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Mission-Driven Virtual Assistants Who Help You Win Back Your Day
When small and mid-sized companies feel buried in inboxes, follow-ups, forms, and “just one more task,” that’s the moment A+ Virtual Pro steps in. At our recent OCBA lunch, owner Katrina Golden shared how her team of trained virtual assistants plugs into a business’s daily operations—so owners and leaders can focus on revenue, clients, and…
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Auto Craftman & Collision – Customer Advocacy, Safety-First Repairs, and a 40-Year Legacy
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…
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How a Small Ocean County Nonprofit Delivers Big Impact: Barbara Farley on Still Time for Joy
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…
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OCBA Holiday Party Fun at Georgian Court University Mansion
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.…
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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…
