Essex County, NJ Focus

Here are some local resources in the Essex County area:


Drinking Liberally in Essex County: For those who love to combine political action with social interaction, here are two local groups to join:

Montclair
* When? Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm
* Where? Just Jake's, 30 Park Street
* Hosted by Kevin Kelly | Dan Evans Farkas | Walter Amos

South Orange
* When? Second and Fourth Thursday of each month, 8:00 pm
* Where? Cryan's Beef and Ale House, 24 1st St
* Hosted by Josh Bolotsky | Jayson Harpster | Steven Spagnolo


Essex County Democratic Committee:
Fifty Park Place, Suite 1430
Newark, NJ 07102

As elected members of the Democratic County Committee, they have a responsibility to serve the democrats of their district; identify and register new Democratic voters; assist in all phases of Party work at the municipal and county levels; participate in planning and running of campaigns; work to build a larger Democratic vote in their district; and serve as an advocate and representative of the residents of their district regarding neighborhood or district issues.

For more info, click here.


Essex County Young Democrats on Facebook: Getting the younger generation involved in local politics.


Biodiesel stations in the Essex County Area:
Tired of your money going to Saudi Arabia, Iran or Venezuela every time you fill up your gastank? Well you can support a LOCAL business and LOCAL jobs by buying locally produced biodiesel for your diesel engine or for heating your home.

Woolley Fuel Company 12 Burnett Avenue Maplewood, NJ 07040, 973-762-7400. Offers B5 B20 B30 (all great in any diesel engine). CASH OR CREDIT/M-F 7:30AM-4:30PM

GREEN BUSINESSES IN ESSEX COUNTY AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages

Purple Dragon Co-op, Inc.
www.purpledragon.com
Organic produce "shares" in NY/NJ from local farms weekly. Join a "pod" or host for $40 discount. Start home-based business in your state. Inquire!
Phone: (973)429-0391
289 Washington St.
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-2121

E+Co
www.eandco.net
A public purpose investment company, empowers clean energy entrepreneurs in developing countries through business development support and investment capital.
Phone: (973)680-9100
Fax: (973)680-8066
383 Franklin St.
Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Matrix Marketing Group, Inc
www.m8trix.com
Product development and launch, strategic planning, market and competitive analysis, develops and initiates sales programs, establishes broker networks. Over 60 years of combined experience.
Phone: (973)338-5638
Fax: (973)338-0164
16 Yantecaw Ave.
Bloomfield, NJ 07003-2835

James Buro, Conscious Capital
Supports the marketing activities of financial services companies and financial advisers whose initiatives are directed to socially conscious investors. Provides speaking, writing, and strategic consulting services. Member, First Affirmative Financial Network.
Phone: (973)698-6038
Fax: (973)284-1260
215 Hillside Ave.
Nutley, NJ 07110

BeneLifeGreen
www.benelifegreen.com
"Make your life chemical-free. Benefect Disinfectant is the only 100% botanical disinfectant with a green certification." Multipurpose cleaner, carpet cleaner, and degreaser are also 100% botanical.
Phone: (888)Benelife
Fax: (973)509-9460
36 Eagle Rock Way
Montclair, NJ 07042


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