the chamber matters - Salem County Chamber of Commerce

S ALEM C OUNTY
C HAMBER OF C OMMERCE
THE
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N OVEMBER 2011
QR CODES IN THE WILD, WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?
Everywhere you look, you see QR codes. The square "quick response" codes turn URLs,
vCards, or any kind of text into a jumble of pixels that you can scan onto your smartphone
instantaneously, no typing required. QR codes appear on flyers, postcards, business cards,
t-shirts, stickers, and swag.
Leaked screenshots indicate Facebook's experimenting with profile or status QR code generation on fan pages, according to TechCrunch. Imagine a QR code that instantly makes
the person scanning it a fan of a brand, company, or personality on Facebook without ever
typing a URL.
Google's also been encouraging the use of QR codes. Their "Favorite Places" campaign
puts QR codes in the windows of local businesses that point to their online listing page.
Google's mobile operating system Android has also helped along QR code adoption. Since
the Android Market is available only on the small screen, it's common for users to find an
app by scanning its code from a Web page or another phone's screen.
The Chamber’s Marketing & Promotion Committee thought that since QR codes have become increasingly popular to smart phone users, we wanted to incorporate the use of them
to help bring our Members more business. When folks scan the code, they are brought
directly to our website. From our site, the phone links in with google maps to give the
user directions to your business.
If you don’t already have the application on your phone and you want to experiment with
QR codes, you'll need a couple of tools.
First, install a QR scanner app on your smartphone by searching the Web for "QR Reader"
and the model of your phone to find a scanner app; they're available for the iPhone, Windows Mobile, Nokia, BlackBerry, and other app-based phones with a camera built in.
(There’s also an Android app called simply "Barcode Scanner.")
Once you've got a scanner installed, point it at the code at the top of this article, this code
contains a URL that will bring you to our website.
Special thanks to the Chamber’s Marketing & Promotion Committee for their diligent volunteer efforts to increase business for our Members. Marketing & Promotion committee
members include: Dave Bailey, Executive Director of Ranch Hope (Committee Chair),
Chapman Vail, Ranch Hope (Co Chair), Valerie Cowan, President, Destination Organized,
Doug Painter, President, Astro Outdoor Advertising, Kirsten Engstrom, Owner, Zeus
Creative, Charles Powell, Heritage Business Solutions, Tammy Maciocha, South Jersey
Gas, Christine DeGraff, Websketching.
Have you ever wanted to get more involved in The Chamber? Marketing & Promotion
provides a fun, creative opportunity to be more involved and have a direct impact on helping to increase commerce in Salem County. The group meets the 4th Thursday of each
month, 9am at Ranch Hope. For more information call the Chamber office or contact any
of the folks above.
Friday , November 4 - Leadership Breakfast,
SCVT 8:00am
Wednesday, November 9 – Business After Hours
Networking Mixer, 5pm – 7pm, Auburn Road
Winery
Wednesday, November 23 – Morning Hours
Networking Mixer, 8apm – 10am, Friends Village
at Woodstown
Tuesday, November 29 – ‘Giving Back Networking Mixer, 5pm – 7pm, Auburn Road Winery
Monday, December 4—General Membership
Meeting and Dr. Pete Cantina's Farewell at Di
Paolo’s Italian Restaurant
*For the most updated information for our networking
opportunities and events, please visit our website at
www.salemcountychamber.com
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CHAMBER CONGRATULATES THIS YEAR’S
BEST OF SALEM COUNTY WINNERS
Accountant
Attorney
Bank
Chiropractor
Day Care
Dentist
Dry Cleaner
Financial Retirement Planner
Hospital
Insurance Agent
Online Business
Orthodontist
Physician Group
Pet Grooming
Pet Kennel
Photographer
Physical Therapy
Printer
Realtor
Shoe Repair
Sign Company
Travel Agency
Veterinarian
Webmaster
Barber Shop
Day Spa
Hair Salon
Nail Sculpture
Tanning Salon
Breakfast
Lunch
Restaurant – Italian
Restaurant – Seafood
Restaurant – Asian
Diner
Event
Parade
Burger
Caterer
Crabs
Cheesesteak
Coffee Shop
Hoagies
CROUCH & COMPANY
JOHN D. JORDAN, ESQ.
THE BANK – WOODSTOWN BRANCH
DR. IVAN C. NADLER, DC
REMSTERVILLE LEARNING CENTER
RAPONE FAMILY DENTISTRY
LEM’S
DEMPSEY & WEISS AND ASSOCIATES
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SALEM COUNTY
DEMPSEY & WEISS & ASSOCIATES
THE BANK – MANNINGTON BRANCH
CENTERTON ORTHODONTICS
CARNEYS POINT FAMILY PRACTICE
PENNSVILLE PETS
JOYFUL ACRES
SACRED IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
WOODSTOWN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS
REHAB
THE PRINTERS OF SALEM COUNTY
COLDWELL BANKER PINO – PENNSVILLE OFFICE
LEM’S
SIGNATURE SIGNS, ELMER
C AND BEA TOURS & CRUISES
CHURCHTOWN VETERINARY ASSOCIATES
WEBSKETCHING
LIL'S
SALON BLU
SALONE di BELLEZZA
99 NAILS
QUICK TANS
MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT
GREYSTONE CAFÉ
DiPAOLO’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE
RIVERVIEW INN
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POINT 40
TASTE OF SOUTH JERSEY
SEPTEMBERFEST
LAPP’S OLYMPIA DAIRY BAR
ITALIAN KITCHEN OF PENNSVILLE
MARTY’S CRABS
ROMAN PANTRY
MO’ JOES COFFEE SHOP
CAPRIOTTI’S
Ice Cream
Fuel
Furniture
Garden Center
Hardware
Hunting & Fishing
Jewelry
Liquor Store
Lumber Store
Outdoor Equip
Pet Shop
Pharmacy
Pool Supplies
Shoe Store
Sporting Goods
Spring Water
Tack Shop
Tire Center
Western Wear
Wine Selection
Auto Detailing
Auto Parts
Auto Repair
Pizza
Tea Shop
Water Ice
Wings
Art
Dance Studio
Fitness CoEd
Fitness/Womens
Golf Course
Karate
Video Store
Tavern
Antique Shop
Cards/Gifts
Carpet/Flooring
Country Shop
Consignment Shop
Dollar Store
Electronics
Farm Market
Feed Store
Fish Supplies
RITA’S
ROSS FOGG & SON OIL COMPANY
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE
MARLBORO FARM MARKET
SHIMP’S HARDWARE
SALEM BOAT EXCHANGE
A WORLD APART
FORNARO’S LIQUOR STORE
SMICK LUMBER
SAUL’S
PENNSVILLE PETS
ELMER HOMETOWN PHARMACY
HARMONY POOLS
ANTHONY’S SPECIALTY SHOES
RUDY’S
VERMONT HERITAGE SPRING WATER
K.C. TACK SHOP
G.C. TIRE
COWTOWN COWBOY OUTFITTERS
AUBURN ROAD VINEYARDS & KURT’S
LIQUOR STORE
POINTE MOTORS
NAPA, CARLSON’S, STEVE’S & WILLIAMS
AUTO PARTS (TIE)
BOBBITT AUTO
PAT’S PIZZARIA, PENNSVILLE
GINGER & CAKE CAFÉ
JESSIO’S WATER ICE
GUS’S
APPEL FARM ARTS & MUSIC CENTER
ADAM’S DANCE
JERSEY FITNESS
LADY FITNESS
WILD OAKS
RIVER’S EDGE KARATE
VIDEO STATION
AJ’S TAVERN
MARKET STREET TREASURES
A WORLD APART
KENNEDY FLOOR COVERING
HEART FELT DESIGN
SIMPLE TREASURES
DOLLAR STORE & DOLLAR TREE PENNSVILLE (TIED)
DAVE’S ELECTRONICS
MARLBORO FARM MARKET
CEDAR LANE FEEDS
MARLBORO MARKET
LIST CON’T….
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CHAMBER CONGRATULATES THIS YEAR’S BEST OF SALEM COUNTY WINNERS… con’t
Florist
Body Shop
Auto Dealership
Trucking Company
Builder
TAYLOR’S
CARNEYS POINT COLLISION
BOBBITT AUTO
ROSS ENTERPRISE
BAUMAN & SON CONSTRUCTION
Heating/A/C
Home Improvement
Landscaping
Lawn Maintenance
Painter
Plumbing
LAURY HEATING
DRY GUYS
THE “J” BOYS
THE “J” BOYS
JF ELK PAINTING
PANKOK PLUMBING
JERSEY UNIQUE MINDS PARANORMAL SOCIETY
Other
HUE ARCHITECTURE
GREEN TECHNOLOGY
ZEUS CREATIVE SERVICES
MIKE ROGERS CLEANING
RUSTY GARRISON
GAME ALLEY
SUDS YER DUDS LAUNDROMAT
GYMNASTIC BARN
EDEN KANTROWITZ MASSAGE THERAPIST
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR BEST OF SALEM COUNTY EVENT SPONSORS
Third Legislative District
Representatives
(Sweeney, Burzichelli & Riley)
for sponsoring the Champagne Toast
Atlantic City Electric
The Bank
Franklin Bank
N OVA C ARE REHABILITATION W INS
W ORD S EARCH
Tony Diorisio of NovaCare was the winner for last month’s word
search. Tony will receive a $25 gift credit from Habitat Re-Store
courtesy of Sue Ann Leighty. Another correct entry was submitted
by Keri Fearon of Warner & Company.
Be first one to find all the words on this months game and send us
your answers via facsimile to (856) 935-0961 or by e-mail to
[email protected], and your company will be
featured in next month’s puzzle.
Good luck!
THERAPY
LIGAMENTS
FLEXIBILITY
SPINE
STRENGTH
ARTHRITIS
TREATMENT
SCIATICA
PAIN
MENISCUS
EXERCISE
CARPEL TUNNEL
ROTATOR CUFF
FRACTURE
HERNIATED DISC
Mannington Mills
NFI Real Estate
PSEG Nuclear
Salem Community College
Fords Flower Shop
Special Thanks to
Sacred Images Photography Studios
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We Welcome New Members
Hue Architecture
Photo Highlights of the 2011 Economic Development Forum
2011 Economic Development Forum
Top Left-Lt Governor Kim Guadagno greeting Chamber Members, Andy
Merendino, Brian Duffy, Keith Jackson and Mark Edwards, Chair of the
Board 2011.
Top Right-Lt Governor Kim Guadagno addresses the audience as Dr Pete
Contini, President Salem Community College and Assemblyman John
Burzichelli look on.
Center Left-Assemblyman John Burzichelli take a turn at the podium
while Dr.Contini and Lt Governor Guadagno look on.
Center Right-Linda Kellner, Executive Director of New Jersey Business
Action Center discusses efforts to recruit and retain businesses in NJ.
Bottom-View of our Local Business Vendor Fair.
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It’s Your Business
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