Upper Township Gazette Business News
Baking their own way: Upper Township couple opens Blue Dolfin Sweets
Written by Columb Higgins Thursday, 05 April 2012 08:45
Stefan Zareba, of Upper Township, has worked as a pastry chef for almost 30 years, first at the Marriott Hotel in Minneapolis and then at the Seaview Marriott Country Club in Absecon. But in December of last year he decided to start baking for himself and opened Blue Dolfin Sweets in Marmora with the help of his wife, Barbara.
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Artymowicz is Shore’s 2011 Employee of the Year
Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 07 March 2012 15:41
SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center pharmacist Kathy Artymowicz of Seaville has been named Shore Medical Center’s 2011 Employee of the Year. Artymowicz was honored during a ceremony in DiOrio Hall last month.
Nurse Kathryn Henry nominated Artymowicz for the award, citing her dedication to others.
Add a commentCrossFit 609 offers elite level of fitness
Written by Marjorie Preston Monday, 30 January 2012 12:04
OCEAN VIEW – Former police officer Lynn Sooy of Upper Township has been a personal trainer for more than 17 years. She has a home workout center and free memberships at a number of commercial gyms where she teaches. But she comes to CrossFit 609 in Ocean View to train.
Add a commentOne family, two businesses, a shared goal
Written by Marjorie Preston Monday, 30 January 2012 12:01
Couple has invested a collective half-century in county
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Dr. James O’Rourke found his chosen profession as a chiropractor literally by accident.
Add a commentChiropractor marks 20 years in county
Written by Marjorie Preston Monday, 30 January 2012 12:00
Ocean View Chiropractic in Seaville originated in a 500-square-foot home office. It is now based in a 1,600-square-foot space on Route 50. Chiropractor Dr. James O’Rourke said there is more demand than ever for the service, as contemporary lifestyles and the industrialization of the workplace take a toll on the human body.
Add a commentInk Ur Body ‘a new twist’ on tattoo biz
Last Updated on Friday, 02 March 2012 12:57 Written by Marjorie Preston Monday, 02 January 2012 16:20
SEAVILLE – Don’t call Ink Ur Body a tattoo parlor, says franchisor Rich Brady. The Georgia-based businessman has made it his mission to abolish that term, and the negative connotations that sometimes go along with it.
Ink Ur Body is not a tattoo parlor, Brady emphasizes, but a “tattoo salon.” The Seaville location, in the Cedar Square Shopping Center, is the first in what he said will be a regional and possibly a national franchise.
Add a commentNancy E. Dowling joins FBK
Last Updated on Monday, 05 December 2011 15:51 Written by Staff Reports Monday, 05 December 2011 15:49
MARMORA – Nancy E. Dowling has joined the accounting firm of Fitzpatrick, Bongiovanni & Kelly, PC in the newly created role of firm administrator.
Shareholder Lou Bongiovanni said the new position “will help redefine the inner workings of the company and allow us to all operate more efficiently and effectively. Nancy brings a dedicated vision to the team and a critical way of looking at things that is a great asset to us all.”
Add a commentEnhanced airport, business park complex being eyed
Written by Staff Report Wednesday, 12 October 2011 11:32
WOODBINE – This borough is looking for nearly $830,000 to fund three construction projects at the municipal airport and the airport business park complex.
Mayor William Pikolycky announced Tuesday, Oct. 11, that the Woodbine Port Authority submitted three applications to the state Department of Transportation.
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Welshie’s Deli honored for support of troops
Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 05 October 2011 15:33
SEA ISLE CITY -- Welshie's Deli of Sea Isle City has been recognized by the New Jersey Legislature for its efforts to raise funds and sponsor supply donations for deployed US troops, and organization known as Support the Troops NJ announced recently.
State Sen. Jeff Van Drew and Assemblymen Nelson Albano and Matthew Milan nominated Welshie's.
To date, Welshie’s has collected more than $1,200 to pay shipping costs for over 100 packages that have been sent to deployed troops by Support The Troops NJ.
Add a commentSvec certified as CPA
Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, 06 September 2011 13:52
MARMORA -- Natalie Svec has passed the Uniform CPA examination to become a certified public accountant, Fitzpatrick, Bongiovanni & Kelly, PC recently announced. Svec joined that firm in 2008 and currently works on the audit team.
Robert J. Kelly, Jr., shareholder of the firm, said that this credentialing will allow for greater perspective with existing clients and new clients.
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