Business
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•January 29, 2024
With Fanciful Gnomes and More, LBI Rotary Club’s Holiday Gala Is Record-Breaking Success
For the first time in the event’s 38-year history, the Long Beach Island Rotary Club’s Holiday Auction, held Thursday, Dec. 7 at The Mainland Holiday Inn in Manahawkin, exceeded $100,000 in funds…
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•January 25, 2024
Seeking Inspiration – From India to Our Own Backyard
Yaatree Bazaar proprietress Taylor Thorn has been traveling in India of late, to find inspiration for new items in her Barnegat Light boutique. Happiest in a pile of vibrant fabrics, Thorn said she…
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•January 24, 2024
New Year, New Career: Fast-Track Job Training at Ocean County College
Beginning in February, Ocean County College’s Workforce and Professional Education department will offer a series of courses and training programs designed for county residents looking for new career…
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•January 24, 2024
Mangia Much: Restaurant Week Starts Friday
Long Beach Island BITES’ Winter Restaurant Week is back, Jan. 26 through Feb. 4, and the list of participating restaurants in the seventh annual celebration of the LBI region’s best dining…
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•January 24, 2024
Welcome Om: Find Support at Yoga Hive
A new support group for moms is forming in Manahawkin, in collaboration with the Yoga Hive. It’s called The Village – because, in the immortal words of Hillary Clinton, a village is what it takes to…
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•January 17, 2024
Business Notes, Jan. 17
The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce’s first Women in Business Roundtable of the year will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven. Associate Artistic…
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•January 10, 2024
For SRHS Marlin Has Heart, Helps Out
The second annual “Helping Out Home for the Holidays” fundraising event to benefit Southern Regional High School students was held Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Marlin Restaurant and Bar in Beach Haven.…
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•December 20, 2023
Kapler’s a Perfect Place to Find Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers
Christmas is right around the corner, and your shopping should be done. More than likely your list has been checked off.
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•December 19, 2023
Matador Surf Shop to Continue Brighton Beach/Brant Beach Legacy in Manahawkin
A new chapter has begun in the storied tale of Matador Surfboards and Brighton Beach Surf Shop. This month, the new Matador Surf Shop shop opens at 325 Route 72 East in Manahawkin in time for holiday…
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•December 13, 2023
Buying Local Brightens Towns Year ’Round
Noting that this time of year has some of the biggest economic impact on the local economy and especially small businesses, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Joseph H. Vicari is…
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•December 4, 2023
Tuckerton Time Machine ‘Parades’ for ‘Back to the Future’ Broadway Musical
The promotional Delorean Time Machine for Broadway’s award-winning “Back to the Future The Musical” took a fantastic trip without leaving Nov. 23, 2023. Its maker, Jon Miller of Jon Miller Car Care…
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•November 29, 2023
New Audiology Practice Makes House Calls
Susan Chin, an audiologist for 30 years, has announced the opening of her new practice, Hear at Home, in Barnegat Township.
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•November 29, 2023
Drill Sergeant Makes Holiday Giving Easy
Even Santa Claus needs a little help from his friends, and this holiday season, the jolly old elf and the Long Beach Island region are getting just that from one local business.
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•November 29, 2023
Walters Assembles Over 100 Thanksgiving Baskets for Local Residents
The award-winning development firm Walters Group held its annual Thanksgiving basket collection and donation by partnering with nonprofit Family Promise of the Jersey Shore to deliver over 100…
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•November 29, 2023
Coastal Woods First Phase Is Complete
On Oct. 25, Homes Now Inc. held a grand opening for its newest community, Coastal Woods, located at 750 Lighthouse Drive in Barnegat Township.
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•November 22, 2023
Cheese Shoppe Spreads Thanksgiving Gratitude, Community Awareness
The season of giving has arrived around the Long Beach Island region, but at least one small business has been working for months to help those less fortunate this holiday season.
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•November 22, 2023
Forever Begins at The Farm on Main
The Farm on Main in West Creek is 18 acres of seclusion and beauty where up to 200 guests can celebrate a wedding or other special event in elevated-rustic, modern-farmhouse refinement adjacent to…
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•November 8, 2023
Explore Insights From Beyond on 11/11
All are invited to “harness the power of the 11/11 portal” this Saturday, Nov. 11 with “Afternoon Insights: The Island Intuitive & Soul Magic” at 382 West Ninth St., Ship Bottom.
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•November 8, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Library Holds Primer on Self-Publishing
A group of dedicated writers seeking ways to launch their works into the print and digital marketplace now have a valuable road map, courtesy of three local authors who recently shared their…
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•November 2, 2023
‘Cooking Safety Starts With YOU’ on Fire Prevention Week
The Stafford Township Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with…
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•November 1, 2023
Southern Ocean Chamber to Host AI Intro Sessions
The Small Business Saturday presentation for this year by the Southern Ocean Chamber Association is an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 14 geared to better understanding artificial intelligence for…
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•November 1, 2023
Swan Therapy Group Opens in Little Egg Harbor as Fourth Location
The soothing suite of Swan Therapy Group LLC at 590 North Green St. in Little Egg Harbor Township is the newest location of the offices also in demand at the 81 Nautilus Drive address in Manahawkin…
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•October 18, 2023
AtlantiCare Healthcare System President/CEO Charlton Is Chosen From Interim Post
AtlantiCare’s Board of Trustees has appointed Michael J. Charlton as the president and CEO of the AtlantiCare health system, after a thorough selection process conducted by Korn Ferry, a preeminent…
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•October 4, 2023
Retired LBT Police Officer’s New Venture: ‘Layin’ Down the Paw’
After two decades of service, Officer Megan Keller bid a fond farewell to the Long Beach Township Police Department, and is now focusing her efforts on a canine-specific venture: Layin’ Down the Paw…
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•October 4, 2023
YourBody 360 Yoga and Fitness Studio: ‘A Gem’ in Ship Bottom
On a quiet fall day in her bright and airy studio in Ship Bottom, Rosemarie Elenis led a small group through a restorative yoga class – the release of tension, and deep relaxation, shepherded by…
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•September 14, 2023
Ocean County’s New Director of Consumer Affairs to Continue Awareness
With a background in law enforcement and consumer product safety, Ronald P. Heinzman was appointed director of the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs by the Ocean County Board of…
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•September 9, 2023
Pine Barrens Tree Company Owner Has All the Right Credentials
Rory MacInnis, the owner of Pine Barrens Tree LLC, grew up in Southern Ocean County and loved the outdoors, especially the Pine Barrens and rock climbing. But he must have been the type of little kid…
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•September 8, 2023
Out With the Old, In With the New: Welcome Autumn Home
As summer winds down and cools off, it’s a good time to get some early-autumn cleaning out of the way and prepare for a cozy off-season indoors.
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•September 8, 2023
Distinctly Davies Has Become a Go-To for Full Cleaning Service
When Ricky Davies and his father used to talk about starting a business, they liked the name “Distinctly Davies.” They weren’t sure what product they might produce or what service they might provide…
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•September 8, 2023
Explore Your Style at Oskar Huber Furniture and Design
At Oskar Huber Furniture and Design in Ship Bottom, complementary design services from the store’s skilled interior design team can help create a beautiful and comfortable home that fits the client’s…
