New Jersey Natural Gas Company Announces Economic Development Award Winners in Monmouth and Ocean Counties; Businesses Recognized for Their Commitment to the Community.Business Editors SPRING LAKE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2001 New Jersey Natural Gas Company (NJNG NJNG New Jersey Natural Gas ), the principal subsidiary of New Jersey Resources Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : NJR NJR National Joint Registry (UK) NJR New Japan Radio Corp (Japan) NJR New Jersey Resources, Inc. (stock symbol) NJR Nonjob-Routed ), today announced the Company's 2001 Economic Development Award winners in Monmouth and Ocean counties. NJNG's award program honors businesses that have demonstrated a positive impact in communities targeted for economic development in the Company's service area. Long Branch-based Jersey Job Guide was selected as the winner in Monmouth County. Mr. Cookie Face, based in Lakewood, is the winner selected from Ocean County. The awards were presented at a luncheon held by the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC) at the Breakers Hotel This article is about The Breakers (a hotel in Palm Beach, Florida). For other uses, see Breakers (disambiguation). The Breakers Hotel Complex is a historic hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, United States. and Restaurant in Spring Lake. "New Jersey Natural Gas Company recognizes the importance of successful businesses in building strong communities," said Laurence M. Downes, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of NJNG. "We applaud these companies for their contribution to the economics and quality of life in areas identified for economic development," Downes said. "Jersey Job Guide" is a free, local employment publication founded by Michael Beson and distributed in over 1,400 locations in central New Jersey. The company supports volunteer opportunities for charitable organizations, including the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. and Clean Ocean Action. Mr. Cookie Face was established in 1992 by Frank "Doc" Koenemund and manufactures premium ice cream sandwiches for sale in supermarkets all across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The company contributes to many local community events, including the New Jersey Special Olympics Special Olympics International sports program for people with intellectual disability. It provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type summer and winter sports for participants. and the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Relay For Life (often shortened to Relay) is a fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, and is now held in many other countries. It is an overnight event designed to spread awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures, celebrate survivorship and raise money . NJNG has provided support for the two award recipients through a program that allows eligible businesses to save on their monthly gas bills. NJNG's Economic Development Program started in 1993 to support the revitalization of urban communities. The program offers a discount on natural gas as an incentive to attract new businesses, help existing businesses to expand and stimulate job growth in areas identified for economic development. Since its inception, the program has assisted over 174 businesses that employ more than 2,600 people. New Jersey Natural Gas Company (NJNG), one of the fastest-growing local distribution companies in the United States, is the principal subsidiary of New Jersey Resources Corporation (NYSE: NJR). Since 1952, natural gas customers in central and northern New Jersey have relied on NJNG to keep them warm and ensure they have the energy they need to run their homes and businesses. NJNG provides energy services to more than 417,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in New Jersey's Monmouth and Ocean counties and parts of Morris and Middlesex counties, maintains a nearly 6,000-mile underground pipeline system and has added nearly 12,000 new customers annually for the past six years. NJNG is also a leader in the off-system sales and capacity release markets. More information about NJNG can be accessed through its Web site at www.njliving.com |
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