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The Business At Hand :: Jersey Shore Business Journal: Monthly Archives for April 2007

Us "third-agers" are tech savvy, by golly!

Off-shore drilling is "deeply misguided" says LoBiondo

Grant projects aid city improvement efforts! City to enhance five parks!

Homeowners insurance - hurricanes ,floods and wind damage, oh my!

Seaville Furniture

Fishin' Stuff - Blues are biting!

East Surf Road column continues to generate interest

Tuckahoe Cheesecake Factory has two new offerings!

Obadiah's - "New taste, New menu!"

A Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

What would happen if we had no fire department?

Courage under fire

"Hats off" to me ! Please support our firemen!

Sturdy Savings Bank opens new branch on 34th Street!

Ocean City Coffee Company hits the prestigious "short list" of must-visit places

Henry's on the Boardwalk - Unique jewelry is just the beginning!

Galante's happy to see nice weather

Cheat death - and get your head out of the sand!

Buoyed by corporate profits, Dow Jones Industial Average Cracks 13,000 for the first time!

Mother's Day - a different sort of gift

Stress and long hours prompt employees to lie, cheat and steal!

Brand names at the grocery store

Under Armour may be overstretched!

A bummer for boomers: Failing health!

South Jersey included in Federal Disaster Request

Existing home sales drop by the largest amount in two decades

Title Company of Jersey hosting house caravans

Despite soaring Dow, there are good reasons why real estate offers good value over time

T.J. Maxx advertising "Maxx moments"

Sheryl Crow - Save the Earth! Global warming solution - Ration toilet paper!

Annarelli's welcomes the sunshine!

State police probe if Gov. Corzine's driver was distracted by love! Is this unbelievable or what?

Beach Replenishment a priority

For all your fishing needs, try Fin-Atics

Doo Dah Parade and more - Lots of stuff to do this weekend!

Trenton sticks it to South Jersey again - Acting Gov. Codey says give us your revenue but no federal disaster relief

Can exercise make you smarter?

The banks are onto us - no more forging your spouse's name!

Bush defends Iraq War, Republicans blast Harry Reid for treasonous comments that the fight is "lost"

Stocks surge on earnings - Dow Jones Industrials close near 13,000!!

Study profiles home of the future - No more McMansions!

Tragedy at Virginia Tech tests the Web's capacity to assist in an emergency

Congressman secures $136 million authorization for construction of Sea Isle City Beach Replenishment Project

John Edwards haircuts and spa visits cost a pretty penny

Gas price hikes ripple through the economy

Women in Business: Sometimes all work and no play is good for the kids - or is it?

Express Pizza and Steaks - "Pick up or delivery?"

Dow Jones closes at record high - Earnings propel Wall Street

Fortress Financial - Diversify your portfolio

GAS WAR - would a boycott work?

The Beach House Grill has good food - but fewer year-round customers to enjoy it!

Corzine's SUV traveling 91mph moments before the crash

Lighting a fire under your rear end - literally

U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo honored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Fun taxi cab stories - We need some humor today

Corzine's SUV traveling 91mph moments before the crash

Second Amendment comes under assault - is gun control the answer?

More retailers going green - The Home Depot steps up its eco-friendly game!

Death toll at Virginia Tech rampage at 33

Bob Scully says Avalon and Stone Harbor real estate markets are healthy

Packaging is big business and its in the doldrums

Ken Cooper at Monihan Realty says sales are slow but rentals are still kicking butt!

Don't spend your tax refund - Better yet, don't get a refund!

National Association of Realtors forecast falling home prices in 2007

Nick Marotta says sales are up - slightly

Fifteen percent increase in visits to newspaper websites

Democratic budget would impose the largest tax increase in American History

U.S. Rep. Frank Lo Biondo says "Bring it on!" to Rosie and Babs!

Who pays America's tax burden and who gets the most government spending?

Is the media to blame for the doldrums in the housing market?

Can anyone tackle the Monster Tax Code?

Consumer Reports finds some high-end brands less reliable

Vergina's loaded with new spring clothing!

Steve Libro says rentals at record-breaking pace!

What about a voluntary flat tax?

Gov. Jon Corzine critically injured in car crash - NOT WEARING HIS SEAT BELT!

The real subprime crisis and predatory lending

Mark Cassidy from Chase weighs in - Interest rates are creeping

Your house on YouTube?

Study shows that Baby Boomers have a lot of money and aren't afraid to spend it

Gov Jon Corzine seriously injured in car accident

American Airlines website has "Come a long way baby."

New Jersey business group says health care costs rose 11.3 percent per worker in 2006!

Joan Farrell weighs in on Gardens zoning issue

Sallie Mae to pay up in student loan scandal

Kansas City Realtor becomes a pen pal - offers good advice.

New Jersey shifts its primary to Feb 5 - bills the taxpayers!

Pick yourself up and dust yourself off!

Wave of Widgets spreads on the Web

April 17 tax deadline is fast approaching - What if you can't pay?

Is your car a mess? Try Car Caress!

Boyar's ready to help with prepared homemade meals!

Gas prices going up - and with early daylight savings, we're burning more gasoline than ever!

Free Reverse Mortgage Seminars scheduled at South Jersey Federal Credit Union Branches

Plastic bags banned in San Francisco - West Coast trend spreading East?

In a pinch, send an e-card!

All I need to know about life I learned from the Easter Bunny

Van Drew to challenge Asselta

Easter Brunch with the Easter Bunny! Try the Flanders

Boyar's Market to the rescue!

"Largest Tax Increase in History"

Bryant indictment emboldens New Jersey Republicans

State Sen Asselta calls for Beesley's Point Bridge to re-open

Mandated sick leave for employees working part-time hours!

Ugh! Not ready to file your taxes? Here's how to get an extension

Democrats target LoBiondo - Hollywood bigmouths finance the onslaught

Pet owners turn to organic and natural foods - but how do you know they're safe?

"Nip and Tuck for Two"

Fox looking to keep you in your seat during advertisements

Bob Pitera of RE/MAX of Ocean City - sales are up this year!

Reebok takes on Nike – by aiming at runners like me!

Matt Bader – Stats show the condo market is picking up!

Ocean City won't raise cost of parking, but will time stays

Economy is doing just fine, thank you!

The Sneaker Shop ready to serve you!

Planning to sell your house? Michael Corbett offers advice

"Trust Me" The Trust Factor - Win your customers' faith by learning the 5 key components of trust

What is under the Annex? Good question!!

Jay Gillian - What should we focus on?

Voltaco's is open - it must be Spring!

Gators rule, Florida celebrates!

Ocean City television ads were succesful

DelVescio testifies for beach replenishment

Ocean City gets no bids for tropical hardwood!