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The Chamber and CDC hope you have a safe and happy weekend and week ahead. This Oct. 23, 2026 edition of ENews is sponsored by South Jersey Gas |
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SHOP LOCAL FIRST! |
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Check out upcoming Chamber, Member, and Community Events |
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Main Street Acquisition Support Grant from NJEDA |
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Last chance to register to attend this inspiring community event. www.tinyurl.com/BACCHero or www.CumberlandGrows.com/Hero Register by Oct. 25. See more on the celebration and honorees later in this ENews edition. |
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Our Chamber member, Deerfield Elks Lodge invites the public to upcoming events. Questions or more info: |
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Our Chamber member, Shoppes at Dragon Village invites you to events and to shop. Questions or more info: |
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The Chamber of Commerce continues a its series highlighting the recipients of the awards and our event sponsors. Meet the heroes! Be a part of the celebration on October 28 by attending and sponsoring. www.tinyurl.com/BACCHero.
The Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate a remarkable milestone on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, as it presents its 40th Annual Business and Community Hero Awards Celebration from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Grove at Centerton, 1040 Almond Road, Pittsgrove, NJ.
The celebration recognizes outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals whose leadership, entrepreneurship, compassion, and community service have strengthened Bridgeton and the surrounding region.
The 2026 recipients of the Chamber’s Business and Community Hero Awards are:
Gary F. Simmerman Community Leadership Award: Dr. Gladwyn Baptist
Community Hero Awards: Michelle Azpiri of Bridgeton Public Library, Isis Sosa, Unidos Para La Familia, and Cumberland County Office on Aging, Lisa Williams, Executive Director
Business Hero Awards: All That Dance Studio, Ed’s Body Shop, and Salon Tinge. |
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Salon Tinge is recognized for decades of successful operation, professional excellence, exceptional customer service, and a longstanding commitment to the Bridgeton community.
Located at 1012 N. Pearl Street in Laurel Plaza, Upper Deerfield, Salon Tinge is honored to serve generations of families throughout Cumberland County.
The owners believe that a successful business is about more than great hair—it is about building relationships, serving others with integrity, and giving back to the community. Their Christian faith has helped shape these values and has inspired their involvement in local churches and community organizations over the years. |
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Ed's Body Shop, LLC will receive a Business Hero Award, recognizing four generations of continuous family ownership, exceptional community involvement, and its pioneering role in demonstrating that women can successfully lead and excel in an industry traditionally dominated by men.
This business, located in Upper Deerfield, has over 70 years of providing the highest quality of service in car repair, refinishing, and towing. The company has been proudly family owned and operated since 1952. Female-operated since 2006 and female-owned since 2015 when third generation, Kelly Table-Miletta, became owner. Her daughter, Tyler Hoehe took the role as President and CEO in 2022. She has continued the Table family’s tradition of excellence, adding a fresh perspective. Today, they do minor touch-ups, major repairs, or emergency towing services—including heavy-duty towing. |
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All That Dance Studio is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community through dance, wellness, education, and service. Guided by the belief that movement is for everybody, it offers inclusive opportunities for individuals ages 2 to 102.
This Business Hero Award honors the organization’s success at achieving its mission of service, its leaders, and the memory of founder Linda Shaw (Emeritus, January 24, 1949-February 2, 2025).
A staple of the greater Bridgeton area for nearly 26 years, the studio was built on the passion of founder, Linda Shaw, “Miss Linda”, a devoted educator who taught in Bridgeton public schools for 36 years. Having grown up in poverty and facing the heartbreak of quitting dance due to financial hardship, Miss Linda dedicated 24 years as Board President, grant writer, and office manager to ensure no child in her community faced that same barrier.
Even while silently managing Lipedema and Lymphedema, which restricted her mobility in her final years, Miss Linda’s spirit never dimmed. She was a constant, smiling presence at the studio, cheering on the students and telling them, "Dance for me."
She created a welcoming place where people of all ages and abilities could build confidence, improve their health, and find a true sense of belonging.
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The Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is selling chances for its Big 50-50 Raffle. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased from Chamber Board Members and staff, some Chamber Members, and by contacting the Chamber office, 856-455-1312 or bacc@baccnj.com.
The drawing is on Oct. 28, 7 PM at The Grove at Centerton. You do not have to be present at the drawing to win the two cash prizes. Winners not present will be notified.
Members who have tickets, please make returns of money and entry stubs to the Chamber office by Oct. 27 at the latest.
Your participation in the raffle helps support operations and charitable contributions of the Foundation.
Winners will receive 50% of the amount received for all tickets sold as follows: 1st Prize: 35%; 2nd Prize: 15%. NJ LGCCC ID # 55-5-39981 |
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Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1063, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 856-455-1312 * bacc@baccnj.com * www.baccnj.com Jon Cummings, President Tony Stanzione, Chief Executive Officer Laurie LaTorre, Member Services Coordinator
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