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Chamber Chatter
Mark the Date!
Newsletter
Vol. 5; Iss. 2
SPRING 2015
Chamber’s International Wine & Beer Expo
Set for April 29th
Presenting the
7th Annual
Board Meetings
Second Thursday
of the month
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Apr. 9th • 12 Noon
Stockton University
Kramer Hall
Front St., Hammonton, NJ
ur 7th Annual International Wine & Beer
Expo will be held on Wednesday, April 29,
2015, at Tomasello’s Winery on Route 30 in
Hammonton. The recently expanded venue
gives us more area to enjoy a truly unique evening.
This has become one of the most popular events on
our yearly calendar, featuring wine from WineWorks
in Marlton, a great array of beer and ale from Kramer
Beverage, an assortment of imported cheese from
Bagliani’s Market, sweet treats from Sassy Sweets,
carving and pasta stations, plus live music.
To add to the festivities, a silent auction will
be conducted by MainStreet Hammonton. As they
have done for over a decade, this great evening is
graciously sponsored by Archer & Greiner, PC, and this
year, BCA Insurance and Capital Bank of New Jersey
have joined in as corporate partners.
The night begins at 6:30PM; limited seating.
Tickets are $50.00 and are available at the Chamber
Office and Casciano’s Coffee Bar and Sweetery
on Bellevue Avenue. New in 2015, valet parking is
available.
Save
the
Date!
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Featuring a Silent Auction
Conducted by MainStreet Hammonton
Wed., April 29, 2015 • 6:30-10pm
Tomasello’s Winery, 225 N. White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
— VALET PARKING —
WINE FROM WINEWORKS
BEER AND ALE FROM KRAMER BEVERAGE
ASSORTMENT OF ChEESE FROM BAGLIANI’S MARKET
SWEET TREATS FROM SASSy SWEETS
CArving And PAsTA sTATiOns • Plus live MusiC
This Great Evening is Graciously Sponsored by
Corporate Partners
Special Thanks To
For information, contact John at (609) 561-9080 or
email johnrunfolo@comcast.net.
May 14th • 12 Noon
Tickets are $50.00. Please contact the Chamber Office at 609 561-9080 or
email: johnrunfolo@comcast.net for tickets and information
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Greater Hammonton
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 554
10 S. Egg Harbor Rd.
Hammonton, NJ 08037
www.HammontonNJ.us
johnrunfolo@comcast.net
609-561-9080
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Installation & Awards Banquet
2015 Honors go to Bellevue Drug Company
and Bob Schenk
Annual Installation
& Awards Banquet
Tuesday, May 19th
Villa Manor
55 Hall Street
Winslow, NJ 08037
“This is our night to put the spotlight on the people and businesses who
drive the local economy. We are proud of all of them,” noted Chamber
President Kelly Raso.
The banquet honors new and established businesses, as well as those
in special award categories. 2015 honorees include Bob Schenk - Nice
Going Award; Varga’s Bellevue Drug Company – Business of the Year.
The evening begins with the popular business expo displays and
cocktails/hors d’oeuvres from 5:30PM-7PM, with dinner and awards
following. For tickets and display information, please contact John at the
Chamber Office (609) 561-9080 or email johnrunfolo@comcast.net.
The Honor of Your Presence is Requested at
The Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce 2015 Installation & Awards Banquet
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 • The Villa Manor, 55 Hall Street, Winslow, NJ 08037
Honorees: Nice Going - Bob Schenk • BUSINESS of the Year - Varga’s Bellevue Drug Company
Cocktails/Business Expo, Hors D’Oeuvres and Cash Bar 5:30-7:00PM • Buffet Dinner 7:00PM • Ticket Price $50
Please fill out below and return on or before Friday, May 8, 2015 to:
Company: __________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________________
___ Will Attend as a Chamber Member, one
discounted ticket to be purchased for
$25.00
___ Will NOT Attend
___ Number of Additional Tickets to be
purchased for $50.00 each
Email: _____________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce
Mail this form along with your payment to:
Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce
10 S. Egg Harbor Road, PO Box 554
Hammonton, NJ 08037
2015 Installation & Awards Banquet Business Expo Reservation Form
As in previous years, the Chamber will make available a number of display tables at our Annual Installation and Awards Banquet to be held on Tuesday,
May 19th at The Villa Manor in Winslow.
Tables will be 3’ X 8’. If you need more space, please reserve an extra table (maximum 2). Tables with electrical outlets are in limited supply. You must
provide your own adapters and extension cords.
Space is limited. Display tables will be available on first come, first served basis. If you wish to participate, please make your reservations early by
completing and returning the form provided below. Display tables must be reserved and paid for in advance.
Items for door prizes are welcomed. If you wish to donate a door prize, please attach your business card and bring to your display table. You are
responsible for collecting and drawing the winning name. After the winner is chosen, please bring the prize up to the table behind podium.
Please Note: Set up time is 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on May 19h. No display tables are to be disassembled until the event is concluded.
Company: __________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce
Mail this form along with your payment to:
Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce
10 S. Egg Harbor Road, PO Box 554
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Non-Refundable Reservation Fee:
_____ Chamber Member $25.00
_____ Non-Member $100.00
Reserve (No.) ______ Display Tables @ $______
(Maximum 2)
Electrical Outlets Needed: ( ) Yes ( ) No
DEADLINE TO RESERVE SPACE:
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
609-561-9080 • johnrunfolo@comcast.net
Community Events
What’s happening around town.
29th
28thANNUAL
ANNUAL
FESTIVAL
The Berries are Back!
The 29th annual event takes place June 28th on the grounds of
Hammonton High School, featuring live music, kiddy rides, arts &
crafts, the Cruisin’ Classics Car show, a wide variety of foods and
of course, millions of blueberries. Basically the formula is simple a little something for everyone.
Mark the date… bring a friend, bring the family. 10am-5pm.
PhotoS by Mazzeo Studio
Our Thanks to our current roster of community-minded businesses who have already committed to sponsorships:
Grand Opening
Welcome & Good Luck!
La Mia Couture
hosted a ribbon cutting at their
new location on Bellevue Avenue during Third Thursday,
January 15. Pictured (l-r): Greater Hammonton Chamber
of Commerce Executive Director John Runfolo, Mayor
Stephen DiDonato, MainStreet Hammonton Board of
Directors member June Wrobleski, owners Bernadette
Mauriello and Dawn Ashmen, Millania Ashmen, Emily
Zippel and Councilman Steven Furgione.
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Lil’ Buddy’s
held their ribbon cutting during the
Third Thursday event on March 19. Pictured (lr): Mayor
Stephen DiDonato, Greater Hammonton Chamber of
Commerce Executive Director John Runfolo, owner
Elisabeth Copeland, daughter Ella and father Gary
Cleveland and MainStreet Hammonton Executive Director
Cassie Iacovelli.
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BEST Event Focuses on Social Media
Nearly 50 businesspeople listened intently at
Stockton University’s Kramer Hall on March
26th, as the Chamber held its 4th BEST Event
spotlighting Social Media in Business.
Pictured (l-r): Stockton University Small Business
Development Center Director Joe Molineaux, Stockton
University Kramer Hall Manager Eileen Conran-Folks,
Ed.D., Stockton University Marketing Communications
Director Geoffrey Pettifer and Greater Hammonton
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director John Runfolo.
Joe and Geoff combined to give an informative
lecture, followed by a spirited Q&A. The Chamber
once again thanks Stockton for hosting the
seminar. Our next BEST Event will be scheduled in
the fall.
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