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Watch Josh Kraftmann’s full commercial craft talk, then keep Auto Craftman & Collision in your phone. You’ll be glad you did the day you need them. A trusted name with a new steward Auto Craftman & Collision has served Ocean County for about four decades. Founder Dan Hawtin built a body shop that locals relied … Read more
OCBA member Sandra Levine (Sandra Levine Productions) recently featured Barbara Farley—president of CAREing for Children—on her Dec. 23, 2025 episode of the podcast Still Time for Joy. The conversation offered a clear, practical blueprint for building a lean charity effort that truly moves the needle for local families. The need in Ocean County is rising—while … Read more
Paul and the other musicians provided us all with customized lyrics for this year’s OCBA version of the 12 days of Christmas carol and surprised us with a localized, sing-a-long rendition of Take Me Home, Country Roads. The raffle tickets were drawn and the gifts were distributed to the recipients with good humor and gratitude. … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more