An Evening Spent in Celebration of Local Businesses

Thursday, September 18th, 2025 6 PM-10 PM

Chandelier Catering 1081 Broadway, Bayonne, New Jersey

Dinner, Dancing, Open Bar, and Venetian Hour

$150 per person

2025 Honorees

Business of the Year-Villa Maria & San Vito

Business People of the Year -Regina & Steve Teitel Elbaum Deli

Dan Kane Legends Award-Leonard Kiczek

Chamber Hall of Fame- Vincent Virga

Community Impact Award-Monique Smith-Andrews

Outstanding Service Award-Bayonne Police Department

Register online by September 4th, 2025

Bayonnechamber.org/events

http://www.bayonnechamber.org/

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The Bayonne Chamber of Commerce is partnering with The City of Bayonne and The Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone (BUEZ) in hosting the much-anticipated 2024 CHILI-COOK OFF!
This is their 5^th Chili-Cook Off and without a doubt, the most fun you’ll have this winter!  It’s a night of music,with the Jalapeno’ Trio, also mingling, dancing, laughter and tons of great food!
The public’s support is vital to the success of this event and will ultimately help enable the Chamber of Commerce to bring programs and resources to the business community of Bayonne.

The Jalapeno’ Trio

CHILI COOK-OFF
CONTESTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Set-up must be complete and ready to serve by 5:30 P.M.
Teardown and cleanup must be completed by 9:45 P.M.
 

• This is a ticketed event, open to the public. It is FREE for contestants in the tasting competition!
• This is a fun cook-off and there are no rules for the definition of “Chili” and its contents.  Anything goes!
• You must maintain a core cooking temperature of 155 degrees and serving temperature of 135 degrees.
• Any known, common allergens used in preparation must be noted (i.e. seafood or nuts)
•  You must provide your own thermometer which will be checked throughout the evening.
• Gloves must be worn by your team members and multiple serving utensils used to prevent cross contamination. All equipment, food, and supplies stored must be at least 6 inches off the floor.
• USDA approved sources of meat required and no more than 4 team members. Each contestant must provide a minimum 5 GALLONS of chili (250 people are expected).
• Please label the spice factor of your chili, i.e. Mild, Medium, Hot, or Atomic.
• Your chili must be made prior to the event at a legal, commercial kitchen, establishment, or restaurant that day. No home cooking whatsoever, or you will be disqualified.  
• Contestants are also responsible for supplying warming dishes, utensils, foods, spices, table decorations, etc. Electricity will not be available for crock-pots. A restaurant size table will be provided for each contestant to represent & serve their chili.
• Themes, costumes, and decorations are encouraged. An award for Best Dressed Table Display!
• Judging will take place by Culinary Expert(s). The provider of the best tasting chili, as determined by the judge(s), will be awarded first, second, and third prizes and FREE publicity, along with bragging rights!
• As a trade-off for your efforts and delicious chili, the organizers will promote the event, along with each participating contestant via social and traditional media outlets.

 
To be a contestant, please send an email to info@bayonnechamber.org, or call 551-263-7503. A member of our committee will gladly assist you with your application.
It is FREE to sign up! DEADLINE to submit applications is February 17^th.  SPACE IS LIMITED!
 

Date/Time
February 23, 2024
6:00 pm – 10:00pm

Fees/Admission

$40.00 per person
Please register online at www.bayonnechamber.org

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The Bayonne Chamber of Commerce would like to invite all members, friends and associates to join them for a delicious evening of socializing while enjoying a selection of fine wines paired with exquisitely prepared Chef’s selections to complement the wines. 

Thursday April 3rd, 2014- 5:30 Registration -Event runs from 6 pm to 9pm

R &B’z Restaurant-corner of Linnet St. & Broadway, Bayonne NJ

RSVP Carlin @ 201-436-4333 or info@bayonnechamber.org

$60 / Attendee

RSVP TODAY -Tickets Are Limited!!!

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The Bayonne Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for our December 12^th event at Winners, 400 Route 440, Bayonne.    The event is a “Chamber to Charity” function where all of the proceeds will be donated to the local food pantries in Bayonne. This is a truly worthwhile cause and, while a sponsor will enjoy knowing that their donation will go towards feeding  Bayonneâ€s hungry,  you will also have an excellent opportunity to showcase your business.

 The following levels of Sponsorship are available and are totally tax deductible:

$250 – Bronze Sponsor

Sponsor mentioned in entry signage and acknowledgement in thank you letter

 $500 – Gold Sponsor

Logo in Signage, letter acknowledgement, and small table made available for promotional items

 

$1000– Platinum Sponsor

Logo in Signage, letter acknowledgement, small table made available for promotional items,

 opportunity to make presentation on your company

 

Donations can be made by a check payable to the “Bayonne Chamber of Commerce” or in gift cards from one of our local supermarkets. All monies received will be announced in a thank you letter to the Bayonne Community news and will be converted into gift cards from our member supermarket, Shoprite. The gift cards will then be distributed to our local Bayonne food pantries in equal amounts.

 

We ask you to please make every effort to help those who are less fortunate in Bayonne. Together we can stock the shelves in our local food pantries and feel great knowing that our help will make all the difference in the world to those who need it most.

 

 Yours In Business,

 

The Bayonne Chamber of Commerce President  & Board of Trustees

 

Vincent Virga, President   “Preferred Financial Services”

Annette Rubin, Vice President  “Exit on the Hudson Realty”

Matthew Doran, Co-Vice President “Il-Line Air Conditioning”

Gail Godesky, Treasurer   “Provident Bank”

Patricia Murphy, Secretary     “Gormley, Lore, & Murphy Insurance Agency”

Dan Kane, Trustee “Bayonne Medical Center”

Len Kiczek, Trustee       “Len Kiczek Attorney at Law”

Dave Unger, Trustee, “ The Bayonne Community New/ Hudson Reporter”

Keith Kearney,Trustee   “UCP of Hudson County”

Joyce Lubach, Trustee       “Ken’s Marine”

Randy Waters, Trustee     “I.M.T.T. Bayonne”

Ed Norton, Trustee    “Muralo Company”

Mary-Ann Rowland, Trustee    “A+ Temps”

Dina Santarelli, Trustee “SONIC”

Caren Freyer DeSouza, Trustee “PSE&G”

Thomas Coughlin Trustee “Bayonne Community Bank”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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