5/9/2008
Red Bank RiverCenter Newsletter | |
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Welcome to Red Bank RiverCenter
Greetings! The Borough of Red Bank is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its incorporation this year. This Saturday, May 17th, the borough will celebrate with a parade through town at 11 AM culminating with a picnic at Count Basie Park. There will also be a parade of boats on the Navesink River on Sunday at 1:30 PM with exhibits in Marine Park. We hope you'll join the borough in celebrating this milestone.
RiverCenter congratulates the Borough of Red Bank on their 100th anniversary. We wish you all the best for the next hundred years!
Best,
Nancy Adams
Executive Director |
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 Programs & Services
Needed: Bike racks in the business district! The proliferation of bicycles locked to trees, meters, signs, and anything you can think of is affecting the appearance of Red Bank's business district, particularly on the west side. We have some bike racks in the district, sponsored by local business and property owners. Would you and/or a neighboring business be interested in sponsoring one? The rack will be donned with a plaque commemorating your sponsorship. Contact RiverCenter at 732-842-4244. |
| Business to Business
Condolences go out to the family and friends of Stephen Montanino, owner of Faith's Aura Boutique, 71 Monmouth St. who passed away last month. Steve owned and ran the wonderfully unique boutique here in Red Bank for over 14 years. His daughter, Faith, will be carrying on the business for her Dad. RiverCenter wishes her well and offers support as she takes this on. Call us anytime!
Donations requested! The organizers of two upcoming events are asking for gift certificates, coupons, and the like from local stores and restaurants for gift bags that will be given out to participants of these events:
Hamilton Jewelers is hosting the Ferarri event on June 22nd. Owners of 75 - 85 Ferraris will be in Red Bank all afternoon. They will all be given gift bags at the start of the ride that culminates in Red Bank on Broad and Monmouth Streets where the cars will be parked for visitors to look at while the owners shop in town. Whether or not a discount is offered is up to you, but it would be wise to somehow make these shoppers aware of your business via a flyer or ad. Contact Alycia Alves, 609-771-6010, ext 121 or aalves@HamiltonJewelers.com.
The George Sheehan Classic is giving gift bags to its runners. Donations are being sought for the same. Contact Phil Hinck, 732-571-2162. |
| Membership News
Unlimited Communications II, 18 White St. is extending their hours and services. Beginning June 1st, hours will be 10AM - 8 PM Mon - Fri. 10AM-5PM Sat., 11AM - 5 PM Sun. Extended services too numerous to mention here; call Terry at 732-933-4191.
McKay Imaging Photography Studio & Gallery, 12 Monmouth St., announces their latest photography exhibition: Ethereal Reflections, Photographs by Rande Johnson. Opening reception, Friday, May 23 7 - 10 PM. Show runs thru June 19th. Gallery hours are Wed & Thurs 1 - 7 PM or by appt. The gallery will be open for the Tri-City Arts Tour, June 6, 7 & 8 with an artist to meet & greet.
Honey Child Music, 73 Monmouth St., is offering summer day camps for kids ages 4 - 18. Belly Dancing, Song Writing, Movement, Recording Original Songs and more. Call for info at 732-530-5884 or email to honeychildmusic@verizon.net.
Job Opportunities! Ten Thousand Villages, 69 Broad St., is seeking individuals with retail experience and a commitment to the organization's goals of fair trade with sales of handicrafts by artisans from over 30 countries. For more info go to their website.
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| Community Partners
The following is the plan for the road closures on May 17 for the Centennial Parade:
10:45 - Close Front St. between Pearl St. & Spring St.
Close Broad St. at Harding Rd.
Close Monmouth St. & all other downtown side streets
11:10- Close the remainder of the parade route including the remainder of Monmouth St., Bridge Ave., W.Bergen Pl. and all side streets off those streets.The streets will be opened up as the end of the parade clears each road.
It is expected that the streets will reopen no later than the following times:
Front Street opened by 11:30 AM
Broad Street opened by 11:45 AM
Monmouth Street east of Maple Avenue opened by 12:00
Remainder of streets opened by 12:30 PM
Red Bank Middle School is holding a Dare Basketball Game on May 16th from 1- 3PM and is looking for any Red Bank kid-friendly business who would like to donate a gift certificate for student prizes. If you're interested in donating and then having those winners come into your store as a customer, please contact Jamie Herman at 732-306-9353.
The Two River Times has been designated as the official publication for the Centennial. They are publishing a special commemorative stand alone section August 1st. For info, contact Tony Lupo at (732) 219-5788, ext 223 or tlupo@tworivertimes.net.
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| Tips for Businesses: Going Green
Retailers who think 'going green' is just another fad or marketing ploy should think again. Consumers are becoming more aware of their overall impact on our communities. Shoppers are developing more of a green attitude as a way of life and retailers need to be there to meet those needs.
By implementing sustainable practices, retail businesses can become more efficient and save money too. Small business owners may think the cost and trouble of going green isn't worth the return, but the fact is each eco-friendly idea retailers adopt can make a huge difference to our planet, and boost your reputation to the eco-friendly consumer population.
There are also movements around the country to ban plastic shopping bags and encourage reusable shopping bags instead. Retailers can be ahead of the curve by starting with their own plans for going green. Go to this site to read the entire article and get tips on how to go green! | |
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Events
Centennial Parade & Picnic. May 17, 11 AM parade through town to Count Basie Park for Picnic.
Centennial Boat Parade. May 18, along the river, 1 - 6.
Red Bank Elks Club's Centennial Boat Parade Fundraiser. May 18, 1 - 6, At the Elks Lodge, 40 W. Front St. Live music, Great views of Boat parade, BBQ, $20 Donation per person. 732-741-2750.
Farmers Market at the Galleria.Sundays, 9AM - 2 PM, May - Oct. Pkg Lot at Bridge Ave. & W. Front St. Info 732-530-7300.
Bank of America presents StreetLife. Saturdays, June - August, 7 - 10 PM Sponsored by Bank of America.
Tri-City Arts Tour, June 6th, 7th & 8th.For info, click here.
Two Rivers Antiques Show & Garden Tour, June 6, 7, & 8. Red Bank Armory. Info.
Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival on the Navesink, May 30, 31, June 1. For info, click here.
An Event of Elegance. Sponsored by Hamilton Jewelers, benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 75 Ferraris will arrive on Broad and Monmouth Streets. Sunday, June 22nd, 12 - 5 PM. More info forthcoming.
Kaboom! Fireworks on the Navesink. July 3, raindate July 4. For info, click here.
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Business of the Month: No Joe's Cafe
No Joe's Cafe (aka No Ordinary Joe & Joe Mama's Soup-A-Rama) at 51 Broad St. was opened by Mike Tierney in 1993, while Red Bank was still just beginning attempts to revitalize the business district. A fun, comfortable, quaint hangout style sitdown cafe with great coffees, desserts, soups, paninis, sandwiches, salads and more, No Joe's business stays successful by running business smartly. They consistently update their menu (which was recently expanded yet again) while being at the forefront of takeout orders by offering customers online ordering and free delivery. Their online ordering system is simple (and fun) to use and makes grabbing a bite for lunch a breeze. Check it out for yourself at www.nojoescafe.com. Mike's innovative approach to running a business in a downtown environment make No Ordinary Joe's Business of the Month!
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Paint The Town Pink Winners: Best Windows!
There were so many great windows pinked up for Paint The Town Pink week in Red Bank that Riverview Hospital judges had to choose four instead of the standard three winners. The winners are:
Quince
Cheveux
Broadway Grill
Broadway Diner
. Congratulations for the best in Pink!
Mostly, congratulations and thanks to all the businesses who participated by pinking up their storefronts. It was truly a community feeling walking down the street last week with so many pink businesses. You all did great! Thanks for participating!
And a big thank you to Tria Deibert and all of her committee for a wonderully successful Paint the Town Pink week! Looking forward to next year. | |
| Nancy Adams, Executive Director, exdirector@rbrivercenter.com
Red Bank RiverCenter, 20 Broad Street, Red Bank 07701 732-842-4244
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