Business
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•March 19, 2021
Viking Yachts Adds Valhalla Center Consoles for a New Market
Viking Yachts, on the banks of Bass River in sleepy New Gretna, is the world’s top manufacturer of high-end semi-custom sportfishing and motor yachts from 38 to 93 feet, employing about 1,200 people…
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•March 19, 2021
Living ‘Dockside’: New Marina Owners in Tuckerton
Gina and Dan Stromberg, owners of the Dockside Café in Tuckerton, took over the GEB Marina last year and renamed it the Dockside. Now that it looks as if the pandemic emergency is going to fade into…
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•March 17, 2021
Rental Assistance for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Ocean County is again providing grants of up to $30,000 for rent or lease payments to small businesses and nonprofits having difficulty making their commercial rent payments due to COVID-19.
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•March 17, 2021
Mr. J’s Deli South Introduces the ‘Sloppy Joe’
Mr. J’s Deli is known for a sandwich called the “Sloppy Joe ” – not the one newcomers would think, but one that sells so well, owner John Taggart came out of retirement to make more. He’s now at Mr.…
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•March 10, 2021
Inside Tips for Professionals on “Navigating the Digital World”
For business managers and entrepreneurs strategizing next steps to expand their online resources in the COVID-19 era, a March 24 livestream panel has been put in place to assist.
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•March 10, 2021
Traditions With a Twist: Soda Bread, Other Holiday Must-Haves on the Rise at Big Apple Bakery
The misconception about soda bread is that “it’s like a tea biscuit.” But that’s not right, according to Manahawkin’s Big Apple Bakery owner Jow Urciuoli. It’s actually quite sophisticated, he said…
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•March 10, 2021
Tuckerton Doyle’s Changes Hands After 15 Years
In November 2020, Doyle’s Pour House owner Brion Magnani spoke with The SandPaper about how the business had adapted and thrived despite the pandemic. In fact, he felt the pandemic brought out the…
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•March 4, 2021
Getting the Job Done – It’s Hiring Time
In March when summer is still a dream, businesses have dug into the process of filling the hundreds of jobs that power LBI’s high season. COVID has brought changes to the way things operate, but the…
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•March 3, 2021
Ørsted Gets Top Ranking in Sustainable, Green Energy
Ørsted, the Danish company planning to build a 100-turbine wind farm off the coast of Atlantic City and currently vying for the right to build more through the N.J. Board of Public Utilities, has for…
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•March 1, 2021
How COVID Has (and Hasn’t) Choked LBI’s Food, Beverage Industry
Everyone in the food and beverage industry has been on a year-long wild ride that isn’t over yet. Some have lost jobs, lost staff, cut costs and closed doors, while others have prospered.
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•February 26, 2021
Virtual Job Fair to Connect Chamber Members With Ocean County College Employee Sources
A webinar series aims to get local businesses online with the “Handshake” jobseeker program in time to fill jobs for the 2021 summer season.
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•February 24, 2021
Stafford Lions Fundraise Online in 2021
One donation to the Stafford Lions Club online will contribute to many club causes this year, as in-person fundraising can’t be done due to the pandemic.
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•February 24, 2021
Treasure Finds: Shop-ortunity at a Big Discount
Treasure Finds is a retail store whose inventory is returns and overstock items from large sources such as Amazon, Walmart, Target and others. Prices start at $8 on Fridays and go down – yes, down –…
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•February 24, 2021
LBI Women’s Organization Lauds ‘Healing Power of Love’
Soroptimist International of LBI delivered heartfelt valentines to patients and team members at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin on Friday, Feb. 12. Board Directors Ellen Dombroski (left…
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•February 23, 2021
Women in Business to Meet Online for Program on LBIF
Spending an enlightening morning on Tuesday, March 2 with colleagues online is the plan when tuning into the regional chamber’s Women in Business networking meeting for 10 a.m. Join the Southern…
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•February 18, 2021
Barnegat Family Chiropractic: Making Needed Adjustments in Practices, Staffing
During an unprecedented era that demands a work-from-home lifestyle, chiropractic care has become more essential than ever. Between daily stress and hours of desk-sitting, Southern Ocean County…
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•February 18, 2021
Manasquan Bank Earns ‘2021 Top Workplaces USA’
Manasquan Bank has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage, an organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. This is the inaugural year for Top…
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•February 17, 2021
New Beginnings in 2021 for Bay Ave Plant Company
Bay Avenue Plant Company is looking forward to a bright year in 2021 at a new Surf City location, said owners Jessica and Tom Scangarello.
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•February 17, 2021
Jetty CMO Joins Industry Advisory Board
Jetty recently made the news for its new commitment to the Surfrider Foundation. But that isn’t the only report of the LBI-based brand’s inroads on a national scale. Jetty CMO and co-founder Cory…
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•February 17, 2021
Preregistration Deferred for Phase 2 of Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has announced that pre-registration for Phase 2 of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program is “deferred.” Pre-registration was originally…
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•February 17, 2021
Dollar General Opens in Barnegat
The Dollar General store at 39 Sandpiper Rd. in Barnegat Township is now open. Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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•February 17, 2021
Chamber Forum Expert: 2021 Fall/Winter Events to Include In-Person Attendance
Nearly one full year after state officials closed all nonessential businesses for months to stem the COVID-19 pandemic before rolling out a multi-step reopening plan with capacity limits and other…
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•February 16, 2021
Hiring on a Handshake – Webinar to Connect Businesses With Job Seekers
On the digital platform “Handshake,” local businesses can connect with candidates to fill seasonal, full- and part-time jobs. Learn more at a Virtual Job Fair with the Southern Ocean County Chamber…
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•February 16, 2021
Wanted: Summer Rentals – By Agents as Well as By Vacationers
Presidents Day weekend used to signal the very start of the annual hunt for a summer rental on Long Beach Island. But in 2021, demand was already catching up to supply on LBI by the first of…
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•February 11, 2021
What the Heart Wants: Valentine’s Day Vendors Don’t Miss a Beat
Flowers and sweets. Beauty and pleasure. Everyone could do with a little more of each. So, whether partnered or single, embrace the tradition. Order up something lovely and delicious for a Valentine…
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•February 11, 2021
Locally Based Surf and Lifestyle Brand Becomes Surfrider Foundation ‘Coastal Defender’
The Stafford Township-based apparel brand Jetty has drawn a lot of attention in the LBI area in its 18-year existence. Through its flagship store, a historic movement to unite and rebuild after…
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•February 10, 2021
Southern Ocean Rotary Donates to Boy Scouts
Southern Ocean Rotary Club of Manahawkin made a $3,000 donation to Jersey Shore Council – Boy Scouts in recognition of their partnership in co-sponsoring Operation Halloween 2020, a service project…
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•February 10, 2021
COVID-19 Workplace Health, Safety & Worker Benefits Webinar Offered
A free webcast on Feb. 18 will detail available resources for New Jersey businesses regarding COVID-19 workplace safety. The New Jersey Business Action Center will host the webinar “COVID-19…
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•February 10, 2021
Agnello Market Is Brotherly Love of Artisan Food
Agnello Market’s three co-owning brothers are a story of young men opening a family business in a pandemic, calling it “amazing” to bring happiness with fresh food, and hitting instant appreciation…
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•February 3, 2021
Rebounding Events Past COVID Is Topic
The title “Rebounding the Events: Moving Past COVID-19” states the need that will be addressed in the Winter Business & Nonprofit Forum, sponsored by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce and…
