Businesses — Business
'Annie's Project' prepares women to run the farm, partner in business
By Carl Price
Cape May Court House —
The old stereotype of the farm wife, decked out in an apron and dress, strolling out onto the porch of the house and ringing the dinner bell for the farm hands to "come and get it" are gone, if they ever existed.
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After 90 years, McMahon Agency still looking for new ways to care for its customers
With locations in Ocean City, Mays Landing and Marmoa, insurance agency joins alliance
By Kristen Kelleher
Ocean City —
As of Jan. 1, 2011, the McMahon Agency Inc. Insurance and Financial Services became a founding member of the New Jersey Agents Alliance, a collaboration of independently owned New Jersey insurance agencies.
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Auxiliary donates $442,000 to Shore Memorial Hospital
By William James Riley
Somers Point —
After an entire year of hard work, volunteerism and fundraising, the Auxiliary of Shore Memorial Hospital had its annual meeting to present the hospital with a check for the earnings of 2007.
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Butterfly Boutique/Christina Creations
By Kristen Riley
Ocean City —
It has been said that a butterfly embodies a person's soul, and that when a butterfly lands on you, it is a person you have loved coming to visit.
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Chamber's Citizen of Year, other businesses to be honored
Ocean City —
The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce will be presenting the 2009 Citizen of the Year and Business Beautification Awards at its annual dinner on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Greate Bay Country Club.
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Coastal Postal
By Kristen Riley
Ocean City —
"People love this stuff," said Barb Colombo, looking around her new store on West Avenue. "I think it brings back memories. It tugs at the heartstrings."
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Colette
By Kristen Riley
Ocean City —
"We love shopping. From our love of shopping, this just grew," said Maria Esposito.
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Crosswinds Boutique
By Kristen Riley
Ocean City —
Shops and restaurants open in Ocean City for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, owners perceive a need for what they want to offer.
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Discovery World preschool changing owners, not philosophy
By Kristen Riley
Ocean City —
On June 1, Discovery World in Ocean City will change owners, but the philosophies, teaching methods and inherent fun that have made the preschool a success since opening 22 years ago won’t be changing.
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Economy, changing city take toll of Thomas Jewelers
Business closing this fall
By Eric Avedissian
Ocean City —
Copious signs throughout Thomas Jewelers notify customers that the Asbury Avenue shop, which has been a mainstay in Ocean City for 60 years, is going out of business.
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Goldcoast Realty joins Sotheby's International
Ocean City —
Sotheby’s International Realty Affliates, LLC announced that Goldcoast Realty in Ocean City has joined its luxury real estate network.
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Harris House Motel celebrates 30th anniversary
By Dana Eiselen
Ocean City —
With balloons, cake, and family, on Saturday, May 30, Renay Berman of Egg Harbor Township, and her daughter, Wendy Seymour of Dennisville, owners of the Harris House Motel, had a party in the motel lobby.
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Hello Dollies
By Kristen Riley
Ocean City —
"Our aim is for children of all ages to come in and use their imagination again," said Marianne Flanagan, owner of Hello Dollies on the Ocean City Boardwalk. "I want kids to dream again."
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Higher end consignment shop opens on Asbury Avenue
By Kristen Riley
Ocean City —
In a down economy, picking up a new Coach bag or Anne Klein evening dress is not practical – at least, it’s not practical to purchase them off the rack at full price.
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Maple Tree store is 'a creative, inspiring place to be'
By Kristen Riley
Upper Township —
“Coming into the shop is an experience. It’s an inspiration,” said Rosie McCoy. “I want it to inspire people, whether they buy a product or not. I want them to go home with a good feeling. I want it to be a creative, inspiring place to be. There’s an energy here.”
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Merchants: Parking meters limit shoppers' time downtown
By Eric Avedissian
Ocean City —
Some downtown merchants on Asbury Avenue want the city to address issues such as parking meters and a public address system.
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New chamber president: Time to take a stand on issues
Jessel says Corzine proposal important, worth comments; congressman talks economy
By Eric Avedissian
Ocean City —
Gary Jessel, the new president of the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce, said it is time to take stands on important issues and decide on goals and execute them.
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New tourism chairwoman in resort
Ocean City —
Local resident and business owner Roslyn Lifshin was recently elected to chair the Ocean City Tourist Development Commission. Lifshin replaces Councilman Michael Allegretto who has chaired the commission for the last two years.
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Ocean City High School graduate launches clothing line
Candice Carlin founds Cruise Control Gear; her focus is on fitness apparel
By Kristen Kelleher
Ocean City —
Candice Carlin of Ocean City, and the founder of Cruise Control Gear fitness apparel, made the decision to launch her first business and career path while walking on the Ocean City boardwalk after her 2007 graduation from Villanova University.
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Ocean City Home Charitable Foundation donates $50,000
Ocean City —
Thanks to the Ocean City Home Charitable Foundation, a variety of charities throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties ended the year on a high note. At an awards reception in December, the Foundation presented a total of $50,000 in grants to 15 nonprofit organizations that have a positive impact on the people and the communities in the bank’s market areas.
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Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce installs slate of officers, directors
Ocean City —
The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce had its installation dinner on Monday at the Flanders Conference and Banquet Center where its officers and directors were sworn in.
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Osbornes celebrate 35th year with inn
It's a place where even the visitors can become family
By Kristen Riley
Ocean City —
On a recent summer morning, voices singing happy birthday floated down to the sidewalk from the wide, sweeping porch of a stately building on the corner of 15th and Wesley Avenue. Under the deep green striped awnings, a crowd was gathered at the Osborne’s Fairview Inn to give a special greeting to an employee arriving for a day’s work.
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Sea Isle business uses nanotechnology to speed up surfers
By Kristen Riley
Sea Isle City —
The wave looks perfect. Your muscles are taut. Your concentration is steady. You hit it just right, and as your surfboard cuts through the water, you feel like you’re going faster than ever before.
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Seaville Tavern a ‘sports bar with a family atmosphere’
By Kristen Riley
Upper Township —
At the Seaville Tavern, most days the bartenders are busy mixing drinks and serving up appetizers to a contingent of regular customers. Televisions are typically tuned to sports games and the friendly banter among patrons and employees floats into the liquor store down the hall. While the bar is hopping, it’s not unusual to find families with children, groups of girlfriends or a table of coworkers enjoying dinner in the dining area.
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Sweet, sweet retirement for owner of Rauhauser's Own Make Candy
Nancy Blomdahl has been with the family business for 45 years
By Kristen Kelleher
Ocean City —
Though the candy-coated exterior may be deceiving, a chocolate covered blueberry is one of the healthiest foods anyone can eat, according to Nancy Blomdahl, owner of Rauhauser’s Candies on Asbury Ave.
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Ta-Dah
By Kristen Riley
Ocean City —
"We never shut our doors," said Anthony Guerriero of Ta-Dah on Asbury Avenue, "even in 100 degree heat or in the middle of the winter."
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Uncle Bill's Pancake House: Two times is the charm
Popular restaurant opens second location with Aunt Betty's Ice Cream in Ocean City
By Kristen Riley
Ocean City —
The corner of 40th Street and West Avenue was bustling last weekend thanks to the opening of a new location of a Jersey Shore tradition.
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