RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 26, 2010 – The Meadowlands Regional Chamber (MRC) honored Robert Unanue, president of Goya Foods, Michael Kempner, chief executive officer of MWW Group, and Antoinette Nigito of Nigito Realty at “Super Gala XXXVII,” which was one of the first major events of its kind to be held at the New Meadowlands Stadium.
Super Gala XXXVII marked the MRC’s 37th annual awards dinner, where business leaders are acknowledged for their vision and impact on the Meadowlands Regional economy as well as their community involvement.
“The Chamber has been busy in 2010 – advocating for redevelopment of the sports complex, statewide gaming policy, regional infrastructure and transportation development, job creation, educational initiative, travel and tourism, and economic development policy, and as everyone knows we contributed significantly to bringing the Super Bowl to our region,” commented Jim Kirkos, chief executive officer of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber. “The recent successes of our region are in no small part due to the efforts of our business community, especially Robert Unanue, Michael Kempner, and Antoinette Nigito, all of whom were rightfully honored this year. Job well done.”
The event was held Friday, October 22nd from 6PM to 11PM at the New Meadowlands Stadium, where guests enjoyed an upscale Black Tie event in a Big Game Party atmosphere.
With the combination of high profile honorees, the Super Gala theme, and the New Meadowlands Stadium, this year’s gala provided a memorable night for the entire Meadowlands business community.
For more information about the Meadowlands Regional Chamber, please call 201-939-0707.
About the Awards Gala:
The Awards Gala hosted by the MRC has evolved into the premier annual Black Tie Gala Awards event for the Meadowlands business community, where individuals and companies that have had a major impact on the Meadowlands are celebrated. The Gala Awards serve as the main fund raising event for the Chamber that helps sustain the many critical initiatives the MRC engages in. The MRC, with over 900 business members, has emerged as the predominant business service organization, providing advocacy and support of small businesses and major corporations alike. These initiatives include support of sustaining operations of the IZOD Center and Sports Complex inclusive of Meadowlands formerly known as Xanadu, advocacy of road infrastructure and mass transit options throughout the Meadowlands region, workforce development and training collaborations with local colleges and universities, and destination marketing through our Meadowlands Liberty Convention & Visitors Bureau.
About the Meadowlands Regional Chamber:
The Meadowlands Regional Chamber is a respected business service organization that accelerates economic, community and business development by providing networking & relationship building; destination & tourism marketing; business education and leadership training; legislative and public affairs advocacy, and workforce development to businesses of all sizes all across industry sectors. MRC assists its member businesses by being a conduit of information and providing real-time business intelligence & referral services as well as cost saving value added member benefits. The Meadowlands Regional Chamber strives to be the nation’s leading regional business service organization promoting innovative and sustainable economic growth and exposure to business development opportunities for small to large size companies across all industry sectors. Beyond its creative services and advocacy, MRC encompasses a nationally accredited convention & visitor’s bureau, an educational & philanthropic foundation and widely-circulated business publications that will advance Chamber and CVB initiatives.
(L-R) Jim Kirkos, chief executive officer of the MRC stands with the Meadowlands Regional Chamber Super Gala XXXVII honorees, Robert Unanue, president of Goya Foods, Antoinette Nigito of Nigito Realty and Michael Kempner, chief executive officer of MWW Group.
