On Friday, April 15, the Middle Township Chamber of Commerce held its annual recognition dinner at “The Links Club” of the Stone Harbor Golf Club and honored the 2016 Business Person and Businesses of the Year, as well as installed new officers and directors of the Chamber.
The Middle Township Chamber recognized Robert (Bob) J. Smeltzer of Smeltzer & Sons Feed & Pet Supply as the 2016 recipient of its most prestigious honor, Business Person of the Year. Bob is recognized for his success not only in business but for his contributions to the public and the business community.
Bob Smeltzer has owned and operated his business in Middle Township since 1990. Bob attributes much of his success to the love and support he has had from his family and the community. He has donated countless hours and leadership skills to the community serving as Past President of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Cape May and Chairman of Zoning Board of Adjustment in Lower Township for 10 years. In addition, his business has donated landscaping materials and mulch to the Crest Haven Nursing Home Renovation Project and Cape May Eagle Scout improvement projects throughout Cape May County. His generosity to individual schools, churches and sports teams and support for Emergency Evacuation Mobile Pet Shelters has made a tremendous impact on their fundraising efforts.
“Middle Township is a better place due to the leadership and contributions made by Bob Smelter. He is a fine example of an outstanding business person and upstanding citizen,” Middle Chamber President Carol Sawyer said.
The following Business of the Year awards were presented: Automotive Services – Burke Motor Group; Professional Services – Brennan McLaughlin Minahan & Co.; Dining Establishments – Ice Cream Station; Retail – Busy Bees NJ; Recreation & Entertainment – Wetlands Institute; Personal Services – Radzieta Funeral Home; Trade Contractors – A & C Septic Service.
In addition to the 2016 Business Person and Business of the Year awards, John J. Radzieta of Radzieta Funeral Home was awarded a Board Member Award. Also, Tree of Life donation recipients were Cape Assist, Holy Redeemer and United Way of Greater PA & Southern NJ.
The following officers were installed: Carol Sawyer, President; Eileen Sinn, Vice President; Brian Murphy, Secretary; Joe Murray; Treasurer. The following directors were installed: 3 year term – Cheri Errico, 2 year term – Lisa Rendzak; 1 year term – Dottie Carr; 1 year term – Joe Kash.
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