Does Your Business Need Some Direction? Michael Mellace of Mellace & Associates, CPA wants to assist you! Mike spoke to 45 chamber members on April 2, 2008 at our Networking Luncheon at Wedgwood Country Club. He started his business as a side job some 15 years ago and made it into his full-time job. Mellace & Associates CPA not only does Income Tax preparation, they perform a full range of services including Payroll preparation, Financial Functions, Marketing Assistance, Web Site Design and Business Planning and Consulting. “A Business Plan can give your business Direction, Organization and Help you get Financial Backing” stated Mike and “A business plan precisely defines your business, identifies your goals and serves as your company's resume”. He added, “That is why it may be the most important business document that you will ever prepare”. Mellace & Associates offers Silver, Gold and Platinum Business Plan Packages with loads of extra's not usually offered with other plans. Allow Mellace & Associates, CPA to take your business to the next level contact Mike at 856-340-4174 or go to www.mellace.com.
In May 2008, GCF Bank celebrates 105 years of service to the banking industry and the community. Bob Ahrens, President and CEO of GCF Bank, spoke to 50 chamber members at a Before Business Breakfast on April 30, 2008 at GCF Bank's Administration Office Building. Bob spoke on Gloucester County Federal Savings Bank's roots dating back to 1903 and how they were the County's first insured Savings and Loan (February 1961). He mentioned how longevity in the community and the products and services that GCF Bank specializes in is what makes them “A Better Community Bank”. Bob introduced Marty Pinder, VP and Retail Sales Manager, along with many GCF Officers who were on hand to meet members. Marty mentioned GCF Bank's Commercial Lending Group that offers Commercial Mortgages, Construction Loans, Lines of Credit and Term/Equipment Loans. In addition, Marty stated Account Loans and Personal Loans available along with many Consumer Loans for vehicles, boats, aircraft, RV's, classic cars and mobile homes. GCF Bank offers many FREE Account Services such as FREE Direct Deposit, FREE Notary Public, FREE Debit Card, FREE Express Line Banking, FREE Online Banking, FREE Online Consumer Loan Application and much, much more. GCF Bank is dedicated to the community and its customers and is ready to meet all your business and personal banking needs. You can contact them at 856-589-6600 or go online to www.GCFBANK.com.
Rain, rain go away come back another day!!! (Just not on June 20, 2008) The Chambers' 19th Annual Golf Outing has been rescheduled to Friday, June 20, 2008 due to the soggy weather on May 16th. Wedgwood Country Club's brand new ballroom is awaiting our arrival and the course will be in terrific shape. There is now additional time to sign up your foursome if you could not make the May 16th date and a few sponsorship opportunities are available. Show your support with a hole sponsorship, they're only $125 and will be seen by 130 or more chamber members, business owners and associates. Still accepting prizes for our awards ceremony! Merchandise or gift certificates are a great way to advertise your business while supporting the chamber. Last year our silent auction was a huge success and we plan on it to be even bigger this year. If you have a donation for the auction please contact Wendy Bartlett at 856-232-9111. If you are not a golfer we would love to have you come out and volunteer. Don't delay in registering as it is a great opportunity to network with members and friends of the chamber while meeting new contacts. Please consider supporting the chamber's golf outing as proceeds benefit our scholarship foundation and chamber programs. If you are interested in sponsoring, do not hesitate to contact the chamber.
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Robert Wilson
56 Lupus Lane
Sewell, NJ
856-582-9799
