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Chamber Mission
TheFairLawnChamber of Commerce , Inc . isavoluntaryorganization of industrial , commercial , professional , service firms and companies whohavejoined together to promote the civic , business and general welfareofFairLawn . By working together , The Chamber and its members help makeFairLawnabetter place in which to live and to transactbusiness .
TheChamber ’ s policies and activities are controlled by its BoardofDirectors , whichis elected by its general membership . The Board , in turn , elects the officers .
To reachthe Chamber pleasecall 201-796- 7050 or email at info @ fairlawnchamber . org . Both aremonitored daily .
TheFairLawnChamber of Commerce worksthrough its officers , directors , committees and generalmembership on a number of continuing and special interest projects . We participate with municipal government , the school system and other civic organizations in avariety of programs . These include participation in the broadbased effort to improvethe appearance of Fair Lawn ’ s business districts , Beautification Awards Program , Community Service Awards Programand High School Scholarship Program .
TheChamber acts as an information center and responds to manyofinquiries from the local community and throughout the state and nation about Fair Lawn , its businesses and industriesaswellas its opportunities fordevelopment . The Chamberrepresents wherever and wheneverpossible the business interests and the interests of our citizens .
TheFairLawnChamber of Commerce invites anyreputableperson , firmor businesswhich subscribes to total community developmentand goodbusiness practices , tojoin in membership with fellow businessassociates . The Fair Lawn ChamberofCommerce is your Chamber of Commerce and our primary goalistoserve youand your community .
Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce Services
Services available tomembers and the general public include :
n Information concerning business , community , industrial and commercial prospects
n Business referrals
n Networking events for our Chamber members
n Member of Inter-Chamber Consortium / ICC ( includes 20 Chambers from Bergen & surrounding counties )
n Assisting businesses with issues by referring them to the proper channels .
n Counseling those considering new business ventures inFair Lawn
n Bi-monthly Newsletter email
n Community Guide and Membership Directory
n Member-to-Member Discount Program
n Arranging grand opening ceremonies and welcoming new businesses
n Conducting important liaison meetings with borough officials
n Support ofcommunity events ( street fairs , beautification awards , Taste of Fair Lawn , etc .)
n Retail Promotions
n Notary services for members
n Certificates of Origin for members . The Chamber offers many other services . Ifyou have any questions or would like additional information , call the Chamber at 201-796-7050 .
Radburn Section History
Radburn , aplanned community within the borough of Fair Lawn , has been recognized the worldoverasavisionary model of modern urban planning . Almostsince its founding in 1929 , town planners , both across the U . S . and around the world , have used the “ RadburnIdea ” asatouchstone and amodel forprogressive and sustainablecommunity planning . In2005 , Radburnwas designated a National HistoricLandmarkbythe U . S . Dept . of the Interior , National Park Service .
A Little History
More than 300 years ago , the area now known as Fair Lawn was settled by Dutch fur traders who came up the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers to trade with the Hackensack Indians of the Lenni-Lenape tribe . The Borough was first known as Slooterdam , then Small Lots and finally part of Saddle River Township from which it seceded in 1924 and became known as Fair Lawn Borough . Since 1933 , the spelling of the borough name has been established as Fair Lawn .