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Hazlet
Happenings
The
Hazlet Business Owners Association will post Hazlet Township
Information on events and upcoming items of concern. Also to
include past events and information on such events. ....
Next Monthly
Meeting will be:
March 10th at 7:15pm
AT AIRPORT PLAZA
IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM (LOCATED ABOVE INTERSTATE
ELECTRONICS)
1390 STATE ROUTE 36, 2ND. FLOOR – SUITE 105,
HAZLET
MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL BUSINESSES
MEET AND GREET YOUR FELLOW BUSINESSMEN & BUSINESSWOMEN
Offer your ideas for a better business community
Allow this organization to be an advocate for your
business
We offer assistance to all members with regard to
Planning & Zoning Issues
The
Agenda Will Include
Reminder: 2010 Membership Dues
are due!
Not a member yet? Please
call Grace Marchena 732-673-8623
For the March Mailer (Large
Format)
JULY 2009
- Our Guest Speakers- Lenny Inzerillo & Ed
Teranova
from
ROVIA TRAVEL CLUB
Ed gave a very enthusiastic presentation
to the members with an alternative way to travel and save on
vacations. Explained the benefits of becoming a member of
this organization and also how employers can use this as an
incentive for their employees. Members were interactive with
many questions during the course of the whole presentation.
For further information you can click on the picture above
to go directly to the website of contact:
Lenny Inzerilo - 732-673-2989
JUNE 2009
- Our First Guest Speaker - Vince Conti
and his Companion
Presented in-depth information on AFLAC
and its coverage and other information of interest in
reference to AFLAC. he discussed the benefits of their
voluntary insurance program. No cost to employer, in fact
this pre-tax plan reduces payroll taxes for employers. All
members were given complimentary AFLAC stuffed ducks
which brought a lot of laughs to the members throughout the
meeting.
Vince is also one of the HBOA's New
Members. Welcome Vince & the Duck!
- Our Second Guest Speaker - Joseph
Cangelosi of Provident Bank
Joseph briefly explained about getting
business loans in todays economy and also what Provident
Bank has in ways of acquiring buiness loans. He may be
contacted at the number listed above with any questions.
MAY 2009
- Michael DeAngelo of the Monmouth
County Health Department reviewed new rulings with regard to
Health Department issues.
- Mayor Kevin Lavan and Deputy Mayor Joseph
Belasco discussed the status of:
a. Committee to review Township wide refuse removal
b. County mandated property re-evaluation
c. Postal address change for West Keansburg
d. Bayshore business conference
e. State mandatedd 2.5% COAH fee on building permits
Several of our members have
complained regarding non professional outbursts involving
two of our current members causing the following policy to
be put into effect:
The Board of Directors of
the Hazlet Business Owners Association has set the following
policy of:
“NON-CONFRONTATION” at its
meetings. Any disrespectful or unprofessional conduct (as
decided by the then Current President or Acting President)
will be dealt with by expulsion of the offending member (or
members) from any meeting where the offending members fail
to conduct themselves in a courteous and professional
manner.
The Board will then decide
at a special meeting if the offending member (or members)
offensive conduct should be considered as cause for
permanent dismissal.
As we all know the purpose
of our organization is:
To further the principles of
fair business practices
To aid in the establishment
of clear communications with our local Township Government
To foster good relations
with the Police, Fire and First Aid Departments
To assist local businesses
in being treated as a valued asset of the community
John Conti Tom
Kelly John McCarthy Greg Bernicker Jo-Ann
Dinan
President 1st. Vice Pres. 2nd.
Vice Pres. Treasurer
Secretary
Important
Information from the March Meeting
Has FEMA designated your
commercial property to be a Flood Zone?
The township will have a
representative at Hazlet Township Hall, 1766 Union Ave,
Hazlet each Tuesday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm to answer any
questions you may have regarding the New Flood Zone Maps.
March 11th, 2009 - Professor Patrick
Hossay gave a 30 minute presentation "Go Green Initiative"
(excerpts below)
Thinking Green
Why be Green?
Green is revenue smart and a hedge against future energy
costs. Promotes a Green / Cleantech Profile
'Value Driven' business increases employee loyalty and
productivity Green sectors are not in retrenchment and still
attracting investment Positioning for future regulatory
changes and opportunities Promotes energy independence
Oh, yes, it's good for the planet too.
What is sustainability?
Sustainability is a process, not any particular practice
Develop an environmental management plan
Think broadry
Steps toward Green
Energy
Conservation
Energy Audits Incentives for Upgrades
Alternative Energy
Solar
Solar Renewable Energy Credits Power Purchase Agreements
Wind
Small wind in cost effective - Siting is key - State
grants
Purchasing Green - It's not just
recycling.
Life-cycle cost - vehicles to buildings
Consider bio-based, non-toxic, and renewable alternatives
Look for locally produced products
Certified - fair trade, sustainably harvested, post-consumer
Enhance Your Green Profile
Create a green marketing strategy - green your brand
Green your product, and certify it.
Partnerships with community resources
Community education
Green is now part of the fabric of business
Connect with Other Green Endeavors
Green Business Associations - From EPA Industry Partnerships
to Coop America
Be Creative
Maplewood Concierge - Car Sharing - Bicycle Enhancement
For more information contact:
Patrick Hossay, Associate Professor,
Sustainability and Environmental Policy
The Richard Stockton College of NJ, 609652
4303 hossayp@stockton.edu
September 11th, 2008 - Mr. John Conti, owner of Shore Cafe
and President of the Hazlet Business Owners Association,
presented a check to Hazlet Police Detective Jeff Miller of
the Hazlet P.B.A.
One Thousand dollars was raised by the
H.B.O.A. to benefit the N.J.S.P.B.A. Survivor and Welfare
Fund.
For more information on how you can help your local PBA.
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