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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
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 … Read more
Jim Jamieson of Atlantic IT Solutions Shares Valuable Insights at OCBA At a recent Ocean County Business Association (OCBA) lunch meeting, Jim Jamieson, Director of Sales for Atlantic IT Solutions, delivered an eye-opening presentation about cybersecurity threats facing small and midsize businesses—and what can be done to prevent them. Based in Toms River, Atlantic IT … Read more
Eco-Friendly Cleaning with a Personal Touch At a recent OCBA meeting, Emily Stasiak, owner of EcoMaids of Toms River, Brick, and Neptune, gave an engaging presentation about her growing business and how she’s redefining residential and small office cleaning with sustainability and service at the core. With a clear mission to create a cleaner, greener … Read more
At a recent Ocean County Business Association (OCBA) meeting, longtime member and local business owner Bobby Kostrewa delivered his commercial craft talk, giving members insight into the history, growth, and technical excellence behind his business, Tranz Connection. Bobby has been a fixture in the Toms River automotive community since founding Tranz Connection in 1991. Born … Read more
At our recent Ocean County Business Association (OCBA) lunch meeting, we were fortunate to hear from Becky Laboy, Education Outreach Specialist with the Ocean County Soil Conservation District. Becky shared an informative presentation that brought home the importance of soil health, sustainable landscaping, and the role every business and resident can play in supporting a … Read more