A Sold-Out Morning - Breakfast with the Mayors 2026

The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its annual Breakfast with the Mayors, a sold-out event that proved to be one of our most successful to date. The breakfast reached full capacity well ahead of the event date, resulting in a complete sell‑out. With every seat filled, engaged attendees, and thoughtful remarks from our local leaders, the morning underscored the strength of collaboration across our towns and business community.

We are especially grateful to our event sponsors, whose early and enthusiastic support helped make this breakfast possible:

• Anthony Rizzo, Pascack Valley City Lifestyle

• Gus Molina and Michael Kanjo, LMC

• Emeline Perez, CareBuilders at Home of Woodcliff Lake

• Tony Pallogudis, Columbia Bank

Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to civic engagement, local growth, and meaningful dialogue between municipal leadership and the business community.

A Full House and a Strong Program

This year’s breakfast registration closed early once capacity was reached. The event welcomed approximately 50 attendees, including mayors, chamber members, sponsors, and community partners. The strong turnout was a clear signal of how much value our region places on hearing directly from its municipal leaders.

Rather than a uniform set of remarks, each mayor shared town-specific updates reflecting the diverse issues facing Pascack Valley communities. As reported by the Pascack Press, discussion ranged from shared services and affordable housing mandates to local tax stabilization efforts, historic preservation projects, downtown redevelopment, flood mitigation, deer population management, and preparations for America’s 250th anniversary. Several mayors highlighted major redevelopment sites, new housing settlements, grant-funded improvements, and long-term quality-of-life investments unique to their municipalities, offering attendees a candid and wide-ranging look at both common regional challenges and individual town priorities.

Recognized by the Pascack Press

We were honored to see the event covered by the Pascack Press, which captured both the informative and lighthearted moments of the morning. Their article highlighted the candid remarks, moments of humor, and substantive civic updates that made the breakfast both engaging and informative.

You can read the full coverage here: https://thepressgroup.net/chambers-annual-mayors-breakfast-laughs-leaven-civic-session-at-tavern-at-the-iron-horse-business-leaders-tuck-into-ranging-reports/

Why This Event Matters

Breakfast with the Mayors has become a cornerstone Chamber event because it creates space for transparency, alignment, and mutual understanding. Business leaders gain perspective on municipal direction and priorities, while elected officials have a direct line to the concerns and interests of the local business community.

The success of this year’s breakfast reinforces the importance of these conversations and the role the Chamber plays in bringing stakeholders together in a productive and respectful setting.

Thank You to Our Community

We extend our sincere thanks to the mayors who took the time to participate, the sponsors who supported the event, and the attendees who filled the room and contributed to a vibrant morning of dialogue.

We look forward to continuing this tradition and building on the momentum created at this year’s Breakfast with the Mayors. Stay connected with the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce for upcoming events and opportunities to engage with our local leaders.