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Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce.

The Future of Work – Again

5/11/2021

 
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by Chris Reardon

While business leaders everywhere are asking what will be the future of work in a post-COVID world, one workplace expert maintains we have been through this before and simply need to adapt as we have in the past. Bhushan Sethi, global head of people and organization for PwC, recently spoke about the future of work and what it will look like after the pandemic passes at a virtual forum hosted by the chamber.

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MCEDC: Support for Small Business Owners

11/11/2020

 
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by Edward Ramirez, ED.S., M.S.O.L, MCEDC
The Morris County Economic Development Corporation is committed to assisting businesses succeed by adhering to our mantra, to create, innovate, and grow.  We offer a variety of resources, such as peer-to-peer forums, counseling services and professional development opportunities, developed especially for solo-preneurs, entrepreneurs and small business owners.  We have a passion to serve and to see our business community succeed and thrive!       

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Turn a Complaint into a Legislative Outcome

11/11/2020

 
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by Mike Stanzilis, Morris County Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to my first blog for the Morris County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation! On this page I will be addressing legislative issues that impact the local business community.

​Today I am addressing how to complain. It might sound strange but there is a purpose behind this statement.

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Leadership Morris Alumni Achievement Awards

11/3/2020

 
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The Leadership Morris Alumni Achievement Awards are given annually to alumni who have fulfilled the vision of Leadership Morris through providing exemplary community service and leadership as well as demonstrating outstanding professional career achievement.  Please join us in congratulating our 2020 honorees, Karen Jean Feury and Terry Crummett.

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Staying Relevant During the Covid Crisis

10/30/2020

 
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by Michael F. Lupton, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC (LM’12)
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As we all redefine our own personal normal in the wake of this Covid– 19 pandemic, I wanted to take a moment to not only thank my fellow Alumni Council members but also to thank you as Leadership Morris Alums  for your continued support of this fine organization. Now more than ever, organizations such as ours can play a vital part in our collective ability to adjust to the ever-changing world around us. 

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Coming Home

10/4/2020

 
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Wendy Long’s first day as director of member relations at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce was the day Gov. Phil Murphy ordered all non-essential businesses to shut in response to the COVID-19 virus, including the chamber. Welcome to your new job, Wendy. Fortunately for  her – and for the chamber members who have since been seeing a lot of her – Long has enjoyed a long relationship with the chamber and was able to hit the ground running even during a pandemic. 

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Tips for Sheltering in Place

3/21/2020

 
Author: Deborah Gussoff, In Order Inc
Stock Up On Basic Supplies.  ​Yes, I know that’s becoming more challenging as grocery stores and online merchants like Amazon are experiencing depleted supplies of soap, toilet paper, and disinfectants.
The shelves were bare at my local grocery store yesterday
 However, you should be able to purchase groceries without too much trouble. While large quantities of cookies and chocolate may seem like the antidote to stress, I encourage you to opt for choices that pack a nutritional punch to ensure you consume vitamins and minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and protein needed to support your immune system.

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Building Tomorrow’s Volunteer Leaders

11/5/2019

 
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Leadership Morris Class of 2019
Author: Naoma Welk, Welk Ink and Leadership Morris Alumni Council Member

Since 1991, Leadership Morris has showcased Morris County’s non-profit community to classes of future leaders who have taken the opportunity to learn about Morris County, its non-profits, the local and state government and explore how they might be able to give back to communities in which they live and work. 

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President's Message - Introducing the HR Committee

8/13/2019

 
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When I meet with members about how the chamber can help grow their business, the topics of talent and human resources are at the top of the list. Accordingly, I am proud to announce we kicked off our new Human Resource and Talent Committee this spring, led by co-chairs Christy Harper, president of Launchpad Talent Group, and Michael A. Shadiack, Esq. of Connell Foley LLP. Christy has extensive background in talent recruitment, on-boarding and retention and brings many years of experience helping businesses succeed through the identification of top talent and effective programs to develop employees. Michael is a partner in and serves as chair of the employment law practice group at Connell Foley. He has extensive experience providing employment law compliance counseling to businesses of all sizes, conducts practical training programs and drafts employee handbooks, all with a perspective gained from defending businesses in litigation during the last two decades.   

The committee is collaboration between the chamber and the Morris County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), a division of the chamber. The mission of the committee is to provide members with the opportunity to discuss timely topics related to talent. It also provides the opportunity to plan and present at forums and seminars that provide valuable information to members and the business community about best practices in human resources, up-to-date information regarding laws and regulations, and strategies for attracting, on-boarding and retaining talent.

While the committee will comprise primarily individuals who have primary responsibility for hiring, firing, providing day-to-day direction to employees and are responsible to address any employee conflict or inquiries by government agencies, any chamber member that is interested in human resources as it applies to their business is welcome to attend.

It is clear that that Morris County will only remain a “top 10” county and continue to grow if we can successfully attract, retain and develop talent. We encourage all members who are involved with hiring decisions or interested in learning more about how labor regulations affect their business to attend the committee, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the chamber offices.  If you are interested in learning more or being a presenter, please e-mail Michael Shadiack at MShadiack@connellfoley.com 

I am excited to announce that the MCEDC also is investing in a new database, Hometown Opportunities, to provide improved connectivity between employers and prospective employees that will be developed this year. Employers will be able to list local job opportunities and residents, students and volunteers will be able to find opportunities in their hometown or within Morris County. You will realize the benefit of this resource by having a tool to attract talent in a competitive labor market through your business profile. 

MICHAEL STANZILIS

7/26/2019

 
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Michael Stanzilis has been serving as the new vice president of membership engagement and business development at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce since April 1, where he is responsible for membership sales, retention and overall member experience, including creating, developing and overseeing a membership strategy for chamber growth. “I am thoroughly enjoying this new position,” he said. “What has impressed me is the passion of our members. They are all dedicated to growing their businesses. And willing to help each other. It’s amazing. “I am getting to know as many members as I can and finding out how I can help them make connections.” Mike has a strong track record of success. Most recently he was general manager at security services entity G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., where he led the company’s Northeast Region in bottom-line growth for
two consecutive years and advanced the New Jersey portfolio from the third-largest in the region to the largest. Prior to G4S, Mike worked for Securitas Security Services USA, New York Life and Harrison Securities. Mike also serves as the mayor of Mount Arlington. He said his business background and government experience position him well to support chambers members.

​   “The chamber is the perfect intersection of my business and government experience and my passion for economic growth,” he said. “In addition, in my previous position I was a chamber member so I understand the perspectives and needs of businesses.” Mike’s goal for the member experience side of his job focuses on ensuring members get the most out of their membership, he said.
“I want to really define the value proposition of the three business sectors within our chamber – small, medium and large businesses – and ensure our activities are in line with those value propositions so they maximize the benefits of their membership. “I also want to show prospective members the benefits of membership, including the opportunities to network with other businesses of all sizes and interact with government officials, as well as education and training.”

Mike is an active volunteer in Morris County, including with the Morris County League of Municipalities as an executive board member and Habitat for Humanity, Morris County, as a past board member. He attended Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts and holds a certificate of security management from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. Mike and his wife, Laura, and son, Mike, Jr., live in Mount Arlington. When he is not working or tending to township business, he is an assistant scout master for his son’s Boy Scout troop and loves skiing and camping.

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