cont. . .MODC Wants to Help the Jersey Shore Grow

Monmouth and Ocean Counties are two of the fastest growing areas of the state. The Monmouth-Ocean Development Council, a Manasquan-based group of some 400 public and private sector organizations, wants to keep that momentum going. Right now, two of its top goals are bringing a new rail passenger service to Monmouth and Ocean counties and grooming students for the business world through a mentoring program. The group’s membership includes business executives from large and small companies, government officials and executives with various non-profit agencies. Business News N J

Rail line's riders won't all be N.Y. commuters

“To listen to those who oppose the Middlesex County alignment of the Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex passenger rail line, you would certainly come to believe that there is only one type of passenger and one destination for every person in Ocean and Monmouth counties who would choose to board a train - that is, a daily commuter bound for Manhattan.” MODC Executive Director, Ben Waldron, Asbury Park Press

The 10 Best Networking Events

The Monmouth-Ocean Development Council’s annual Silver Gull Awards dinner is considered the best annual networking event in the coast area, attracting nearly 400 attendees. It has statewide pull and gets a good mix of business and political leaders. At this year’s event Senator Bob Singer, a major mover in dinner planning, and Senator Joe Kyrillos, rushed over from Trenton just to work the room during the cocktail hour. Business News N J 
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