “losing” as an opportunity to learn. Falling short, getting rejected, coming in 2nd, gritty leaders just see these outcomes as an opportunity to grow and learn from past mistakes or missteps. Gritty leaders see “losing” as the fuel that drives them toward excellence. Steve Adubato, PhD, is the author of five books including his latest, “Lessons in Leadership.” He is an Emmy® Awardwinning anchor with programs airing on Thirteen/WNET (PBS) and NJ PBS. He has also appeared on CNN, FOX5 NY and NBC’s Today Show. Steve Adubato’s “Lessons in Leadership” video podcast with co-host Mary Gamba airs Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on News 12+. For more information visit www.Stand-Deliver.com

ON THE MOVE

Diane Recinos, EdD, Named President of Berkeley College

he Berkeley College Board of Trustees has named Diane Recinos, EdD, as President of Berkeley College, effective immediately. Recinos, who has served the College for 30 years in various leadership roles, was appointed to the role of Interim President in October 2021. “The Board of Trustees values President Recinos’ strong leadership and proven track record,” said Kevin L. Luing, Board Chairman, Berkeley College. “Her unwavering commitment to student success and her experience working with numerous departments across the College during her tenure have earned her the respect of the entire institution.” “It is a great honor to be the President of Berkeley College,” Recinos said. “I am committed to collaborating with our students, faculty, staff and community members in a way that preserves our 91-year history and positions us for future success.” Recinos was named Interim President on October 18, 2021, succeeding Michael J. Smith, who began his tenure as President in June 2015. Throughout her career, Recinos has been on the frontlines of serving students – and is their biggest advocate. She views leadership as “putting yourself in a place to mentor students.” Her priorities are to focus on sustainable strategic initiatives and to ensure that students have access to quality support services and career possibilities. A trusted and respected higher education leader, Recinos has mentored students for three decades. She began her career at Berkeley in 1992 as Director of Financial Aid and took on expanded roles in technology and analytics. As Senior Vice President, Student Success and Senior Vice President, Enrollment Management, her leadership has spanned Campus Operations, Admissions, Marketing, Student Development and Campus Life, Disability Services, Career Services, Academic Advisement, the Office of the Registrar, Institutional Effectiveness and the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. One of the primary roles of higher education, according to Recinos, is to prepare students for an evolving remote and digital workforce. Berkeley College has been at the forefront of online education for 24 years and is widely recognized as a leader in

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distance learning. Recinos volunteers her time as a peer evaluator for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. She served as a board member for the American Conference on Diversity, the Woodbridge Economic Development Corporation and the Woodbridge Special Improvement District and Chairwoman of the Board of the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce. She is a fellow of Lead New Jersey. The New York City YWCA Academy of Women Leaders recognized Recinos for her leadership and achievements in 2011. In 2016, NJBIZ named Recinos one of the Best 50 Women in Business. She is also a recipient of the William E. Short Community Service Award. Recinos holds a Doctorate in Education from St. John Fisher College, a Master of Business Administration degree in Management from Wagner College, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Davis and Elkins College. She resides in Rahway, with her husband, Edwin, and son, Tyler. About Berkeley College Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers continuing education programs to enhance career credentials. Berkeley College has campuses in Midtown Manhattan, NY, and in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,000 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for nine consecutive years. U.S. News & World Report named Berkeley College (NJ) one of the Best Regional Colleges in the North in its 2022 edition of the Best Colleges Survey. In 2021 Berkeley College (NJ) was also recognized for the first time as a Top Performer on Social Mobility among colleges in the region. The website address is http://www. BerkeleyCollege.edu.

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ON THE MOVE

DMR Architects names Pradeep Kapoor its first COO and promotes five others

MR Architects has named Pradeep Kapoor, AIA, LEED AP BD+C its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and promoted five others in response to the firm’s continued growth as well as expansion into new practice areas. One of New Jersey’s largest and most prolific architecture firms, DMR has doubled its staff to more than 40 over the past five years. “Supporting the scope and volume of our new projects and absorbing and directing new staff members is made all the more complex by the layers of practice areas and services we have added in recent years,” says Lloyd Rosenberg, founder and CEO of DMR. “Pradeep has been managing the firm’s operations and I am pleased to be able to recognize his success at this role by naming him DMR’s first Chief Operating Officer.” Kapoor’s 21-year tenure at DMR has included several roles through which he has managed many of the firm’s most complex design and construction projects, primarily focusing on the municipal, healthcare and education practices. In 2017, Kapoor was named a partner in the firm while serving as its director of sustainability. A passionate sustainable designer, he was among the first architects in New Jersey to achieve LEED accreditation, and helped build DMR’s esteemed sustainable design program, which today includes certified, silver and gold level projects, notably Hudson County Schools of Technology, a LEED Gold recipient, and the Carlstadt Elementary School, the first LEED Silver public school in New Jersey. While still managing day to day responsibilities for significant firm projects, as Chief Operating Officer, Kapoor provides managerial support for all ongoing projects, offering guidance on contracts, project management, budget, schedule adherence and staff development. “It has been a privilege to take on a leadership role during a time when the firm has literally created a new practice format that bridges traditional architecture with planning, design, construction management and other services that provides clients with exceptional skill, efficiency and value,” says Kapoor. “As we lift the standards for architects, we have been able to lift the careers of our people,” Kapoor continued. “I am a prime example of DMR’s culture of nurturing staff, fostering professional

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achievement and recognizing talent and hard work, and I am proud to recognize five other staff members whose achievements also warrant promotions.” DMR’s other recent promotions include five new positions for existing staff with tenures that range from two to 27 years. Maria Perez, Director of Human Resources Maria Perez has managed DMR’s office and staff since 1994, guiding the firm’s organizational development, creating a diverse staff and performance management structure, as well as managing benefits, compensation and training. She implemented a streamlined onboarding process to facilitate DMR’s growth from 10 to a team of more than 40 including continued rapid staff growth year over year since 2016. She’s also coordinated communication throughout the pandemic which continues to be instrumental in keeping clients informed and projects on schedule. Donna Coen O’Gorman, Director of Business Development – Education Sector A registered architect whose 35-year career included roles at clients of DMR, Donna Coen O’Gorman has dedicated her entire professional life to the education sector, bringing the unique perspective of the customer to her managerial role. Through a commitment to continuing education, conference involvement and thought leadership, her project management work in the educational sector has naturally expanded to client advocacy, business development and thought leadership, having been published and a frequent lecturer on topics such as school security, new project delivery methods and design trends. Megan Apostol, Director of Marketing During her decade at DMR, Megan Apostol has raised DMR Architects’ reputation through publicity initiatives, print and digital communications and marketing initiatives highlighting its talented team and diverse practice capabilities. She is responsible for

securing architectural and real estate industry awards for DMR including NJBIZ Best Places to Work, and prestigious awards for team members including the ICON award and inclusion in influencer lists in ROI-NJ and NJBIZ. Kevin Johnson, Project Manager Kevin Johnson joined the DMR production staff in 2012, quickly establishing himself as an integral member of DMR’s New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) team, helping complete more than 200 projects valued at $500 million over his nearly 10 years with firm. Pierre Talisse, Project Manager Pierre Talisse joined the DMR team in 2019, bringing with him worldwide experiences ranging from a 550,000 sq. ft. development in India to capital improvements across New Jersey preK-12 school districts. At DMR, he fit perfectly into its educational design team, supporting capital improvement projects for many of DMR’s school district clients, including Bayonne, Hackensack, Edison and New Brunswick, as well as supporting the new construction of schools in Plainfield and Jersey City. As a project manager at DMR, he will support the education and public sectors, which currently accounts for more than $400 million of DMR’s pipeline. More about DMR Architects DMR Architects’ success is built on the commitments of its teams, their dedication, the trust they nurture with their clients, and the challenges they meet with passion and intelligence to make a profound impact on the communities they serve. Founded in 1991, DMR’s commitments to foster an atmosphere of trust, creativity, and excellence has built a reputation as a respected full-service architectural firm specializing in architecture, master planning, sustainable design, programming, interior design and construction administration. Headquartered in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., DMR Architects is active throughout local, national and international markets, and has served a diverse client base in all sectors, including public, corporate, education, residential and healthcare. For more information, please visit dmrarchitects.com

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ON THE MOVE

William C. Sullivan, Jr. appointed as Chair of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Environmental Law Section

illiam C. Sullivan, Jr. has been appointed to serve as chair of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Environmental Law Section. Mr. Sullivan has been with the firm for nearly 20 years and has garnered over 30 years of experience in his practice, playing a key role in the redevelopment of the Meadowlands region as well as numerous projects throughout New Jersey. “It is an honor to have been chosen to serve as chair and I am thrilled by the privilege to lead this prestigious group of attorneys,” shared Mr. Sullivan. Over the past 30 years, Mr. Sullivan’s practice has spanned the full range of environmental and land use matters. In that time, Mr. Sullivan has become a sought-after attorney for representation in development and redevelopment projects throughout the state, with a special emphasis on the Meadowlands region. Mr. Sullivan’s knowledge of land use permitting and various regulations as they relate to environmental compliance has enabled Mr. Sullivan to secure vital approvals required to move several major projects forward in the region, including warehousing, hotels, restaurants, retail centers and multi-family residential projects. Mr. Sullivan’s considerable experience also includes environmental land use permitting with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, including wetlands, flood hazard areas and coastal and tidelands applications. He also represents municipal land use bodies, including planning boards and historic preservation commissions. “It has been a pleasure working with Bill over the years,” remarked Partner Ted Schwartz. “He is an enormous asset to the section and I have no doubt he will prove himself to be an excellent leader.” Mr. Sullivan also serves on the advisory board of the Meadowlands Chamber. About Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Environmental Practice Scarinci Hollenbeck’s environmental practice is one of the most experienced and well-respected in the region. The sophisticated legal skills, extensive experience and 16

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strong reputation of the attorneys that constitute the firm’s environmental group have made us an integral participant in the development/ redevelopment of industrial and commercial properties, brownfields redevelopment and energy and transportation infrastructure projects in New Jersey and throughout the New York Metropolitan area. More information on Scarinci Hollenbeck’s environmental practice can be found on our practice page at: https://scarincihollenbeck.com/ practices/environmental With a growing practice of more than 60 experienced attorneys, Scarinci Hollenbeck is the regional alternative to a National 250 law firm. We serve the niche practice areas most often required by the owners and leaders of corporations. We offer a full range of services and have developed our business law practice with the expertise and specialization necessary to serve our clients as they adapt to the shifting economic landscape. For more information, visit: scarincihollenbeck.com

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Hudson Regional Hospital’s Institute for Robotic Surgery received five accreditations from the Surgical Review Corporation including the first for Excellence in Care for Spinal Surgery From Left to Right: Maurizio Miglietta, DO, FACOS, Chief of Surgery for Hudson Regional Hospital’s Institute for Robotic Surgery; Stephanie Vaimakis, MD Bariatric Surgery for Hudson Regional Hospital’s Institute for Robotic Surgery; Nizar Kifaieh, MD, MBA, CPE, FACEP, President and CEO for Hudson Regional Hospital; Yitzhack Asulin, MD, FACS, FACOG, Director of Hudson Regional Hospital’s Institute for Robotic Surgery; and Daniel Rosen, MD, Chief of Bariatric Surgery for Hudson Regional Hospital’s Institute for Robotic Surgery.

A Worldwide First in the Meadowlands

Hudson Regional Hospital and its Institute For Robotic Surgery receive distinction in spine surgery and five new awards from Surgical Review Corp.

udson Regional Hospital (HRH) and its Institute for Robotic Surgery (IRS) have received the first ever accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) for Excellence in Care in Spine Surgery and its Spine Surgery Division will be the standard for all SRC future reviews. The IRS also received accreditation for bariatrics, robotic joint replacement, minimally invasive surgery and was named a Center of Excellence for minimally invasive gynecology. Together with the distinction as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery which it previously received, the IRS is the only hospital in Hudson County with six accreditations from the non-profit whose mission is to ensure better safety and outcomes for surgical patients. Established in 2003, SRC is a nonprofit, patient safety organization that develops and administers best-in-class accreditation programs for medical professionals, surgeons, hospitals and freestanding outpatient facilities throughout the world. “SRC is the world recognized authority in championing improved outcomes for patients, and their assessment of the level of quality at Hudson Regional Hospital is the most rewarding validation of our efforts to redefine healthcare in Hudson County,” says Yan Moshe, who purchased the former Meadowlands Hospital in 2018 and has invested more than $40 million in technology and 18

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upgrades to the facility. “As the owner of the Bayonne Medical Center building and with Hoboken University Medical Center under contract for purchase, our vision extends far beyond our first facility in Secaucus and incorporates an existing network of surgical centers, walk-in clinics, and specialty offices.” “Since taking over HRH in 2018, it has been our mission to create a world-class hospital by investing in the most technologically advanced modalities and networking to secure the region’s best surgical practitioners,” said Dr. Nizar Kifaieh, President and CEO of Hudson Regional Hospital. Additionally, long-term Physician Assistant Kaitlyn Probasco, DMSc, PA-C was awarded the Care Specialist Accreditation, becoming the second SRC-accredited practitioner following Dr. Dr. Yitzhack Asulin, MD, FACS, FACOG, Director of the IRS and its Director of the Female Pelvic Reconstruction and Robotic Surgery. Dr. Asulin is also the only master surgeon in the Tri-State area. The SRC sought out Hudson Regional Hospital and its IRS for a collaboration to determine the criteria for its new Excellence in Care for Spinal Surgery. HRH is the only facility in the Tri-State area that offers surgeons and patients access to the most advanced suite of technologies including Da Vinci XI Robotic System, ExcelsiusGPS and the Mazor Robotic Guidance System. IRS also

recently became the first facility in New Jersey to offer hernia patients OviTecx®, a more natural alternative to synthetic mesh. “Our surgical team is made up of pioneers in the minimally invasive robotic surgery field that have applied this approach to multiple specialties. The robotic technologies allow us more accuracy, better patient outcomes, smaller incisions, and quicker recovery times,” said Dr. Yitzhack Asulin, MD, FACS, FACOG, Director of Female Pelvic Reconstruction and Robotic Surgery. “Congratulations to Dr. Probasco and deep appreciation to all of the IRS practitioners, supporting staff and ancillary department teams for helping us achieve these distinctions. We will continue collaborating with the SRC to both create the criteria for the new Spine Surgery accreditation model and to ensure that we achieve it.” Hudson Regional Hospital also became the only hospital in Hudson County to be designated a Stroke Center by the NJ Department of Health, allowing stroke patients in the area more immediate access to emergency care without having to travel further outside their community in the critical minutes after stroke symptoms first appear. The SRC created its accreditation program in 2003 to ensure safe and effective patient care by consulting with experts from each specialty to guide the development of its accreditation programs

and outcomes databases. For more information about Hudson Regional Hospital and its Institute for Robotic Surgery, call (201) 392-3100 or visit hudsonregionalhospital.com Hudson Regional Hospital is the premier hospital providing comprehensive care to Northern New Jersey. Our mission is to build a healthier community through exceptional care, sophisticated technology, and knowledgeable physicians. We are excited for the future of Hudson Regional Hospital as we continue to integrate new ideas and build on improvements across our facility.

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Protect, Preserve, Restore

Hackensack Riverkeeper celebrates 25 years of environmental action, advocacy, education and litigation in the Meadowlands

ack in 1997 when I was at my dining room table banging out letters to the editor on a donated IBM386 PC, I never imagined I’d write this piece – or for this magazine. Back then the lines were clear: on one side were the environmentalists and our allies, and on the other were the developers and their allies. Chief among the latter was the Meadowlands Chamber. I was a cab driver who’d just earned the right to call my oneman outfit a Riverkeeper. Come hell or highwater I was going to fight for the river and fight to save what was left of what I’d begun to call the “real” Meadowlands. Ever since I was a kid, people told me, “You can’t fight city hall. Big money always wins. There’s nothing you can do.” Fortunately, the Waterkeeper movement showed me a better way.

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Captain Bill Sheehan

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Starting a nonprofit was challenging to say the least. My opponents had staff, lawyers, money, political influence and time on their side. Plus, I needed the dining room table. But a one-man outfit wasn’t going to cut it. If I was even going have a chance at accomplishing anything, I would need help. Lots of it; including staff, lawyers, money and political influence because time was not on our side. Fortunately, my phone began to ring. I don’t have the space to go on about Mills or the “SAMP wars” but if I did, I probably wouldn’t. If you weren’t around during that time, anyone who was can fill in the blanks. For now, here’s two things I learned in between Hackensack Riverkeeper’s 1997 beginning and a day in 2002 when our Chamber’s brand new CEO gave me a call: • Common to all successful nonprofits is that they operate on a business model, with products and customers just like any other company. For Hackensack Riverkeeper, it’s easy. Our products are clean water, protected habitats and equitable public access. Our customer base is everyone who lives and works within our watershed region. Plus, a nonprofit with little funding has a short future. • By 2001 it was clear the wetlands and waters of the Meadowlands were going to be protected. But I realized that one important group still hadn’t signaled its support: the Meadowlands Chamber. We’d cultivated good working and profitable relationships with PSE&G, Shop Rite and many others, but (not surprisingly) always struck out with the MC. Or at least we did until Jim Kirkos called to chat. Soon we were meeting regularly, with then-NJMC Director Bob Ceberio joining us. Together we started down a path of mutual respect we couldn’t have imagined back in the “old days.” It was a new day indeed in the Meadowlands when the MC signed onto the Meadowlands Master Plan and Hackensack Riverkeeper joined the Chamber. Hell, we’d become partners. So here I am, twenty-five years since becoming Riverkeeper and twenty years since that unforgettable call from Jimmy. We differ sometimes, as colleagues do, but never about our beloved Meadowlands. Happy Anniversary to us all! By Captain Bill Sheehan, Hackensack Riverkeeper Founded in 1997 by Captain Bill Sheehan, and currently celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Hackensack Riverkeeper defends the Public Trust resources of the river and its watershed through a fourfold strategy of environmental action, advocacy, education and litigation.

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Personal Banking Tips

Optimizing how you bank and who you bank with can help you reach your goals

ith the tax season closing out, now is the perfect time for you to take a new look at your banking habits and see what you can do to reach your financial goals. A goal you may want to set this year is to maximize your savings. While spending less money is certainly one alternative for saving, optimizing how you bank is another. If you would like to make the most of your banking relationship today and save money, these useful banking tips can help. Here are three personal banking tips to help you boost your finances this year: Your emergency fund should still be a high priority for you With the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic easing, you may think to yourself your emergency fund is not important anymore, as the imminent threat has died down. You would be wrong. Your emergency fund is just as important now as it was during the pandemic. You definitely want to have emergency savings in case of unplanned hospital visits, auto repairs, house restorations, etc. Ideally, you would want to have enough cash stowed away in your savings account to cover, at least, three months’ worth of expenditures. However, the more money you can store away in your savings account, the merrier! Start by making a tremendous effort to set up an automated savings transfer from checking to savings to build your bank 22

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balance. Make sure that your money is working hard for you, earning as much interest as possible. Feeling the burden of inflation? Adjust your budget In recent years, for a multitude of causes, inflation boosted up. Although inflation cannot be controlled by us, paying close attention to it and adjusting your budget for the remainder of 2022 will help you alleviate the hindrance of increased prices and help you avoid savings shortfalls. Take the first step by reviewing your expenses and prioritizing your essentials, including mortgage payments, car payments, taxes, bills, rent, groceries, etc. Then, decide if any inessential expenses are necessary to continue purchasing. If not, cut them out of your budget and save that money. Engage local banks In this day and age, many believe banking in-person has become obsolete. With online banking becoming more accessible and convenient, some people choose not to go to banks anymore. However, switching back from an exclusively online banking app to your local bank can benefit you in a multitude of ways. When you use a local bank, you have a greater advantage of building real, in-person connections that you would not be able to make if you chose to bank from behind a screen. Building a robust relationship with your local bank can help you out in the long run when you need to take out loans, mortgages, student loans, start a business, etc. If you have that strong foundation, the local bank

will factor what they know about your character and personal qualifications into loan decisions rather than just punching a credit score into an automated application engine. In addition, your regional bank and business banker are a beneficial source of networking prospects for small, local businesses. Connecting with local suppliers, service providers and potential clients can fuel the local economy and allow businesses to flourish. Lastly, remaining local allows for Great Lawn at the Ocean Promenade NJ Sharing Network Headquarters your money to stay local and benefit LONG BRANCH, NJ NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ your entire community – a more socially 5K WALK & USATF CERTIFIED RACE responsible way to banking. Large banks 7:30AM EVENT BEGINS | 8:30AM RACE | 10:00AM WALK send your money out to branches in other states and across the country in the form The 5K Celebration of Life is a healing and uplifting of loans and investments. When you bank experience for those whose lives have been touched by locally, your community bank is funneling organ and tissue donation and transplantation. your money back into your neighborhood, growing your local economy and www.SharingNetworkFoundation.org/5K providing loans to your neighbors. Community banks and credit unions are fully invested in the local communities savings and aid you to reach your financial goals – now and for that they serve and know that their success is tied to the health year to come. of the local economy. By banking locally, you are helping your Here is a directory listing of local banks that are members neighbors and local businesses prosper. of the Meadowlands Chamber: https://local.meadowlands.org/ BanksCredit-Unions Looking forward to your future with banking By using these simple yet effective steps, you will be changing Giana DiLemme is an intern with Meadowlands Media and the way you bank for the better! Implementing these steps into a student at Henry P. Becton Regional High School in East your personal and business-related banking habits will maximize Rutherford.

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REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT

IOREBA Hosts 27th Annual Developer’s Night Panel speaks on transformative two years in CRE Industry

panel of veteran real estate experts offered their views on the state of New Jersey’s office, industrial and multifamily housing marketplaces and educated the audience on growing trends and offered predictions for the coming year. Hundreds of guests from the commercial real estate (CRE) industry were on hand for the event which included panelists: • Michael Pembroke, COO, Russo Development • Ryan Sanzari, President, Alfred Sanzari Enterprises • Jonathan Schultz, Managing Principal, Onyx Equities. • Matt Campbell, Director of Land Acquisition, Toll Brothers • Ian Christ, Managing Director, Prudential Real Estate • Jeff Milanaik, Partner, Northeast Region, Bridge Industrial “We were fortunate to have this panel whose expertise and experience spans many decades in the industry” commented IOREBA President John Johnson who served as panel moderator. The panelists agreed that that the past two years have been a transformative time for the CRE industry and staying ahead of trends is key. They agreed the market continues to show dominance for certain asset classes and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to loom over others. They also discussed how many of the trends that developed during the pandemic are here to stay for the foreseeable future. Despite the ongoing pandemic-related challenges, opportunities exist for New Jersey’s CRE industry, according to the pandelists. Demand for logistics, industrial, data centers, life sciences and multi-family developments has been extremely strong. The industrial section is the hottest sector in our region, 24

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dominating the others. The question is are these areas getting overheated and overvalued? Time will tell. Industrial space in the Meadowlands, for example, recently hit $28 per square foot noted Jeff Milanaik, Partner, Northeast Region, Bridge Industrial LLC. Other key takeaways included opinions from panelists such as Jonathan Schultz of Onyx Equities saying that the success of employers luring employees back to the office will depend on creating contemporary amenities and offering hospitality features in today’s office buildings. New Jersey continues to undergo a repositioning of its many corporate campuses that are becoming functionally obsolete with archaic zoning in place. Pressure is mounting to design a new type of office by creating features that will entice companies back. Ryan Sanzari of Alfred Sanzari Enterprises is optimistic on Class-A office building leasing, noting the recent uptick in activity has nearly reached pre-pandemic demand levels. Developers in the region are continuing to reposition office buildings into multi-family housing offering live-work-play amenities, with shopping nearby that will appeal to the community and corporations. Multi-family vacancy rates are below 1.5%. Panelist Michael Pembroke of Russo Development and Matt Campbell of Toll Brothers agreed that collaboration between development companies will be necessary to move forward in today’s tight market. For more information on IOREBA or to attend an upcoming event please visit www.ioeba.com

HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS

Comprehensive Guide to Developing Employees Part 2: Explore, identify and address common challenges

In this second and final installment of this series, we identify, explore and help you better understand many common issues and challenges when developing employees. Potential employee development program difficulties include funding problems, lack of analytics/metrics, diversity issues and generational differences. The current economic climate, along with our diverse work locations and environments, present additional challenges.

egardless of the size of your organization, employee development can be an essential strategic tool. It can enhance an organization’s continuing growth, productivity and employee retention. However, employee development will be clunky for employees when neglecting particular challenges, leading to an uncertain value to the organization. Common issues and challenges in developing employees Potential employee development program problems include funding problems, lack of analytics/metrics, diversity issues and generational differences. The current economic climate and diverse work environments present additional challenges. Typical hurdles for employee development programs include: • Lack of accountability because too few organizations consistently hold managers (or executives) accountable for developing their direct reports. • A gap in talent development capabilities or inadequate feedback exists to grow people. • Too few organizations consistently align workforce and business strategies. • Inconsistent execution. • Limited use of meaningful analytics and tracking. 26

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Funding challenges The Catch -22. When the business is booming, taking employees away from their work is a challenge. But when revenue slows often, there is less money in the training budget to get it done. Here are some tips for breaking free of this vicious lack-oftime or lack-of-money cycle: • Seek outside funding: Grants are available through federal, state, and local government workforce initiatives. Employers may also pursue employee development funds through economic development organizations. Note: some grants restrict which employees are trained, by whom and on what topics. • Analyze cost-benefits, be selective and prioritize: Focus your training and development efforts on areas critical to infrastructure and on jobs that have the most impact on corporate revenue. • Prepare effectively: Cut back creatively when reviewing travel costs, scheduling and your investment in mentoring, coaching or job shadowing. • Use the resources: Utilize videos, free online university courses and business podcasts to tap free or low-cost resources.

Generational considerations There was an unspoken “sink-or-swim” approach to bring new employees up to speed in earlier generations. When managing the millennial demographic, a group raised with different expectations and work styles, that approach might be less appropriate. Millennials usually expect clear direction, guidance and goals from their leaders, along with well-defined assignments, benchmarks, continuous feedback and discussion. Consider redesigning supervisor and leadership development to ensure this interactive and collaborative work style is emphasized. Communications Clear communication about employee development programs is essential. Do not create unrealistic expectations or generate confusion about who receives development opportunities. Some aspects worth considering include: • How will expectations be communicated? Too often, supervisors and managers overpromise that promotions, job changes, rewards, or pay increases will occur at the end of a development cycle. Ensure that eligibility requirements and reasons for development are well understood. • Which programs will be mandatory? Is there a career impact if someone opts out of development? • What, if anything, do you tell your “high potentials?” This area can be a double edge sword. Egos can either be enhanced or negatively triggered, and performance will wane. Legal issues All employers should ensure that employee development programs do not create liabilities for discrimination, retaliation, wage issues, hour violations or breach of copyright laws. Discrimination Be aware of nondiscrimination laws. Employees excluded from employee development opportunities may perceive their exclusion as discrimination. Retaliation Be aware of the expansive legal definition of “retaliatory conduct.” An employee engaged in legally protected activities and denied the chance to participate in employee development programs could allege illegal retaliation by the employer. Even simply ignoring an employee – or giving them the cold shoulder – may be enough for an employee to trigger a lawsuit. Payment for training time The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay non-exempt employees for all hours worked. For non-exempt employees, training time must be treated as work time unless all the following conditions apply: • Attendance is outside regular work hours. • Attendance is voluntary. • No productive work is performed during the training. • The training is not intended to improve employee performance in the individual’s current job.

Use of copyrighted materials Be aware that using other people’s training content without permission can land you in trouble. Even when any materials used in training are only “substantially similar” to other sources, that similarity may still be enough to generate a copyright infringement claim. While copyright laws permit the use of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, employers should learn about and adhere to copyright laws related to training materials. Using evolving technology Most integrated learning management systems (LMS) and performance management (PM) systems use a competencybased model and become integral to the performance appraisal process. After the manager rates each employee’s performance in each competency, the system quantifies gaps and populates the employee’s development plan. The system recommends learning or development opportunities to address these gaps. With a well-designed system, managers can enter development goals, employees can review their development plans and organizational leadership can view competency gaps across the organization. Metrics Demonstrating the value of training and development can be a challenge but systems, as discussed above, can provide data quantifying the training’s impact. Since evaluation is such a critical component of an employee development program, organizations can choose to measure participant reaction, participant learning, participant behavior on the job, business results and return on investment. Through a global lens Multinational employers must be culturally aware of the expectations and differences in learning and talent development practices in different countries. Some examples include: • While in the US, our preferred style is participative learning; other locales strongly prefer straight lectures. • Coaching by line managers is not viewed as effective in the US or India as in the UK. • Technology-enabled learning is an excellent example of a methodology that widely varies in how much it is appreciated worldwide. In addition to the above examples, explore what encompasses appropriate word choices, humor, nonverbal gestures, greetings and attitudes towards time. Doug Brown is Chairman and CEO of Paradigm Associates, LLC, based in Cranford. This national firm specializes in strategic and executive leadership development processes that create Breakthrough Thinking For Your Real World. Visit www.ParadigmAssociates.US or call (908) 2764547 for more information.

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INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Needing ITOM: Part Two

When the market screams cybersecurity: Understanding the importance of network management

THIS ARTICLE IS THE SECOND IN THE “NEEDING ITOM” SERIES. In this article, I’d like to focus on the importance of Network Management and the role it plays in a strong cybersecurity solution. Network Management is effectively the administration, monitoring and management of the network infrastructure. This includes network routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers and other network-based devices that support the network. In addition, this also includes the network interfaces that connect servers, desktops, printers, and other components attached to the network. Any connection point is a potential access point for an intruder.

s part of your overall IT operations management (ITOM) solution, implementing a network management system (NMS), either internally to an organization or via a managed service provider (MSP), provides significant benefits from an availability, performance and event management perspective. These are the areas that most folks think of when it comes to network management. Let’s look at an NMS from a cybersecurity perspective, starting with discovery. Most NMS systems either have builtin discovery or utilize a discovery application. During discovery, any network interface found is added to the discovery database along with additional information that may be ascertained by the discovery utility. This is done by utilizing the simple network management protocol (SNMP). SNMP issues simply read requests to the device, which then responds with the information being requested. Information gathered might include vendor name, model number, number of interface cards and a host of other performancerelated metrics. If you’d like to know more, search the internet for information on SNMP. From a cybersecurity perspective, it would be very helpful to have a database of known devices and have the ability to identify any devices added without the proper authorization. Your discovery

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application in concert with your NMS will be able to identify unauthorized devices in short order and notify the appropriate network managers so that remediation activities can be executed. Another function of the NMS is to monitor performance of your network devices. Trending and thresholds can be configured to monitor traffic and many other performance metrics. I recommend establishing a baseline of “normal” activity. When “normal” doesn’t look normal, it’s time to do a deep dive to investigate what might be causing the anomaly. It could be due to a potential hardware malfunction, a network misconfiguration, or potentially sensitive data being downloaded off-hours to avoid detection. The truth is, if you’re not looking for it, you will never find it. Your NMS can play a key role in identifying unusual performance and/or traffic volume spikes. In addition, network protocols tend to have a defined lifetime during which they are viable and uncompromised. These protocols are regularly tested and evaluated for vulnerabilities. Once a protocol has been identified as vulnerable, your NMS should be set up to monitor the network for these known weaknesses and replace with more secure protocols. Consensus on which protocols are untrustworthy evolves over time, but keep in mind that communications sent utilizing a weak protocol can be altered or

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If a remote access service is necessary, replace Telnet with a Secure Shell (SSH) if possible or some other secure login capability. If this is not possible, which is often the case with older networked hardware, ensure the service is only accessible via a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The purpose of this article is not to identify every vulnerability that your NMS is equipped to assist with, such as observing remote access, revoked or expired certificates, database accessibility from the outside or other services that can be compromised to gain unauthorized access. The purpose is to show the importance of a strong NMS as part of your overall cybersecurity posture. Many NMSs I’ve come across are severely underutilized and could be much more robust players in both managing and monitoring the network from an availability, performance and event management perspective – while also playing a key role in the cyber health of an organization.

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decrypted, leaving an open door for an intruder. We have also found network services used in the past may not be secure to use in the present. The file transfer protocol (FTP) service is a good example of this. When used internally in an organization that is secure, this service may be acceptable, although secure ftp (SFTP) is a better alternative. However, FTP used in a way that has public exposure can be a very attractive target for bad actors. An attacker that gains access to the files on an FTP server may sell the stolen files, use them for blackmail, or utilize the information to launch further attacks. A breached FTP server could result in legal proceedings, require public notification, negatively impact public image or have insurance implications. Your NMS could be set up to monitor for the use of the FTP service and notify the network administrator that the service should be upgraded to SFTP or other more secure protocol. The Telnet service falls into this same discussion. Telnet is a service that can be used to access and log into another system of the same or different type of operating system as the source. Telnet is an inherently unsafe protocol as it opens network ports from the source to the destination system to allow the login to take place. The exposed accessibility of these ports allows attackers to engage in authentication bypass attacks such as brute force attempts, remote buffer overflows or taking advantage of blank passwords. An attacker can leverage this access to redirect access into organizational data.

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BUSINESS WISE

Employer Branding

Tips for building up your reputation and boosting talent acquisition

n this day and age, technology and social media govern our society. As a result, whether you realize it or not, your company already has an employer brand. An employer brand reveals what it’s like to work for your company. Everything that surrounds your company is associated with your employer brand. And in the current job market, your employer brand is critical to the success of your talent acquisition efforts, if you want the best of the best. Today, employees, past and present, have the capability to post whatever they want to say about you. You have no control over it and one negative comment can ruin your reputation, especially if you do not have a robust employer brand. Here are three simple tips and tricks to build up your reputation and create an exemplary employer brand and help boost your talent acquisition: Where are you now? The first step in building a distinguished employer brand and boosting your talent acquisition strategy is to determine where it is now? Going onto the internet and searching through employee review boards is a great way to get a general consensus of where your workplace culture stands. Seeing what your past and current employees have to say about you and your company’s dynamic is a great tool to use to improve. Another way you can determine where your company stands is by conducting surveys with employees to determine your strengths and weaknesses. Your company’s strengths are something that you will want to capitalize on in your employer branding whereas the weaknesses must be addressed and fixed as soon as possible.

into your own hands and write it for yourself. Any shortcomings that were addressed in your preliminary research should now be objectives that you want to improve in the future. In addition, it is very important that you set up your employer brand for the future and how you would like to grow your company for the better. This is a great step in the right direction to building a strong employer brand to enhance your talent acquisition strategy. Setting goals is one thing, but actively changing and improving your company is another. Building a robust EVP Your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is the building block to building a vigorous employer brand. For context, EVP is the arrangement that you make with your employees in return for their commitment to your company. This promise includes all the benefits and rewards your employees get from working for you. Make sure you stress any attributes that make your company stand out from your competitors. Your company’s EVP should draw potential candidates in and make

Setting goals for the future Now that you have determined where your company stands, it is then imperative that you set up goals for where you want your company to be. Instead of letting people online tell the world how your company employer brand is, take matters 30

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them want to work for you. The better your EVP is, the better your employer brand will be. The right EVP can help your company strengthen its talent appeal even in today’s engaged job demand. Most importantly, a solid EVP will attract candidates that will blend nicely into your overall business culture. However, do not make promises to potential employees that you cannot keep. If you promise employees multiple benefits but do not follow through, your reputation and employer brand will be tarnished immediately. In short, improving your employer brand will help your company boost its talent acquisition and make your reputation as an employer better than before. By following these few simple steps, you are on the right track to regain control over how prospective employees view your company, increasing your talent pool and improving your ability to attract candidates to come work for you. Giana DiLemme is an intern with Meadowlands Media and a student at Henry P. Becton Regional High School in East Rutherford.

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Automated Shopping

Enabling customers to engage with your business the Amazon Way

et’s face it: scanning and touching have become a way of life for consumers today. You are waving your smart phones and credit cards at a variety of sensing devices. Even more sophisticated techniques are evolving in the form of facial scans, eye recognitions and, now, even hand and palm scans. Yes, Amazon recently introduced a palm scanning technology at one of their Whole Foods stores. You can scan both hands on a kiosk and link them to your Amazon account. Additionally, you can also scan the QR code in your Amazon App. If you prefer the palm scan you can hold your palm over a turnstile reader and enter Amazon’s new most technologicallysophisticated grocery store. Once inside, cameras and sensors begin recording your every move, creating your virtual shopping cart in real time. Sensors are placed under each item in the store. Behind the scenes, deep learning software analyzes your shopping activity to detect patterns and increase the accuracy of the billing mechanism. This technology is much like what is being deployed in driverless cars. It identifies when you lift a product from a shelf, freezer or produce bin. It then automatically itemizes what’s in the shopping cart and charges the customer when they leave the store. Anyone with an Amazon account can shop this way. You skip the checkout and your invoice will show up in your Amazon account. Amazon uses their “customer centric” philosophy which observes areas that cause friction for customers and then diligently works backwards to allow Amazon to determine ways to eliminate that friction utilizing technology. This is the foundation for their “one click” online superstore philosophy. Supermarkets have always been “pain points” of one kind or another for consumers, mostly having to do with the onerous process of checking out. This 32

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includes long lines, unloading shopping baskets, bagging items, reloading shopping carts, payment, etc. The new sensing technology eliminates that major friction for supermarket food, shoppers. While many supermarket chains have implemented a variety of “self-checkout” options customers still are faced with the age-old friction point of having to wait in just a different kind of a line to do so. More self-service options are also appearing in supermarkets these days. For

example, at the bakery section in many supermarkets, when you select the loaf of bread you prefer and look for someone to slice it for you, you are directed to an industry-grade bread slicer for customers with a warning label: sharp blades – keep hands clear of all moving parts. In summary, all these various applications of technology – while speeding up and making the shopping experience more convenient – are also improving profitability.

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“A diamond in the shadow of the Meadowlands, old-style cuisine that never disappoints” Zagat Survey, America’s Top 1000 Italian Restaurants 2008

“Best of Award of Excellence” - Wine Spectator Magazine

Come experience Il Villaggio’s distinguished cuisine in our newly renovated restaurant Since 1979, Il Villaggio has been consistently providing guests with truly memorable dining experiences. Our menu specializes in classic northern Italian dishes, which include a wide variety of fresh fish & seafood specials that change daily. Complete your dining experience with our wide selection of homemade desserts. Il Villaggio caters to Bar/Bat Mitzvahs,Weddings, and Private/Corporate Events. Monday-Friday: 11:30 am -11:00 pm • Saturday: 5:00 pm - 12 Midnight Sunday: Private Events Only 651 Route 17 North, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 Telephone: 201.935.7733 • info@ilvillaggio.com • www.ilvillaggio.com

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Nonprofit Events in 2022 The following events will be hosted by Meadowlands Chamber nonprofits in 2022. We encourage you to save the date and contact the organizations about attending or sponsoring these exciting events. Fundraising Events: North Jersey Friendship House: Adults with Autism Day Program 12th Anniversary Gala Celebration April 26, 2022 The Venetian, 546 River Drive, Garfield, NJ https://njfriendshiphouse.org/event/adults-with-autism-day-program12th-anniversary-gala/

Contact Information: Kathy English: kenglish@njfriendshiphouse.org, (201) 488-2121 ext. 357 North Jersey Friendship House 125 Atlantic Street, Hackensack, NJ 07652

Project Literacy: Race for Literacy Kentucky Derby Party May 7, 2022 Meadowlands Racetrack (Sky Box) www.project-literacy.org

Contact Information: Christopher Stout: cstout@project-literacy.org, (201) 301-9676 Project Literacy of Greater Bergen County 355 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

New Concepts for Living: 2022 Walk-A-Thon May 22, 2022 Wood Dale County Park, Woodcliff Lake, NJ www.ncfl.net/events/2022-walkathon

Contact Information: Deena King: dking@ncfl.net, (201) 843-3427 New Concepts for Living 68 A West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662

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CBH Care: Casino Night

May 23, 2022 The Venetian, 546 River Drive, Garfield, NJ www.cbhcare.com Contact Information: Denise Morelli: dmorelli@cbhcare.com, (201) 775-6335 CBH Care 25 East Salem St., 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

Rutherford PRIDEFest: Creating Community through Pride & Arts June 4, 2022 Lincoln Park, Rutherford, NJ www.RutherfordPrideAlliance.org

Contact Information: Rob Lyons: rob.lyons@rutherfordpridealliance.org, (646) 567-0910 Rutherford Pride Alliance PO Box 437, Rutherford, NJ, 07070

NJ Sharing Network: 5K Celebration of Life June 5, 2022 NJ Sharing Network HQ, New Providence, NJ https://www.sharingnetworkfoundation.org/5K

Contact Information: Elisse Glennon: eglennon@sharingnetwork.org, (201) 240-9242 Sharing Network Foundation 691 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ, 07974

Adler Aphasia Center: Voices of Aphasia Gala

Spectrum for Living’s 18th Annual Golf Classic

Contact Information: Stephanie Sigelkow: ssigelkow@adleraphasiacenter.org, (201) 368-8585 Amy May: amay@adleraphasiacenter.org, (201) 368-8585 Adler Aphasia Center 60 West Hunter Ave, Maywood, NJ, 07607

Contact Information: Elizabeth Boyajian: eboyajian@spectrumforliving.org, (201) 358-8081 Spectrum for Living Development, Inc. 210 Rivervale Road, Suite 3, River Vale, NJ, 07675

June 8, 2022 Seasons, Washington Township, NJ https://adleraphasiacenter.org/

Bergen Volunteers: An Affair of the Hearts September 17, 2022 Powerhouse Studios, Paramus, NJ bergenvolunteers.org

Contact Information: Jodi Murphy: jmurphy@bergenvolunteers.org, (201) 489-9474 Olivia Hall: ohall@bergenvolunteers.org, (201) 489-1091 Bergen Volunteers 64 Passaic Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

Eastwick Foundation: Feed The Hungry Throughout The Year eastwickfoundation.org

Contact Information: Jeanne Patrican, jpatrican@eastwick.edu, (201) 357-8260 10 S. Franklin Turnpike Ramsey NJ 07446

Golf Events: BVMI 2nd Annual Golf Classic June 6, 2022 Arcola Country Club, Paramus, NJ bvmi.org

Contact Information: Barbara Loscalzo: barbara@bmvi.net, (201) 693-3050 Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative 454 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452

June 27, 2022 Alpine Country Club – 80 Anderson Ave, Demarest, NJ, 07627 www.spectrumforliving.org

CBH Care: Gabriel M. Ambrosio Memorial Golf Fundraiser September 20, 2022 Black Bear Golf Club www.cbhcare.com

Contact Information: Denise Morelli: dmorelli@cbhcare.com, (201) 775-6335 CBH Care 25 East Salem St., 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

North Jersey Friendship House 4th Annual Golf Classic September 19, 2022 11:30 AM Registration 1:00 PM Shotgun Start Soldier Hill Golf Course, Emerson, NJ https://njfriendshiphouse.org/golf/

Contact Information: Kathy English: kenglish@njfriendshiphouse.org, (201) 488-2121 ext. 357 North Jersey Friendship House 125 Atlantic Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07652

NJ Sharing Network: Golf Classic & Tennis Tournament

October 11, 2022 Mountain Ridge Country Club, West Caldwell, NJ https://www.sharingnetworkfoundation.org/foundation-event-calendar Contact Information: Elisse Glennon: eglennon@sharingnetwork.org, (201) 240-9242 Sharing Network Foundation 691 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ, 07974

The 23rd Annual Family Promise Golf Outing June 6, 2022 Edgewood Country Club, River Edge, NJ www.bergenfamilypromise.org/golf

Contact Information: Amy Ebeling: aebeling@bergenfamilypromise.org, (201) 833-8009 Family Promise of Bergen County 100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

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MEADOWLANDS EAT & DRINK Al Di La Italian Bistro (East Rutherford) (201) 939-1128

Angelo’s Ristorante (Lyndhurst) (201) 939-1922 Applebee’s Bar and Grill (Clifton) (973) 471-6161 Annabella’s Find Foods, Inc. (East Rutherford) (201) 804-0303 Bagels Plus & Deli (Secaucus) (201) 330-0744 The Barrow House (Clifton) (862) 336-7070 Bazzarelli Restaurant & Pizzeria (Moonachie) (201) 641-4010 Big Bowls Little Plates (Secaucus) (201) 514-4163

Cafe Four Fifty Five (Secaucus) (201) 864-7300 Caffe Capri (East Rutherford) (201) 460-1039 Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Secaucus) (201) 330-8497 Casa Giuseppe Restaurant & Bar 503 (Lyndhurst) (201) 460-0060 Chart House Restaurant (Weehawken) (201) 348-6628 Chevys (Clifton) (973) 777-6277 Chili’s Restaurant (Secaucus) (201) 319-0804 Chipotle Mexican Grill (Secaucus) (201) 223-0562 Colonial Diner (Lyndhurst) (201) 935-3192

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Ghost Hawk Brewing Company (Clifton) ghosthawkbrewing.com Good Chinese Kitchen (North Bergen) (201) 295-0806 Hoboken Road Tavern (East Rutherford) (201) 939-1128 Houlihan’s (Secaucus) (201) 330-8856

Il Villaggio (Carlstadt) (201) 935-7733

Burger King (Secaucus) (201) 325-0498

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Gabriel’s Grille & Bar (Hasbrouck Heights) (201) 288-9600

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Buffalo Wild Wings (Secaucus) (201) 348-0824

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Francesca’s Gourmet Food (Fair Lawn) (201) 773-8293

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CUPS frozen yogurt- that’s hot (Secaucus) Dunkin Donuts/ Subway (Secaucus) (201) 617-9200 Elia (East Rutherford) (201) 939-9292

Jack Austin’s (Weehawken) (201) 348-4444 Justin’s Ristorante II (Wood-Ridge) (201) 933-4276 La Reggia Restaurant & Banquets & Lounge (Secaucus) (201) 422-0200 Marco Polo Pizza/ Breakfast Grill (Weehawken) (201) 863-0057 Mamma Vittoria (Nutley) (973) 662-0242 Masina Trattoria Italiana (Weehawken) (201) 348-4444 McDonalds (North Bergen) (201) 868-9888 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (Lyndhurst) (201) 933-2220 Morton’s The Steakhouse (Hackensack) (201) 487-3614 Mr. Bruno’s Pizzeria & Restaurant (Lyndhurst) (201) 933-1588 Oceanaire Seafood Room (Hackensack) (201) 343-8862 Olive Garden (Secaucus) (201) 867-3543 Outback Steakhouse (Secaucus) (201) 601-0077 Panera Break (Secaucus) (201) 348-2846 Pink at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment (East Rutherford) (201) 842-5013 Poke Bros (Secaucus)

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MEADOWLANDS EAT & DRINK

Redd’s Restaurant & Bar (Carlstadt) (201) 933-0015 Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Weehawken) (201) 863-5100 Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Jersey City) (201) 448-8664 Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Paramus-Maywood) (551) 258-0013 Rutherford Pancake House (Rutherford) (201) 340-4171

Saladworks (East Rutherford) (201) 939-8886 Sals Good Eats (Teterboro) (201) 375-4949

Segovia Restaurant (Moonachie) (201) 641-4266 Shannon Rose (Clifton) (973) 284-0200 Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (Clifton) (973) 661-2435 Starbucks Coffee (East Rutherford) (201) 438-0584

Stefanos Mediterranean Grille (Secaucus) (201) 865-6767

Urban Plum Gastropub (Secaucus) (201) 520-0574

Subway (Weehawken) (201) 865-2500

Varrellman’s Baked Goods (Rutherford) (201) 939-0462

Subway (Secaucus) (201) 325-0300

Vesta Wood Fired Pizza & Bar (East Rutherford) (201) 939-6012

Subway (North Bergen) (201) 869-4469

Volare’s Restaurant (Rutherford) (201) 935-6606

Tokyo Hibachi & Buffet (Secaucus) (201) 863-2828 Top That! Donuts (Rutherford) (201) 559-5485

Starbucks Coffee (Secaucus) (201) 223-4924

Wayback Burger (Secaucus) (201) 293-4654 Yard House (East Rutherford) (201) 528-2875

MEADOWLANDS TRANSPORTATION

AAA Giants Limousine & Car Service (201) 933-3313 Academy Bus, LLC (201) 420-7000 Axis Global Systems, LLC (718) 458-3666 Coach USA (866) 912-6224 Country Club Services (973) 376-4352 Empire CLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services (888) 826-3431

Meadowlands Exposition Center (Secaucus) (201) 330-7773 16 W Marketing (Rutherford) (201) 635-8000 4 Wall New York (Moonachie) (201) 329-9878 Al Di La Fine Italian Private Catering (Rutherford) (201) 939-1128

EZ Ride (201) 939-4242

Panorama Tours (973) 470-9700

Vander Plaat Executive Limo (201) 891-3856

Lyft Lyft.com Minuteman II Limousine and Car Service (973) 347-6100 Moonlight Limousine & Party Bus Service (201) 254-0126 NJ Transit (973) 491-8903, www.njtransit.com NY Waterway (201) 902-8700

EVENTS & CATERING

The Boulevard (North Bergen) (201) 744-8169

Bounce Music & Entertainment (Englewood Cliffs) (201) 482-8191 Cliffhanger Productions Inc. (Rutherford) (201) 460-1489 Freeman (Kearny) (201) 299-7400

Annabella’s Fine Foods, Inc. (East Rutherford) (201) 804-0303

Graycliff Catering Inc. (The Graycliff) (Moonachie) (201) 939-9233

Any Excuse For A Party (973) 808-8700

Il Villaggio (Carlstadt) (201) 935-7733

Apple Spice: Box Lunch Delivery & Catering Company (South Hackensack) (201) 525-2775

In Thyme Catered Events (River Vale) (201) 666-3353 Jimmy’s Artistice Creations (East Rutherford) (201) 460-1919

LTB Entertainment (Secaucus) (201) 282-1117 Mamma Vittoria (Nutley) (973) 662-0242

Seasons Catering (Washington Township) (201) 664-6141 Sterling Affair Caterers (Carlstadt) (201) 372-0734

Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment (East Rutherford) (201) 842-5013 Nanina’s In The Park (Belleville) (973) 751-1230 Party Supplies Co, Inc. (Rutherford) (646) 431-1805 Personal Touch Experience & Catering (Hackensack) (201) 488-8820 Pink at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment (East Rutherford) (201) 842-5013 Sal’s Good Eats (Teteroboro) (201) 375-4949

Sweet Dreams Studio- Photo Booth (Madison) (703) 585-4704 Unique Event Center (Little Ferry) (201) 880-5025 United Eventurers (201) 694-6583 Venetian (Garfield) (973) 546-2250 Wall Street Cafe & Catering (Lyndhurst) (201) 933-1099 Willwork Inc. (Woodland Park) (201) 321-1135

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EXPLORE THE MEADOWLANDS ECOTOURISM Hackensack Riverkeeper (Hackensack) (201) 968-0808 NJSEA- DeKorte Park (Lyndhurst) info@njsea.com / (201) 460-1700 River Barge Park and Marina (Carlstadt) (201) 460-1700

BERGEN COUNTY PARKS Belmont Hill County Park (Garfield) Borg’s Woods Nature Preserve (Hackensack)

Hackensack River County Park (Hackensack) (201) 336-7275

Samuel Nelkin County Park (East Rutherford) (973) 777-0318

Mill Creek Point Park (Secaucus) (866) 927-6416

Losen Slote Creek Park (Little Ferry)

Van Saun County Park (Paramus) (201) 262-3771

Washington Park (Jersey City/ Union City) (201) 348-5700

Wood Dale County Park (Hillsdale) (201) 336-7275

West Hudson Park (Kearney) (201) 217-5482

Laurel Hill Park (Secaucus) (201) 915-1386 Overpeck County Park (Leonia) (201) 336-7275 Pascack Brook County Park (Westwood) (201) 336-6000 Ramapo Valley County Reservation (Mahwah) (201) 327-3500

Dahnert’s Lake County Park (Garfield)

Riverside County Park (Lyndhurst) (201) 939-9339

Darlington County Park (Mahwah) (201) 327-3500

Saddle River County Park (Saddle Brook) (201) 796-0324

HUDSON COUNTY PARKS Mercer Park (Bayonne) Stephen R. Gregg Park (Bayonne) (201) 858-7180 Columbus Park (Hoboken) (201) 915-1388 Liberty State Park (Jersey City) (201) 915-3403

Braddock Park (North Bergen) (201) 915-3188 Laurel Hill Park (Secaucus) (201) 915-1388

NJSEA PARKS Richard W. DeKorte Park (Lyndhurst) (201) 460-1700 River Barge Park and Marina (Carlstadt) (201) 460-1700

Lincoln Park (Jersey City) (201) 915-1388

STAY IN THE MEADOWLANDS Aloft Secaucus Meadowlands (Secaucus) (201) 809-1000

Envue, Autograph Collection (Weehawken) (201) 758-7920

AVE CLIFTON (Clifton) (973) 859-3200

Fairfield Inn By Marriott (East Rutherford) (201) 507-5222

Best Western Premier NYC Gateway Hotel (North Bergen) (201) 758-5770 Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District (Jersey City) (800) 445-8667

Fairfield Inn By Marriott (North Bergen) (201) 272-6600 Hampton Inn (Carlstadt) (201) 935-9000

Courtyard by Marriott (Edgewater) (201) 945-5440

Hampton Inn & Suites Teaneck Glenpointe (Teaneck) (201) 883-9777

Courtyard by Marriott (Lyndhurst) (201) 896-6666

Hilton Garden Inn (Secaucus) (201) 864-1400

Courtyard by Marriott (Wayne/ Fairfield) (973) 646-3377 Crowne Plaza (Saddle Brook) (201) 880-5952 Econo Lodge (Carlstadt) (201) 935-4600 Element (Harrison) (862) 234-4922 Element New York/ WoodRidge (Wood-Ridge) (201) 460-0790

Hilton Hasbrouck Heights (Hasbrouck Heights) (201) 288-6100 Hilton Meadowlands (East Rutherford) (201) 896-0500 Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights (Hasbrouck Heights) (201) 288-9600 Holiday Inn Secaucus Meadowlands (Secaucus) (201) 809-4746

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Holiday Inn Express (Paramus) (201) 843-5400 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (Carlstadt) (201) 460-9292 Home2 Suites by Hilton Hasbrouck Heights (Hasbrouck Heights) (201) 552-5600 Homewood Suites by Hilton (East Rutherford) (201) 460-9030 Homewood Suites by Hilton (Teaneck/ Glenpointe) (201) 883-1777 Hyatt Place Secaucus/ Meadowlands (Secaucus) (201) 422-9480 La Quinta Inn & Suites Clifton/ Rutherford (Clifton) (973) 778-6500 La Quinta Inn & Suites (Secaucus) (201) 863-8700 MC Hotel (Montclair) (973) 329-5500 Red Roof Inn (Secaucus) (201) 319-1000

Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel (Rutherford) (201) 231-3100 Residence Inn (East Rutherford) (201) 939-0020 Residence Inn (Saddle River) (201) 934-4144 Residence Inn by Marriott Port Imperial (Weehawken) (201) 758-7922 Residence Inn by Marriott Secaucus Meadowlands (Secaucus) (201) 223-9901 Saddle Brook Marriott (Saddle Brook) (201) 843-9500 Sheraton Lincoln, Harbor Hotel (Weehawken) (201) 617-5600 SpringHill Suites East Rutherford Meadowlands/ Carlstadt (Carlstadt) (201) 935-9400 Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe (Teaneck) (201) 836-0600

DESTINATION MEADOWLANDS

RECREATION, SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Hornblower Cruises & Events (888) 467-6256

Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of NJ (Teterboro) (201) 288-6344

Kerasotes Showplace 14 Secaucus (201) 210-5364

Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) (Englewood) (201) 816-8160

Liberty Science Center (Jersey City) (201) 200-1000

Bowlero Wallington (Wallington) (973) 773-9100

Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment (East Rutherford) (201) 460-4166

HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY

Chuck E. Cheese’s (North Bergen) (201) 861-1799

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (Lyndhurst) (201) 933-2220

Durkan Fencing Company (South Hackensack) (201) 880-9585

Haircutter in the Meadow (Secaucus) (201) 863-3900

MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) (201) 559-1562

Jenny Craig (Secaucus) (201) 330-0110

Entertainment Cruises | Spirit of New York & New Jersey Dining Cruises (201) 333-8600

NY Giants (East Rutherford) (201) 935-8111

Field Station: Dinosaurs (Leonia) (855) 999-9010 Fun Ghoul Costume Co. (Rutherford) (201) 460-1489 GolfTec (Englewood) (201) 567-0103 High Exposure Rock Climbing/ Ninja Warrior Gym (Northvale) (201) 768-8600

NY Jets (Florham Park) (516) 560-8100 NY Red Bulls (Harrison) (201) 583-7000 NY Waterway (Weehawken) (201) 902-8700 RPM Raceway (Jersey City) (201) 333-7223 Statue Cruises (Jersey City) (201) 432-6321

ECOTOURISM

SHOPPING MALLS/ CENTERS

NJSEA Meadowlands Environment Center (Lyndhurst) (201) 460-8300

Bergen Town Center (Paramus) (201) 845-4051

American Dream (East Rutherford) 1(833) AMDREAM

Hackensack Riverkeeper (Hackensack) (201) 968-0808

GNC Live Well (Secaucus) (201) 348-9549

The Plaza at Harmon Meadow (Secaucus) (908) 226-5285 Newport Centre (Jersey City) (201) 626-2025 The Mills at Jersey Gardens (Jersey City) (908) 436-3005 The Shops at Riverside (Hackensack) (201) 489-0151

King’s Court Health & Sports Club (Lyndhurst) (201) 460-0088

Westfield Garden State Plaza (Paramus) (201) 843-2121

LA Fitness Signature Club (Secaucus) (201) 751-9940

Outlet Shopping

Calvin Klein Company Store (Secaucus) (201) 223-9760

Poofy Organics (Rutherford) (201) 438-6800 Sally Beauty Supply (North Bergen) (201) 295-0020

Gucci (Secaucus) (201) 392-2670 Tommy Hilfiger (Secaucus) (201) 863-5600

SOJO Spa Club (Edgewater) (201) 313-7200

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