Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce
May 2010

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

I am grateful to all our members for their outreach to other business owners and helping our Chamber continue to grow. To find out more, email me directly.

We're looking forward to seeing you at our premiere event, the Crystal Beacon Awards on Thursday, May 20th, where we will honor the recipients of this year's awards.

The Keyport and Neptune IHOP's are donating 10% of their sales every Tuesday in May to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Monmouth County. There is a representative and information available every Tuesday for BBBS of Monmouth County.

We are now on Facebookacebook, so become a fan as nearly 200 others have done! Please contribute to our page by recommending your fellow Chamber members. It's mutually beneficial. You can also follow us on Twitter Twitter logofor Chamber updates.

We 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. If you're having trouble reading this email, you can see it on the Chamber web site. - Executive Director Paul Morris

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It was a great evening at our Crystal Beacon Award Honorees location, the Bayshore Senior Health, Education and Recreation Center in Keansburg.This after-hours event on April 21st was sponsored by Valley National Bank, which provided an excellent buffet and generous door prizes!
And the winners of the Valley National Bank door prizes are.....
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Gerald Santoro of First Choice Bank
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Dan Dunn of Valley National Bank with Paul Morris


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Paul Morris with Jodi Richardelli Two River Community Bank and Nicole Lerario of A Kneaded Vacation
Business Spotlights - It's Prom and Graduation Season!
Be sure to check out your fellow Chamber members for your floral, clothing, and financial needs.
 
BechtoldGayle and Bill Bechtoldt of Koch Florist & Gifts proudly serves the Middletown area. We are family owned and operated. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt.

Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.

Dottie AlbalaFor a graduate's good financial start in life, Alabala Financial Services can help you gain a better understanding of the concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Contact Dottie Albala today at 732 739-3431.


JosABanksJos. A. Bank is not just another menswear retailer. What makes us unique is also what has attracted customers to our stores for 105 years; a heritage of quality and workmanship, an extensive selection of beautifully made, classically styled tailored and casual clothing, and prices typically 20 to 30 percent below our competitors'.

Add that to an expert staff of sales professionals who prize service and customer satisfaction above all, and you get the idea. Contact manager Teresa Caruso-Heasty at 732-615-0115 for your graduation and prom attire.

 Upcoming Chamber Events
Mark your calendars!
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Don't miss our premiere event of the year!

The Crystal Beacon Awards Dinner
Join us on Thursday, May 20th at the Oyster Point Hotel at 140 Bodman Place, Red Bank, from 6PM - 9PM, as the NMCC celebrates and honors 5 area companies and individuals for outstanding service within our communities.

Kick Cancer Overboard is having a Kickoff and Networking Party at Branches in West Long Branch on May 18th at 5:30. Excel Travel is offering the 1st Annual Kick Cancer Overboard Cruise to Bermuda. Join cancer survivors, their families, friends and supporters on this unique and exciting celebration of life to Kick Cancer Overboard. We hope to see you all there!

Our newest networking opportunity is the Lunch-n-Net! Every Monday 12 noon at Perkins in Airport Plaza, Rt. 36, Hazlet.

More information about our Annual Golf Outing will be coming shortly!
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.

Join the Golf Committee!

Don't miss this summer's annual Golf Outing at Gambler's Ridge in Jackson, NJ
 
Date - July 16, 2010
 
Time - 8:00 AM - shotgun
 
Golfer's Price - $145.00, which includes everything you need!
 
Not a golfer? No problem!
Non-golfer's price - $50.00 includes an all-you-can eat prime rib dinner and OPEN BAR!
 
Tee Ads are available -  $100.00 per sign


For more information, contact committee chair Lenny Inzerillo at 732-471-8777.
Perkolator Networking Breakfast

IHOP

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.

Please contact Paul Morris and schedule your 5 Minute Business Presentation now!
Please welcome and support our new Chamber members


RiteshShahRight - Ritesh Shah of Bayshore Homecare Pharmacy
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733 N. Beers Street, Suite L1, Holmdel, 
732-888-0303




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Left, Paul Morris with Randall Vogel of Pristine Floor Care.









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Right, Paul Morris with John Condon of John P. Condon Funeral Home, Leonardo.









Robert Hansen

Left, Paul Morris with Robert Hansen of Garden State Publishers.

Andrew Kurywczak


Below, Paul Morris with Andrew Kurywczak of America Approve Energy.
Business Tips

JuddBank
Put the right blog on the right social networking sites and you will be followed by thousands of other readers which will help your organic placement on your website. - Judd Bank, CPI Investigations, (732)320-5811




This newsletter is brought to you by the PR Committee - Cliff Moore of the Keyport IHOP, Toni Passantino of Printech Business Systems, Alyse Liebowitz of 3 Chicks That Click Photography, Jodi Richardelli of Two River Community Bank, Jeff Bielski of The Connection, Inc., Brian Bonder of Millenium Radio, and John Ambrose of The Monitor newspaper.