Robert R. Piha

CAPE MAY – Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) officials have announced that Robert R. Piha was selected to be the bi-state agency’s new claims manager.

“I’m honored that the Delaware River and Bay Authority selected me to lead their insurance claims management program, “said Piha. “I hope to bring my talents and expertise that I’ve gained from my many years in the private sector and apply them here to improve the claims management operation. I’m really excited with this tremendous opportunity.”

On the Rocks at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal.

Cape May-Lewes Ferry officials have rebranded the ferry’s outdoor bar and grill as “On the Rocks.” On the Rocks locations on both sides of the Delaware Bay will be open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. until the last ferry departs. After Memorial Day, they will be open seven days a week.

Chef Don Donaldson, left, of Victoria Commons in Cape May, and Greg Andrews, of Emeritus Senior Living

Chef Don Donaldson, left, of Victoria Commons in Cape May, and Greg Andrews, of Emeritus Senior Living, placed first and second in an “Iron Chef”-style challenge Wednesday, March 20 judged by residents of Conifer Village, a senior apartment building in North Cape May. About 35 residents sampled crab cakes made by four contestant chefs, including those from Emeritus’ North Cape Center, Victoria Commons and Victoria Manor. Both winners received a certificate to hang in their community. The next Iron Chef contest will be held in the summer. For more information on Genesis Healthcare centers, call 602-7193. For information on Emeritus of Cape May, call 609-463-6344.

LOWER TOWNSHIP – A scant three months after its official opening at the airport here, Cape May Brewing Company has landed a $63,000 economic development loan to help grow the business further.

Carl Suit recently opened House of Print at the Cape May County Airport. The business offers six-color screen printing of T-shirts and other apparel, along with vehicle wraps.

LOWER TOWNSHIP – When it comes to effective marketing, Carl Suit, owner of House of Print, says many businesspeople could benefit from professional advice.

Kaysi Franceus and Chris Henke, assistant brewer and co-owner of the Cape May Brewing Company, discuss ways to attract more customers with Sue Ingersoll, owner of George’s Auto Service and Carl Suit, owner of House of Print.

Is county airport a future business hub?

RIO GRANDE – As lawmakers push for development of the county airport to grow the local economy, three new businesses recently found a home at the site’s industrial center.

House of Print, which provides six-color screen printing of T-shirts, banners, and other products, celebrated its grand opening Jan. 28. It joined George’s Auto Repair and the Cape May Brewing Company, which opened last summer.

CAPE MAY – The Hirsch Group has signed a deal that brings a bookstore back to Cape May.

CAPE MAY – The new Food and Beverage Director for The Montreal Inn, Harry’s Oceanfront Bar and Grille and the Montreal Inn Liquor Store is Jonathan Hirsch.

10-year loans are tied to increasing employment

LOWER TOWNSHIP – A 20-year-old program that hasn’t been used for nearly a decade will get an overhaul this week.

Cape May communications director Mike Whipple, director of civic affairs Terry Brown and program coordinator Linda Ewing don hard hats for a tour of the soon-to-be-finished Cape May Convention Center.

Weather is cooperating with city timetable

CAPE MAY – Thanks to a relatively mild winter, crews working on the new Cape May Convention Center should have no trouble completing the $10.5 million, 20,000-foot structure in time for its May 26 grand opening.