Here's What's Happening August 10, 2022




www.SalemCountyChamber.com
Welcoming Inclusion Coffee Shop, Our Newest Member

 
Special thanks for longtime Member Alicia Bjornson for encouraging this new business to join.

For more information on Inclusion Coffee Shop




















August 15 Business After Hours Networking Hosted by Farmers & Bankers Brewing

 

August 15 – 5pm – 6:30 pm Business After Hours Networking hosted by Farmers & Bankers Brewing

8 North Main Street
Woodstown, NJ 08098

Join fellow business leaders for The Chamber's August Business After Hours Networking at Salem County's newest Brewery. Because of NJ State Law, Breweries cannot offer food.
No cover charge, cash bar.
 
So appropriate staff can be on hand to serve everyone, please RSVP your intention to attend to jennifer@salemcountychamber.com





August 25 Career Pathway/Job Fair Hosted by Salem Community College RSVP by Aug. 19

 

Salem Community College, in partnership with the Salem County Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a Career Pathway/Job Fair on Thursday, August 25th, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Davidow Hall Lobby. The primary objective of this Career Pathway/Job Fair is to provide our students with first hand guidance toward their individual career goals. This will be open to all current and future students, our alumni, and the community at large. 
 
This Career Pathway/Job Fair seeks to assist students and community members understand the requirements of various jobs, the best entry-level positions to pursue, educational needs, advancement opportunities, and performance expectations. Hopefully, you will encounter employee prospects you wish to pursue. 
 
Through the NJ Career Acceleration Grant, we are able to waive the $500 registration fee for participating businesses. Please RSVP to Jennifer Jones at jennifer@salemcountychamber.com no later than the end of business Friday, August 19, 2022. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me (information below) or Jennifer Jones, Executive Director of the Salem County Chamber of Commerce at (856) 351-2245 or jennifer@salemcountychamber.com


So far, the following employers have reserved their vendor table:


Amazon
Atlantic City Electric/Pepco Holdings
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Chemours
County of Salem
Delaware River & Bay Authority
Dry Guys Basement Systems
First National Bank of Elmer
Golden Rehabilitation
House of Wright Mortuary
Jersey Cares/Volunteer Center
Lacy's Express
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Owens Steel Company
The Pino Agency
PSEG Nuclear
Salem Community College
Salem Medical Center
SEPTA
Saint John's Pentecostal Outreach Daycare Center
Salem County One Stop Career Center
Salem County Real Estate Academy
Salem Medical Center
Sunoco - NJ Turnpike
Worldwide Glass Resources
Wyshinski Bus Service



August 4 Congressional Luncheon Recap

The Chamber hosted US Congressman Van Drew for the Annual Update held at the beautiful Inn at Salem Country Club.

$14.5 million for the Salem River dredging project to deepen the channel and allow larger barges to access the Port of Salem. The Port is an international trade zone and will be used for the LAC Wind Port supply chain as well as encourage additional economic development in our area

$3.75 million for the County Court House expansion. The expansion was mandated by the state but the state did not include funding. This saves Salem County residents significantly

$3.75 million to expand broad band in the County

Thanks to all who attended. This event was sold out completely.


Pictured is Jake Snead, Regional Vice President for Atlantic City Electric, our event Sponsor. In addition to Sponsoring the event, ACE donated an Echo Dot as the doorprize.

For full photos from Steve Graham of Graham Communications Click HERE




Please Note End of August Deadline for Soul Shots Submissions

For more about this project,



Rotary Club of Woodstown Summer Concert Series 2022

 




Norman's Hallmark, Pilesgrove

 A sparkling, clean unisex fragrance that captures the coolness, clarity and purity of the ocean, Inis the Energy of the Sea is a favorite around the world. Inspired by the beauty and energy of the wild western coast of Ireland.

Inis (the word means ‘island’ in Irish Gaelic) instantly refreshes and brings a happy feeling.



Stop in Norman's Hallmark Woodstown (Acme Shopping Center)
Carolyn Crisafi
Store Manager I Norman's Hallmark
Store 103





Congratulations to Belfint, Lyons & Shuman CPA's

 August 9, 2022 – Wilmington, Delaware - Belfint Lyons & Shuman, CPAs (BLS), a leading accounting firm announced that they have earned the Best of Accounting Award for providing superior service to their clients. They are the only Delaware-based firm to have earned this award four years in a row! ClearlyRated's Best of Accounting® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. On average, clients of 2022 Best of Accounting winners are 60% more likely to be satisfied than those who work with non-winning firms.
BLS received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 88.1% of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 53%.

"The entire BLS Leadership team is incredibly proud of the feedback we received through our client survey. Being client-focused and open to continuous improvement is instrumental in ensuring our service philosophy is designed to meet the expectations of the great people and organizations we serve. The testimonials and positive responses validate the tremendous efforts of the BLS team and are motivation to keep raising the bar in the future." BLS Director, Jonathan D. Moll, CPA said.

“Winners of the 2022 Best of Accounting award for client satisfaction have demonstrated their commitment to delivering exceptional client service, even as Covid-19 has forced them to reimagine and rebuild their approach to business," said ClearlyRated's CEO and Founder, Eric Gregg. "These service leaders have kept the client experience at the heart of their business strategy, and it's my honor to celebrate and showcase the 2022 Best of Accounting winners alongside feedback from their actual clients on ClearlyRated.com!”

About Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A.:
Belfint, Lyons & Shuman was founded in 1923 as a small accounting practice whose staff was committed to building long-standing, mutually beneficial relationships with clients and business associates. Today, with 80 professionals, we have become one of the largest and most respected certified public accounting firms in Delaware while never losing sight of our founding commitments. We have a diverse client base and offer services such as: advisory services, assurance, auditing, tax planning & compliance, small business services, litigation support, employee benefit plan audits, succession planning, business & management consulting and corporate services for investment holding companies. Visit our website at www.belfint.com.





The Leighty Team at Keller Williams Hometown Realty





































American Red Cross Blood Drive Locations

 

Upcoming American Red Cross blood drives in Salem County with available appointments in June and July include:






 
 
Wednesday August 10 1 - 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 253, 20 Phillip Drive, Salem 08079
 
Thursday August 25 1 - 6 p.m. at the Elmer United Methodist Church, 19 South Main Street, Elmer 08318
 
Wednesday August 31 2 - 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1952, 171 South Broadway, Pennsville 08070
 
Sign up at Home Page and use the zip code for your desired donation location

 
If you have never donated blood before but want more information, go to: Eligibility Requirements


August 13 Woodstown Community Fun Day

Come out and enjoy the fun, planned and implemented by a dedicated group of volunteers.



















 


Amazon Drop In Interviews


Current opportunities!
  • Job seekers can search jobs near them by their zip code! Applicants should start at one of these vanity URLs based on their category:
General Workforcehttps://amazon.com/hourlyjobsnearme
Military and spouses https://amazon.com/militaryjobs
People with Disabilities https://amazon.com/pwdhourlyjobs

 


 


October 1 25th Annual Giant Pumpkin Carve

Meals on Wheels of Salem County will celebrate the 25th Annual Giant Pumpkin Carve on 10/1. Help support Salem County seniors by sponsoring this year's monumental event. Click here to view the sponsorship opportunities. 




Labor Day Weekend - 50th Anniversary of the Salem County Bluegrass Festival


 
At the Salem County Fairgrounds


 
 







September 10 & 11 South Jersey Apple Fest

Presented by B & K Enterprises at the Salem County Fairgrounds

Salem County, NJ; The South Jersey Apple Fest, a fourth annual apple theme event, is coming to the Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Harding Hwy,












September 16 Jazz Night at Edward Dorn Center, Pedricktown












September 21 FBI Cyber Security Lunch & Leaarn
September 21, 2022
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Maria's
72 North Virginia Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069



Join us at Maria's, Salem County's premier event center for the FBI's CyberSecurity overview.

Representatives from the Philadelphia FBI office will review the current cyber security threats facing organizations today and discuss techniques to defend against them.

Lunch prepared by DiPaolo's Italian Ristorante.

$30 per person, RSVP's are a must. Tickets may be purchased via https://salemcountychamber.com/payments/








September 22 Business After Hours Networking at Dempsey, Weiss & Associates

September 22 - 5pm - 6:30 pm

Dempsey, Weiss & Associates
418 Route 77
Elmer, NJ 08318


Join us for Business After Hours Networking at the newly updated offices of Dempsey, Weiss & Associates.

For more about Dempsey, Weiss & Associates Click HERE

So our hosts may prepare, please RSVP with your intention to attend to Jennifer@SalemCountyChamber.com









October 8 & 9 19th Annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show



Presented by B & K Enterprises at the Salem County Fairgrounds

The 19th annual South Jersey Pumpkin festival returns to the Salem County Fairgrounds on October 8-9, 2022, 735 Harding Hwy, New Jersey. Families are invited to attend in support of small and local businesses.  

The South Jersey Pumpkin Show has become one of the best ways to welcome the autumn harvest with kids and parents alike. Festival goers visiting will enjoy pumpkin desserts, over 150 vendor booths, Fall Home Show, fun contests, give-a-ways, wine sampling, food court, Amusement Rides, Fun Haunted Barn, pony rides and hayrides around the fairgrounds. The festival will host a variety of live musical acts daily. The giant Pumpkin Pyramid, filled with pumpkins, and mums, represents everything beautiful about the fall harvest. Each year dozens of the participating vendors compete for prizes for the best Fall Scarecrows. Visiting festival goers are invited to help pick the winners.

Saturday activities includes the Adults Pumpkin Toss and the Pumpkin Dessert Contest with free sampling. Saturday will showcase a reading of the legend of Sleepy Hollow and the arrival of the Headless Horsemen at the graveyard. The Halloween Costume Contest & Trick or Treat Stroll for kids ages 4-10 begins at 6pm.
 
Sunday events will start with the All-Breed Fun Dog Show at noon & Little Miss Pumpkin Show Queen Pageant at 2pm. Come search for one of our Halloween Painted Rocks and win amazing prizes. The Salem County Fairgrounds is located just a few miles from Delaware Memorial Bridge. Admissions is free, parking $5.00 a carload. Portion of proceeds to benefit a Salem County nonprofit group.

Event runs rain or shine. Visit the website for details and updates at www.sjpumpkinshow.com. Vendors and sponsors being sought. All NJ State & CDC COVID 19 regulations will be in place. Call 856-765-0118 with questions





October 24 Get to Know Your Candidates Forum



October 24 - 5:30 pm
FREE

At Salem Community College's Davidow Auditorim
460 Hollywood Avenue
Carneys Point, NJ 08069




Join us in person at Salem Community College's Davidow Auditorium to meet the Candidates and hear their platform.

Candidates for elected offices include:

Salem County Board of Commissioners
United States Congress

This event is free and organized by The Chamber's Government Relations & Economic Development Committee. 

Please RSVP to Jennifer@SalemCountyChamber.com or by calling 856-351-2245

October 28 Annual Leadership Breakfast - Leading With Empathy

October 28 - 8:30 am

Salem County Vo-Tech
880 Woodstown Rd (Rt 45)
Woodstown, NJ 08098

$25 per person

Presented by Mike Gorman, Ed.D., President of Salem Community College and Kim Gattuso, Owner & General Manager, Dry Guys Basement Systems
Empathy has always been a critical skill for leaders, but it is taking on a new level of priority in today’s times. Far from a soft approach, it can drive significant business results for your company.

New research demonstrates the importance of empathy in everything from innovation to employee retention. Great leadership requires a fine balance of skills to create the conditions for employee engagement, happiness, and performance. Empathy tops the list of what today’s leaders must get right.

Full gourmet hot breakfast catered by the Salem County Vocational Technical School’s Culinary Arts Students.

To RSVP With Payment Click HERE



October 28 - Salem City's Annual Walking Ghost Tour







Save the Date - Chamber Annual Distinguished Citizen of the Year Banquet



December 7, 2022
5:30 pm

The Grove at Centerton

We are currently in the process of planning the Annual Distinguished Citizen of the Year Banquet.

We've booked The Grove at Centerton.

More detail to follow including pricing, Citizen Nomination form, etc.







 Salem County Chamber of Commerce | 856-351-2245MyChamber@SalemCountyChamber.com| www.SalemCountyChamber.com