Here's What's Happening

 January 9, 2015 

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From The Chamber

 


 

Happy 2015 and thanks to all of you who chose local businesses for your holiday shopping needs.

 

This week's E-News contains some new information, as well as sales & specials from Chamber Members. 

 

If you'd like to include an article or promote your business, please send your pdf brochure, flyer and/or information to [email protected] by noon each Wednesday.  We're happy to help spread the word.

 

 

If you need help finding a place to shop locally:  Click HERE         


 

 

 

 


Welcome Frog Ocean Honey!
The Chamber would like to welcome our first new Member of 2015. 

 

 

 

 

Located in Lower Alloway's Creek Township, NJ - Frog Ocean Honey is a small, family owned business that provides 100% pure local honey and hand made natural beeswax products. Our honey is available at Costello's Garden Center (586 North Broadway Deepwater, NJ) and Java Dog Coffee and Tea (144 West Broadway Salem, NJ) or by contacting us. To order any products, please call (856) 266-8567 or email us at frogoceanhoney@gmail.com.  As always, thank you for supporting your local beekeeper!

 

Find out more 

 

Special thanks to Gaynel Schneeman of Barrett's Plantation Bed and Breakfast for encouraging the Omlor's to become active Chamber Members.  Gaynel just earned $10 Chamber Dollar$ that can be used towards events, seminars, advertising or 2016 Chamber Membership.

 

Would you like to encourage a business associate to get involved?  It's never been easier, simply direct them to our website  (Click Here) and ask them to let us know you referred them.  BANG!  You will receive $10 Chamber Dollar$ for each business you refer! 

 


What's the Weather This Week?

 

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One Village Alliance Grand Opening January 13

  

A NEW YEAR.
A NEW LOCATION!

 

One Village Alliance (OVA) has been serving Salem families since 2009. In 2014 the community could not have been more excited about the opening of our West Side Court Community Arts & Learning Center, a collaboration with the Salem Housing Authority. Next Tuesday - we partner to open our second location!

 

Join us for an unforgettable Grand Opening Celebration!

January 13, 2015 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM 

321 Keasbey Street | Salem, NJ 08079

 

Bring friends and family to enjoy a breathtaking Art Exhibit Opening featuring the work of nationally renown Salem native, Cornelius V. Taylor. Hear from community partners and leaders including Salem Mayor, Charles Washington. And, most importantly, come learn how you can be a part of One Village Alliance's impact.



 


Help Wanted

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EDUCATION

 

1 Lead Teacher for 3's room

1 Lead Teacher for 4's room

Experience needed. Early Childhood credits preferred.

2 P/T Teacher Aids

Experience needed.

Please call: 856-455-7133

  


 


This Week's Specials at A Moment of Zen
 
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25% off greeting cards & cd greeting cards
 

 

 

 

Find Out More About A Moment of Zen  

 


 


The Worst Breakfasts for Your Waistline
Have you set a resolution for a healthier lifestyle in 2015?  If so, this article discusses small changes that can help you feel better.

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Local Businesses Can Help You Reach a Healthy Goal

 

Salem County is home to many experts that can help you look great and feel terrific.  We have Yoga Studios, Fitness Centers, Gyms and nutrition experts.   Expert Massage Therapists, life coaches, top notch salons and organizational experts.

 

 They're just a click away!


 

 

Need to Relax with Bodywork? 

 


Lt Governor's NJ Business Symposium

 

 

 

 

 

The Lt. Governor's Office is hosting a symposium bringing together New Jersey businesses and experts to offer employer-focused information about the benefits, resources and best practices for hiring individuals with disabilities. Details and registration information is included in the attached letter.

 

Please forward this invitation to area businesses. Thank you!

 

 

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Sherry M. Thompson, Business Representative

NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Cumberland One-Stop Career Center

Phone: (856) 696-8607   Fax: (856) 690-1480

[email protected] 

www.Jobs4Jersey.com 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 


Organic Gardening Tips from Costello's

 

 

Winter isn't easy on most of us. Piles of ice and snow greet us weekly, and short days make brief periods of sunshine even harder to come by. That, combined with bitterly cold temperatures, means most of us wind up staying inside our well-sealed energy-efficient homes, rather than get outside for fresh air. And that could put your lungs at risk. There are a wide variety of toxic chemicals lurking in your home, and while you can take steps to minimize them, one the most prevalent chemicals in your home isn't easy to get rid of. 

 


 

Click Here for Article 

 

More About Costello's 


 

Costello's Garden Center

586 North Broadway

Deepwater, NJ. 08023

856-299-1783

Costelloscustomlandscapes.com/gardencenter

 

 

 

 


 Simply Said Hostess Special December 10 - January 31, 2015

 

 
 


 

 

 

 


New Year - Lessons Learned from Sparks Ignites Blog

 

  Vince G. Sparks, Writer & Blogger, Mullica Hill, NJ

 

 

 

It's the end of the year when many of us do some self-reflection and see what the year has brought us. Are we better or wiser for our experiences in 2014? Even if we aren't particularly the introspective type and just want to move on, the media won't let us. We turn on the TV and see news programs featuring the year in review. Magazines on the newsstand display highlights for 2014......
 


 

 


Winter Bird Food Recipe
   

 

 

  • 3 parts melted fat (suet preferred)
  • 1 part cornmeal or finely cracked corn
  • 1 part peanut butter or other nut butter
  • 1 part sunflower kernels or chopped nuts
  • 1 part brown sugar
  • 1 part chopped dried fruit (currants, raisins, prunes, etc.)
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  • Combine all of the ingredients with enough water to get the consistency of cooked oatmeal. Cook in double boiler until well blended. Put into small containers like tuna fish cans that can be securely attached to feeders or trees.


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    January 9 - 2nd Friday "Marketing 101" Business Education Seminar & Webinar

            

     This workshop will demonstrate how to successfully grow your business by developing a marketing strategy using key principles.  These key principles include determining the needs of customers through market research, analyzing competition, selecting specific markets to target and determining how to satisfy customer needs.

     

    Our presenters include Diane Sparks, President of DHS Marketing Solutions and Debbie Callahan, Director of Marketing of Friends Village At Woodstown.

     

    $10 to attend on location

     

    Want to be there, but just can't take time away from the office?  NO PROBLEM!  

     

    Have to get the kids on the bus first and it won't allow time to get to SCC NO PROBLEM!

     

    Want to attend in your PJ's?  NO PROBLEM!

     

    We also offer this seminar via live Webinar - $15 !!!

     

     

    The class will be held at Salem Community College's Tillis Hall, Room 123, 460 Hollywood Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ  08069.

     

    To reserve your classroom space or Webinar, click on the link below:

     

    Reserve and Pay Now  

    January 16 - Chamber Morning Coffee Power Hour Mixer

            

     

     

     

    Warm up with The Chamber's Morning Coffee Power Hour!  Make new business contacts!    

     

    FREE!

     

        
    January 29 - Chamber State of the County Address - 5pm - 7pm

            

     

     

     

     Join fellow Salem County businesspeople for gourmet appetizers and desserts prepared by the SCVTS Culinary Arts Department as Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders update us on progress and share plans for Salem County in 2015. $5 for Chamber Members, $20 for Prospective/Non-Members. Tickets are on sale now.

     

    Click Here for Invitation

     

    This event always fills up quickly, to reserve with payment click on the link below:

     

    Click Here to Reserve and Pay

     

     

     

        
     

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