Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce
November 2009

In This Issue
:: Business Spotlight
:: Upcoming Chamber Events
:: Perkolator Networking
:: New Chamber Members
Greetings!

Thank you to our "Holiday Gala" sponsors, especially our Gold Bell sponsor, Scudiery Enterprises! We are again looking forward to a record breaking attendance. Sponsorships are still available and tickets are just $55 for members and their guests. See you there! - Executive Director Paul Morris

Bowling group

Bowling Bash at the Brunswick Zone in Hazlet - a fun, free event on Oct. 13. A great time was had by all!

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Click here to see more images from the event!




Business Spotlight - The holidays are coming!
Let Debra Lock, Gift Consultant, help you with your list

Every time you give a token of appreciation for loyal customers, productive employees, or a job well done, you are forging a strong future for your business. 
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The recipient receives a beautifully presented Gift Card, they choose the gift they'd like, and redeem it at ordermygift.com. The gift is delivered to their door. Your staff has no follow-up, no paperwork, no hidden fees. We take care of everything - you get all the thanks.

Contact Debra Lock today at 732-687-2712 or by email.

And for your holiday receptions, Jacques Exclusive Caterers in Middletown offers many excellent packages.
 Upcoming Chamber Events
Mark your calendars!
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FREE for NMCC members and guests! You'll want to attend the Business Empowerment & Success Seminar on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 8:00am - 9:30am. Our presenter is Cliff Moore, I'm Impressed, Inc., and the topic is "Your 30 Second Impression". Reserve your place in the seminar today! Email or call 732-203-0340

Our highly anticipated Holiday Gala is on Thursday, 12/10, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. It's just $55.00 for all NMCC members and invited guests. HAVE FUN and enjoy a magnificent meal at the Shore Casino in beautiful Atlantic Highlands!

Sponsorship opportunities are available NOW -
email today or call 732-203-0340.

Don't miss these exciting events!
Join a Chamber Committee

Each month we'll be spotlighting a different Chamber committee. Please contact the Chamber office if you wish to participate - we're happy to have you!

Public Relations Committee
This committee has met its goal to create 12 monthly newsletters this year and to distribute to our membership at large. The PR Committee has also produced and updated the annual Member 2 Member Directory, and sold all available ad space!

Members of this committee include Cliff Moore of the Keyport IHOP, Toni Passantino of Printech Business Systems, Jodi Richardelli of Two River Bank, Alyse Liebowitz of 3 Chicks That Click Photography, and John Ambrose of The Monitor Newspapers.

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

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

From now until the end of the year, please bring a non-perishable food item to the Perkolator for donation to the Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry. Cliff Moore of IHOP has offered to collect the items for distribution. Thank you.

As a value added service, the Keyport IHOP is a stop for the area airport shuttle service to Newark, JFK, and other airports. Have a cup of real coffee before take off!

We're happy to recognize our new members every Friday morning, and enjoy a great opportunity for networking.

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


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Top Left - Debra Lock of Ribbon Gift Collections with Executive DirectorPaul Morris.


Top Right - Joshuwa Armstrong of SendOutCards.com, Executive Director Paul Morris, and Judd Bank of Confidential Polygraph and Investigations Inc.

Below right - Executive Director Paul Morris and Rachel Rogers of InVisual.

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732-747-3615

We look forward to your success!
Business Tip

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We will pay you $200 if we are unable to save you money on
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Please Donate
From now until the end of the year, please bring a non-perishable food item to any of the Chamber events. We will be collecting and distributing these items to the Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry.

The Food Pantry provides temporary and ongoing assistance to persons residing in the Northern Bayshore area of Monmouth County.

Please help those less fortunate. Thank you!