DeLuxe Cartridges.com Celebrates Its Eighth Year in Business
Anthony Urgola, Wall Township and River Vale, New Jersey, the president of DeLuxe Cartridges.com, is celebrating the eighth anniversary of his business and his more than 40 years in the print industry.
Urgola began his own business in 2008 as part of the Cartridge Depot franchise. In 2013, however, he created DeLuxe Cartridges.com, an independent ink and toner cartridge supply business, a registered veteran-owned business.
Since creating his own company, Urgola has tripled his sales, selling cartridges to businesses, and county and local governments that often save up to 50 percent. Urgola is also a wholesale supplier to retailers who sell to businesses and professionals, such as law firms, accountants, and insurance agencies throughout the United States.
Besides running his company, Urgola is in charge of marketing, new services, and business development. Urgola prides himself in helping to save the environment by reducing the amount of plastic and metal in landfills by remanufacturing and selling toner and ink cartridges used in Laser and Inkjet printers, copiers, all-in-one printers, and fax machines.
After graduating from the New York School of Printing High School at the age of 17, Urgola began his career in the printing industry in a variety of positions in the printing and thermography (raised printing) industry, doing everything from running printing presses to sweeping floors. He worked in various plant manufacturing positions and management, eventually becoming vice president and Group Chairman of Williamhouse-Regency, a NYC Fortune 1000 printing and paper converting company with 4,000 employees and manufacturing operations throughout the United States.
Urgola later served as president of Faust Thermographic Supply, Inc., Linden, N.J., a manufacturer of raised printing powders sold throughout the world. The product is used to produce raised, printed business cards, letterheads, envelopes, greeting cards, and wedding invitations.
Urgola was graduated from New York Community College, where he received an A.A. in graphic arts and advertising technology. He served two years in the U.S. Army with an honorable discharge as a Specialist 5th Class (administrative specialist) and successfully completed the Assistant Drill Sergeant course. As a past member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, he became a certified “VE” Vessel Examiner, certified CREW member, and a founding member of the Department of Homeland Security.
He was the inventor of a patent to produce high raised printed borders (bumpy borders) for children’s coloring books, which Crayola Crayon Co. marketed. And, he was co-inventor of a patent for a retrofit unit to a web printing press to produce raised printed patterns on gift wrap, labels, boxes and forms.
Anthony said that with the advent of PCs and the ability of businesses and professionals to print their own letterheads, envelopes, brochures, post cards, etc. the printing industry went downhill. After taking a big financial loss in a printing brokerage business, Urgola decided to go into the manufacturing and selling of toner and ink cartridges, a natural fit for someone with many years of hands-on printing experience.
Urgola serves as a member of the board of directors of the Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce. He is also an active member of the Brick and Lakewood chambers of commerce.
For more information, contact Urgola at 732-612-3484 or email at aurgola@deluxecartrides.com.
Creative Click Media Announces Website Giveaway Contest
Creative Click Media, Manahawkin, N.J., a full-service digital marketing firm, is giving away a professional-grade custom website valued at $5000 to an Ocean County, N.J., 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Besides a custom website, the winning nonprofit will receive a year of free website management, digital marketing support, and in-house or virtual training.
Creative Click Media founder Adam Binder said, “We know that most nonprofit organizations work on a tight budget. Many times this means not being able to afford the beautiful, fully-functional website that these organizations need to drive home their mission. We’re hoping this contest is the boost a nonprofit that needs to take it to the next level.”
The website design of up to 20 pages will include essential features, such as a donation portal, event calendar, custom forms, and social media and email marketing integration. The winning nonprofit will be able to collaborate with Creative Click Media to determine which additional special features would best benefit their organization.
“We understand the value that a custom website adds in helping to attract donors, increase their number of volunteers, and spread the message of the organization,” says Creative Click Media digital project manager Amanda Erdmann. “These nonprofits have done so much for our community; the least we can do is use our skill set to give back to one of them.”
Nonprofit officials can enter the Website For-a-Cause Contest between now and April 30, 2016, by submitting the application found at http://creativeclickmedia.com/nonprofit-website-design/ . Contest guidelines can also be found there. The winner will be selected based on the nonprofit’s needs, what they do for the Ocean County community, and how a new website will help them accomplish their mission. The winner will be announced by May 15, 2016.
For additional information, contact Olivia Garrison at olivia@creativeclickmedia.com
About Creative Click Media:
Creative Click Media, founded by Adam Binder, is a digital marketing firm in Manahawkin N.J. The company provides website design, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, animated video production, and consulting, among other digital services. Since its inception five years ago, Creative Click Media has helped clients achieve success on the web. The Creative Click team is centered on the belief that passion for innovation is key for creating successful digital strategies and meaningful results.
Walking Dead Fans Won’t Want to Be Alone…Be Together When Walking Dead Season 6 Ends!
It’s the end for Walking Dead fans …. or is it? Watch the feature-length finale with other “Walking Dead” horror fans on Sunday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m. when Greater Media radio station 95.9 The WRAT and Bar A, Lake Como, are holding a Walking Dead Season 6 Finale viewing party.
Bar Anticipation, which will be known as the safe-zone Bar Alexandria for the weekend, will be offering a reservation only Walking Dead themed sit-down dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. Professional make-up artist Jessica Swarer will be doing Zombie make-up for a nominal fee.
At 9:00 p.m. all Bar Alexandria TV screens, including the large screen on the main stage, will be showing the hour and a half Walking Dead season finale. Immediately following the show, 95.9 The WRAT will be holding a Walking Dead Trivia contest and a Walking Dead Spelling Bee for prizes.
“95.9 The WRAT opened Season 6 of the Walking Dead at Bar A so why not end it there as well?,” said Doug Sjonvall, WRAT marketing director. “The food is awesome, the crowd vibe is a great way to watch a show, and it makes for a great Sunday night. This episode is going to be a big one…probably the biggest in the show’s history. We’re being introduced to the new bad guy, Negan who is rumored to take out one of the main characters…It’s going to an epic episode.”
Coors Light and hosts MC Bacardi Artie and the WRAT’s Steve Hook are sponsoring the event. Admission is free until 9:00 p.m. but fans who show up after 9:00 p.m. dressed as a zombie or Walking Dead character, will be admitted at no charge.
For more information, contact Doug Sjonvall, marketing director of the WRAT, at 732-681-3800 Ext. 306 or email promorat@wrat.com.
About Great Media
WRAT-FM (95.9) and 100.1 WJRZ are radio stations that are owned and operated by Greater Media New Jersey, a subsidiary of Greater Media, Inc. Greater Media, Inc. is the parent company of twenty-three AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, New Jersey, and Philadelphia markets. Greater Media also owns a modern printing plant and a group of weekly papers in central New Jersey, as well as several telecommunications towers, located throughout the United States.
Lakewood Joins State Safety Campaign to Reduce Pedestrian and Motor Vehicle Crashes
“Street Smart NJ” targets speed, distractedness and safety awareness for motorists and pedestrians
Lakewood Mayor Menashe Miller announced today that Lakewood will be participating in the Street Smart NJ Safety Campaign, a pedestrian safety education campaign aimed at reducing pedestrian and motor vehicle crashes in New Jersey.
The Street Smart NJ Safety Campaign is a collaborative effort among public, private and non-profit organizations. Representatives from NJTPA (NJ Transportation Planning Authority) will be at various intersections in Lakewood on Wednesday, March 30 and Thursday, March 31 to distribute flyers and information about Street Smart NJ Safety Campaign.
The Lakewood police department with be working with local organizations to educate motorists and pedestrians for several weeks afterwards. Street Teams, groups of professionals and volunteers, will be out in Lakewood, distributing safety tips at busy intersections.
The campaign comes at a significant time. New Jersey is ranked 6th in the nation in pedestrian fatalities, according to 2014 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The federal government has designated New Jersey a “focus” state, placing an extra emphasis on aiding the state in combating its higher-than-average pedestrian fatality rate and providing funding for this campaign.
During the campaign, motorists and pedestrians will see street signs, posters, tip cards and other educational materials throughout the community. Campaign participants and their partners will also be sending e-blasts to raise additional awareness about pedestrian safety.
“We’ll be interacting with motorists to make sure they know and obey the law, and stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk,” said Lakewood Sgt. Frank Work. “We’ll also be reminding pedestrians to use crosswalks and cross at intersections and not jaywalk.”
Pedestrian safety is an ongoing challenge in New Jersey. In 2014, 170 pedestrians died as a result of pedestrian-vehicle crashes, according to the most recent data available from the New Jersey State Police. From 2010 through 2014, 749 pedestrians were killed on New Jersey’s roads and more than 17,000 were injured, according to the New Jersey State Police. That translates into one death every 2.4 days and 11 injuries daily.
The statewide Street Smart NJ Safety Campaign, which began in 2013, is managed by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA). The campaign urges pedestrians and motorists to “Check Your Vital Signs” to improve safety on the road. Motorists are urged to obey the speed limit and stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. Pedestrians are told to use crosswalks and wait for the walk signal where applicable.
A new “Heads Up, Phone Down” message has been added to the campaign this year to combat distracted driving and walking.
Businesses, organizations and individuals interested in helping to promote the Street Smart NJ message in Lakewood should contact Sarah Kay at 732-364-2500 Ext. 2771 or skay@lakewoodnj.gov. To learn more about the campaign, visit bestreetsmartnj.org. The campaign is also on Facebook (StreetSmartNJ) and Twitter (@njstreetsmart).
Stay Healthy – Get Vaccinated! LRRC Promotes Immunization Health
Are YOU vaccinated? How about your family? Are everyone’s vaccinations up-to-date? Vaccinations, often life-saving, are important for the good health of your family and the entire community.
The LRRC (Lakewood Resource and Referral Center), 212 Second Street, Suite 204, Lakewood, a federally designated 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, recently attended the 2016 YTT (Yeshiva Tiferes Torah) Expo at the request of the CDC to remind everyone that vaccinations protect against many serious illnesses, their complications, and preventable diseases, such as measles, mumps, whooping cough, and many others.
More than 2,400 women attended the annual YTT Expo at Lake Terrace, Lakewood, which featured exhibits, vendors, a food court, door prizes, and giveaways. The LRRC alone distributed 350 promotional items to assist the CDC in maximizing immunization awareness and education in the community by giving away promotional items and schedules of immunizations for adults and children.
The LRRC also invited attendees to participate in a $150.00 bank gift card raffle that included questions, such as are your children up-to-date on immunization? If not, is it because your child was sick, missed a well-visit, or the vaccination was out of stock? Attendees were encouraged to provide contact information to receive more about immunizations. Tamar Ergas and Elka Freilich, both of Lakewood, each won the $150.00 raffle.
For more information about immunizations or to schedule an immunization appointment, call Tzipporah Zar at CHEMED, 732-364-2144, Ext. 282. For information about the LRRC, contact Mechie Nebenzahl, at 732-942-9292, Ext.112 ormnebenzahl@lrrcenter.org.
About the Lakewood Resource and Referral Center (LRRC): The LRRC, a federally designated 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, 212 Second Street, Suite 204, Lakewood, provides free comprehensive social services, information, referrals, and assistance for government and private sector programs and auxiliary services in such areas as housing, rental counseling, health care, insurance plans, nutrition, SNAP (food stamps) application, utilities, and paid leave for Lakewood Township, and Ocean, Mercer, and Monmouth County residents.
LRRC Case Managers help clients identify the assistance programs for which they may qualify, and help clients complete the paperwork as needed. To schedule an appointment with a case manager, call 732-942-9292. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:45 p.m.; and Fridays, 9:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Sen. Robert Singer Featured Speaker at OCBA’s Annual Open Meeting – Register Now
Senator Robert W. Singer, who represents the 30th District (parts of Ocean and Monmouth counties) in the New Jersey State Legislature, will be the featured speaker at the Ocean County Business Association’s (OCBA) annual open meeting Thursday, April 21, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West, Toms River.
Senator Singer will speak about business opportunities and the current state of business in New Jersey. A question and answer period will follow.
The luncheon and meeting are open to members of the OCBA, their employees and guests, prospective members, and members of the media. A buffet lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m.; the program will begin at noon.
The luncheon costs $20.00, but is free for prospective members and the media. Reservations are required. To register, call 866-606-6222 or visit info@oceancountybusinessassociation.com.
Members of the OCBA program committee include Chairman Robert Novy, Novy & Associates, Manchester; Jake Mason, director of marketing for Novy & Associates; Joanne Padrone, Ocean County College, Toms River; and Midge Cannin-Schuck, licensed professional counselor, Toms River.
For further information, contact Joanne Padrone, Manager of Community Relations at Ocean County College at 732-255-0400 X2065 or via email at jpadrone@ocean.edu.
About OCBA: OCBA is an Ocean County-based professional networking organization for business owners and corporate decision-makers. Founded in 1980, the OCBA is a category-exclusive referral, networking, and educational organization. For more information, call 866-606-OCBA (6222) or visit www.OceanCountyBusinessAssociation.com.
About Senator Singer: Senator Singer is in his 28th in the New Jersey State Legislature and is serving as Republican Conference Leader in the New Jersey Senate. He is also the senior ranking member of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, and a member of the Senate Higher Education Committee.
Besides his legislative committee responsibilities, Senator Singer is an appointee to the Task Force on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, the Advisory Council on Arthritis, the Governor’s Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS and Related Blood-Borne Pathogens, and the New Jersey Advisory Council on End-of-Life Care.
Senator Singer’s civic affiliations include Chairman of the Lakewood Municipal Utility Authority, Vice-Chairman of the Ocean County Board of Health, and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC). He served as a member of the Lakewood Township Committee for thirty years, retiring in 2010.
Senator Singer is also a member of the New Jersey-Israel Commission and was designated Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America National Legislative Officer for 2011-2012. Senator Singer also served as a member of the bipartisan Aviation Caucus.
Hot Issues in Employment Law – Legal Seminar for HR Professionals
Richard Cino, Joe DeBlasio, Kelly Gunther, and Sara Weimer, attorneys from the law firm of Jackson Lewis, LLP, considered one of the largest firms in the country dedicated to representing management in labor, employment and benefits law, and related litigation, will present a half-day seminar, covering the top employment issues in 2016 impacting human resource professionals on Thursday, April 14, 2016, from 7:45 to noon at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J.
Some topics include managing leaves of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and other leave laws; pending revisions to the Department of Labor’s overtime regulations; the anatomy of a HR representative’s and/or supervisor’s deposition, including a mock deposition and discussion; and topics introduced to the discussion by attendees
The registration fee, including a full buffet breakfast, is $60.00 for JSAHR members; $90.00 for nonmembers; and $50.00 for guests, those in-transition, and full-time students. The walk-in fee is an additional $10.00. Register online at jsahr.shrm.org/events or email jsahr.shrm@gmail.com or call Christine Higgins, JSAHR chapter administrator, at 732-701-7155.
JSAHR, a SHRM affiliated chapter, is a Gold Excel award winner of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management.) This program is pending 3.0 SHRM and HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) credits. www.hrci.org
About Jackson Lewis, LLP: Jackson Lewis LLP is among the largest firms in the country dedicated to representing management in labor, employment and benefits law, and related litigation. With 27 offices across the country, the firm has both a national perspective and a keen understanding of the nuances of regional business environments. Jackson Lewis represents employers before state and federal courts on a wide range of issues, including discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation, whistleblower, health, safety, wage/hour, pension and benefits. The firm’s attorneys negotiate collective bargaining agreements, participate in arbitration proceedings, and represent union-free and unionized employers before the NLRB, OSHA, and other federal and state agencies.
Medium Marisa Liza Pell Show at Strand Theater Canceled
100.1 WJRZ regrets that the show featuring medium Marisa Liza Pell at the Strand Theater, Lakewood, Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. has been canceled.
For refunds contact the Strand Theater Box Office any time at 732-367-7789. The Strand Theater Box Office hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. and two hours before every show.
About 100.1 WJRZ: 100.1 WJRZ is a radio station of Greater Media, Inc. Greater Media, Inc. is the parent company of twenty-one AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Detroit, Charlotte, New Jersey, and Philadelphia markets. Greater Media also owns a group of weekly newspapers in central New Jersey and several telecommunications towers, located throughout the United States.
Spring Schedule of Lakewood Recreation Programs Announced
The Lakewood Recreation Department has released the 2016 schedule of its spring recreation programs, including soccer, wrestling, girls’ volleyball, boxing, and adult programs.
Register for spring Soccer League, a program for boys and girls, on Monday, April 11 at the John Patrick Sports Complex, Vine Street, Lakewood. The registration fee is $10.00; the uniform fee is $20.00 and players are asked to bring a personal soccer ball to practice.
Soccer League is Mondays 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for children ages 4-6 and ages 7-8; children ages 9-11 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.; and children in Lakewood Middle School from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. On Saturdays, Soccer League for children ages 4 -6 is from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.; ages 7 – 8 from 11:00 a.m. to noon; and for children ages 9–11 or in the Lakewood Middle School from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Learn the skills and techniques of wrestling beginning April 5 to May 26 in the Lakewood High School wrestling room, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30–8:00 p.m. The registration fee is $10.00. For questions or concerns, contact Coach Oscar Orellana at 732-216-7188 or email escapewrestlingclub@gmail.com.
Lakewood High School (LHS) coaches will teach girls Volleyball techniques Tuesday and Thursday evenings, April 5 to May 26. Girls in Grades 2 – 5 will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and girls in Grades 6 – 12 will meet from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the LHS gymnasium.
Children ages 10 to 18 are invited to learn boxing techniques and discipline at the Lakewood Boxing Youth Academy, Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Lakewood Community Center, Fourth Street. Join any time. The fee is $10.00 and a physical is required. For more information, call Coach Mike Longsworth at 201-306-3591.
Only the instruction is free for adult arts & crafts, jewelry making, crocheting, and drawing and art programs, beginning April 4 at the Lakewood Community Center. Instruction includes Jewelry Making, Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Crochet, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Drawing and Art, Tuesdays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Crafts, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Programs may be cancelled because of inclement weather, holidays, school building use or school construction. Listen to WOBM for cancellations. For more information, call the Lakewood Recreation office at 732-905-3405 or visit www.lakewoodtwpnj.org.
100.1 WJRZ to Present Medium Marisa Liza Pell at the Strand This April
There were tears at the recent 100.1 WJRZ Women’s Expo! A young girl who drowned spoke through internationally known medium Marisa Liza Pell to a close family friend in the audience. The little girl talked about how she loved the fire trucks at her funeral. As it turns out, the Seaside Fire Company attended her funeral because they knew how much she loved fire trucks.
In another instance, an audience member’s boyfriend who had died in a motorcycle accident spoke through Pell, mentioning personal and intimate details about her that only she could know. She just knew it was him!
Because Marisa Liza Pell was such a hit at the Women’s Expo, 100.1 WJRZ will be presenting a show featuring Pell, one of the youngest mediums in media entertainment today, at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Pell, considered a gifted spiritual channel, medical intuitive, inspirational speaker, writer, TV personality and radio talk show host, will give an interactive and entertaining performance during which some attendees will experience messages from beyond. Pell appears as a regular expert on CBS3 Philadelphia. Her work was nationally featured on FOX News, NBC, live international webcasts, and many major market morning drive radio shows.
Only 70 tickets at $95 each will be sold for the VIP GOLD Circle, which includes seating in Orchestra Center; dinner for two at Ravioli House, 102 E. Bennett Avenue, Wildwood, N.J., 08260; and a Meet ‘n Greet reception with Pell after the show during which guests can meet Pell for a Q & A, take photos and get autographs.
SILVER Circle tickets cost $65 each and include seating in Orchestra, Left or Right; and dinner for two at the Ravioli House, Wildwood. Tickets for only the show cost $45 for the Loge and $20 the Mezzanine. There is an additional $5.00 service fee for each ticket. Purchase tickets at www.Strand.org.
Admission to this event does not guarantee an individual reading. For more information, contact Jackie Farago, regional event coordinator, for Greater Media, Inc., at 732-681-3800, Ext. 330 or visit www.WJRZ.com.
About 100.1 WJRZ: 100.1 WJRZ is a radio station of Greater Media, Inc. Greater Media, Inc. is the parent company of twenty-one AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Detroit, Charlotte, New Jersey, and Philadelphia markets. Greater Media also owns a group of weekly newspapers in central New Jersey and several telecommunications towers, located throughout the United States.