BUSINESS NOTEBOOK
Critter Place LLC 40 Route 94 Colonial Plaza McAfee 973-209-4461 Barbara Grieder, owner Celebrating Pet Painting Party Come anytime with your pet and have their paw print and name placed on our new wall. $2 donation toward Vernon Animal Control. How did you get involved in the business? I worked here for 14 years before purchasing six years ago. What is your favorite part of being in business? The happiness that the pets bring to the customers. What is your favorite book or movie? “Gone with the Wind,” because you win some and you lose some lessons to be learned. Deborah Merz, owner Independence At Home Services, LLC Vernon 973-764-9430 ihs10@live.com Celebrating New business How did you get involved in the business? I am a nurse for 36 years and have done a lot of case management and discharge planning. The services my company offers are things that have been problems for families in the past for loved ones living alone. So since I feel that people should remain as independent and in their own home for as long as possible I started a business that provides assistance for living life. What is your favorite part of being in business? Assisting adults and people with needs remain at home while keeping a sense of independence. Making a difference in someones life is very fulfilling. What is your favorite book or movie? “Forrest Gump,” because it shows that anyone can accomplish anything if the drive and desire is there. Country Cottage Flowers Photo’s Through Irish Eyes 221 State Route 23 South Hamburg 973-827-3949 Annette Maleney Pelaez, owner CelebratingGrand Opening Held on Saturday April 10. We served Irish food and refreshments, and Irish dancers and bagpipers provided festive Irish entertainment. How did you get involved in the business? I’ve always enjoyed working with flowers, and I’ve enjoyed photography for over 20 years. It seemed only natural to combine my creativity and love for people into one business. What is your favorite part of being in business? Working with people. I love being able to provide them a service that makes people happy and being able to brighten even the saddest of occasions with the beauty of flowers. Skydive Sussex 5B County Rt. 639 Sussex 973-702-7000 John Eddowes, owner Celebrating Summer kickoff weekend! May 22 and 23