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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…

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…

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…

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…