Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce
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January 2010
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Greetings!
Happy New Year to all our members! 2009 was the best year in business for several of our members - Nicole Lerario of A Kneaded Vacation - Therapeutic Massage, Toni Passantino of Printech Business Systems, Chris "The Coach" Ruisi, Alyse Liebowitz of 3 Chicks That Click Photography, and Tom Rodre of Personalized Videography. We look forward to hearing the same from every member in 2010.
I am also grateful for the outreach to the non-profit of the year, the Keyport Ministerium.Our members held food drives and donation events, in particular The Monitor Newspaper.
And we are now on Facebook! Become a fan.
I wish you all a prosperous and healthy new year! - Executive Director Paul Morris
  The Holiday Gala was a huge success! Over 120 guests enjoyed the beautiful setting and fabulous food at the Shore Casino in Atlantic Highlands, right on the water. |
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Business Spotlights
After the holiday season comes...tax season!
schedule a free consultation: 732-441-3373
 I am committed to providing my clients with the highest level of
quality service. As a Certified Public Accountant, I have the expertise
to listen to your concerns and provide you with the financial insight
to solve the issues.- Linda Pressler
Experience You Can Count On
The Curchin Group LLC is a mid-sized accounting firm based
in Red Bank, NJ.
 Lynn A. Conover, CPA
Tax Partner - 732-747-0500
Lynn joined Curchin in 1991 and became a
Partner in 2003. She specializes in a wide range of tax services to businesses of all sizes and high net worth individuals.
Lynn's specific areas of expertise include tax and
estate planning, consulting and compliance and financial advisory. She co-chairs the firm's Tax Committee. |
Upcoming Chamber Events
Mark your calendars!
Join us at Sterling Gardens, Rt. 79 in Matawan on Thursday, January 14 from 5:30PM to 8PM for a fantastic NMCC After Hours Event. This is our kick-off event for the
New Year, and you really must attend to believe it! Food, food, drinks and more food. Bring plenty of business cards and your appetite! Imagine an upscale wedding buffet, and that's what you'll get. Just
$20.00 for all NMCC members and their guests, $25.00 for non-members.
RSVP early at 732-203-0340. We're looking forward to seeing you there! |
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!
Santa Wants YOU To RSVP today! Refer a New Member
Starting January 1, 2010, any existing
NMCC member who refers 3 new members to join NMCC within 1 consecutive year
will receive their choice of the following:
1. Free email blast to all members about your business OR 2. Free admission to an after-hour networking event for you and a guest , along with recognition at said event. Contact Ken Scaggs of the Kerr Agency LLC, Vice-Chairperson of the NMCC Membership Committee, on 732-670-4587. |
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Perkolator Networking Breakfast - Happy Holidays!
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!
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.
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Please welcome and support our new Chamber members
 We look forward to your success! |
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Business Tips
 From Jeff Bielski of The Connection
With the New Year approaching, be sure to check your antivirus/antispam
software subscriptions. Sometimes they expire and you are not aware...don't
be left out in the cold with your computer unprotected!
From Jodi Richardelli of Two River Bank
Identity theft is the fastest growing
white-collar crime in the nation. Especially at this time of the year, it is
critical that you pay attention to where your wallet with your ID information, credit
cards and bank cards are. See the Red Flags Rule at www.ftc.gov/redflagsrule
You can monitor your own credit by accessing your
credit report. You can request your FREE REPORT online, by phone or by mail.
Visit AnnualCreditReport.com, call 1-877-322-8228, or fill out the Annual
Credit Report Request form and mail it to Annual Credit Report Request Service,
P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281. Every twelve months you are entitled by
law to a free credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies.
Equifax 800-685-1111 or www.equifax.com | Experian- 888-397-3742 or www.experian.com
Trans Union 800-916-8800 or www.transunion.com
From Judd Bank of Confidential Polygraph and Investigations
Facebook can also be
a great advertising tool for your corporation. Invite all your friends and
business acquaintances to become part of your group. Many of the leading search engines will give your Facebook account superior organic ranking. The most important advantage of this
social media advertising is that for the time being, it is free.
Hope
these tips will help you in the new year. "The
year of the tiger".
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