On Wednesday, October 22, Main Street Vineland will host its annual A Taste of Vineland &
Volunteer Recognition Event. This year, we are proud to honor Dawn Hunter and the Greater
Vineland Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) as our Community Partner of the Year. The event
will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course, featuring delicious
food from Vineland’s best restaurants and a fantastic silent auction.

Dawn S. Hunter is the Executive Director of the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, where
she has been a dedicated leader since 2010. She oversees more than 410 member businesses and
organizations. Originally from Massachusetts, Dawn has lived in Vineland for over 20 years with
her husband, Joe. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and an Associate of
Science in Travel & Tourism.

A firm believer in community service, Dawn is involved in numerous boards and committees.
She serves on the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Alliance, the Rowan College of
South Jersey Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee, and several Vineland-specific committees,
including the Downtown District Economic Development, Green Committee, and Public Schools
Community Partnership Action Committee. She is also an active member of the Vineland Rotary
Club.

In addition to her professional roles, Dawn has a long history of personal volunteerism. She was
a “Big Sister” with Big Brothers Big Sisters for 10 years and remains close with her mentee. She
is also an active member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
(DAR), holding leadership roles within both the local and state chapters.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Dawn received the inaugural NJ State Chamber
Alliance Partner of the Year Award in 2023. This was followed by a State of New Jersey Joint
Legislative Resolution from the Senate and General Assembly in 2024, honoring her
achievements.

Main Street Vineland Executive Director Russell Swanson expressed his gratitude for the
partnership with the GVCC. “We partner with Dawn and the Chamber on so many of our
initiatives,” he said. “Without these integral partners, we couldn’t accomplish half of what we do.
A big thank you to them for always putting Vineland first.”

Join Us to Celebrate!

We invite you to join us in honoring Dawn and the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce.
Tickets for the event are available at www.theave.biz. Restaurants interested in participating can
contact us at 856-794-8653 or email MainStreet@VinelandCity.org. We also welcome
sponsorships, ad book sales, and silent auction donations.

Upcoming Main Street Vineland Events

Pumpkin Patch Party: On Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the mini-
parks on Landis Avenue and the Boulevard.
Christmas Parade: Registration is now open for our annual parade on November 29.
Old Fashioned Christmas: Join us for this event on December 5-6.

For more information about these or other Main Street Vineland programs, please visit our
website at www.theave.biz, check us out on Facebook, or call our office at 856-794-8653.