Business
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•September 10, 2021
Butch’s Crane Services Accomplishes Heavy Lifting Safely
They used to say in New York, when Albert N. Vira Jr. of Butch’s Crane Services came to the job, “Have no fear, Butch is here.”
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•September 10, 2021
At Coral Hammer, Relationship Building as Important as Any Design Element
For Nicole Toci, owner and designer of Coral Hammer on Mill Creek Road in Manahawkin, the mid-20th century television show “Father Knows Best” would definitely be called “Mother Knows Best.”
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•September 10, 2021
Lumber Costs Slowly Return to Normal Prices
October marks the ninth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, the most lethal and catastrophic hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, and the beginning of an era of new construction on Long…
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•September 9, 2021
Shop Small, Win Big Holiday Shopping Pass Sponsored by Manasquan Bank
In the business world, the winter holiday season is not too far away. In the adapting conditions of 2021, the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce has another way for businesses to let shoppers…
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•September 8, 2021
Women in Business to Meet at Hotel LBI
The Sept. 28 Women In Business meeting by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce will be hosted by Hotel LBI on West Eighth Street in Ship Bottom. Attendees can plan for a morning of…
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•September 8, 2021
Bayfront Festival Volunteers Welcome for Oct. 2 & 3
Volunteering is the chance to help power the celebration for the Bayfront Festival in Beach Haven Oct. 2 and 3, when music, beer and local vendors wind down ChowderMonth. The Southern Ocean County…
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•September 8, 2021
Get ‘Works of Arch’ at HighBrow
Want brows that wow? Look no further than HighBrow Studios at 260 East Main St. in Tuckerton, owned by Sam Muggelberg, aka “the brow girl.”
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•September 3, 2021
Hand’s Store Temporarily Shut Down
Hand’s Store, the popular variety store at 1300 Long Beach Blvd. in the North Beach Haven section of Long Beach Township by the Beach Haven border, is temporarily closed.
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•September 1, 2021
Creperie de la Mer Revives Historic Building
A framed snapshot of Charlie Cramer in front of his store in 1925 distinguishes a side table at Creperie de la Mer. The late grocer would approve of the welcoming aroma of golden brown crepes and…
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•September 1, 2021
Queen City Cycle Boat Offers Leisurely Workout
All aboard, and onward toward a magnificent sunset! On a beautiful summer evening, about 15 passengers lined up at Morrison Marina’s slip 18 in Beach Haven for a public sunset cruise to Mordecai…
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•August 26, 2021
Bruno’s Barbershop a Cut Above
Meet Danielle Saxton – badass, barber and owner of Bruno’s Barbershop at 777 East Bay Ave. in Manahawkin. After working in her family’s hair salons for years, Saxton now gets to showcase her barber…
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•August 25, 2021
Register for Small Business Conference
An in-person Small Business Conference will be held Wednesday, Sept. 15 by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce at The Mainland Holiday Inn, Route 72 East in Manahawkin, from 8 to 10 a.m.
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•August 25, 2021
Inflation, Labor Shortage, Pandemic Pressurize Commerce
An LBI internet cafe warned of “spiraling inflation” Monday, posting on social media that “a perfect storm” of factors is impacting small business “and ultimately the consumer.”
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•August 25, 2021
Big Barlow’s BBQ Closes, Returning to Mobile Format
On Aug. 21, Big Barlow’s BBQ closed its doors at 34 South Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat Township, a location the business had relocated to just last fall.
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•August 19, 2021
For Surf City Family, Changing the World Starts at Home
As it has for many small business owners, COVID-19 forced Megan Smith to rethink her business. She didn’t just reframe how she did things, however; she changed her business focus entirely and moved…
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•August 18, 2021
Butterfly Threads Boutique Spreads Its Wings
Cool threads. Must-have accessories. Fun games. Yummy treats. Consider Butterfly Threads Boutique in West Creek a one-stop shop for clothing, knickknacks, snacks and more for the entire family.
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•August 11, 2021
East Bay Kombucha: Healthy Alternative on Draft
For a relatively small corner of town, Downtown Manahawkin, or “Old Manahawkin,” has developed into an eclectic little hub, with a diverse host of offerings. In addition to a mix of options for both…
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•August 11, 2021
Find Fresh Veggies and Fruit at Edge Cove Produce Stand in Tuckerton
Dan Walker and his wife, Carrie Warner, embarked on a new venture about a year ago when they purchased a corner lot with a house and parking lot on Route 9 and Tip Seaman Drive in Tuckerton.
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•August 11, 2021
Anchor’s Salsa Shack a New Takeout
Anchor’s Salsa Shack in Beach Haven is the savory spin-off of putting the extra tomatoes and avocados to good use at Anchor Produce, and now also serving up fresh homemade salsa, guacamole and dips…
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•August 5, 2021
New Owners Preserve Tuckerton Lumber, With TLC
In its 90th year, Tuckerton Lumber Co. was sold to new owners, after an amended listing appealed to buyers who would keep the landmark business open.
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•August 4, 2021
75 Years Strong, Van Dyk Group Grows With the Community
Its 75th year in business is a celebration for The Van Dyk Group, and a testament to its committed involvement as a local full-service real estate, insurance and financial planning agency. The…
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•August 4, 2021
Stafford Planning Board Paves Way for Relocation of Dealership
The Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep dealership in Stafford Township is moving down the highway.
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•July 29, 2021
Thanks to MJ Artistry, Conventional Makeup Need Not Be Applied
Tired of applying eyeliner? Longing for fuller-looking lips? Want brows that “pop”?
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•July 21, 2021
Vendor Village Part of Bayfront Festival Ending ChowderMonth
ChowderMonth this year crests with a free Bayfront Festival on Oct. 2 and 3, topping off a previous month of self-guided tasting and voting at restaurants. Right now the call is out for vendors to…
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•July 21, 2021
Christmas in July at the Terrace Aids a Sheriff’s Officer
On the beach calendar, “the season” means summer, but at the Terrace Tavern, ’tis the season for Christmas in July on the 25th, for good cause.
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•July 21, 2021
Tom’s Tiki Boat Tours: Safest Spot in the Sea
Six women were celebrating a 50th birthday in style aboard a tiki boat in Barnegat Bay recently when they heard cries of distress. A man who had earlier been walking along the edge of the marsh and…
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•July 21, 2021
New Business Serves Ice Cream in Barnegat
On July 14, Barnegat Bay Ice Cream became the latest business to open its doors in Barnegat Township. Located in a white building with blue trim at 515 North Main St. (Route 9), it offers 16…
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•July 21, 2021
Buy Tiffany-Style Lamps to Help Beach Haven PTA
In remodeling its arcade in the off-season, Fantasy Island Amusement Park in Beach Haven found itself with 100 surplus Tiffany-style stained glass ceiling lamps since they no longer would be in use.
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•July 14, 2021
Surfacing From Triple Tragedy, Tom Giglio Revives an Invention
A patented invention that the founder of a local awning company shelved amid three family tragedies is soon going into production.
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•July 14, 2021
Women’s Health Practice Opens in Barnegat
Ocean Women’s Health Care Group, a practice of the Combined Medical Group of RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health affiliated with Community Medical Center, has expanded patient services through a…
