732-660-1888 | www.gotcc.org | gotcc@optimum.net | 2002 Bellmore Street, PO Box 656 | Oakhurst, NJ 07755

EXECUTIVE BOARD BOARD MEMBERS

GREATER OCEAN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Teri Sciamarelli PresidentCase Design & Remodeling

Katherine KingVice PresidentCentral Jersey Bank, N.A.

Lois White TreasurerPiccola Italia

Nicholas Gradone SecretaryAtlantic Kitchen & Bath

Nicholas Blanda Past PresidentAurora Financial Group

Dr. Stuart Chavis, DMDOcean Twp. Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

Robert FeilWaterfront College Planning

Kathie FlynnSoul Focus

Lynne GrovesRoy Press Printers

Laura HuderwitzThe Provident Bank

Mayor William LarkinTownship of Ocean

Thomas Madden, Esq.Law Offi ce of Timothy McGoughran

Michael MannaBurke & Manna Real Estate

Rose O’Connor MyerShore Antique Center

Marie SicilianoThe Gavin Agency

Kim Rise SomervilleTwo River Community Bank

Maria SpornInsurance Offi ce of America

Maria Valentino SantAuthentic Life Expressions

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORKim Horn Blanda

BUSINESS inGOTCC EVENTSWednesday - Sunday, August 8th-12thVisit OUR PUTTING BOOTH at theITALIAN FESTIVAL OF OCEAN TOWNSHIPfor a Chance to Golf Free in Our Outing atHollywood Golf Club! - See ad on page 10

Wednesday, August 29thAFTER HOURS MIXER WITH THE ASBURY PARK CHAMBERon AQUA LOUNGE’s Ocean View Veranda followed by Fireworks at 9 pm - Details to follow

Thursday, September 27th17th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING – RAY CATENA LEXIS CLASSICHollywood Golf Club, DealSee ad on page 11

Friday, October 19thSilver Anniversary Scholarship Fundraiser COMEDY NIGHT & MINI GOLF AUCTIONSee ad on page 12

EVENT DETAILS & REGISTRATION:GOTCC.ORG l 732.660.1888

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Ocean Chamber

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Advantage Career Institute invites you to their 2nd Annual SUMMER BBQ on Tuesday, July 3rd (Rain date ~ Thursday, July 5th) from 11:30 am ~ 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm ~ 6:30 pm. Please come see our facility and join the staff and students for lunch or dinner. You can see how they can change your life in 12 weeks! Tell a friend who might need a change! RSVP 732-440-4110. Advantage Career Institute is located at 2 Meridian Road, Eatontown, NJ 07724.

Jumping Brook Country Club presents a Garden Luncheon & Tour on Thursday, July 26th from 12- 3 pm in their Grandview Ballroom. This sit down luncheon and tour includes presentations by HollyAnn Nicom, Head Landscape Manager at JBCC and guest speaker Victoria Laubach Executive Director of Green Valleys Associations. After lunch enjoy a light walking tour and a perennial plant sale. $25.00 per person Includes tax & service charge. Please call Diane at 732-922-8200 ext 39 by July 20th to make your reservations. 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune. www.jumpingbrookcc.com

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza will be offering a double Happy Hour! Happy Hour is now from 4-7 and from 10-close every day! Our specials include: 1/2 price drafts, $4 wine and mixed drinks, $5 Bar Pies, 1/2 wings and a $5 Chopped Salad! Hope to see you there! Visit or contact them at: 2012 Highway 35 North, Oakhurst, 732.695.6009 and www.tommyscoalfi redpizza.com.

Donald Trump has followed through on his threat to sue former Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin for defamation following her comments that the Miss USA pageant was rigged. E! News interviewed Anthony R. Caruso the Chair of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Sports and Entertainment Group, who previously defended former Miss New Jersey Amy Polumbo when she was blackmailed over online photographs in 2007. “In my opinion this case is based more on emotion than legal positioning. I would certainly hope that the two parties would take a step back and reconcile their differences,” Caruso says. Further details are available in a post on Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Website www.scarincihollenbeck.com.

Did you know that you can hold your business events at Clearview Cinema Middlebrook Galleria? The GOTCC just did! We turned their lobby into a luau, complete with DJ, décor, food and free massages! There are many options, including a private post-event movie viewing! Call General Manager Ramone Garcia for details at 732.493.2277.

Take pleasure in your backyard with EcoStar Pest Management’s truly Effective Outdoor Mosquito Control with Mosquito Misting and you won’t be at the mercy of annoying biting insects like mosquitoes and no-see-ums. MistAway - the revolutionary automatic mosquito misting system effectively eliminates mosquitoes and other biting insects from your yard by automatically spraying a very fi ne mist of botanical insecticide through a series of mosquito misting nozzles installed on your property. It can be customized for your yard and once installed you won’t even know it’s there! Contact George Grob a 848.228.0950 or gjgrob@ecostarpm.com or visit them at www.ecostarpm.com.

FOODFIT Ultimate Weight Loss Management is currently running a two person special for summer! Join with another, both get 20% off! Summertime is the time for friends, family and fun in the sun! What better time and way to lose the weight you’ve struggled with and get in great shape together! Husbands/wives, parents/kids, friends. Two people are always better than one to help motivate and push each other. Special is running through June 30th. Contact Joy Solliday, Certifi ed PT., Nutritionist & Weight Management Consultant at 1-855-MYFOODFIT (693-6633).

Advantage Career Institute now offers a new in-demand program: Medical Offi ce Specialist with Electronic Health Record Certifi cation. This program prepares students to work in an administrative role in a medical or dental offi ce setting. Students learn how to prepare correspondence; use appropriate diagnostic and procedural coding; manage

front desk responsibilities; and manage patient health records electronically. Upon the successful completion of the program, ACI’s Career Assistance Program is available to assist in the process of fi nding gainful employment as an entry level MOS with EHRC. For more information on this or ACI’s other programs call them at (732) 440-4110 or connect with them at Facebook.com/AdvantageCareerInstitute and on Twitter.com/AdvantageCareer.

Clearview Cinema Middlebrook Galleria is pleased to present their free Kid’s Club Summer Program - starting July 11th, Clearview will present a free kid’s movie every Wednesday & Thursday! Clearview Cinema is located at the south end of the MIddlebrook Shopping Plaza at the corner of Deal Road and Highway 35 in Ocean. For more information, please call them at 732.493.2277.

Come by Wegmans Food Markets where we strive to help our customers make it easy to live healthier, better lives. We currently offer over 280 Wegmans brand organic products that taste as nature intended, and are better for the earth. Wegmans is located at 1104 Highway 35, Ocean, NJ 07712.

Robert Hazelrigg, AKA “The Graphics Guy” announced today that four Monmouth & Ocean County businesses have made an investment in newly designed and improved websites. The eclectic mix of businesses include Poulos LoPiccolo Law Firm, Pietra Bella Kitchen &

Home Design, Monmouth Stereo and the newly opened Cherry’s Ice Cream. Their savvy owners have all recognized the value in investing in new web site designs as a means of attracting new customers and increased revenue. Visit pietraBella.com, Monmouthstereo.com, pllawfi rm.com and cherrysicecreamstore.com to see what The Graphics Guy can do to revitalize your business. The Graphics Guy offers a full range of Marketing, Advertising and Branding services including Web Design and Hosting, Social Media, Print, SEO and more. Robert can be reached at 732-513-6807 or rhazelrigg@gmail.com.

The Township of Ocean Historical Museum’s annual American Doll and Teddy Bear Tea Party will take place under tents at the Eden Woolley house on Deal Rd. on Sun., July 15th from 1- 3 . Rain date Sun., 7/22. The afternoon will include a doll fashion show, making a craft, a story time, and tasty tea party. There will be doll and teddy bear collections to see and a Doll Shop with handmade doll clothes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $25 for a child and an adult, an additional child is $10. Seating is limited. Reservations are a must. Call 732-531-6040 or 732-531-2136 or visit http://www.OceanMuseum.org

The Chamber apologies to Jersey Shore Skim Camp for an error on their phone number in our Expo program. They offer exciting skim board camps in two locations - Sea Bright and Belmar. Their correct contact information follows: 732.598.6029 felecia@jerseyshoreskimcamp.comwww.jerseyshoreskimcamp.com

Local businesses and organizations have an opportunity to win a FREE $2500 visual communications makeover courtesy of FASTSIGNS of Ocean, newly located at 731 Hwy. 35 off the Asbury Circle. Information is available at www.metamorphosign.com/604,where you can also enter. Entries must include a “before” photo of the façade of the business or organization being submitted as well as a maximum 250 word write-up detailing why the entry should win the makeover. Entries will be accepted through July 29. There will be a voting period from Aug. 6 to Aug. 26 where those participating will need to rally support for their entry. The entry with the most votes will win. The winner will be announced by owner Bob McEwan on Sept. 13, during their offi cial Grand Opening.

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WELCOME NEW GOTCC MEMBERSAbility Computer Consulting & IT

Proactive monitoring service to avoidheadaches, downtime and stress. Also offer emergency repairs.

Robert Dixon, Sr. Senior Consultant & Analyst/CIO732.695.9700 • www.abilitycomputerconsulting.com • bobacs@yahoo.com

Fast Signs of OceanHelps businesses, local government agencies

and non-profi ts solver their visual communication needs.Bob McEwan, Proprietor • www.fastsigns.com/604 bobm@fastsigns.com • 732.775.7311

Lowy’s Moving ServiceLocal and long distance moving and storage - household and

commercial. Founder of the national program www.moveforhunger.orgThomas Kilduff, VP Sales & Operations

1930 Heck Ave. Neptune • 732.775.4118 • www.lowys.com

Step ForwardHelping you to set up realistic goals, create

confi dence and gain energy and a clear focus on life.Celia Habbaz, Life Coach • Celia.habbaz@gmail.com • 732.939.0347

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Perhaps you’ve seen pinterest popping up in some of your facebook posts and wondered what this latest wrinkle of social media is and how you might benefit from joining its growing ranks of users. Like most social media tools, they start out being used by individuals, then morph into valuable marketing tools for businesses. Now is a great time for savvy marketers to jump on board.

This new site has been growing exponentially since its launch in March 2010 with nearly 20 million unique visitors according to Site Analytics.

For those who are unfamiliar with Pinterest, it is the social networking of visuals. Pinterest allows people to “pin” pictures that they like onto their virtual boards. Most people use these photos and boards as a way to plan an event, such as a party or wedding, because it allows them to see the color scheme and overall theme of the event all in one place.

People not only have the ability to pin things they see onto their Pinterest boards, but they can comment on photos, like photos, and follow certain subjects or certain people. In other words, the site has a social media feel.

Below are some of the reasons that every business can benefit from Pinterest.

Visibility and SEO: Every image that is pinned will include a link back to the website where it originated. This helps to spread the word about your company and what your company can offer. Not only will this improve the visibility of your brand, but there are SEO perks because the links will count as inbound links.

Photo Popularity: People are more interested in photos than they are articles. Part of the reason most articles on the Web are accompanied with a photo is because photos can grab the attention of readers. Infographics are also extremely successful because they are an alternative to blocks of text. So if a site centered around photography is only going to continue to grow.

Interaction: The site will allow you to interact with customers, clients, and others in the industry in the same way other social networks do. This will help you build connections through a medium that is comfortable for your customers. Unlike some of the other social networks, Pinterest extremely simple to manage,so this will help save you and/or your employee’s time while still building relationships.

Target Audience: People choose which topics they would like to follow and which topics interest them. If they choose “business,” for example, as a subject that interests them, then your photos and/or infographics will come up. This means, you will be getting the right sets of eyes looking at your material. Because everything links back to your site, this should be a great way to find potential customers.

Once you’ve decided that your company can benefit from Pinterest, there are a few steps you need to take. The first thing: You still have to be invited. If you would like an invite write to me at rhazelrigg@gmail.com with Pinterest in the subject and I will send you an invite at my nearest convenience.

The site is extremely simple to navigate, but if you are still not sure how to get started? Call for your Social Media Tune Up – Robert Hazelrigg The Graphics Guy at (732) 513-6807.

Robert Hazelrigg is a marketing professional with over 25 years of advertising experience. Learn more about his business at www.roberthazelrigg.com or www.fb.com/thegraphicsguy

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How to Protect Your Mac fromthe Newest Viruses

Macs have always had the reputation for being less susceptible to viruses than are PCs. That doesn’t mean, though, that Mac users can happily scour the web without any protection.

Hackers, cyber criminals, and spammers are clever. They know how to break into that Mac of yours. Fortunately, you can boost the security of your Mac by taking some fairly simple steps.

Install those security updates

First, always install Apple’s security updates. Apple recommends these updates for a reason: They offer the latest protection for your Mac. Yes, installing these updates may seem like a nuisance. But if you don’t, you run the risk of leaving your Mac vulnerable to the newest security threats.

The benefits of anti-virus software

It also makes sense to protect your Mac with private anti-virus software. You might think that your Mac is strong enough to resist hackers and viruses without spending money on anti-virus software, but why take the chance? The money you spend on this software — and you can find high-quality anti-virus software for free, too — will provide you with peace of mind as you browse the Internet. It’s difficult to put a price tag on that.

Of course, you can protect your Mac, too, by being a wise Internet user. This means not opening files from users you don’t know or trust. Spammers and hackers often infect computers by tricking users into opening files that contain malicious programs. Hackers will do this by making you believe that a file is either useful or,

often, salacious. Don’t be fooled.

Be a smart web surfer

You shouldn’t download files, either, from websites that you don’t trust. It’s easy to infect the computers of gullible web surfers interested in downloading pirated or adult movies, for instance. Smart users only download programs from well-known and trusted sites.

Finally, make sure to update your passwords frequently. And use passwords that aren’t easy to crack.

The truth is that most security breaches happen when computer users become overconfident. Failing to install security updates, running computers without virus protection programs, and blindly opening email attachments are the easiest ways to run into security problems, even when you’re a Mac user.

“Tech Talk” is authored by Chamber member John Kalli, CEO of Trinity Worldwide Technologies, and will cover important technical topics that we believe can help our members/readers. Typical topics can range from being alerted to possible threats, to learning how to get the most out of your system/network and learning about new technologies, software and online offerings. More specifi cally, our goal is to provide you with the knowledge that can save you time, money and potential disaster. Trinity is a Microsoft Certifi ed Partner, Microsoft Small Business Specialist and has vast experience in all realms of computer networking, security, installation and more. If you have a suggestion for a topic or would like to submit a question for possible inclusion in a future column, please contact John at JKalli@trinityww.com. To inquire about their services and to see if you qualify for a no cost, no obligation assessment of your business’ technology, you can reach them at 732-780-8615 or visit them at www.trinityww.com.

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Ocean Chamber

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The GOTCC’s 24th Annual Business & Consumer Expo, held at Neptune’s Jumping Brook Country Club, was a record-setting event, with a 33% increase in exhibitors and impressive attendee traffic. According to GOTCC Board Director and 2nd year Expo Chair Kim Rise Somerville, VP of Two River Community Bank “We went from 59 to 80 exhibitors and from two ballrooms last year to selling out three ballrooms and two auxiliary rooms this year.” “We attribute that huge increase to the return of happy exhibitors from last year, additional promotional avenues and events and the light airy atmosphere created by the window lined walls overlooking the Club’s picturesque golf course, she added.”In addition to our long-time media partners 95.9 The Rat - who have long emceed the event, NJ Press Media/Asbury Park Press, 94.3 The Point, The Coaster and The Ocean Today - home of the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, we partnered with two new “media” sponsors – the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets in Tinton Falls and Clearview Cinema Middlebrook Galleria in Ocean who promoted the event prior to all their movies on their 10 big screens. We thank our media and major Expo sponsors, including Gold Coast Cadillac of Ocean, Barnabas Health/Monmouth Medical Center, Robert Hazelrigg – The Graphics Guy of West Long Branch and Roy Press Printers of Ocean. Additional sponsors included American Placemats, Central Jersey Bank, Elite Tax & Bookkeeping Center, Kitchen Magic, New Jersey Natural Gas, NovaDebt and Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates, for their support. You can link to our sponsors Websites at gotcc.org/2012exposponsorlinks.html.In addition to the success of Expo, we are delighted to welcome 25 new members as a result of the event, in this landmark year with two new major member benefits - the Benchmark Email program and a new membership category called the “Power of One” for single-person businesses.Many door prizes were provided by exhibitors, including a $2500 radio advertising package on 95.5 The RAT won by new GOTCC member Jersey Shore Skim Camp, Microsoft software worth $800 provided by John Kalli, CEO of Trinity Worldwide Technologies, author of the GOTCC’s “Tech Talk” column in “The Ocean Today”, restaurant gift cards and more. In addition to a wide variety of exhibitors, Expo has always featured sampling of culinary creations by local eateries and caterers. This year, guests enjoyed Eggplant Rolatini and Risotto Balls from Carmine’s of Allenhurst, the best chicken nuggets and brownies from Chick-fil-A of Monmouth Mall, decadent chocolates from Dove Chocolatier Julie CANGIALOSI, Sausage Murphy from Eddie’s Place in Tinton Falls, oriental stir-fry from The English Manor of Wanamassa, stuffed pork from Falco’s Catering – multiple locations, homemade Italian ices by Igloo of Oakhurst, sushi from Takara’s Japanese Steakhouse of Ocean and roasted wings and meatballs from Tommy’s Coal-Fired Pizza of Oakhurst.This year the GOTCC added two new elements to their Expo to attract guests - SCORE, the counselors were present for one-on-one private consultations with business owners and free pre-registration mini-seminars on using LinkedIn to increase business were provided by Suzanne Stingo, owner of SMS Telecom Expense Management. We thank them both.We also wish to thank our committee members Ramon Garcia of Clearview Cinema, Richard Giardinia of E&K Agency, Lynne Groves of Roy Press Printers, Laura Huderwitz of The Provident Bank, Kathleen Kirk, Maria LaGanga of Pelric Window, Michael Manna of Burke & Manna Real Estate, Rose O’Connor Myer of Shore Antique Center, Suzanne Stingo of SMS Telecom and Maria Valentino Sant of Authentic Life Expressions.Big plans are in the works for the Chamber’s 25th - Silver Anniversary Expo. We are already seeking sponsors who seek significant recognition for that monumental event - before, during and after! Anyone interested can contact the Chamber office at 732.660.1888 or gotcc@optimum.net. We thank our exhibitors and welcome all of our new members!

1. The English Manor 2. Goal Coast Cadillac - Expo Sponsor 3.Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 4. The RAT - 95.9 FM Expo Emcee - Expo Media Sponsor 5. Maria Valentino Sant of Authentic Life Expressions - GOTCC Board Member 6. Robert Honecker, Esq. of Ansell, Grimm & Aaron 7. Errol Ernstrom of American Placemats - Expo Sponsor 8. Peter Leiva, Independent Consultant Ambit Energy 9. Kim Rise Somerville, Expo Chair and VP Two River Community Bank (center) - GOTCC Board Member 10. Clearview Cinema Middlebrook Galleria - Expo Media Sponsor 11. DHS Group’s President Dave Hoh (right) and Phil Dunham (left) 12. Past GOTCC Presidents Dr. Stuart Chavis with Dr. Philip Agrios, Chronic Illness & Pain - Board Certi� ed Sports Medicine Chiropractor 13. George Grob of EcoStar Pest Management 14. Eddie’s Place of Tinton Falls 15. Michelle Seggio of Family First Urgent Care 16. Pat Ellson of Floral Gems 17. Joy Solliday of FOOD� t Ultimate Weight Management 18. Family Resource Associates 19. Audrey Koppel Permanent Hair Removal 20. Maria and Rich LaGanga of PeLric Windows 21. Je� Van Etten of Professional Lamps 22. Robert Hazelrigg - The Graphics Guy - Expo Sponsor 23. Lynne Groves - Roy Press Printers - Expo Sponsor/GOTCC Board Member 24. Solar Mite Solutions

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