Saturday, February 6, 2010
Three local organizations benefited from October's runway show.
BUSINESS|Saturday, February 6
The "On the Town" fashion show raised nearly $10,000, which was recently donated to three Millburn-Short Hills organizations. Downtown Millburn, formerly known as Downtown Millburn Development Alliance, donated the $9,171 raised to the Millburn-Short Hills Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Millburn-Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad and the Education Foundation of Millburn-Short Hills. The money will be split equally between the three organizations.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
They talked about their plans during Tuesday's Township Committee meeting.
Downtown business leaders are hoping to rebrand and market the area, drawing people to it. The Downtown Millburn Development Alliance is rebranding itself to be called Downtown Millburn, and its president, John Buchholz, updated the Township Committee Tuesday night on the work the organization is doing. The Township Committee last December approved an increase in the assessments on downtown buildings in order to increase the organization's budget to be used for more marketing. The assessment was increased by 16 percent, and the amount of money spent on marketing, visioning and rebranding is increasing by 33 percent. The goal is to make downtown the preferred shopping and dining district, Buchholz said. "Our new marketing goal is to make …
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Management now is trying to decide how to offer a spa at the Short Hills hotel.
The recent departure of Spa Chakra at the Hilton Short Hills has left the hotel's management studying how to approach a spa offering. The third-party-operated spa stopped doing business at the local Hilton on Jan. 17, causing some confusion from some people who used the spa while hotel officials decide what to do next. Spa Chakra has operated at the Hilton since the hotel spent $7 million to renovate the space. The hotel's indoor pool and fitness center remains open, but the remainder of the spa is closed. Hilton Short Hills General Manager Peter Webster said the depature of Spa Chakra was not anticipated. Now they are deciding if the Hilton should run the spa themselves or if they should hire another third-party to run it. "We want to try…
The most homes were sold during the summer.
Editor's Note: Some of the figures provided for this article were incorrect. They have been updated. Millburn-Short Hills homes sold for slightly more less on average in 2009 and spent more days on the market. The average sale price in 2009 was $1.6 million $1.1 million, and homes spent 72 average days on the market. In 2008, the average sale price was $1.2 million, and homes spent 52 days on the market on average. The median also was slightly more. In 2009, the median sale price was about $907,000 compared to about $860,000 in 2008. The figures were provided by local real estate agent Perri Feldman, of Summit-based Keller Williams Realty. Feldman also is a Millburn-Short Hills resident. August also was the big month for sales in Millburn-…
I am interested in obtaining a flexible work schedule. Can you please help me understand what to consider?
Dear Career Coach Lisa, I am interested in obtaining a flexible work schedule. Can you please help me understand what to consider? A.B., Millburn Some flex work schedules include reduced or compressed work week, working remotely or alternative shifts. Some employers recognize that many workers prefer schedules that allow greater flexibility in choosing the times they begin and end their workday. For some workers, however, the nature of their jobs requires a set schedule, such as in the medical profession or plant manufacturing. A reduced work week is the option to work fewer hours than the standard work week. A compressed work week is working the full workweek schedule in less days (i.e. four 10-hour days or three 12-hour shifts), …
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Q.J. Green Garden celebrates its official grand opening with dragon dancers.
The Chinese New Year isn't until Feb. 14 with the Year of the Tiger, but people who were at Q.J. Green Garden got an early taste on Thursday. A troope performed a traditional dragon dance as the restaurant celebrated its official grand opening. There was a ribbon-cutting and a food tasting for invited guests. The restaurant had a soft opening in September.
The chamber has reached out to help its member businesses on the Short Hills end of Millburn Avenue.
While one business on the Short Hills end of Milburn Avenue was destroyed because of a fire, the other ones were also affected. Parking has been removed from the street because of lane closures to demolish 517 Millburn Ave. and there have been disruptions with utilities including phone lines following the Jan. 10 fire. The Millburn-Short Hills Chamber of Commerce is doing what it can to help the area businesses recover. Shayne Miller, chamber vice president, said this week the chamber is working with its limited resources to get out the word to support the businesses. "It's the word of mouth that will help those businesses," he said. "We've been encouraging our board members to shop and dine at those businesses." But despite the issues, …
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Two stores are closing and one is opening.
The face of Millburn Avenue both downtown and in Short Hills will be changing again as two businesses are closing and one is opening. Downtown, a "store closing sale" sign has appeared in the window at Sheep on a Cloud. The store opened last fall before Thanksgiving and carries shearling clothing, including coats and sweaters. On the Short Hills end of Millburn Avenue, PAD, most recently known as Oven to Table, has a store closing sign in its window. The store carries giftware and dishes, including stoneware, and there is a store clearance sign in the window. But a new store is looking to open on the Short Hills end of Millburn Avenue. There is a sign Accents in Silver will open in the row of stores closest to Short Hills Avenue. There is …
What do you tell a hiring manager when they ask if you will stay when the market improves?
Dear Career Coach Lisa, During a recent interview, I was asked "What happens if we hire you, the market improves and you are able to find a job that pays more in line with what you are looking for or previously made? How do I as the employer know you will not leave?" Overqualified and Willing to Accept, Short Hills This is a very common question or at least thought about by many hiring managers. The hiring manager understands that in this market he can afford to hire an overqualified candidate. The key question is will this new hire remain with the company as the market picks back up? What does this company have to offer the candidate in order to retain them? The hiring manager needs to understand how to sell his company and what perks …
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
How do you respond when your boss wants to be friends on Facebook?
Dear Career Coach Lisa, What do I do with my boss who wants to friend me on Facebook? I do not want to, as I use Facebook to connect only with my family and personal friends. Do you have any suggestions on how to handle this? Unsigned There is so much attention given to connecting on social media that many believe they need to connect with everyone they know regardless of their connection to the other individual. The key to truly connecting in person or on line is developing the relationship. Relationships are based on common interests and connections, and relationships are developed over time. Have you thought about why your boss wants to connect with you on Facebook? What is your boss looking to gain from connecting electronically when …
