Category Archives: Biz
Pennsauken’s Aluminum Shapes Donates Drive Through Test Center to Camden County
Through a partnership with George Norcross of Connor Strong & Buckelew and Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr, Aluminum Shapes LLC, based in Pennsauken, has donated a large drive through testing center for use at Camden County’s highest volume test site at 2600 Mt. Ephraim Ave.
Rhoads Metal Works Creates Clean Air For Hospitals
Rhoads Metal Works needed to find a way to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of RMW’s loyal customers were forced to pull projects, defer maintenance or close completely. The business needed to respond quickly to the harsh reality of decreased revenues and the need to furlough many employees to assure survival. Rhoads would have to adapt to the changing needs of their customers.
Freeholder Cappelli To Participate In Small Business Panel
Information provided by Camden County Board of Freeholders
Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. will participate in a panel discussion for small businesses on Thursday, April 23, at 2:30 p.m. Registration is free, but participants must sign up to take part in the event.
Freeholder Cappelli Hosts Virtual Town Hall for Small Businesses
Information Provided By Camden County Board of Freeholders
Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli Jr., will be moderating a Facebook Live town hall event intended for small business owners navigating the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Cappelli will be joined by Congressman Donald Norcross, New Jersey Small Business Association Director, Alfred Titone, and the vice president of the Southern New Jersey Development Council, Jane Asselta.
NJEDA Announces Application Launch Date for Grants for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Information provided by the NJEDA
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will launch the application for its Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 9:00 am. A link to the grant program application will be posted on the State’s COVID-19 Business Information Hub. The grant program is part of a package of initiatives announced last week to support businesses and workers facing economic hardship due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Rita’s Italian Ice Postpones First Day Of Spring Giveaway
In light of the increasing concerns around COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the precautionary risks associated with large gatherings, Rita’s Water Ice locations are postponing their annual free Italian Ice giveaway to celebrate First Day of Spring.
Ahern Painting Holding Community Paint Giveaway
Ahern Painting, a Pennsauken-based business for almost a decade, is holding a paint giveaway this month for Township residents.
“Ahern Painting has been a proud member of the Pennsauken community since 2011. Over that time, we’ve accrued many custom tinted cans of high quality latex paint,” explains John Ahern, owner. “To free up shop space and reduce our extra inventory, we’re looking to give our cans of paint a suitable home in town.”
Penn Queen Diner Keeps Tradition, Adds Fresh Ideas Under New Owners
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
The new kid on the block is a superbly “renewed” kid on the block.
Welcome one and all to the “new” Penn Queen Diner, now under the management of owners, Brad and Kim Horwitz. Brad and Kim hit the ground running with the best of both worlds: new ways of giving the finest and most enjoyable of diner experiences to their patrons, while retaining the very best from decades of proven excellence by chefs, wait staff, and welcoming hosts, plus, additional quality-service personnel recently welcomed into the new Penn Queen staff family. And you will feel welcome there, too!
KUZO Dance Studio Offers Holiday Special
KUZO Dance Studio in Merchantville is offering a Holiday Special. Now through December 31, 2019, new students will get 15 percent off of their first month’s tuition and a free pair of tights. For more information, call (856) 266-8991.
McFarlan’s Market To Close This Month
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Earlier today, McFarlan’s Market in Merchantville announced via social media that the store will be closing later this month.
“We will be closing the Merchantville location on December 14, 2019, while we continue to search for a buyer. Please know we did not take making this decision lightly,” according to a statement made on the store’s Facebook page. “We will VERY much miss our Merchantville family and the friends we’ve made over the last 9 years. You all made this a very special chapter in our lives that we will never forget.”
