The Small Business Council of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the first seminar in its new series, "Effective Techniques for One-on-One Marketing," Jan. 14, 7:45-10 a.m., at the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank.
Guest speakers are business coach Ed Kozemchak of Action International and Paul Morris of Buhler Auto Super Store. They will explain how to develop new leads and lasting referrals. The cost for the program, including full breakfast, is $16 for members and $26 for others. Preregistration is required and there is a $5 surcharge for nonregistered walk-ins. For information, or to make a reservation, call (732) 741-0055.
The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the conclusion of its 75th diamond jubilee year, and inaugurate its 76th year, at its annual meeting Jan. 15 at The Shadowbrook restaurant. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. and a bountiful buffet will begin at 6:15 p.m. The election of directors and officers for 2004 will take place.
Guest speaker will be columnist/historian Randall Gabrielan, author of many volumes in the "Images of America" series of photo histories and executive director of the Monmouth County Historical Commission. For information, call (732) 741-0055 or visit www.emacc.org.
In recognition of its outstanding support of the American Cancer Society, Builders General Supply Co., Little Silver, has been designated a "Distinguished Visionary" by the American Cancer Society. The lifetime designation is granted to individuals, corporations and organizations that have shown outstanding generosity in support of critical cancer research, education, community activism and patient service programs.
Despite the challenging economic environment, the industrial real estate market in northern and central New Jersey has shown signs of improvement, according to the latest findings from Cushman & Wakefield of New Jersey Inc., East Rutherford.
At the end of the third quarter of 2003, the amount of overall available space had fallen 9.1 percent from the same time last year, to 44.6 million square feet. Leasing activity registered 18.6 million square feet, outpacing the 17.3 million square feet recorded during the first three quarters of 2002. The strength of the industrial market this year also has been illustrated by robust sales activity, according to Cushman & Wakefield industrial specialists.