Here's What's Happening October 25, 2023


It's a fun Fall in Salem County!





www.SalemCountyChamber.com


Get to Know Your Candidates Event Recording

Each year, The Salem County Chamber of Commerce's Government Relations Committee hosts "Meet the Candidates". This event provides our business owners and residents the opportunity to hear each Candidate's platform for elected office. If you missed the event last night, you may view it here: https://youtube.com/live/8IMLXn5ybm8


Special thanks to Noah McFadden from Salem Community College IT for providing the video!




We Welcome Our Newest Chamber Member - Noel Pool, Firstrust Financial Resources

Special's At Nellie's Food Lounge Today thru November 8



10/27 at Nellie's Food Lounge



Why break the bank on gas and tolls when you can have a blast right in your own backyard? Mark your calendar and RSVP on Eventbrite to score discounted grub and a chance to win a prize!


https://nellies_halloween_karaoke.eventbrite.com
















10/23 - 11/7 Penns Grove Rotary Club Winter Coat Drive










































SCC Aumni Shoe Drive - Accepting More Donations Until October 31


The Salem Community College Alumni Association has collected 91 bags of donated shoes, we're pushing hard to meet our goal of 100 by October 31.

If you have gently worn shoes, please feel free to drop them off at the following locations by OCTOBER 31:




Salem County Chamber of Commerce between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm M - F

Salem Community College's Davidow Hall, 460 Hollywood Avenue, Carneys Point

County of Salem's 5th Street Plaza, Salem offices.





SCVTS Culinary Arts Students - Thanksgiving Dinner Made Easy and Delicious!

Tired of Spending all day cooking a meal only to spend all night cleaning your kitchen? Or, are you hosting your first thanksgiving and want to be the star of your friends and family? Let the Salem Tech Culinary & Pastry Arts program do the work for you. Not only will you have a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving, you'll be helping the Culinary students. All proceeds benefit the Culinary and Pastry Arts Program. You can order Thanksgiving Dinner for 8; or just order the sides; and don't forget dessert.  

 

Attached is the Thanksgiving To Go Menu Flyer. You can go to our website to place an online credit card order, or print out the flyer and follow the instructions for check orders.

 

Here's the direct link to the online order form.

 

https://fs3.formsite.com/salemettc/wkgm6zmoxs/index

 

 

Bonnie M. Baker

Community Information & Business Partnerships Supervisor

(856) 769-0101, ext. 5391




Woodstown Massage On-Site Offering New Services
























Nov. 6 Big Brothers Big Sisters Virtual Volunteer Information Sessions




The guidance of a mentor can empower a young person to reach their potential. Join Big Brothers Big Sisters and become a Defender of Potential to a youth on their waiting list.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has a variety of programs that offer enough flexibility for even the busiest of schedules. 



Attend an upcoming virtual orientation & information session and learn about their many mentoring programs. Register today at:

https://bbbs.tfaforms.net/wfLaJDn





Tygh Powell

Director of Programs

Big Brothers Big Sisters

of Cumberland & Salem Counties

Office: 856.692.0916

Direct Line: 856.497.1859

www.SouthJerseyBigs.org






First Presbyterian Church of Salem Welcomes The Community to Upcoming Events



First Presbyterian Church of Salem lists upcoming events, all are welcome!


Thai Chi Class - Every Tuesday at 11am held in the Church Annex. Rev. Dr. Gary Cecil is certified and teaches the class. Wear comfortable clothing.


November 19 - 11am The American Legion Band will be performing during the regular church services.


November 19 at 3pm Music for Harp & Flute performed by Anna Ellsworth and Carol Joe - performances in the 2nd floor sanctuary.


First Presbyterian Church of Salem offers a handicapped accessible elevator to reach the sanctuary. Parking is available on street or in the lot behind the Church.


First Presbyterian Church of Salem

Rev. Dr. Gary Cecil, Pastor

88 Market Street

Salem, NJ 08079

856-935-2148


Services every Sunday at 11am - all are welcome


Woodstown Central Railroad Excursions


























1st Annual Gift of Hope for Salem County Hosted by Pierson Cleaning Services

The Chamber office has a drop box for Toy Donations, feel free to drop off between 8:30 am and 4pm Monday through Friday. If we happen to be offsite, please DO NOT leave them outside.





October 28 Inspira Family Fun Fest















November 4 Join Appel Farm to Celebrate Arts & Wellness



Join Appel Farm to Celebrate Arts and Wellness on November 4th!



Appel Farm Arts & Music Center’s Healthy HeARTS Festival will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 10am-3pm. This free family-friendly festival is a celebration of arts and wellness for the South Jersey community. All are welcome to join us for live music by local musicians on the Grove Stage; crafters of handmade goods; food trucks; locally crafted wine, beer and spirits; wellness demonstrations; and art-making activities for the whole family.


Register ahead for the Fundraiser 5k race and 1 mile walk on and around Appel Farm’s beautiful campus. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Appel Farm’s arts programming throughout South Jersey.

Vendors, wellness organizations and any local business looking to be involved in this event, please visit the event website www.appelfarm.org/healthyhearts for the application, or contact Kat Baer at kbaer@appelfarm.org--





Katharine Baer (she/her)

Marketing Manager

Appel Farm Arts & Music Center

www.appelfarm.org

www.appelfarmartscamp.org

856-358-2472 ext. 111



November 9 Chamber Business After Hours at The Engine House



RSVP by calling The Chamber offices at 856-351-2245 or email Jennifer@SalemCountyChamber.com



November 10 Chamber Business Education Workshop - Google My Business Profile presented by Robert Cmiel



Google is the most used search engine in the world. The Google Business Profile is a free tool that helps businesses reach and gain new Customers.


This presentation shares tips on the best ways to use this tool including:


  • Creating and optimizing your business profile
  • Engage with your Customers


Presented by Robert Cmiel at Media Going Mobile. Robert is a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer on demand and agency owner providing valuable strategic guidance and exceptional support to help businesses improve their online presence.


This event is FREE courtesy of our Sponsors: Atlantic City Electric, PSEG Nuclear & Salem Community College.



RSVP by calling The Chamber office at 856-351-2245 or via email to Jennifer@SalemCountyChamber.com




American Red Cross Blood Drive Locations Through December


 

Wednesday November 1 from 2 - 7 p.m. at the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit, 2 Lamplighter Drive, Woodstown 08098

 

Tuesday December 5 from 12 - 5 p.m. at the Pedricktown Industrial Complex EAC Building 545, 76 Porcupine Road, Pedricktown 08067

 

Wednesday December 6 from 12 - 5 p.m. at The Grove at Centerton, 1022 Almond Road, Elmer NJ 08318

 

Friday December 8 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Penns Grove Masonic Lodge, 330 Georgetown Road, Carneys Point 08069

 

To make an appointment to donate blood, go to redcrossblood.org and enter the zip code of the desired donation location.

With sincere thanks to the Salem County Chamber of Commerce members and their employees, friends, and families for their generous and continuing support,

Cindy McManus

American Red Cross - Community Volunteer Leader - Salem County

cell: 856 217-4986




November 19 at Penns Grove Elks Lodge - Spirit Gallery with Tammy Petrucelli

Tammy is returning to the Penns Grove Elks Lodge for an afternoon of messages from loved ones. Come out for light fare and a cash bar prior to Messages from Heaven. A Spirit Gallery is a demonstration that life never ends. Tammy will be reading members of the audience. Attendance does not guarantee a reading. Tammy will read from 2 until 4. The lodge will open at noon.

$30 pre sales ONLY. Please call / text Debbie Rambo for reservations at 856-305-3683



For More Detail Click HERE



December 1 Regional Economic Perspective Cumberland & Salem Counties

Presented by The Chamber of Commerce of Southern NJ in partnership with the Salem County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Vineland & Bridgeton Chambers and the Millville Chamber of Commerce.


The panel of experts will present a comprehensive overview of development in this region.


For complete details and to register, click on the link below:



https://business.chambersnj.com/eventcalendar/Details/regional-economic-perspective-cumberland-salem-counties-970355?sourceTypeId=Website
























 
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