Congratulations to all 2023 MAC Award Recipients and Members of the Board of Directors!

A great night was had by all! Thank you to our sponsors, Alcoeur Gardens, ProFysio Physical Therapy, Spring Hills Matawan, Calta Tax & Financial Services and McDonald's of Aberdeen. Thank you to Cathy Zavorskas for coordinating this excellent evening for us. Thank you to Mayors Joseph Altomonte of Matawan and Fred Tagliarini of Aberdeen for presiding over the ceremonies and to Assemblywoman Vicki Flynn (District 12) for attending and presenting the proclamations. Thank you also to Assemblyman Robert Clifton (District 13) who was unable to attend but provided proclamations to the award recipients. Thank you to MJ's Buttonwood for hosting the event and to Adam Saber Event Entertainment for your DJ skills. Thank you to the many businesses and people who provided door prizes. And, finally, a huge thank you to all of you who came out to celebrate with us.

To view a slideshow of all the photos from the evening click here.

Upcoming Chamber Event

Join us for our next Networking Luncheon on June 6th at Panini Bistro 745 Highway 34, Matawan on their outdoor patio (raindate is June 7th).

Our sponsor and presenter is Sherilyn Przelomski, SHRM-CP, PHR of Business Enhancement & Training Consulting.

Her topic will be HR Compliance - What You Need to Know as an Employer. Click here for Sherilyn's Bio.

Cost $23 Members; $30 Nonmembers

Must rsvp at info@macocnj.com or register below to avoid an additional $5 charge.

Member News and Events

Welcome New Members for April:

Mr. D and Friends - Dennis Daniels

Hounds Town Old Bridge-Matawan - Arushi Daggumati

IMagic Studio -Ruby Tran

Vigor Dispensary - Alan Ao

Click on their names to visit their website / FB Page

Watch out for our 'Spotlight on Members' to learn more.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Blues & Cruise Car Show on May 24.

Join the Economic Development Business Commission of Matawan and MACOC at our 2nd Annual Blues & Cruise Car Show on May 24, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Free event for spectators. Cars, Jazz bands, Local Restaurants & Food Trucks. See attached flyer.

May Luncheon & Games on May 24th from the Woman's Club!

On Wednesday, May 24, from 11-2 at the Woman's Club. Be sure to come and start the Memorial Day Weekend Festivities early! Click for flyer.

Borough of Matawan Memorial Day Parade: Join us on Monday, May 29

Looking for businesses to march with us in the Memorial Day Parade. Carry your own banner advertising in support of your business or march with the Chamber. See attached flyer and contact Caitlin at info@macocnj.com if you would like to join us.

Burrowes Mansion 300th Anniversary

Celebrate the Burrowes Mansion 300th Anniversary to include a live Re-enactment of the British Raid at 2:00 pm on June 3rd. A colonial encampment, cannon demonstrations and firings, tours, kids games and more available throughout the weekend. The encampment will be open for tours all day Saturday, June 3rd and certain hours on Sunday, June 4th. For more information about the event visit matawanhistoricalsociety.org

Join us June 10th: Artemis Studio Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting!

Join us for a ribbon-cutting as the new owners of Artemis Studio, 243 Main Street, Matawan in Main Street Village celebrate their grand opening on Saturday, June 10th. Grand opening festivities from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. Ribbon-cutting at 2:00 pm. See flyer

Arcadian Chorale Concert June 10th at 7:30 pm.

Arcadian Chorale will be celebrating 30 years of great music. Concert on Saturday, June 10th. For tickets and info please visit www.arcadianchorale.org and see attached flyer.

Read the May Issue of All Around Matawan-Aberdeen.

Read the digital May edition of All Around Matawan-Aberdeen here.

Check out these fun and informative Member Collaborations!

We are happy to announce the following member collaborations - MACOC members working together with other MACOC members. Please support their endeavors. See attached flyers below.

Milestone Event Group & DJ Trivia every Tuesday 7:00 pm at A Salute Restaurant, 74 Main St., Matawan. See Flyer

Legal Shield/Identity Shield with Jackie Berman every Wednesday at Just Love Coffee Cafe', 273 Broad St. See Flyer

Pivotal Pilates 'Walks & Talks' every Wednesday morning at 9:00 am with Chamber members. See details in flyer. If interested in joining us, please email us at info@macocnj.com or carol@pivotalpilates.com the day before . See Flyer

Grand Opening Congratulations to...

Congratulations on the ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebrations for Chamber Members Washing Well Laundromat in Aberdeen and IMagic Luxury Beauty in Matawan.

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

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 confidential. Call the business helpline at 1-800-JERSEY-7 for help or more information.