Here's What's Happening March 23, 2022 |
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Weekly Chamber E-News
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www.SalemCountyChamber.com
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Welcoming The Rotary Club of Penns Grove |
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March 25 - 8am - 10am Work Life Balance FREE Zoom Seminar |
March 25, 2022
8:00 am – 10am
Via Zoom
The Chamber's Business Education Committee is pleased to present the virtual Work Life Balance Workshop. Bill Martin, Fitness, Nutrition and Life Coach from Woodstown Massage will review tips and best practices for successfully creating meaningful and successful work/life balance.
This event is free courtesy of Atlantic City Electric's generous Sponsorship.
To register and receive the login and passcode please contact [email protected] or call 856-351-2245
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March 30 Opening Day at Cream Valley Custard |
Seems like forever since last Fall, stop in and get your Cream Valley Custard fix!
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Introducing SCC's New Dean of Students - Stephen Ampersand |
Salem Community College has named Stephen J. Ampersand as Dean of Student Services. He began at SCC on March 21.
A higher education professional since 2005, the New Jersey native has served in leadership positions at Cecil College in Maryland, Delaware State University and, most recently, at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). As Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at HACC, he re-aligned the athletics department to a college-wide Office of Student Affairs, led the reorganization of the counseling and advising department to improve student retention, and championed an early college academy program for students of an underserved school district.
“Salem Community College is fortunate to hire someone of Stephen’s extensive background,” said President Michael Gorman. “His experience in leading student services divisions will be a tremendous asset.”
Ampersand is a doctoral student in Leadership for Organizations at the University of Dayton. He earned a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Wilmington University, and bachelor’s and associate degrees in Business Administration from Peirce College in Philadelphia.
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Elevated Remodeling Roofing Special |
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Amazon is hiring in South Jersey at it’s Penns Grove, Swedesboro, and West Deptford locations!
When you start now, you can take home something greater – pay of up to $19.80/hr, a range of real benefits, and opportunities for career advancement – it’s the difference all those things make together. Visit amazon.com/hourlyjobsnearme now to learn more.
Check often as job opportunities go fast! Jobs are posted every Friday evening into Saturday. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer.
Jennifer Banks
Staffing Coordinator | PHL Central Node
Work hard. Have fun. Make history
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2022 Veteran's Events - Salem County |
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Business Books from The Women's Club of Penns Grove |
The Women's Club of Penns Grove generously donated several helpful business books to The Chamber. We've set them up in our office to benefit your business and staff.
If you'd like to borrow a book or two, stop by our offices.
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Help Meals on Wheels reach our $5,000 fundraising goal!
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From Bill McGowan at RCL Solar |
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Kratom Samples from Christopher's Organic Botanicals |
Chris Deaney, Owner of Christopher's Organic Botanicals dropped off some samples of Kratom to our offices.
Samples are available at no cost, feel free to stop by and grab one while they last.
For more information about Christopher's Organic Botanicals
For more information about Kratom visit Christopher's Blog
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The Leighty Team - Spring is in the Air! |
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April 7 Bag Up NJ Networking Event at Salem County Improvement Authority |
Please be advised, on May 4 the NJ Non Reusable Bag Ban becomes law.
The Salem County Chamber of Commerce participated with 50 other NJ Chambers through the Chamber Alliance to oppose the bag ban because we all understand how this new law will impact our small business retail and restaurants. We were not successful in our opposition, but Salem County Improvement Authority to the rescue!
Reusable Bag Networking Event
April 7, 2022
4:30 pm - 6pm
Hosted and Sponsored by Salem County Improvement Authority
286 Welchville Road (Rt 540)
Alloway, NJ 08001
Salem County Improvement Authority is our host for The Chamber's April 7, 2022 Networking Event. To prepare local businesses for NJ's Reusable Shopping Bag mandate, SCIA will give away100 reusable bags to each business that attends the event.
Join us for great networking, refreshments and a leg up on free reusable bags!
To ensure appropriate refreshments, please RSVP your intention to attend by contacting [email protected] or call 856-351-2245
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Easter Service at Bethel Bible Church |
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Penns Grove Elks Lodge April Craft Fair - Vendors Wanted |
Sign up to participate in our Spring Vendor & Craft Fair
April 16, 2022
11 am—3 pm
Gate opens at 9
A 10’ x 10’ space is $15 ($18 w/electric)
You are responsible for your own tables and tents.
Reserve your spot by April 1
Call Jeanne Ridgway at (302) 229-1736
Free coffee
Entertainment
Food will be available
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April 17 - 21 Dine To Donate to Bo Lends a Paw Pet Pantry |
At the Village Pub, PLEASE present coupon so the pet pantry can receive credit.
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Salem Community College Glass Education Center April Events |
SCC Glass Education Center
April Open House, Workshops, and Glass Sale!
Salem Community College (SCC) welcomes the public to the Samuel and Jean Jones Glass Education Center on Sunday, April 3rd for an afternoon of glass!
The open house includes a glass sale featuring handmade glass created by the center's talented students! Items available include glass flowers, jewelry, vases, paperweights, and other handmade glass gift items from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free to the Glass Education Center and the sale. While visiting the center, guests may tour the Glass Education Center, and see glassmaking in action!
Additionally the glass center will be running several hands-on workshops including flameworked pendant beads, hot glass paperweights, and fused glass suncatchers. No glass experience is necessary, but please note minimum age requirements.
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Upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drives in Salem County |
Upcoming American Red Cross blood drives in Salem County include:
Wednesday March 30, 2:30 - 7:30 at the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit, 2 Lamplighter Dr., Woodstown 08098
Friday April 1, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Penns Grove Masonic Lodge, 330 Georgetown Rd., Carneys Point 08069
Monday April 11, 2 - 7 p.m. at the Woodstown Masonic Lodge #138, 32 Auburn Rd., Woodstown 08098
Thursday April 14, 2 - 7 p.m. at the Salem County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #6, 693 S. Broadway, Pennsville 08070
You can schedule an appointment using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). There is no blood
donation waiting period for those who have received a flu shot or a Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine or booster, so long as they are symptom-free.
If you have ever wondered if you could be a blood donor, here is a link to the Red Cross donor eligibility requirements:
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May 5 National Day of Prayer Breakfast hosted by Ranch Hope
Ranch Hope will be hosting a National Day of Prayer breakfast on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the St. Joseph's Parish Center in Woodstown.
Our guest speaker with be Rev. Ted Winsley, Chaplain for the Philadelphia Eagles. We will also have several Pastors from throughout S Jersey that will be leading in prayer. The breakfast will be catered by Rode's.
Doors will open at 7:30 am with breakfast starting at 7:45 am, or goal is for the program to be completed by 9:00 am.
Once a graphic has been designed I'll send it to you, but I wanted you to at least be aware there would be a breakfast.
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May 5 - Best of Salem County Celebration Event |
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5pm – 7:30 pm at the Salem County Fairgrounds
$35 per person
Join us for great networking as we celebrate this year’s Best of Salem County Winners.
Bring your own chair/table. BYOB.
Boxed Dinner Catered by Creeks Edge Pizza, Grill & Catering – Dave Travis
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders
Buffalo Pulled Chicken Sliders
Mac & Cheese
Smoked Peach Baked Beans
Sodas, Bottled Water
Paper products
Each winning business will receive a 2022 Best of Salem County Yard Sign, Sponsored by Astro Sign Company!
Event Sponsorships Are Also Available - $250 and Includes:
- 2 Event Tickets
- Sponsor Name & Logo on all pre event, event and post event promotional materials
- Sponsor display table in the promenade area
- Recognition during the program & Sponsor participation in the event program
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Habitat for Humanity's Annual Women Build Event
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May 11 - 8:30 am - 10:30 am Annual State of the District Breakfast
May 11, 2022
8:30 am - 10:30 am
The Grove at Centerton
1022 Almond Road
Pittsgrove Twp, NJ 08318
$25 Per Person - Continental Breakfast
The Chamber's Government Relations & Economic Development Committee invites you to join us for the Annual State of the District Breakfast.
Featuring Presentations From The NJ Third Legislative District Team
Hon. Edward Durr, NJ State Senate
Hon. Bethanne McCarthy Patrick, NJ State Assembly
Hon. Beth Sawyer, NJ State Assembly
Breakfast Menu Includes
Baked goods - danishes, muffins & croissants
Bagel bar with assorted bagels & cream cheeses
Yogurt Parfaits
Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Coffee, tea & assorted chilled juices
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May 12 - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Business After Hours Networking
Sponsored and hosted by Henry D. Young Inc. - Insurance at their new location:
90 West Broadway
Salem, NJ 08079
Refreshments served. Parking lot in back, additional parking available on 4th Street.
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Southwest Council's Camp Youth Empowering Youth - Registration Opens April 8
Southwest Council, Inc. will be having "Camp-Youth Empowering Youth (YEY) 2022"
We are BACK! We, at SWC, are excited and looking forward to this year's CAMP.
Pre-Registration opens April 8th.
We are also looking for high school students that would like to volunteer during the CAMP YEY. This would be a great opportunity for them to obtain National Honor Societal community hours. For more information, please see CAMP YEY flyer
Thank you :)
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Maria C. Rodriguez, MHS, CADC
Partnership for Success/Prevention Specialist
Salem County Office
180 E. Broadway
Salem, NJ 08079
856-794-1011 X331
Fax: 856-794-1239
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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,
Pilesgrove/Woodstown, NJ on September 10-11, 2022. Families invited to show up from 10am to 5pm to kick-off the apple harvest season.
Apples, Apples & more: Visitors to the show will enjoy delicious treats from Apple Pie by the Slice, Candy Apples, Apple Bread, Apple Butter, Apple Sauce, and of course Apple Cider. Bakers invited to enter their best apple dessert in our “Everything Apple Dessert Contest” on Saturday at 2pm. After judging, families visiting the festival will have the opportunity to sample the entries for free. The Apple Mascot will make an appearance both days and be available for photos.
The Craft Show: Over 100 talented artists and crafters will offer amazing works from clothing to ceramics, paintings, pottery, glasswork, soaps, candles, quilting, woodworking, wreaths to handcrafted jewelry.
Happenings: There will be a Fall Home Show, offering savings on hundreds of products and services, wine samples, apple toss for adults, live bands, Vendor Fair, free hayrides, delicious festival food court, apple by the bags, , farm produce, free craft making for kids, face painting, Apple Pie Eating Contest for kids under 12, pony rides, free hayrides and pet friendly.
Apple Pageant: The Little Miss Apple Pageant for girls ages 4-8 from South Jersey are invited to sign up. The Pageant starts on Sunday at 2pm. This pageant is free to join, and all contestants receive prizes for taking part. One Queen and first to fourth runners selected. Tiaras, sashes, and gifts awarded to winners. This is a semi-formal to formal pageant with a theme of apple colors.
Other Details: Everything about the event has Family Fun at the core! This is a pet friendly event, free admission and parking is $5.00 a carload. Free apples for kids. All contests are free to enter. Vendors and Sponsors needed. Kathy Wright organizes this event, of B & K Enterprise, Millville NJ. Promoting family friendly, affordable events in South Jersey. Visit our website for event schedule, contest forms and general details at www.sjapplefest.com or call 856-765-0118. Part of the parking proceeds donated to local nonprofit.
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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
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October 28 - Salem City's Annual Walking Ghost Tour |
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