President's Corner
Hello Everyone and Welcome to the President’s Message Corner! On behalf of the entire Medford Business Association Board, I would like to say Happy New Year and thank you for a successful 2017. I want to personally thank the 2017 Executive Board for their hard work and dedication throughout the year and especially to Bill Stauts in his role as President. During the 2017 year we once again had 2 very successful events; The Art, Wine & Music Festival in conjunction with the classic car show which was held in June and the Oktoberfest which was held in September. These events could not have taken place without the hard work and dedication of the workers and volunteers, the sponsors, the participants, and of course the Medford Community. We will once again host these events in 2018, so be sure to check out the Event page for more information.
I want to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of shopping local and using your local services. If you like having a community with businesses and services, than it is important to utilize them to keep them here. Sometimes it might be easier to go online, but it also takes away from the face to face interaction with each other. Shopping at your local store is not just a purchase, it’s an experience. Enjoying a stroll on the avenue, walking with your family from store to store, meeting the local business owners, it’s an opportunity to create lasting memories and meet new people. This year, with all the many resolutions you made, try adding just one more; commit to shopping local more often.
Our Next Program Event
"How to Minimize Cybersecurity Risks to Your Business"
FREE to Members
About this special program and luncheon… The frequency and costs of data breaches are growing each year, and studies show that 60% of small and medium business who suffer a data breach go out of business within six months to two years.
In this presentation, experts in technology, law, insurance and banking provide advice on the risks and causes of cyber events, and things that you need to know and your businesses should do to minimize those risks and their financial impacts, and comply with legal requirements.
Tuesday June 19th, 2018
Luncheon - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Lakes Workspace, 4 Trading Post Way, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
CLICK HERE for Details & Registration
Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
Recapping The Art, Wine, & Music Festival
Main Street in Medford NJ
…June 10th 2018 was the date and while there may have been some clouds in the sky… there were plenty of smiling faces among the thousands of attendees enjoying the festivities! Fine artist works, colorful crafts, local wines, craft beer, and good food was on hand as several South Jersey Wineries and Medfords local breweries were serving up their finest while local bands played live music throughout the afternoon.
The Medford Lakes Corvette Club rolled out classic automobiles on South Main St. Musical groups were located on porches up and down Main Street, providing live music from rock to pop to bluegrass and folk. An estimated 9,000 visitors attended the festival which has grown each of the past several years to be a major area event. This year, by popular demand, the festival was expanded further along North Main Street so that the entire area ran from the Medford Library at Allen & Main St. to Rt 70.
Presented by ShopRite of Medford, this signature event is brought to you each year by The Medford Business Association, The Medford Arts Center, The Lakes Corvette Club, and in cooperation with The Township of Medford, Medford Police, and Medford Fire & EMS. We wish to thank all volunteers who worked to make this day possible!
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OKTOBERFEST IS COMING!
2018 Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival
Great food, beer, music, & fun!
ShopRite of Medford presents Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival, coming this September 15th! Enjoy favorite Oktoberfest brand beers, plus craft brews from Lower Forge Brewery and more in our beer garden sponsored by Taunton Forge liquors!
This year's Oktoberfest will boast 15+ bands on three stages in Medford’s Freedom Park. The first artists for this year’s band stages have been announced and include:
Kid Felix
Namarah, Hambone Relay, The Quixote Project, Shoobies with more to be added in the coming months.
The Coffeehaus stage will feature live traditional German music, bluegrass and singer songwriters, including Joey DiTullio & Sarah James, Scott Barkan, and (back by popular demand) the Boulevard Express Bluegrass Band.
Several local area restaurants and an array of food trucks on hand and will be serving up their best and tastiest.
And don’t miss...
THE MEDFORD BUSINESS EXPO!
September 15th 2018, 12 pm to 7 pm
Freedom Park Medford NJ
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Why Buy Local?
in Burlington County…
If each household in Burlington County spent just $10 more each month at Burlco businesses, the resulting annual impact to the local economy would be about $19.9 MILLION DOLLARS!
For every $100 spent locally in independently owned stores, shops and restaurants, $44 to $83 is re-circulated in the local economy. When $100 is spent in national chains, only $14 to $43 stays in the local economy.
How we all benefit by shopping Burlington County:
◆ Keep Burlington County's economy strong and growing.
◆ Embrace local businesses, which create 80% of new jobs and often provide better wages and benefits
◆ Save time and money and protect the environment. Shopping locally saves travel time and gas money
◆ Get great products and services at competitive prices at any of Burlington County's 8,000 one-of-a-kind, independent businesses
◆ Create a sense of community. Community groups get 350% more support from local business owners than non-locally owned businesses.
Visit shopburlingtoncounty.com
New MBA Member LAKES WORKSPACE
Coworking & Networking Space
Lakes Workspace is a membership-based coworking and networking environment designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and telecommuters start and grow their business within an innovative and supportive community. Plan, Collaborate, and Execute networking events, problem-solving forums, and inspiring mastermind meetings. An array of membership packages are available to suit all needs.
‣ A variety of workspace options
‣ Monthly networking events
‣ Conference room and kitchen
‣ High-Speed WiFi and more
LAKES WORKSPACE
4 Trading Post Way, Medford Lakes Hours: 7:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m. lakesworkspace@gmail.com 609.953.1984
True Value Rental, Medford, NJ Grand Opening April 7th 2018
About Us
Our new location in the Taunton Forge Shopping Center Grand Opening was April 7th! We now have an expanded home decor section, a larger variety of party and event rentals, a card and gift section, an extensive paint and hardware department featuring a new line of Benjamin Moore Paint and so much more. Stop in and see us!
General Bulletin
Hiring All Positions for our new location in the Taunton Forge Shopping Center. We are looking for employees with experience within a paint department, card and gift store, an electrical or plumbing background, or a retired applicant. Reach out to us if this sounds like you! Send all employment inquires to Info@TrueValueRentalMedford.com
609-654-4550
