Northern Monmouth Chamber Newsletter

Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce	August 2009

In This Issue

:: Business Spotlight

:: Upcoming Chamber Events

:: Perkolator Networking

:: New Chamber Members

:: Member To Member Directory

Greetings!

Our Annual Golf Outing was a major success, and we're looking forward to rewarding the Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry with a portion of the proceeds at our Holiday Gala in December. Thank you all!

Save the date, it's not too late! On Thursday, August 6th, the Women In Business Luncheon is at the House of Chong in Red Bank from 11:45am - 1:30pm. The luncheon is sponsored by Laser Renew. Read more below in the Upcoming Chamber Events.

And thanks again to e.d. design for our amazing new logo! The introduction party and presentation last month was a job well done. - Paul Morris, Executive Director

(from left, John Donnelly, Andrew Edelman, and Paul Morris - photo by 3 Chicks That Click Photography)

Business Spotlight
This month, we are spotlighting Dr. Maryann Jacks of People's Healthcare, LLC

People's Healthcare, LLC is a primary care medical practice designed to bring on-site medical care, innovative healthcare programs, and practical healthcare solutions directly to people's homes, businesses, schools, and communities.

We're focused on creating healthcare opportunities that are woven into people's "everyday lives in everyday places", so that good health and healthcare become a way of life.

In addition to physician home visits, we offer a number of innovative physician healthcare programs such as our "Invest In Your Health Program" (designed to help small businesses bring on-site medical care to their employees and help reduce the cost of health insurance), our "Doctor By Your Side Program" (for times of special healthcare needs and advocacy), and our Transitional Medical Care Program (for more intensive physician home care upon hospital discharge).

A primary goal of our practice is to network with other community resources to help provide healthcare for those in need, and we've started a Community Healthcare Sponsorship program to help support and fund this care. We're striving to eliminate the many barriers and frustrations that people face with healthcare, partner with them in their care, and empower them to better care for themselves.

You can contact us for further information by calling People's Healthcare, LLC at (732) 391-5269

Upcoming Chamber Events
Mark your calendars!
Logo

Women in Business Luncheon - Thursday, August 6th at 11:45AM, at the House of Chong, Union Square Mall, 500 Rt. 35, Red Bank, $25.00 for all NMCC members and $35.00 for non members. Our Guest Speaker will be Nisa Khan, Ph.D., LED Light & Technologies and the topic will be Light Up Your Day the Green Way - Cost and Energy Saving Tips for Your Home and Office. The luncheon is sponsored by Laser Renew. Bring plenty of business cards!

Business Empowerment & Success Seminars - this is a FREE event!
Tuesday, August 11th, from 8:00am - 9:30am. Our presenter is James Kocfi from the SBA and the topic is - Financial Solutions for Expanding Your Business. Reserve your place in the seminar today at 732-203-0340 or email Paul Morris.

The NMCC Beach Bash is on Thursday, August 13th, at the Sea Gull's Nest, Sandy Hook, from 6PM to 9PM. Sponsorships are available. Call 732-203-0340 or email Paul Morris.

FLEA MARKET! Rent space for just $20.00. All proceeds will benefit the Bayshore Senior Health, Education & Recreation Center. Call Sue @ 732-739-9500, John @ 732-264-8802, or Jo-Ann @ 732-672-2955. Sponsored by the Hazlet Business Owners Association.

Don't miss these exciting events!

Perkolator Networking Breakfast
Fridays from 8AM-9:15AM at the Keyport IHOP

We're happy to recognize our new members every Friday morning.

Please contact Paul Morris and schedule your 5 Minute Business Presentation now!

The Perkolator is only $10 for a full breakfast including beverage, tax, and tip. Bring your guests for free!

Please welcome and support our new Chamber members

Consider the services of your fellow Chamber members. If you need it, we have members who provide it! Photos by 3 Chicks That Click

Left, Dr. Catherine Kowalski, Director Paul Morris, and Susan Cameron of Susan Cameron Studios.

Below left, Director Paul Morris, and Sean Byrnes of ByrnesKirkwood.

Below right, 1st VP Dorothy Albala of Albala Financial Services and Frank Cardella of Oil Dogs.

Member To Member Directory

We're putting together the new edition of the Member To Member Directory. Ensure your visibility with a full page, half page, or quarter page ad. We have ad space to fit all budgets!

Business Tips

Networking

Digital printing tip from Toni Passantino of Printech:
When preparing material for a brochure, always provide the printer with high resolution images. Do not use images found on the internet! Be sure you have the right to reprint images; understand and respect copyrighted images, or stick with royalty free images.

Internet images are only 72 DPI and will give you a very grainy image. If you do not have an adequate image, most quality printing facilities have a graphics department with high resolution images available.

A checking account tip from Jodi Richardelli of Two River Bank:
Be aware that your available account balance shown at the ATM may not reflect recent transactions or checks that you have written.

Remember that check card purchases may still go through, even if you don't have sufficient funds in the account. The bank may not know about other pending payments, such as checks that you have written. You may become overdrawn even if the purchase goes through. Understand the fees associated with overdrawing your account and how much they can be. It can really add up.

Computer backup tip from Jeff Bielski of The Connection:
One of the most important tips we can recommend for all types of businesses is to test your backups regularly! Whether onsite or remotely, make sure your company's data and information is safe, secure and has a regularly scheduled backup, so if a disaster does happen, you are not "down". Remember, every minute, hour and day that your business is not up and running, it's costing you $$. For more information, please check out www.tconnection.com

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