November 2016

Don DiNovi, President

 Presidents Message

Thank you to all members and guests who attended our October 13^th joint meeting with the National Kitchen and Bath Association of Northern, NJ at the beautiful Cosentino showroom in Fairfield, NJ (see ad below).  Many thanks to Lenny Ventimiglia and his team for their generous hospitality enjoyed by a great crowd, who also enjoyed an informative presentation on “How Small Talk Leads to BIG Talk” for successful business leads by DeAmma Radaj of DeAnna on Design Click Here to View Event Photos.   

Also in attendance at the meeting were members of our newly formed Young Professionals Group.  The YPG is open to all BRANNJ member company employees under 40 who would like to further your career, learn from industry mentors, develop business connections, enjoy discounts to special events, give back to the community and build relationships with peers in the industry (contact kathleen@brannj.org for more information).  

Come and meet members of the YPG at their upcoming Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 16^th at Midland Brew House, 374N Midland Avenue, Saddle Brook, NJ from 5:00-7:30pm (cash bar).  With 2016 coming to a close, we have two of our best business networking events coming up:  On November 17^th, join us at Reno’s Appliance for the best party of the year, Annual Pre-Holiday Building Industry Networking Party and on December 1^st, don’t miss our Annual Winter Showcase Beefsteak & Tabletop Night at The Brownstone—the must attend Northern NJ mini trade show!  To register and for more information, go to our website by clicking here..

On behalf of my fellow officers, board of directors and key staff, I'd like to wish all of you and your families a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!

Premier Partner Spotlight 

Reno's Appliance is a family-owned discount Appliances, Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer store based in Paterson, NJ. Since 1951, Reno's Appliance has served customers in Paterson, Fairfield, Wayne, Ridgewood, Fair Lawn, Hawthorne, River Edge, Wyckoff, Montclair, Clifton and Hoboken with low prices on Appliances, Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer products and top notch customer service. Our knowledge of the Appliances, Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer we sell sets us high above the competition. Reno's Appliance is an authorized dealer of such brands as Alfresco, Amana, American Range, Asko, Avanti, and more. We can help you select your new Appliances, Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer purchase at any budget. We look forward to seeing you at Reno's Appliance, serving Paterson, Fairfield, Wayne, Ridgewood, Fair Lawn, Hawthorne, River Edge, Wyckoff, Montclair, Clifton and Hoboken in New Jersey since 1951.  Contact John Cioletti, President at 973-247-1860 or johnc@renosappliance.net  

The Professional Women in Building of the Garden State

A Reminder I Wanted to Share

It's Your Voice; Use It or Lose It!

My Two Cents

 

Builder/Developer:

RS Development 
Steve McFarland
62A Fourth Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-659-0950
stevemcf23@gmail.com

Associates:

Bud Jenks
84 Lumber
Oakland, NJ 07426
201-337-1284
jenks8@1107.84lumber.com

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Sean Thompson, Regional Renovation Sales Manager
2001 Route 46 E., Suite 106
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-394-7572
sean.a.thompson@wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage-Paramus
John Minicozzi, Renovation Specialist
East 80 Route 4, Suite 205
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-556-4102
john.minicozzi@wellsfargo.com

Thursday, November 17~Reno’s Appliance Pre-Holiday Industry Networking Party.  Always the networking party of the year, join BRANNJ and kick off the holiday season along with other industry associations such as ASID, NKBA and more and enjoy fabulous food, beverages, music, prizes and special guests!

Thursday, December 1^st~ Annual Winter Showcase Tabletop & Beefsteak @ The Brownstone, A Historic Landmark, Paterson, NJ.   Tabletops and dinner tickets SOLD OUT last year with over 160 attendees at our new venue, so be sure to register early and secure your spot at The Mini-Trade Show of Northern, NJ.  Enjoy the best beefsteak dinner and world famous bread building contest for the charity of your choice!

Upcoming 2017 Events:

Thursday, January 19^th- Annual Installation & Awards Dinner at The Graycliff in Moonachie.  Join us and celebrate the new BRANNJ leadership and fellow members honored with awards.  Enjoy a fabulous & bountiful buffet, 3-hour open bar, great live music by Mike Kemp and mix and mingle with building industry peers.  6:00pm

Thursday, February 9^th-Annual Board of Directors Strategic Planning Meeting (BOD only)

Wednesday, March 1^st—Joint meeting with the Bergen-Passaic Municipal Inspectors Association.  A must attend meeting to gain access to up to date codes information and enjoy a great dinner and networking.  Venue TBA. 

Thursday, April 20^th -General Membership Meeting.  Details TBA.

Monday, May 22^nd-Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards at White Beeches Golf & Country Club.  Please register early as the 2016 event was sold out!

 

NJBA Event: November 29th!

Requested Contribution

$500: per guest - register

Event ticket includes open bar, hors d'oeurves and food stations. Please register before November 18, 2016.

Sponsorship Opportunities

$1,000: includes one event ticket and a full page ad in ad journal
$2,500: includes two event tickets and a Silver Page ad in ad journal*
$3,500: includes three event tickets and a Gold Page ad in ad journal*

*Includes access to a private reception with Joseph Riggs, NJBA Officers and Host Committee from 5PM - 6PM. 
Ad specs: 7.5 (w) x 10 (h) inches pdf; vertical, no bleed, black and white. Ads due October 31, 2016, no exceptions. Contact Diane Nicolo-Pocino at diane@njba.org or 609-570-2155 to purchase an event sponsorship.