Lumberton, NJ (ContentDesk) June 20, 2006 -- The Greater Lumberton Business Association announced today that two of its members, American Disposal Systems and Jest Notes & Baskets were named to the Philadelphia Business Journals South Jersey 25 -- an award program that recognizes the top 25 fastest-growing, privately held companies in South Jersey. Of the 25 companies that made the list, Jest Notes & Baskets ranked 16 and American Disposal Systems ranked 17. It is the third year in which American Disposal Systems has been honored and it is the first year for Jest Notes & Baskets. The top 25 were ranked by researchers at Rowan Universitys Rohrer College of Business, a "South Jersey 25" partner. The award recognizes the two companys achievement in increasing their revenue by a certain percentage over three years.
The companies are then ranked according to the percentage of revenue growth from the first to the third year. "For me, this award validated my hard work and our company's mission.
It's not rocket science. We exist to make people feel special.
Our goal is to create loyal customers for our clients. said Cheryl Pliskin, Owner Jest Notes & Baskets.
We send gifts to let people know that their business is valued.
We thank people who take the time to make referrals to our clients.
Simply put, being in the business of making people smile makes me quite lucky.
I get up every single day and cannot wait to come to the shop.
It sure isn't work!
Becky Kasper-Town, President of American Disposal Systems stated, "Our family owned and operated business is honored to be recognized as one of the top 25 fastest growing companies in South Jersey by this noteworthy awards program.
This award is a result of a hard working staff. Our company has been an asset to construction companies and is known as a reliable waste hauling and recycling business throughout the Delaware Valley. This award shows that we are doing something right.Becky Kasper-Town, President of American Disposal Systems, is also Treasurer of the Greater Lumberton Business Association.
Chris Kasper, her brother and Owner of American Disposal Systems, Inc. accepted the award at the ceremony.It is fantastic to have two of our members, Becky Kasper-Town (American Disposal Systems) and Cheryl Pliskin (Jest Notes and Baskets) honored as top small businesses in South Jersey.
They are both active members of the Greater Lumberton Business Association and consistently give their time and energy toward business association and community activities, said Barry Lefkowitz, President of the Greater Lumberton Business Association.The Philadelphia Business Journal honored the winners and revealed the rankings at a luncheon June 13th at Pine Hill Golf Club. Guests included executives, family, and employees from the winning companies, sponsors, and members of the South Jersey business community. The twenty-five companies were also profiled in a special supplement of the Philadelphia Business Journal on June 16th."In its 11th year, the South Jersey 25 has emerged as a great way to discover and track the progress of some of the region's fastest growing companies," said Bernard Dagenais, editor of the Philadelphia Business Journal. "These companies have impressive stories to tell about fields as varied as health care, technology, construction and communications. They represent jobs, dollars and some of the best entrepreneurs that South Jersey has to offer." American Disposal SystemsAmerican Disposal Systems is a family owned and operated "full service" waste disposal company with over 100 years of combined experience in the waste industry.
We service Southern New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania builders, contractors, restoration companies, hospitals, government facilities, townships, and both major and small industries.http://www.americandisposalsystems.com/Jest Notes & BasketsJest Notes & Baskets, owned by Cheryl Pliskin, offers creative and customized gift baskets. She markets these items to corporate customers throughout the Delaware Valley and ships nationally. We help business owners stay in touch with clients to recognize key events in their lives:
baby, sympathy, birthday, get well, etc.
It is a way for them to show they are more important than 'just' being a line item, says Pliskin.http://www.jestnotes.com/About the Greater Lumberton Business AssociationThe Greater Lumberton Business association was formed to share information and knowledge, create a community of business owners and business managers, and conduct productive monthly meetings in the greater Lumberton area. It is an organization that represents and speaks for business owners, but cares about and considers the needs of the community.
It accepts memberships from businesses in Lumberton, Hainesport, Mount Laurel, Medford, Mount Holly, Eastampton, Southampton, and Westampton. Meetings are typically held the second Tuesday of each month and are hosted by a GLBA member. Business card exchanges take place and discounts are provided on a member-to-member basis.For more information on the Greater Lumberton Business Assn. please visit http://www.lumbertontwp.com/glba/Greater Lumberton Business AssociationP.O. Box 250Lumberton, NJ 08048(609) 267-2855Website - http://www.lumbertontwp.com/glba/Media Contact S.
MatteoTech Research Services (for Greater Lumberton Business Assn.)(609) 230-0398.
Ship Ahoy! The Nautical Touch in Your Outdoor Living Space
Would you rather be sailing or are you strictly a shore bird? Whether you're land-locked or seaside, you can create a nautical look in your outdoor living space by following a few easy principles. You'll find that even landlubbers can answer the siren song of the sea. Although any outside space can be adapted to this motif, wooden decks are particularly suitable. And if you can manage to install a water feature so that the deck overhangs it, you'll increase the "on-board" feel. Be sure to include the following elements.
ColorFor a real yacht-club feel, think navy, as in uniforms. Not only does navy recall the color of the ocean at night, paired with cream accents and brass "buttons", it looks as classy as a ship's captain. You can also add red accents for additional color. FabricMake cushions of canvas or canvas-like fabric. For a trim nautical look, edge thick square cushions in contrasting rope piping.
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Usually it is news of some sort, either positive or negative. It doesn't really matter. You are only looking for movement, up or down. However, for this particular strategy we are looking for positive news. Keep in mind that it is not your job as a trader to totally understand why or what is causing the movement in a stock, beyond what it takes to...
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Plush in a Rush begins its 12th homecoming season.
(ContentDesk) August 14, 2005 -- For the twelfth consecutive year, Plush in a Rush (http://www.plushinarush.com) enters the homecoming season offering an extensive line of plush mascots for high schools, homecoming mum makers, and the floral industry.
For the 2005 season, the Dallas-based company will showcase its new plush mascot basket line.
These baskets combine the functionality of a small basket with the look and feel of either a bulldog, lion, tiger, leopard, or panther.In addition to the baskets, Plush in a Rush continues to offer its mascot heads, which are used almost exclusively for homecoming mums and spirit sticks, as well as its Colorama Bears, small six-inch teddy bears available in 17 school colors.Since the company's inception in 1993, Plush in a Rush has built a loyal following of customers throughout Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas.
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The Picnic Starts With Packing Your Basket ePicnicBasket, A Newly Launched Retail Website, Offers A Diverse Range of Picnic Baskets To Suit Every Unique Taste
Vero Beach, FL (ContentDesk) September 16, 2005 -- ePicnicBasket, a newly launched retail Website, makes picnic-packing a joy, offering a diverse range of picnic baskets to suit every unique taste and necessity."So often, even when we can spare time from our hectic lives, we don't go picnicking just because the preparations are so arduous," says Michael Kanehl of ePicnicBasket. "But with our varied, functionally designed picnic baskets, you'll want to slip in a bottle of wine and some food and leave right away." ePicnicBasket (available at http://www.epicnicbasket.com) stocks everything from premium wine totes and accessories to sporty picnic backpacks and elegant picnic baskets. The traditional picnic baskets, made of willow, come with useful accessories such as food coolers, tablecloths and a mini-basket to keep mugs secure.
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