Category: Independent Business

  • Lidl to open store in Hazlet on Nov. 28

    Lidl to open store in Hazlet on Nov. 28

    Lidl will open its Hazlet location with a ribbon cutting at 7:40 a.m. on Nov. 28. The new supermarket, located at 2937 Route 35, will be Lidl’s northernmost store in New Jersey and the fourth in the state. The first 100 customers will be greeted by Lidl Store Manager Marilynn Feria and presented with a wooden…

  • Columbia Bank appoints executive vice president for Commercial Banking

    Columbia Bank appoints executive vice president for Commercial Banking

    Joseph Dempsey has been appointed as executive vice president, head of Commercial Banking for Columbia Bank, the company’s wholly-owned banking subsidiary.  In that role, Dempsey will be responsible for the bank’s commercial lending functions, including C&I, SBA, Middle Market Lending, Commercial Real Estate and Construction financing, as well as the bank’s Business Development division.  Dempsey…

  • Community Options opens day habilitation facility in Old Bridge for individuals with disabilities

    Community Options opens day habilitation facility in Old Bridge for individuals with disabilities

    Community Options, Inc. of New Jersey opened a new day habilitation facility at 343 Route 34 in Old Bridge. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Oct. 15. Community Options is a national nonprofit incorporated in 1989 and headquartered in Princeton, serving thousands of individuals with disabilities throughout 11 states. In New Jersey,…

  • RE/MAX First Realty welcomes Suzanne and Andrew Green to the Office

    RE/MAX First Realty welcomes Suzanne and Andrew Green to the Office

    Suzanne and Andrew Green have joined the RE/MAX First Realty office in East Brunswick. Both agents have been serving the community as real estate agents for more 10 years, and have extensive experience in residential and investment real estate. Before beginning her career in Real Estate, Suzanne Green worked as an international money market broker…

  • Livoti’s conducts Vetsgiving

    Livoti’s is conducting its first Vetsgiving. During the next six weeks, community members may visit Livoti’s Facebook page, Livoti’s Old World Market (@livotisoldworldmarket18) or email [email protected] and nominate an active or retired military family. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Livoti’s will pick 100 nominees to receive a Thanksgiving meal delivered to their door in time…

  • Weichert Realtors, Middletown recognizes top producers for August

    Weichert Realtors, Middletown recognizes top producers for August

    The Weichert, Realtors’ Middletown office has recognized its top producers at the office level for August. Sales associate Tara Coffey had the most listings of all associates in the office. Kathrine “Kathi” See was the overall top producer in August, and also led all associates for sales. Both associates can be reached at 1008 Route 35, Middletown,…

  • NJ Spine and Wellness opens location in Matawan

    NJ Spine and Wellness opens location in Matawan

    NJ Spine and Wellness, a multidisciplinary provider of comprehensive pain, wellness and rehabilitation care, celebrated the opening of its new 8,000-square-foot Matawan center on Sept. 8 with a launch party featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony. Co-founders Dr. Peter Bufano and Dr. Arlene Kazio were joined by Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry, Middlesex County Freeholder Director…

  • Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors chooses top associates for 2018

    Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors chooses top associates for 2018

    The Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors (MORR) chose Kenneth “Kip” Walker III, RE/MAX Paradigm Realty Group, as 2018 Realtor of the Year, and Barbara Kenas, RE/MAX Central, as 2018 Realtor Associate of the Year. These individuals are recognized for their effort and work expended in the interest of their community, humanitarian services, in the interest and…

  • Sales team from Weicher, Realtors’ Holmdel office to take part in Matawan Day

    Sales team from Weicher, Realtors’ Holmdel office to take part in Matawan Day

    The sales team from Weichert, Realtors’ Holmdel office will participate in Matawan Day and Fall Festival from noon to 5 p.m., Oct. 13, on Main Street in Matawan. Sponsored by the Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the Matawan Recreation Department, Matawan Day will include more than 120 local retailers, crafters/artisans, businesses and non-profit organizations. Area…