Join us for a Special Networking Luncheon!
Tuesday, February 7th 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Court Jester, 1077 Hwy 34, Aberdeen 07747

Speaker: Donald Newman, NJ Business Action Center, Manager of Small Business Advocacy.
Topic: NJBAC Assistance Available to Small Businesses in New Jersey

Mr. Newman serves as the Manager of Small Business Advocacy within the New Jersey Department of State, Business Action Center. As Manager, he provides services to businesses of all sizes and at all stages of development, from startups through maturity. Read more about Don's services here in his bio.

Cost: $22 members, $30 non-members
Walk-ins only if space permits and will be charged an additional $5
Rsvp to info@macocnj.com or 732-290-1125 or register below.
Attention Business Owners and Professionals:
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Annual ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo.
Don't Miss N.J.'s Biggest Business Event of 2023 on March 14 & 15!

What key actions are needed to improve the state’s business climate and help companies flourish? That will be addressed at the N.J. Chamber's 2nd annual 'ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo' in Atlantic City.

Participants will have an opportunity to comment on local and statewide business issues of concern – and ultimately help craft recommendations to Gov. Murphy who will be the keynote speaker on March 14th.

Click here for more info, to register and to secure exhibit tables.

The event will also feature a business expo on March 14 where over 100 businesses will showcase their products and services. There are still opportunities to secure Expo tables.
Chamber Member News
Welcome new Members for Dec/Jan:

Shop-A-Holic - Gregg Linder, Doug Ringel, and Arnie Schwartzman
This is the third business joining the Chamber from the team of Gregg, Doug and Arnie. They are also owners of King Kong Printing and the Town Planner 


Welcome Back Nautical Media Group - Mary Foti
Welcome New Member: SHOP-A-HOLIC.
NEW JERSEY SHOPAHOLIC Established in 2005, is direct mailed to over 100,000 homes and local businesses in Monmouth Middlesex and Ocean counties each month through the United States Postal Service. The MATAWAN Publication is Direct Mailed to over 12000 homes. As part of the Matawan Aberdeen Chamber Of Commerce we are offering a buy one full page ad get a second Full page ad for FREE!

PLEASE call for details: Gregg Linder 917-841-7973 
Welcome Returning Member: Nautical Media Group
Nautical Media Group is an award-winning New Jersey based Advertising Agency.

Headed by president, and CEO Mary Foti, Nautical Media Group is an award-winning full-service media organization that works with businesses to create and execute integrated marketing plans, elevating their brands through video, photography, social media, event solutions, brand building, SEO, landing pages, websites, and press releases.

Foti is a writer, producer, and editor who weaves wisdom and inspiration into her storylines, motivating clients and audiences to reach their true potential. She has worked in broadcast at Nickelodeon, Oxygen, and A&E, and post-produced Good Morning America. Her wide range of experience and talent is reflected in the diversity of work that has garnered awards and recognition for Nautical Media Group.  

Following up on last year’s win, New Jersey-based Nautical Media Group once again gained accolades in this year’s 43rd Annual Telly Awards, receiving three awards in the categories of Documentary for the talk show WHEELHOUSE™, and in the Health and Wellness category for Summit Health and The Edison Community Campus.

Visit their website to learn more. Call 848-884-6117 Email: mary.foti@NauticalMediaGroup.com
Click to view their reel
Join the the Woman's Club of Matawan for "Luncheon and Games" on March 8th.
Enjoy an afternoon of fun at their $10 fundraiser on Wednesday, March 8th from 11am to 2 pm.
All Around Matawan-Aberdeen January Issue is Out Now.
Find out what's happening in our towns. It can be read in digital format here.
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New Sponsor Opportunities 2023
Become a MACOC 2023 Corporate Sponsor and have your logo appear in our newsletter and on all MACOC emails as well as on our website for the entire year.

Sponsor a Networking Event - exclusive advertisement for you on announcements in emails and on social media; also extended time to speak about your business at the event.

Contact Linda at linda@macocnj.com for more information.
Wanted: New Members!
Want to become a member and find out why our Chamber has grown to surpass pre-pandemic levels?
Why Join? Because membership in the local chamber offers numerous benefits and keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues and trends within their community and local marketplace. Not only that, research points out that consumers are more likely to do business with a company if it’s a member of their local chamber of commerce.

Join by downloading the form to pay by check or Click here and pay by credit card.
We now offer Member Job Postings
Attention Members: If you have a job you would like to post please send the information to: linda@macocnj.com. MACOC can now post your jobs here on our website. Know someone looking for a job? Visit our job posting section on the website.

Here are 10 creative ways businesses are recruiting employees (courtesy of the US Chamber of Commerce)
Get FREE advertising with our Spotlight Series!
Have you sent us your 'Spotlight Series' write-up? Our Spotlight email is sent to over 1,000 people. Just email us your 'write-up': it should be no longer than 250 words and typed into an email or word document. Best of all- it's free way to promote your business. Submit it with a copy of your logo and/or photos. Members Only!
State of NJ Business News
Business Resources
Free training programs offered by NJDOL- for all businesses with 1 employee to 1,000 employees.
Click here for the flyer on the free Occupational Safety Training Program.  
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) is a business-first resource that can help you get answers from government agencies, all at no cost and strictly confidential. Call the business helpline at 1-800-JERSEY-7 for help or more information.
Check out the many Workshops for Entrepreneurs and Businesses at Brookdale. Visit their website to find out more.
Thank you to our 2023 Corporate Sponsor
We appreciate your support
Ocean First Bank Logo
Contact us at info@macocnj.com to find out how to become a corporate sponsor.
Your logo could be here!!
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