Sept. - Salem County Chamber of Commerce

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Congressional Breakfast Overview
Over 100 area business leaders gathered at Ranch Hope’s Strang School Cafeteria on August
11 to network and hear an in depth report from Congressman Frank LoBiondo.
The Chamber’s Government Relations and Economic Development Committee did another
terrific job planning and implementing this year’s Congressional Breakfast. Members in attendance were able to meet the Congressman and hear him address issues important to businesses
here in Salem County.
Our event Sponsor, Atlantic City Electric presented an overview just prior to the Congressman’s remarks. Robert Revelle, Regional Vice President for Atlantic City Electric and
Chamber Board Member gave the informative overview.
The GRED Committee led by longtime Chair Dr. Peter Contini, President of Salem Community College asked the Congressman to specifically cover the following as part of his talk:
Economic Conditions
~Status of Federal Debt Issues with relationship between debt and budget
~What does the debt impact mean to us?
~Plan for debt resolution
~Entitlements – how will these be handled?
World Economic Impact – Value of the US dollar in world currency
Healthcare – short term and long term solutions
Immigration
~Dream Act
~Birthright
~Borders
Armed Services Committee Report – Iraq & Afghanistan
Friday, September 23 – Economic Development Forum,
7:30 am Salem Community
College, Davidow Hall
Wednesday, September 14 –
Business After Hours Networking Mixer, 5pm – 7pm, Auburn
Road Winery
Wednesday, September 28 –
Business After Hours Networking Mixer, 5pm – 7pm, Salem
City Cafe
Wednesday, October 12 – Business After Hours Networking
Mixer, 5pm – 7pm, Auburn
Road Winery
Wednesday, October 26 – Business After Hours Networking
Mixer, 5pm – 7pm, Salem City
Cafe
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How does the Congressman see the House Majority influencing future direction of the Country in all the above issues?
Special thanks to our event Sponsor, Atlantic City Electric and our hosts, Ranch Hope for another great breakfast event.
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We Welcome New Members
"It's the little details
that are vital. Little
things make big things
happen."
Please join us in welcoming the following businesses to the Chamber family:
Pennsville Public Library Association
Pennsville Business Association
-John Wooden
THE BANK GETTING NEW NAME, ANGELA SNYDER NAMED NEW CEO
Fulton Financial Corporation has announced that its two New Jersey bank groups will merge.
The Bank, based in Mt. Laurel, and Skylands Community Bank, based in Chester, will merge into a single bank. This
action is subject to approval by bank regulatory authorities and is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter
of this year.
Following the merger, the combined bank will be known as “Fulton Bank of New Jersey.”
The board of directors of both The Bank and Skylands Community Bank recently reached an agreement in principle to merge.
“In keeping with our community banking philosophy, where decisions are made locally, the boards of directors and management teams of our two
New Jersey banks have determined that they will be better able to serve existing customers and attract new customers if they merge into a single,
state-wide bank,” said R. Scott Smith Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Fulton Financial Corporation.
Angela Snyder, who is currently president and CEO of The Bank, will become CEO of the combined bank. Many Chamber Members will remember that Angela Snyder served as Chair of the Chamber Board in 2007.
Steve Miller, currently president of Skylands Bank, will serve as president and chief operating officer.
Warner Knobe, a current director at The Bank, was recently appointed chair of The Bank’s board of directors, succeeding Scott Kintzing, who
retired from the company on July 26.
Knobe and Snyder, who was recently named vice chair of The Bank’s board, will continue to serve in these roles for Fulton Bank of New Jersey
once the two banks unite.
“The new name that they have selected — Fulton Bank of New Jersey — will enable customers who travel to more easily access all of our banking
services throughout New Jersey and our ATMs in Pennsylvania and Delaware through our largest subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.,” said Smith.
“Since we intend to operate the merged bank with the same management team, branch structure and local decision-making power that is in place
today, it makes sense to continue to deliver our services through a state-chartered bank that is focused on attracting and retaining customers
throughout New Jersey.”
The Bank currently has 48 branches in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties
and Skylands Community Bank has 27 offices in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties.
In Salem County, The Bank has branches in Mannington, Woodstown, Alloway, Pennsville, Sharptown, Carneys Point, and Elmer. The Bank also
has an ATM operation in The Memorial Hospital of Salem County in Mannington.
The combined assets of the two banks total approximately $3.5 billion.
Fulton Financial Corporation is a Lancaster, Pa.-based $16 billion financial holding company that has 3,950 employees and that operates 271
branches in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Virginia through seven subsidiary banks.
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W INS W ORD S EARCH
Frank Maurer, III of Salem County Vo-Tech Regional
Day School was the first one to send over the correct
answers to last month’s word search. Other correct
entries were: Betty Gillette, Penns Grove Plumbing
and Heating Supply Co; Jessica Waddington, TD Bank;
Sandee Rodriguez, D and S Designs; and Eric Messick,
Warner & Company, CPA’s.
Be the first one this month to send us your answers via
facsimile to (856) 935-0961or by mail, and your company will be featured in next month’s puzzle. Good
luck!
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Annual Open
House Customer
Appreciation Day
at the Royal Port
Antiques
13 Market Street,
Salem, NJ September
17th from 10am6pm.
Join us for a day of
discounts, food and
great antiques.
For more information
contact us at
Regional Day School logo
856-339-0400,
www.royalport.com,
and
www.facebook.com/
royalportantiques.
Best of Salem County Celebration Dinner – Save the date!!
Voting for this year’s Best of Salem County contest has already begun. Ballots are available through the offices at Today’s Sunbeam or you may download a copy of the blank form from our website at www.salemcountychamber.com.
This year’s celebration dinner will be held Thursday evening, October 27, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Centerton Country Club, Almond Road, Pittsgrove Township. Event tickets are on sale now via our website or by calling our offices.
Winners will take a walk on the red carpet as well as have the opportunity to have souvenir photos taken at the event. The event
photographer is fellow Chamber Member, Sacred Images Photography Studio of Pennsville.
Decorating supplies Needed by the chamber !!
During the next few months The Chamber will have the opportunity to show off their new home during two local
events. Johnson Hall will be part of the Annual Ghost Tour of Salem in October and the Yuletide House Tour of Historic Salem to be held the 3rd of December.
We are hoping to decorate accordingly and are looking to our members any holiday donations that can used for the two
events. If your business would like to assist us in making Johnson Hall a visual success please give us call and let us know
how you might be able to assist us.
pumpkins ~ gourds ~ straw ~ cornstalks ~ mums ~ poinsettias ~ greens ~ lights ~ tree ~ ornaments
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Many Participated in “Take The Chamber Buy Local Challenge”
We’d like to extend sincere appreciation to the Chamber’s Marketing & Promotion Committee for their concept idea for this
year’s Fair Booth theme “Take the Chamber Buy Local Challenge”: Dave Bailey, Executive Director of Ranch Hope & Committee
Chair, Chapman Vail of Ranch Hope, Committee Co Chair, Valerie Cowan, President of Destination Organized, Christine DeGraff, owner Websketching, Charles Powell of Heritage Business Systems, Tammy Maciocha of South Jersey Gas, Doug Painter of
Astro Sign Company.
Dave’s Radio Shack of Pennsville was our booth sponsor, generously lending us the use of a laptop & 32” flat screen television
so folks could search our website to find the answers to the contest questions.
Special thanks to the following members who volunteered at the booth:
Ray Boulden, Inter-Agency Council ~ Melinda Riepen, Bank of American Mortgage
Kevin Foley, Salem County Christian Academy ~ Tracy Priest, The Bank
Charles Powell, Heritage Business Solutions ~ Mark Edwards, Franklin Bank
Helen Keating, Heart Felt Designs ~ Valerie Cowan, Destination Organized
Larry Davis, Pointe Buick GMC ~ Paul Langley, Wagon Wheel Restaurant
And sincere appreciation to the Members who donated gift certificates to give as prizes for the contest:
Astro Outdoor Advertising
Flag
Destination Organized
1 hour consultation ($70 value)
Members 1st of NJ Federal Credit Union
$25 Gift Card
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
$25 ReStore Gift Card
Heritage Business Systems
Martin Yale Paper Shredder - $200 value
The Auto Body Shop
Car Care Gift Basket
Heart Felt Designs
$25 Store Gift Card
Sacred Images Photography Studio
$25 off any photo package
The ARC of Salem County
ARC Hat & Beach Towel
Printers of Salem County
Gift Certificate towards business cards
HD Young Inc Insurance
4 $25 gift cards at local businesses
Chris Hooks, Realtor
1 minute shopping spree at Dollar Tree, Pennsville
Mannington Mills
$25 American Express Gift Card & Mannington Mills Golf Towel
& Umbrella
Lady Fitness
Gift Certificate for Zumba Classes
The Bank now Fulton Bank of NJ
Gift Basket with $25 Creekside Inn Gift Card
The Royal Port Antiques of Salem
$25 Gift Card
Salem Community College
Gift Certificate for 1 - 3 credit course
Churchtown Veterinary Associates
Gift Certificate
Pointe Buick, GMC
Gift Certificate—Detailing
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2011 Economic Development Forum –
“Small Businesses: The Key to Economic Recovery”
Friday, September 23, 2011 7:30 am – noon ~ Salem Community College’s Field House
Keynote Topics include:
Efforts to Remove Barriers & Obstacles to Business in NJ presented by Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno & Assemblyman
John Burzichelli, members of the Red Tape Review Commission.
Efforts to Recruit & Retain Business & Resources for NJ Small Businesses presented by Linda Kellner, Executive Director,
Choose NJ & NJ Business Action Center.
Breakout Topics include:
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Government Resources & Training Opportunities for Small Businesses
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Working Together – Large Business – Small Business Expectations, Relationships & Communication
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Financing Your Business – Panel discussion of the current lending climate, how to access capital, Salem County
Revolving Loan Fund, micro loans, USDA Direct Access.
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Affordable and Effective Advertising in the Digital Age – NJ.com staff will give an overview of online advertising
and free advertising using social media.
Event tickets are on sale now at $5 per person for Chamber Members, $25 for prospective Members.
Prospective Members who join at the event, $25 cost of entry goes toward Chamber Membership!
Vendor booth spaces are available at $75 for Chamber Members, $125 for prospective Members.
Register through the Chamber’s website at www.salemcountychamber.com or by calling the Chamber office at 339-4427.
Today, The Chamber bids a fond farewell and best wishes to Administrative Assistant, Sherri Kershner after three years of dedicated service to our organization. Sherri has accepted a position as the K-3 teacher at Salem County Christian Academy, her
new job begins on August 24. Sherri’s children attend school at the Academy and she has been an active volunteer there for the
last 5 years serving as their PTA President and Spring Drama Director. It is a good move for Sherri and her family, but it leaves
a large hole to fill here in the office. We thank her for her dedication and diligence and a job well done and wish her great success as she begins a new chapter in her life. Sherri officially starts at Salem County Christian Academy on August 24 for their
new school year.
Please join us in welcoming Tammy L. Donaldson who began as our Administrative Assistant on August 18th. Tammy is a lifelong County resident who makes her home in Lower Alloways Creek with her husband Harry, and son Garrett. She also has
a step-daughter Chelsea. Tammy has had extensive experience working in an office as well as customer service experience in
both retail and corporate sales. Her past employers include VWR International, Uniglobe Travel and Canvas Bag Gallery. She
has a Certificate in Business Law and Human Resource Management from the Rutgers University School of Business.
Feel free to stop into the office to meet Tammy, or she can be reached at 856-339-4427, or at
[email protected] (until we add in her new email address).
We are glad to have Tammy join our office staff and thank Board Members Betsy Amoroso and Sue Ann Leighty for serving on
the search committee.
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