Business
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•March 2, 2022
Sweet Addition to Seaport Plaza, Joe’s Bake Shop Pops Up at Union Market With Preview of Stuffed-Cookie Decadence
Joe’s Bake Shop will open this spring in Tuckerton’s Seaport Plaza, at the end of the row that contains 777 Tattoos and Retro Fitness.
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•February 24, 2022
Why Power Stayed in Charge in a Blizzard
Record reliability was achieved in 2021 for the second year in a row, breaking the previous record set just the year before in 2020, Atlantic City Electric reported on Feb. 21.
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•February 24, 2022
Eagles Nest Airport Gets $700K for Runway Improvements
Eleven of New Jersey’s general aviation airports, including Eagles Nest Airport in Eagleswood, got a big Valentine’s Day gift from the state Department of Transportation in the form of Airport…
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•February 24, 2022
Tip’s Changes Hands
Tip’s Hardware in West Creek, under the new ownership of Phil Kolodny, is open in limited capacity while the store undergoes renovations.
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•February 21, 2022
Learn About New Nonprofit Funding Initiatives
New funding will become available to qualifying Ocean County nonprofit organizations, say Ocean County representatives. Local organizations can learn more in a nonprofit forum held online by the…
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•February 16, 2022
Mattress Warehouse Expands Into Barnegat
The growing commerce choices in Barnegat now include a Mattress Warehouse on West Bay Avenue, just a year from the opening of the company’s successful new store in Manahawkin.
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•February 16, 2022
Hearts for Healing Benefits David’s Cancer Foundation
A Valentine message with meaning: Hearts for Healing, a program to benefit David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation, rallies the community to honor those affected by cancer.
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•February 16, 2022
Cards a Winner for Families in Need
SCORE: Family Promise of Southern Ocean County Administrative Assistant Tammy Staub thanks Neil Robinson of Equity Prime Mortgage for the gift cards he and his friends donated to the nonprofit, which…
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•February 16, 2022
Platinum Cuts Offers the Modern Touch in ’Dos
Some teens like to make extra spending money by shoveling snow or pulling weeds. But Toms River native Tim Barone found a liking for cutting hair.
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•February 10, 2022
Let the Music Play: New Joe Pop’s Owners Say Nightlife to Remain
Public speculation around what the future holds for Joe Pop’s Shore Bar and Restaurant in Ship Bottom – now that the liquor license transfer to new ownership is complete – is as wild as Wednesday…
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•February 9, 2022
Watch for B&B Doors to Open Again This Spring
The two B&B Department Stores on Long Beach Island will stock and reopen this spring despite contrary media reports from out of the area last week. The Beach Haven and Ship Bottom stores will now be…
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•February 9, 2022
The Drill Sergeant Hosts Chamber’s Women in Business
Women in business are inspiring and informing each other again this month through a Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce networking program, this time at the offices of The Drill Sergeant…
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•February 9, 2022
Luxury Looks Beauty Now Open in Young Plaza
With the cutting of the ribbon at the new Luxury Looks Beauty cosmetic and corrective tattoo studio in Manahawkin, Alyssa “Lyss” Ariemma Sanchez’s dream of opening her own business became her reality.
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•February 3, 2022
200-Year-Old J.D. Thompson Inn in Tuckerton Is for Sale
The J.D. Thompson Inn at 147-151 East Main St. in Tuckerton is for sale.
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•February 3, 2022
Sandbox Café Owners Focus on Future in Surf City Following Ship Bottom Location Closing
For those expecting pre-pandemic normality to return to Long Beach Island this summer, it won’t and here’s why: The Sandbox Café, a mainstay on the Boulevard in Ship Bottom since the early 21st…
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•February 3, 2022
Unique Offerings Available at Shanti Revolution Yoga Studio
Yoga practitioners, meditators, tarot enthusiasts and anyone with spiritual leanings are welcome to explore the various offerings at Shanti Revolution Yoga Shala, located at 249 Great Bay Blvd., Unit…
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•February 3, 2022
Pawsome Pets Services: ‘Your Pets Are in Good Paws!’
For pet owners with demanding work schedules, or vacationers traveling to (or away from) the shore, Courtnee and Candy DeSantis offer reliable and personalized home-based pet care. Unlike kennel…
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•January 27, 2022
Fisherman’s Headquarters Owner ‘Lured’ into St. Francis Pool for Tackle Test
Greg Cudnik, owner of Fisherman’s Headquarters in Ship Bottom, had planned to test cast and film a new lure in the Barnegat Bay. He headed west with the tackle – the Nomad Shikari, from an Australian…
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•January 27, 2022
ACE Planning Power Grid Upgrades at Beach Haven Station
Atlantic City Electric recently announced that as part of a broader strategic effort to better serve Long Beach Island customers and build a smarter, stronger and cleaner energy grid, the utility…
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•January 26, 2022
Stay Warm and Informed With Chamber Winter Webinar Series
From the closeness of the computer, three free online webinars can be watched in February to learn new information on cybersecurity, funding for nonprofits, and flood insurance updates. The Southern…
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•January 26, 2022
Chick-fil-A Is in Fact ‘Coming Soon’ But Grand Opening Date Not Set
The walls are up. The roof is in place. Much of the curbing was developed last week. Yes, Stafford Township and surrounding Southern Ocean County towns, Chick-fil-A really is coming soon. In fact, a…
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•January 26, 2022
Outreach Outcomes Listed by Southern Ocean Chamber
“Activities, connections and achievements” that “overcame the many challenges of 2021” were noted as the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce began its 108th year of service.
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•January 26, 2022
OceanFirst Bank Branch in Barnegat Set to Close
In one of his last actions as Barnegat Township mayor in 2021, current Committeeman Albert Bille asked OceanFirst Bank officials to reconsider closing its local branch at 845 West Bay Ave. at the…
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•January 20, 2022
Blue East: Zen Hair and Wellness Salon in Harvey Cedars
Will Bostock grew up vacationing on LBI with his family and loved going to the iconic Ship’s Wheel toy store in Harvey Cedars, which he has transformed into Blue Hair Studio’s new satellite salon…
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•January 20, 2022
It’s ‘Fall’ Weather; Bone Up on Osteoporosis Care
“Fall” conditions are here: the weather that leads to more stumbles and subsequent broken bones. Winter snow, sleet, ice and even heavy winds create a perfect storm of risk.
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•January 19, 2022
Max’s Self-Esteem Market to Cut Ribbon Jan. 27
Max’s Self-Esteem Craft Market opens Thursday, Jan. 27 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. The public is invited to shop the market’s variety of local crafters. A percentage of sales goes to…
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•January 19, 2022
Rancocas Veterinary Owner Named Founding Dean at NJ’s First Veterinary School
In response to higher demand nationally for veterinarians, veterinary specialists and skilled technicians, Rowan University is establishing the first school of veterinary medicine in New Jersey, and…
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•January 12, 2022
New Board Officers for Regional Chamber of Commerce
New board officers will be introduced as the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce opens its 108th year at the State of the Chamber event on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at The Mainland Holiday Inn in…
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•January 12, 2022
Agnello Brothers Open Establishment in Harvey Cedars
Approximately one year after establishing Agnello Market in Barnegat Light, the group of brothers who founded the business has added a second venture by opening Agnello’s on the Cove, located in…
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•January 12, 2022
Jeremy S. DeFilippis Tax Services Absorbed By Muniak & Associates CPA
At the end of 2021, local tax preparer Jeremy DeFilippis of JSD Tax Services, who is also a co-founder of Jetty LLC, sold his tax business to Muniak & Associates CPA, 400 North Main St., Manahawkin.…
