PARSIPPANY — 2017 Summer Cheer Dance Camp will be held on August 8, 9, and 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for ages 5 to 12. The cost of the camp is $160.00.
Participants will learn pom dances, chants, tumbling skills and stunts with NBA/NFL Dancer/Choreographer Miss Nikki.
Register by clicking here.
For additional information contact Christina by email.
You must provide a snack and lunch for your child. Sneakers must be worn.
The Parsippany PAL Youth Center is located at 33 Baldwin Road.
PARSIPPANY — Patrick Lanigan, son of Peter and Barbara Lanigan, entering his junior year at Parsippany High School has been named as a 2017 Brine National All-American for the second year in a row and will represent Team New Jersey in the High School Division at the 2017 Brine National Lacrosse Classic being held in Richmond, Virginia Tuesday, July 18 to Friday, July 21.
The Brine National Lacrosse Classic brings the top high school lacrosse players in the nation to one venue, where regional teams compete to become the National Champion.
The event puts players in front of college lacrosse coaches in a recruiting showcase.
For additional details click here.
PARSIPPANY — 3 Daze Til Sunday Band will be performing on Thursday, July 20 at Parsippany’s Summer Concert Series held at Veterans Memorial Park, 1839 Route 46 East. The band starts at 7:30 p.m.
3 Daze Til Sunday Band is the Tri-State’s Party Powerhouse Covering Journey, Jeff Beck Deep Purple, The Stones, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Van Halen. It’s an eclectic mix for sure.
In addition Parsippany Recreation Department will be accepting donations to the Parsippany Food Pantry. All items MUST be unexpired and nonperishable items only. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Recreation Department at (973) 263-7257, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors at Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive.
PARSIPPANY — Dewberry, a privately held professional service firm, announced that Rob Foley, PE, based in the Parsippany office and David Hill, PE, based in the firm’s Bloomfield office, have been promoted to associate. Dewberry is located at 600 Parsippany Road.
A senior civil engineer who has been with Dewberry for more than 20 years, Hill has extensive transportation design experience, specializing in highways and complex interchanges. Additionally, his expertise covers preparation of studies, evaluations, and contract documents for highway- and roadway-related transportation projects that include geometric and drainage design, traffic engineering, right-of-way plans, utility relocation, maintenance and protection of traffic, detailing, and estimating. Hill is currently involved with various projects throughout the Northeast, including the Route 206 Bypass, I-80 Westbound Rockfall Mitigation, and improvements to Interchange 163 along the Garden State Parkway.
Hill earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University (1996). He is a licensed engineer in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Foley has 30 years’ experience and currently serves as a senior project manager responsible for the management, design, regulatory approvals, and construction oversight of site/civil engineering projects. His expertise includes computer data center facilities and performing work for worldwide financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, entertainment and broadcast companies, and major healthcare providers. Additionally, Foley has extensive transportation agency design experience with the New York State Department of Transportation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He is currently working on the civil engineering scope of data center developments in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Rockland County, New York.
Having earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (1987), Foley is a professional engineer in Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. He is a member of the 7X24 Exchange and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. Recognized for combining unsurpassed commitment to client service with deep subject matter expertise, Dewberry is dedicated to solving clients’ most complex challenges and transforming their communities. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 50 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. To learn more click here.
PARSIPPANY — Kaboom Softball is a year-round softball club program based in Northern NJ. They field 12u-18u competitive teams that play PONY, ASA, USSSA, regional tourneys, and leagues. The teams play at the highest level against other tough competition in the region.
Kaboom Softball offers athletes in the Northern New Jersey area the opportunity to train and learn the game of softball with accomplished softball and sports performance coaches in a positive environment that fosters player education and development.
Their focus is on developing the ‘complete athlete’ which is founded in technical skill development, player education, strength, and agility training, plus personal growth. The team works hard to develop an enthusiastic, dedicated, and engaged athlete that is determined to personally improve while learning how to be part of a cohesive, supportive team. Our passion is to see our players succeed, which drives every part of our program. Kaboom Softball has all personally experienced the benefits a young athlete enjoys when being part of a positive sports program and we strive to be that place for our players.
Coaches/trainers are professionals that have coached travel, club, high school, and college levels. They have played the game at the collegiate level and are ready to share their experience.
Fall 2017 Tryout information:
10-14U Softball Tryout #1
Date: August 5, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Burg – 46 Main Street, Ogdensburg
16-18U Softball Tryout #1
Date: August 5, 2017
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: The Burg – 46 Main Street, Ogdensburg
10-14U Softball Tryout #2
Date: August 7, 2017
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Burg – 46 Main Street, Ogdensburg
16-18U Softball Tryout #2
Date: August 8, 2017
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Burg – 46 Main Street, Ogdensburg
10-18U Final Kaboom Fall Tryout
Date: August 12, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Burg – 46 Main Street, Ogdensburg
To register, click here, or call (973) 934-9057.
PARSIPPANY — The Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 raised over $10,000 from its annual golf outing held at Knoll West Country Club on Thursday, July 6.
Proceeds from the outing will be used to purchase gift cards from area stores to donate to local charitable organizations, including Parsippany Day Care Center, Parsippany Food Pantry, the Valerie Fund, and Jersey Battered Women’s Service. The Sons of Italy also awards many scholarships to graduating students of both high schools.
To become a member contact President Joseph Jannarone at (973) 632-4765.
RANDOLPH — Morris Habitat for Humanity and members of the Netcong community will work with Lowe’s and the Borough of Netcong to impact the quality of life in the community for older residents through Morris Habitat’s Aging-in-Place project.
The scope of the project includes improving accessibility in Arbolino Park and helping senior homeowners in the borough with necessary home repairs. Modifications to the park will enable seniors and those with disabilities to take advantage and enjoy recreational activities in the park.
The grant from Lowe’s to the Morris Habitat Aging-in-Place is one aspect of five-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. The partnership has been instrumental in helping more than 6,500 families nationwide improve their living conditions. Each year, Lowe’s supports Habitat’s National Women Build Week and conducts hundreds of how-to clinics at stores to teach volunteers construction skills.
Morris Habitat’s Aging-in-Place program is dedicated to helping seniors remain in their homes and neighborhoods for as long as possible. Learn more about eligibility guidelines on our Neighborhood Revitalization & Home Repair click here.
MORRIS COUNTY — The unveiling of the first trail blazes on the new September 11th National Memorial Trail, a 1,300-mile tribute to first responders and victims of the 9/11 attacks on our nation, was held over the weekend in Morris County, which lost 63 residents in the 2001 attacks.
Officials of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance, in conjunction with the Morris County Park Commission, held a ceremony in Randolph to show off the new blazes on a section of Morris County’s Patriot’s Path, which serves as part of the route of the national trail.
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana, Park Commission President Betty Cass-Schmidt, Randolph Mayor Christine Carey, and Sheriff James Gannon were among the dignitaries who participated in the event.
“Our vision for both this alliance and the memorial trail is to unite fellow Americans, trail enthusiasts, organizations, and the families of those lost in the attacks, and work together to make this a reality,” said Andy Hamilton, President of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance.
“The trail is shaped as a triangle to forever connect these locations, and serves as a symbol of resiliency and character,” said David Brickley, Founder and President Emeritus of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance.
Beginning in 2004, the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance was formed to establish a memorial trail that links both the planned and existing memorial sites dedicated to September 11th, including the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93 Memorial. The board currently consists of 12 members, each with their own unique tie to the cause.
In addition to linking the three national memorials, the continuous trail also passes through over 50 landmarks such as the Eastern Continental Divide, Delaware Water Gap, and Morristown National Historical Park, and is accessible to automobiles, hikers, and bikers.
“Morris County is proud to have the honor of unveiling the first blazes on this national trail that honors all of those who perished on September 11, 2001, and those who bravely responded to the attacks,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.
“We thank those who have put in incredible amounts of time and effort into making this trail not only something for people to enjoy, but also to continue to recognize the people and families impacted by the event,” said Dave Helmer, Executive Director of Morris County Park Commission.
Helmer attributed the Morris County’s prominent role in this initiative to the efforts of Russ Nee, Assistant Superintendent of Trails & Special Projects for the Park Commission, who serves on the board of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance.
The September 11th Trail (Click here to see the map) runs through parts of New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. It employs existing trails, such as the Liberty Water Gap Trail, Patriots’ Path, and the Highlands Trail, and includes some areas specifically carved out for September 11th Trail.
For more information on the September 11th National Memorial Trail click here.
By Gemma Reeves
In starting a business, it always pays to have a knack of knowing how much to charge for your services that can draw customers and gain more profit.
However, for beginner entrepreneurs, this can be a daunting task.
Knowing how to price requires practice, and the more you learn, the more confident you can be in knowing that your price is just right.
PRICE = COSTS + PROFIT
The equation above may seem easy at first glance. But pricing your services need a lot of thought and consideration. So let’s begin by defining those keywords: Price, Costs, and Profit. Price is the amount of money needed to purchase a good or service. While cost refers to the value of your effort, risks, time, materials, and utilities used to produce and deliver a service. All expenses made in the production are considered as costs, though not all costs made can be expenses. Once a sale is made, the amount of money earned minus the costs for providing the service is your profit.
Do your research
It is always best to start by learning how marketable your services can be. Study the pricing trend of those who sell the same services as you and learn the price range of their services. Evaluate yourself and see how well you can provide your service in comparison and you can have an idea where your price should fall on the scale. Discounts are usually effective in drawing in customers by making them think that they have gained more. However, this can backfire in the long run as consumers will then question the quality of your service for such a low price. Overcharging can also put off customers, especially if there is no significant difference in the quality of your service from that of your competitor. Undercharging will make you lose profit and might push you to lower your quality just to break even. Make sure you balance your price with the quality of service you can offer.
Compute your costs
Remember that your costs cover ALL the expenses needed in the production of your services. This would include but not be limited to the labor costs for your employees, the utilities used, the office rental, the transportation, and the materials and resources consumed in production.
Determine the profit margin
Now that the costs have been determined, you can decide how much you want to profit from your services. The profit margin is the percentage of your costs that you would want to earn. This is where your research comes in. By having a gauge on the price for a similar service from your competitors, you have an idea how much your profit margin should be.
Know your price
With your cost computation and your profit margin, you can now determine how much you should price your services. Get the profit first by getting the percentage of your profit margin from your cost. Then add that amount to your cost, and you get the price. An example would be: if your costs total to 500, and you decide on a profit margin of 25%, then your expected profit would be 125. Add that to your costs, the price of your services would be 625.
When to adjust your price
There is never a fixed price for any product or service. The variables are constantly changing and it would not be wise to fix your pricing based only on your computation. You need to study the trends and change your price accordingly. Here are some tips when adjusting your pricing:
1. Raise your price in small increments and do it discreetly. This is so your customers will barely notice the change and will continue to avail your services. When you are offering a range of services, you can do this by increasing the price of one service, and not go overboard by changing the price list for everything you offer.
2. Make your price competitive. If your competitors’ prices have gone up, this is a good indicator that you should too. This means that there is a demand for your services and this demand can easily sustain the increase. If you price yourself too low and your customers are calling your services a bargain, then that is also a sign that you need to consider an increase. Remember that there are pitfalls to undercharging your services. This can greatly affect the quality of what you have to offer.
Gemma Reeves is a seasoned writer who enjoys creating helpful articles and interesting stories. She has worked with several clients across different industries such as advertising, online marketing, technology, healthcare, family matters, and more. She is also an aspiring entrepreneur who is engaged in assisting other aspiring entrepreneurs in finding the best office space for their business.
Check out her company here: FindMyWorkspace
PARSIPPANY — Tracy Carroll, Parsippany teacher, led a team of 35 family and friends to complete the annual Runyon 5k at Yankee Stadium for cancer research. This is the 8th year Team Rhino participated in the 5k.
Joined by several of her Parsippany colleagues, Carroll’s team, Team Rhino, raised $1,817 including a generous donation from the Eastlake School staff. This brings Team Rhino’s fundraising total to $20,830 since they began participating in the 5k.
The event raises money for the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation to fund the research being performed by scientists in how to best prevent, diagnose, and treat all forms of cancer. Carroll became involved in the event in 2010 shortly after losing her dad to esophageal cancer. “Not only do I love that 100% of the money raised goes directly to cancer research, but I can’t say enough wonderful things about the incredible people at Damon Runyon who organize the event. It is such a terrific day for everyone who participates,” Carroll explains.
So far this year’s event has raised a total of $302,785 for the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. Donations are still being accepted until August 11 by clicking here.
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