

WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE The Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce 2012 Circle of Excellence Recipients Chairman’s Award New Jersey Natural Gas Public Service Monmouth County Library Headquarters Non Profit New Hope Foundation and Special Strides Major Business Dearborn Market Small Business Federici’s Restaurant Community Service The Arc of Monmouth Chamber Volunteer of the Year Robert Fleishman BMW of Freehold Sponsors to date: Platinum Sponsors – CentraState Healthcare System and New Jersey Natural Gas Silver Sponsor - North Jersey Community Bank The Circle of Excellence Award Dinner Thursday, June 7, 2012 — 6:00-9:30 pm — $100/pp Battleground Country Club Call the Chamber (732) 462-3030 to register. Click the Forms Tab to Download Sponsorship Opportunities information. Road Show Success Stories! Amy Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Monmouth County Economic Development writes: The ripple effect is working! During the Chamber luncheon in January I met a gentleman who discussed with me a client of his that currently has a business in Union County but is thinking about moving to a new location. I followed up and gave this person information about Monmouth County to share with the business owner. On Tuesday, at the Greater Monmouth Road Show the gentleman introduced me to his client. The client had come to the Road Show to learn more about doing business in Monmouth County. We exchanged emails afterward and is was so impressed with what the County offers to its business community that he will be making plans shortly to begin his site selection process to move here. Great networking, great event hosted by the Chamber producing great results. Larry Stein, President - Appliance Brokers, Manalapan shares: I attended the Chamber Road Show on Tuesday, February 28th and reached out to Monmouth County Economic Development the next day and we set up an appointment. I appreciated the prompt response to my inquiry. Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Team Challenge Competition "*An Ethics and Business Initiative for Tomorrow's Leaders"* Principles … Values … Character … Integrity … Ethics … For more than fifteen years, the Education Committee of the Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce has been working in partnership with the Freehold Regional High School District, the largest regional district within the state, and Allentown High School, to help develop programs that assist their students (and our future business leaders) as they enter the workforce and are expected to function as part of a team. 2011 TEAM CHALLENGE Manalapan High School 1st Place 2011 Team Challenge Sponsors And the 2011 ATHENA Award Recipient is.............. Susan Dulczak Clinical Director and Nurse Practitioner Valerie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Monmouth Medical Center Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Annual ATHENA™ Award Diamond Sponsor Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors Ampersand Graphics – Especially For You Florist  Greater Media Newspapers Other levels of Sponsorships available The ATHENA Award program celebrates women as valued members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment. We are pleased to announce the 2011 Nominees: Kathleen Abatemarco Principal Human Resources Business Partner NJ Press Media/Gannett Co. Susan Dulczak Clinical Director and Nurse Practitioner Valerie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Monmouth Medical Center Ruthanne Harrison Owner RUE Events/Harrison Technology Patty Ostaszewski CEO HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River Teri Sciamarelli Owner Case Remodeling Dr. Cynthia Vona Executive Medical Director Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Michelle Wolpov Owner/Director Game Shape Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce General Meeting Thursday, March 31, 2011 Keynote Speaker - Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno *Event Sponsors* (L to R) John P. Szeliga-Director, External Affairs, Verizon-NJ (sponsor); Doug Schoenberger-VP Corporate Responsibility, Verizon-NJ (sponsor);Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno; Loretta Kuhnert, GMCC President; Gary Gellman-Gellman Images, (sponsor) and Suzanne Pease-Ampersand Graphics, GMCC Chair of the Board. The Chamber also announced a new program to involve hundreds of employers in connecting returning veterans with employment opportunities in the county. To learn more, contact Richard Pezzullo, Veteran Employment Program Director - rich@netcentricnj.com or (732)915-5000.	GMCC Pinho Professional Center 57 Schanck Road Suite C-3 Freehold, NJ 07728 (732) 462-3030 Fax (732) 462-2123 UPCOMING EVENTS 5/24/12 - "Sizzling" morning networking at the Chamber office on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Join us from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. and start your day energized by good friends, good conversation and good information. $5/pp. Coffee/tea provided. Spotlight: Marylynn Hawkins, ERA Central Realty Group. 5/30/12 - We are excited to introduce the GMCC Xchange - a free, monthly after-business hours educational forum that provides attendees with timely and relevant information related to building and growing their business, an opportunity to share marketing and sales ideas with their peers and a venue to network with other members of the business community. The initial meeting will be on Wednesday, May 30th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Chamber office. Topic #1 Health Care Reform - Will it be a case of Win, Lose or Draw fro businessesand their employees? presented by William F. Bladel, CEBS, Mid-Atlantic Resource Group and Topic #2 - Be nice to your retirement plan, you will need it someday... presented by Dirk Alexander, RFC, AAMS, HIB Benefits & Planning. 6/7/12 Annual Circle of Excellence Awards Dinner at Battleground Country Club, 6 to 9:30 p.m. $100/pp. 6/12/12 - Business After Hours hosted by United Teletech Financial Credit Union. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 67 Us Highway 9 South, Unite #4, Morganville - $5/member - $10/non-member. "United Teletech Financial exists to serve our local community. As a non-profit financial institution, it truly is our goal to help the community prosper." Come join us to learn more about this Chamber member. 6/14/12 & 6/28/12 - "Sizzling" morning networking at the Chamber office on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Join us from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. and start your day energized by good friends, good conversation and good information. $5/pp. Coffee/tea provided. Spotlights TBD. 6/26/12 - GMCC Xchange - 5:30 to 7:00 Chamber office. Presenters: Claude Blanc, CHB Associates and David Singer, Stress Management Services of Monmouth County. Topics to be announced. 7/9/12 - Inaugural GMCC Young Professionals Group Softball Tournament at the Lakewood BlueClaws Stadium. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Affordable sponsorship information and player registration form available by clicking on the FORMS tab/Events/Download.