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Ocean Partnership for Children: How Jessica Pepe’s Team Stabilizes Youth and Strengthens Families in Ocean County
At a recent OCBA lunch meeting, Jessica Pepe shared how Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC), the county’s Care Management Organization, wraps services around youth up to age 21 who are struggling with mental health, substance use, intellectual and development needs, at no cost to families. OPC’s care managers meet kids where they live, coordinate treatment,…
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2025 OCBA Charity Golf Classic Recap: Thank You from CAREing for Children [PHOTO GALLERY]
On October 9 at Lakewood Country Club, 71 golfers teed off to support CAREing for Children. The day delivered friendly competition, a packed gift auction, and a strong show of community spirit. On behalf of CAREing for Children, thank you to every sponsor, golfer, donor, volunteer, and attendee who helped make this year’s outing a…
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CAREing for Children: An OCBA Legacy That Lifts Local Families
OCBA’s charity, CAREing for Children, began with a simple decision: keep charitable giving local and make a direct, practical impact. In this video, Barbara Farley recounts how the effort took shape inside OCBA and how members still power the work today. How it started OCBA members launched CAREing for Children so the business community could…
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From Fear to Function – Dr. Steven Pollack’s Approach to Chiropractic Care
At a recent Ocean County Business Association lunch, longtime member Dr. Steven Pollack of Pollack Health & Wellness, Inc. shared a clear, experience-driven view of conservative care: start with the nervous system, act early after injuries, and support the body’s built-in capacity to heal with practical habits—not just procedures. A practitioner grounded in gratitude—and results…
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Ocean County Career Center: Hiring Help, Training Funds, And Real Support For Local Employers
At a recent OCBA lunch meeting, Diana Monti (Center Operator) and Sylvia Hernandez (Business Services) explained, in practical terms, how the Ocean County Career Center helps local companies fill jobs, reduce onboarding costs, and build a steady talent pipeline. Below is a detailed summary you can use to hire faster and smarter in Ocean County.…
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2025 Community Choice Award Nominations for OCBA Members
The OCBA has done it again! When we say that members of the Ocean County Business Association are the best in business, we mean it. Ocean County agrees! Some of our OCBA members have been nominated as the Top 5 in their industry categories for the Community Choice Awards in the Asbury Park Press in…
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Three Generations, One Mission: CHAP Construction & CHAP Mechanical
When Barbara Farley stepped to the podium at the recent OCBA luncheon, she brought with her more than five decades of family craftsmanship. CHAP Construction – born in 1972 from the partnership of brothers Chuck (“Chap”) and Hap Laing—still operates under the very same EIN number today. That continuity tells you everything you need to…
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Join Us On Oct. 9th for the 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic
Presented by the Ocean County Business Association Thursday, October 9, 2025 Lakewood Country Club [Directions]145 Country Club Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Join the Ocean County Business Association for a day of golf, networking, and giving back at the 9th Annual Marty Aronow Charity Golf Classic – to benefit CAREing for Children This signature event brings…
