Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce
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March 2010
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Greetings!
As a bipartisan Chamber, we are offering an opportunity to meet your local elected officials. Please come out to support the business community and have your voice heard. Meet our newly elected Lt. Governor, Kim Guadagno, and other Crystal Beacon Award honorees. I look forward to seeing you all there.
We are now on  acebook, so become a fan! We also welcome you to put the Chamber logo on your web site and link back to us. Simply right-click on the logo below to save it. - Executive Director Paul Morris
The first Women in Business event of 2010 was another big success! Back at Park East, 3352 Route 35S in Hazlet by popular demand, our guest speaker was Dennis Budinich, Co-Founder of FTC Methods Inc. He presented "How to be Outrageously
Successful in a Competitive World" and was outrageously entertaining. 
So many members attended the Breakfast Networking & Card Exchange at Regal Pointe Senior Living at Middletown, despite a driving downpour, that parking was at a serious premium. This event was sponsored by the NMCC Membership Committee. We welcomed several new members and were given a preview of the beautiful renovations of this facility.
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Phone (732) 741-6769 | Fax (732) 747-6016 | sferrantell@njtriallawyers.net
Mr. Ferrantell has valuable advice for individuals and small business owners.
"As we get older, it is important to
plan for the future. Many people plan for their retirement, but
fail to consider what happens if they cannot make health care
decisions for themselves. Today, if you go to the doctor and you have
treatment options, you make the decision. However, what happens
if, because of illness, an accident or other reason, you cannot
communicate your wishes? Also, because of current laws,
your entire savings and other assets may be depleted to pay for
medical bills, leaving your spouse unprotected.
Any person who owns a home, assets, and
certainly anyone with children, needs to plan for unforseen events.
This includes a will, living will, and/or a power of attorney. Other
options such as trusts may also shield assets. Please call to schedule a free consultation at (732) 741-6769."
WIS Enterprises, Inc.
Janet Turner
Tel: (732) 796-0968
Fax: (732) 796-0969
Cell: (917) 863-0043
Make a WISE move with us! We are relocation specialists, with experience in domestic and international moving and relocation.
Whether you are moving furniture, boats, people, or pets, we can make your move easier. Call us today!
John Pallitto of Forum Tuxedos is one of our newest Chamber members. Forum Tuxedo's goal is to provide complete customer satisfaction by combining low prices with top-notch service and custom tailoring.
Prom and graduation season is almost here! Call us today at 732-264-8802.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Mark your calendars!
Don't miss our premiere events of the year!Business Empowerment & Success
SeminarThis is a FREE event on Thursday, March 18th. The Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce
Education Committee presents Cliff Moore, I'm Impressed, Inc., with the
topic "Identifying Brand Me", at Brookdale Community College
Northern Monmouth HEC, One Crown Plaza in Hazlet. Reserve your place in the seminar
today. RSVP to 732-203-0340 or
email us.We'll see you on Wednesday, March 24th, for the "Meet Your Elected Officials" dinner at Jacques Reception Center, 500 Palmer Avenue, Middletown, from 6PM - 9PM. Please RSVP
today. Call the Chamber office at 732-203-0340.The Crystal Beacon Awards DinnerJoin us on Thursday, May 20th at the Oyster Point Hotel at 140 Bodman Place, Red Bank, from 6PM - 9PM, as the Northern Monmouth Chamber of
Commerce celebrates and honors 5 area companies and individuals for
outstanding service within our communities. Find out more about this fabulous event now! |
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.
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Perkolator Networking Breakfast
Fridays from 8AM-9:15AM at the Keyport IHOP - our last Perkolator had approximately 60 attendees!
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
 Right - Executive Director Paul Morris with Dr. Julie Page, DC.
We look forward to your success!
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Business Tips
 From Alyse Liebowitz of 3 Chicks That Click Photography
You are your best promotional vehicle. Leave a
business card wherever you go - on your table at a restaurant, on an
airplane seat, in the locker room at the gym, on public bulletin boards
at the train station. Business cards can't promote your business if you
don't hand them out! For safety, don't put your home
address on them. Use a P.O. Box or virtual office address.
 From Nancy Davis of Laser Renew
Confused when buying a new printer? What do the letters and numbers mean? For example, HP LaserJet P3005dn means the printer, "d", duplexes; it prints on both sides (saving paper). The "n" means it's all set for a network system. Or just call us first for
a recommendation at 732-957-0515.
From Brian Bonder of Millenium Radio - 94.3 The Point
Business owners ask, "How do I know how much to spend on advertising?". There really is no
right amount to spend, but as a guideline, a business should spend
anywhere from 4 1/2% - 5% of the GROSS SALES on advertising in a given
year.
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