April - Salem County Chamber of Commerce

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APRIL 2012
CELEBRATING WOMEN IN BUSINESS MAY 15
May 15, 2012 will be a very special evening for the Women Business Owners here in Salem
County! The "Celebrating Women in Business" dinner and program takes place at the Washington Club with catering by DiPaolo’s from 5pm - 8pm.
The evening begins with social hour and networking (cash bar with DiPaolo’s famous appetizers). After dinner, Angela Snyder, CEO of Fulton Bank of New Jersey will present a motivational keynote address and we’ll recognize all of our Chamber Member Women Business
Owners. Each business owner will take a walk on the red carpet to receive recognition and a
special gift!
The evening will culminate with the presentation of the prestigious Crystal Rose Award for
Lifetime Achievement to Emilie Carpenter. The Crystal Rose Award is specially designed by
glass artist Dennis Breining, Salem Community College. Each of these delicate, beautiful glass
art roses are one of a kind.
The event menu includes:
Appetizers
Grilled Italian Vegetable Antipasto
Crispy Bruschetta
Pepperoni, Cheese & Crackers
Dinner
Garlic & Rosemary Ciabatta Rolls with a Field Green Salad
tossed with Grape Tomatoes, Sliced Red Onion & Sweet Honey Balsamic Dressing
Chicken Marsala with mushrooms
Fresh String Beans with Garlic & Olive Oil
Roasted Redskin Potatoes with Rosemary
Dessert
Chocolate Decadent Cake
We will be collecting gift baskets for door prizes. If you’d like to donate a door prize, contact
planning committee members: Chris Hooks at 856-628-2710 or Betsy Amoroso 856-339-5820.
Tickets are $30 per person and on sale now. Reservations will be accepted with payment. Contact the Chamber office 339-4427 for reservations and or additional information.
Special thanks to our event planning committee members:
Ceil Smith, Today’s Sunbeam – Committee Chair
Betsy Amoroso, Mannington Mills
Chris Hooks, Coldwell Banker Pino Agency
Chris Humphreys, Fulton Bank of New Jersey
Jennifer Jones, Executive Director, Salem County Chamber of Commerce
A list of our Celebrated Women Business Owners to be honored that evening can be
viewed on page 2.
Wednesday, April 11 - 8:30am
Ambassador Committee
Friday, April 13 - 8:00am
2nd Friday Business Workshop
Wednesday, April 18 - 8:30am
Business Education Committee
Thursday, April 19 - 8:30am
Member Services Committee
Friday, April 20 - 8:00am April
Mixer - Coldwell Banker Pino
Wednesday, April 25 - 9:00am
Market & Promotion Committee
Thursday, April 26 - 8:00am
Finance Committee
Wednesday, May 2 - 8:00am
Executive Board of Directors
9am Regular Chamber Board
Wednesday, May 9 - 8:30am
Ambassador Committee
Thursday, May 10 - 8:00am
May Mixer - A World Apart
I NSIDE THIS ISSUE :
C ELEBRATING W OMEN
IN B USINESS
2
S PRING B ANQUET
H IGHLIGHTS
3
A RTS I N B LOOM
4
A PPEL F ARMS
W ELCOME
5
NEW MEMBERS
W ORD S ERCH
O UR A DVERTISERS
S OUTH J ERSEY
S ERVICE PLUS
6-8
ENERGY
A PRIL M IXER I NVITE
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May 15, 2012
4 C's Rentals
A World Apart
Acton's Pig Roastin' & Catering
Adams Funeral Home
Add. Vantages Self Storage
AFLAC Renaud
Ambit Energy
Andrew T. Buzby Farms
Auburn Road Vineyards
Blossom Painting
Boutique d' Haz'el
Byrd's Catering
C & H Disposal
Carlson's Auto Parts
Carneys Point Collision
Cawman's Mall
Churchtown Veterinary Associates
Coaching Possibilities
Costello’s Gardens
DHS Marketing Solutions
D and S Designs
DanLynn Organic Farms
Designs by Dar
Destination Organized
Donna's Hallmark
Emily Abeledo-Adams, LCSW
Engiftments
The ETC Shop
Fisher's Roofing & Seamless Guttering
Ford Flower Shop
Fornaro's Liquor Store
George Sparks Electric
Ginger Cake Café
Heart Felt Designs
Helen's Café & Gardens
Henry D. Young Inc - Insurance
Lady Fitness
Lifetime Memories by Lisa
LNS Promotions
Carol Campbell
Eden Kantrowitz
Julie Acton
Dolly Adams
Barbara Glupker
Sharon Sparks Renaud
Lori Petronglo
Dawn Buzby
Julianne Donnini
Kimberley Sassi
April Ranalli Penn
Doris Byrd
Gerri Cheeseman
Lori Carlson
Lisa Michaels
Amber Cawman
Dr. Judy Morgan
Anne Lester
Gail Costello
Diane Sparks
Sandra Rodriquez
Lynn Lenco
Darlene A. Davis
Valerie Cowan
Donna Atkinson
Cheryl Abhau
Rae Walzer
Sharon Fisher
Polly Ford
Veronica Finlaw
Karen Sparks
Evelyn & Tina Porter
Helen Keating
Nicole Priore
Carol Reese
Debbie Pettit
Lisa Yeich
Linda Newlin
Mahoney Realty
Maxwell Mood Associates
Mo' Joe Coffeehouse
Molly Sanger Carpenter, Sculptress
Natalie's Turquoise Treasures
Nifty Stitches
Noranne Stradley
Parker Jewelers
Picture That Frame Shop
Racite Fire Extinguishers
Remsterville Learning Center
Sacred Images Photography Studio
Salem City Café
Salem County Arts Alliance
Salem County Recyclers
Salem Oak Title Agency
Salem Oak Vineyards
Salone di Bellezza
Scarecrow Hollow Corn Maze
& Autumn Festival
Scentsy
Spirit of Joi
Steffen Plastering
Taylor's Florist
The Auto Body Shop
The Castle Agency
The Roman Pantry
The Rooster Crows
& Sweet Hannah Rose Tearoom
The Royal Port Antiques
Town & Country Golf Links
VCM AFLAC
Wagon Wheel Restaurant
Weaver Realty
Websketching
William T. Mifflin Insurance Agency
Woodstown Massage Boutique
Woodstown Physical Therapy
Wysocki Electric
Zeus Creative
Eileen Mahoney
Maggie Maxwell Mood
Sydney & Renee Madole
Karen Peterson
Hannah Buechler
Attorney at Law
Cheryl Turner
Chris Hooks
Ardith Racite
Donna Remster Sippel
Dorothy Stout
Debra Foglietta
Roxanna Hurst
Marjorie Sperry
Pam Blair and Sherry Black
Mandi Cassidy
Angela Lombardo Sheats
Florence Wood
Taquana Woods, Consultant
Conni Joi Sullivan
Gabriele Steffen
Sharlene Taylor
Linda Gerace
Connie McDonnell
Maryann DiMarco
Linda Munoz
Suzanne Cooke
Karen Pierson
Veronica Chappelle-McNair
Sharon Langley
Patricia Weaver
Christine DeGraff
Sandy Mifflin
Amy Martin
Stephanie Ale
Michelle Wysocki
Kirsten Engstrom
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR
SPRING BANQUET SPONSORS
The Spring Banquet is our primary
fundraiser, helping to keep dues
stable for all our members. We
would like to gratefully recognize
the businesses that helped this year
by sponsoring the banquet:
Platinum Sponsors
Atlantic City Electric
Franklin Bank
Fulton Bank of New Jersey
Mannington Mills
PSEG Nuclear
South Jersey Health Systems
– Elmer Hospital
Gold Sponsors
C & H Disposal
DuPont Chambers Works
Harvest Community Bank
NFI Real Estate
Phoenix Glass
Salem Community College
Salem County Recyclers
SJ Transportation
Today’s Sunbeam
Third District legislators, from left, Assemblyman John Burzichelli, Assemblywoman Celeste Riley and Senate Presidents Stephen Sweeney were honored
Thursday evening as the Distinguished Citizens of the Year at the Salem
County Chamber of Commerce's Spring Banquet.
Dr. Loren Thomas was the keynote
speaker at the Salem County Chamber of Commerce's Spring Banquet.
Silver Sponsors
Andrew B. Duffy Company
Bobbitt Auto
Bowman & Company
Maxwell Mood Associates
Pointe Buick/GMC
Printers of Salem County
Ranch Hope
Warner & Company
Bronze Sponsors
New Jersey Third Legislative District
Ross Fogg & Son Oil Company
Paul Langley Jr., owner of the Wagon
Wheel Restaurant in Pilesgrove Township, received the Chambers first-ever
Small Business Leader of the Year Award
on Thursday evening.
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THE ARTS ARE BLOOMING IN SALEM COUNTY
Now in its fourth year, Arts in Bloom 2012, Salem County’s springtime celebration of the arts,
promises to be bigger and better than ever. Over 70 artists are participating at 31 locations on
Saturday and Sunday, May19 & 20, 10 am – 5 pm with new and exciting work to enjoy and
purchase. Work in all media is available and many locations are offering demonstrations including a hot metal pour, wood kiln firing, wood inlay techniques and plein air painting. Families
can be creative together at a number of sites featuring sculpting, drawing, puppetry, graphic
design, stained glass and leather projects and even knitting with giant needles!
New this year are prize drawings at many of the studios. By simply sharing your feedback you will be automatically entered into a drawing at that location on Sunday evening. Prizes include works of art, coupons and even use of the site
for a private party! In addition, a number of the County’s restaurants and eateries are offering tour goers discounts and
premiums, nourishing both body and soul. Best of all, there is no admission charge.
Arts in Bloom is a project of the Salem County Cultural & Heritage Commission’s Arts Roundtable and the Salem
County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Brochures are available at locations around the County as well as on-line at
www.VisitSalemCountyNJ.com. Plan to enjoy discovering the arts in Salem County’s quaint towns and beautiful countryside. For information call: (856) 935-7510 x 8532.
APPEL FARM ANNOUNCES A POWERFUL LINE UP FOR THE ANNUAL ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL SET FOR
SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2012.
The summer concert season kicks off in grand style as Bank of America presents the Appel Farm Arts &
Music Festival on Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Elmer, New Jersey. The Grammy Award-winning Tedeschi
Trucks Band will close the show, following sets by Dawes, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Jukebox The
Ghost, Rodney Crowell, Cheryl Wheeler, Sara Watkins, Brother Joscephus and The Love Revival Revolution Orchestra, Scrapomatic, Mason Porter and Quincy Mumford & The Reason Why.
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE, CRAFT FAIR, FOOD AND MORE!
To add to the fun and enjoyment for every age, the Festival hosts a Children’s Village, with performers and arts activities to delight
the young crowd. Scheduled to entertain throughout the afternoon are Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theater, Storyteller Bill Wood and Al
Angello, juggler, magician and comedian. There will also be free arts activities to spark creativity in the younger set. Connoisseurs
and collectors of American crafts will especially enjoy the juried Crafts Fair, where over 40 artists will exhibit and sell their creations. No Festival would be complete without the superb array of food vendors who satisfy concertgoer’s taste buds with ethnic and
all-American specialties. Vegetarian items are always available. Additionally, festival goers can enjoy local craft beer and wine from
the Flying Fish Brewing Company and Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery.
TICKETS: (General Admission)
Through May 18: $40 Adult / $35 Seniors/Students/Military Families
May 19 to June 1: $45 Adult / $40 Seniors/Students/Military Families
June 3: $50 Adult / $45 Seniors/Students
Children (ages 3 -12) are $5. Ages 2 and under are admitted free.
Parking is $5.
Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.appelfarm.org. Patrons with hearing or speech disabilities may call TRS (800)
852-7899 or dial 711. The Festival is accessible to patrons with disabilities. Individuals requiring assistance should contact the venue
at (856) 358-2472 by May 25th.
The Saturday, June 2, 2012 Arts and Music Festival will be held 11:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. at Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, located at 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ- 40 minutes from Philadelphia and Wilmington, and 2 ½ hours from New York City. For
further information about the Festival visit www.appelfarm.org.
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May 18 - “Save The Date” for the
Ranch Hope Founder’s Banquet at
St. Joseph’s Parish Center in Woodstown. Several area businesses and
individuals will be honored:
Erdner Brothers, Inc. (Woodstown/
Swedesboro) – Corporate Partners
Award.
Woodstown Presbyterian Church
(Woodstown) – Christian Partners
Award
Janis Gansert (Principal – Alloway
School District) – Silver Spurs Award
William and Barbara Koehl – White
Hat Awardees
For tickets, contact Elaine Dunner at
Ranch Hope (856) 935-1555 x125.
Ambit Energy
Guy D. Leaming Insurance Agency, LLC
Revolution Tours, Inc.
Riverfront Limousine Service LLC
Robert's Research ~ Running Deer Golf Club
South Jersey Energy Solutions ~ The ETC Shop, LLC
The Padilla Group LLC, 'HOLA' South Jersey
Our Mailing Address
Salem County Chamber of Commerce * Po Box 71 * Salem NJ 08079
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