April Newsletter: Happy Spring...There's a lot happening!

Annual General Business Meeting -

Members Only - April 18, 2023

"State of the Chamber" meeting

Tuesday, April 18th from 5:30-8:00 pm.

This is a FREE EVENT for members only. Refreshments will be served. Kindly RSVP so we can order accordingly. The meeting will be held at: The Woman's Club of Matawan, 199 Jackson St., Matawan Parking & entrance on Jackson St.

Please rsvp at rsvp@macocnj.com or register online here or call 732-290-1125

Networking Luncheon - Save the Date to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo on May 2nd at El Rinconcito de Mama.

Where: El Rinconcito de Mama

129 Main Street, Matawan, NJ 07747

(parking in rear municipal lot Broad & Little)

Tuesday, May 2nd from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Includes: Lunch menu, presentation and networking. There will be time to introduce yourself and your business. Bring plenty of business cards. Speaker or Program to be Announced

Save the Date for the Awards & Installation Dinner.

Join us as we celebrate our 55th year on 5/9/23 at MJ's Buttonwood Manor

Special Price Tickets will be on sale any day now for the Annual MAC Awards & Board Installation Dinner.

Get your business recognized before, during, and after the event! A few sponsorships are still available or donate a door prize even if you cannot attend.

Chamber Member News

Welcome New Members for March:

Diane Turton, Realtors - Maria Borella, Sales Associate

Kessler Rehabilitation Center of Morganville - Debbie Arrington, Center Manager

PuroClean - Charlie Cacici

TD Bank - Frank Hancock, Small Business Relationship Manager

Sparkle Boutique, Concetta Cavaleri

Veitengruber Law, LLC - George E. Veitengruber III, Esq. & Ivy Jacot, Business Development Mgr.

Welcome Back Returning Members:

Cheer Matrix - Amanda Mack & Tionna Givens

NJ Indoor & Outdoor Maintenance, LLC - Kim Saglademir

Watch for our Spotlight on Members to learn more about these new members and what they can offer you!!

Netwalking is back! It will begin on Wednesday, April 12th.

We will be partnering with Chamber Member Pivotal Pilates and joining them on Wednesday, April 12th at 9:00 am.

Meet in the parking lot at Pivotal Pilates located at 942 Route 34 (Dunkin Donuts parking lot in the rear) where we will walk the Henry Hudson trail. Please see the attached flyer and rsvp at info@macocnj.com. Further details regarding exact time, etc. will be sent to those who rsvp.

Congratulations Serenici Yoga by Ciara on her 1-year Anniversary.

Serenici Yoga offers yoga to all ages both in person and virtually. Once a month all proceeds from a special class are donated to a chosen charity.

The donations class for April is Wednesday, 4/26/23 from 6:30 - 7:00 pm for the Autism Speaks Foundation. This is a virtual gentle yoga class and 100% of the proceeds go towards the foundation in honor of April being Autism Awareness Month. The class is free and the suggested donation is $5. You can find out more information about this class and others on the attached flyer and intake form.

Woman's Club Luncheon & Games Returns April 19th!

The Woman's Club Luncheon & Games was a success and they had many requests for another one which is scheduled for April 19th where they will be selling spring crafts as well. See attached flyer.

Vendor Spots are Available for the 2nd Annual Blues & Cruise Car Show on May 24, 2023.

Join the Economic Development Business Commission of Matawan and MACOC at our 2nd Annual Blues & Cruise Car Show on May 24, 2023 - 6:00-9:00 pm. Free event for spectators.

Limited vendor spots are available. The vendor application is attached here.

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

MACOC will be marching as a group. All chamber members and their families are welcome to join us as we march down Main Street. If interested please contact us at info@macocnj.com

It is a fun event for family and friends to enjoy marching, waving and tossing candy to onlookers. You are welcome to stay for the ceremony to pay respect to those that gave up their lives for our country.

Celebrate the Burrowes Mansion 300th Anniversary with a Re-enactment of the British Raid on 6/3. Tickets will be available at the matawanhistoricalsociety.org website beginning in May.

Sponsorships are available for this historic event beginning at $50. See the several levels here

Congratulations on the ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebrations for Chamber Members The DRIPBaR & Aesthetics and Function Forward Physical Therapy.

Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration on May 11th at 10:00 am at Washing Well Laundromat

1055 NJ 34 Aberdeen

Read the April edition of All Around Matawan Aberdeen here.

Wanted: New Members

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State of NJ Business News

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