Two ribbon cuttings for new Metuchen Chamber of Commerce members took place on March 12. Officials welcomed Lure Lash at 430 Main St. and Gym Guyz – a mobile physical fitness service that comes to your location. The Chamber of Commerce thanks Mayor Cammarano for doing the ceremonial honors and David Glasofer of Image Up Studios for photos.
The Chamber of Commerce had a steady surge of new and renewing members the last few weeks:
Not For Monkeys, Byron Place Capital Management, Heavenly Ham, New Pearl Cleaners
Shaping Your Health, Woodwild Park Association, NurseJoe Medical Uniforms, LPB Graphics
Twinkling Creations, 2 Chicks with Chocolate, David E. Sachs Law Office, Torino 2, Sandra Slobodien/Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Deborah Kerr/Keller Williams Elite Realtors
Metuchen Inn, and Mangia Toscano. Proof that Metuchen is a vibrant community on the upswing! Your support of local merchants and community organizations is greatly appreciated!
More Chamber of Commerce news follows.
Union Catholic High School Business Networking Luncheon featuring WCBS Newsradio Business Reporter Joe Connolly. Tuesday Apr. 19, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Shackamaxon Country Club, Scotch Plains.$35 ticket. 908-889-1600 x309 https://ucbnl2016ticket.eventbrite.com
Criterion News Advertiser monthly Merchant Special publishing Wednesday March 16, 2016. Reservation deadline is Friday March 11. (732) 548-8300 for details.
Metuchen’s Preschool of Rock sets album release party March 19. Michael & The Rockness Monsters present an album release party of Original Kids Music Saturday Mar. 19. 11:00 am -1:00pm at Old Franklin Schoolhouse 491 Middlesex Ave. Metuchen.
Cost is $10, children under 1 free; all families receive a full-length Michael & The Rockness Monsters CD.Tickets available online here or at the door. The concert highlights the first album produced by Preschool of Rock, a children’s music school headquartered in Metuchen with teaching locations across New Jersey and New York. Check out the music videos: “Cosmic Vacation” and “Pirate Song” .
Upcoming Chamber Seminars:
Mar. 11: Employer Legislative Committee Meeting
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Renaissance Woodbridge 515 Route 1 South Iselin. Harry J. Pizutelli of N.J. Department of Human Services Division of Disability Services speaks on issues related to disability hiring in the workplace. $25 Open to the public. For ticket info (732) 636-4040 or barnes-karenwmcc@comcast.net.
Mar. 15: How to Start a Business in Metuchen
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers at Metuchen Borough Hall, 500 Main Street, Metuchen. Sponsored by Metuchen Savings Bank. Hear from Borough officials and local business owners on making a smooth start. Admission-free; RSVP to (732) 548-2964 or metchenchamber@optimum.net.
Mar. 21: Restaurant Business Mixer – 6:00-8:00 p.m. Two Chicks with Chocolate 387 Main Street Metuchen. Hospitality expert Lisa Todaro offers marketing tips for food-service businesses. Free Admission. Open to all area food businesses. RSVP to (732) 548-2964 or metuchenchamber@optimum.net.
Apr. 5, 12, 19: Online Marketing – Making Social Media Work for You 9:00a.m-12:00noon. Susan Wilcox of e-Dynamic Marketing delivers a 3-part education series designed to help business owners take full advantage of social media, email marketing and online promotions to generate sales and grow their business. YMCA Office 483 Middlesex Ave. Metuchen. No fee for Chamber members, non-Chamber members $15. Register Here.
Apr. 26: Does Your Business Have an Emergency READY Plan?
8:00 a.m-9:30 am. Business restoration specialist Chris Schoen of SERVPRO Edison shows how to prepare your business for the unexpected. Metuchen Public Library 480 Middlesex Ave. Metuchen. No fee for Chamber members. Non-Chamber members $15 donation to Friends of Metuchen Library. Must register: (732) 548-2964 or visit metuchenchamber@optimum.net.
April 16 – Townwide Garage Sale Registration (signup by Apr. 9)
May 2 – Golf Outing Registration (signup by Apr. 29)
May 22 – 2016 Street Fair Vendor/Exhibitor Application (signup by Apr. 20)
2016 Car Cruise Sponsorship (signup by Apr. 8)
2016Junebug Performers/Writers Application (signup by Apr. 15)
2016 Junebug Performers/Writers Application (signup by Apr. 15)
2016 Junebug Visual Artists Application (signup by Apr. 15)
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323-B Main Street, Metuchen NJ 08840 (732) 548-2964
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