Community Newspaper Special Sections Ridgewood Chamber Guide 2019 | Page 8

page 6 Ridgewood Chamber Guide 2019 The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce The cosmopolitan East Ridgewood Avenue at Van Neste Square. visit, phone (201-445-2600), fax (201-251- 1958) or e-mail (info@ridgewood chamber. com) and facebook.com for information about Chamber businesses and the Village of Ridgewood. The Chamber supports seasonal events throughout the Village and businesses are invited to join. Call, write or email the Chamber for a membership application. THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY Downtown Ridgewood is the shopping “hub” of our area. Shops cater to custom- ers with personalized, “we care about you” service. The selection of quality merchandise and services is broad enough to satisfy the discriminating shopper. Much of the charm that attracts visitors and shoppers can be credited to the efforts of the merchants themselves. Their efforts are visible not only in their attractive establishments, but also in the displays, decorations and community events they sponsor. The business community supports a vari- ety of Chamber activities throughout the year, including the Sidewalk Sales in May Continued on Page 8 experienceridgewood.com T he Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer organization of indi- viduals, businesses, professionals and organizations dedicated to advancing the commercial, financial, professional, civic and general interests of our community. Since the Chamber was incorporated in 1927, it has served Ridgewood continuously. It acts as a public relations counselor, a rep- resentative to local government, a problem solver, an information and resource center, and as a coordinator of business and pro- fessional programs and promotions. The Chamber promotes the maintenance of a dignified and successful business and profes- sional district. An unsalaried Board of Directors, com- prised of officers and directors, determines the Chamber’s policies. An executive direc- tor and administrator carry out board and committee policies. The Chamber works cooperatively with the NJ Chamber of Commerce, Commerce and Industry, Village Government, and other organizations and agencies that serve the business community. The Chamber of Commerce maintains an office at 27 Chestnut St. You are invited to