In August of 1989 a small group of Voorhees business owners formed a local club to promote business in the township. The Voorhees Business Association (VBA) was born.
The mission of the VBA is to provide a forum for businesspersons and businesses in the area to meet, share and discuss concerns and interests of a civic, commercial, cultural or economic nature. The VBA also seeks to facilitate a dialogue and channel the energies and resources of the business community and elected officials into improving Voorhees Township.
The VBA has also partnered with our Economic Development Committee to form the Voorhees Business Retention Task Force to help our local businesses continue to thrive.
VBA members have worked tirelessly for our community. In April, they held the Annual Voorhees Bowling Fundraiser, drawing over 200 people to raise money for the various charities supported by the VBA.
Other VBA activities include contributing money to Eastern High School’s Project Graduation and the Voorhees Police Holiday Fund, providing two scholarships to Eastern graduating seniors, and being a sponsor of the Pumpkin Patch at our Annual Halloween in the Park. The VBA is also a sponsor of our Annual Municipal Calendar and has provided holiday gifts to children at the Voorhees Pediatric Facility.
Members of the VBA have volunteered as judges for Eastern’s DECA Marketing Competition and as coaches for Eastern’s Job Program. Young entrepreneurs and professionals experience life in the real world through the VBA’s “Take a Student to Work” Program. Several VBA members participate in Eastern Regional HS Job Coaching Program. This program provides students who will go directly into the workforce after high school an opportunity to gain work experience. Several VBA members, including the Tutoring Club and Rizzieri, participate in this program.
The VBA has its luncheon meeting on the third Wednesday of each month. The VBA also hosts Before Hours and After Hours Networking Mixers throughout the year.
The VBA website includes member information, a member directory, a member application, upcoming events, links and contact information. Visit the website at www.voorheesbusinessassociation.com.
**On Saturday, Aug. 27, the Cynergy Cycling Club will be hosting the first Voorhees Bike Rodeo. The event will teach kids from ages 5 to 14 foundational riding skills and help them to ride more safely and with more confidence. The Bike Rodeo is a free event and will be held in the parking lot behind Carmike Ritz 16 Theater on Laurel Oak Road. This event is sponsored by the Voorhees Police Department, Voorhees Breakfast Rotary, Columbia Bank, Virtua Health and the Ritz Shopping Center.
**On Saturday, Aug. 27, see the Armored Combat League “Battle for the ATLANTIC CUP” at the Coliseum, 333 Preston Ave. Teams from New York, Philadelphia and Washington will be battling with Swords, Axes and more in this International Medieval Combat League competition. The event starts at 6 p.m., tickets are available at http://www.FightersTix.com.
**A reminder that the deadline to submit applications for this year’s addition to the Voorhees Veterans Wall of Honor is August 31. Information about the Wall and the application may be found on the homepage of our website at www.voorheesnj.com or obtained in the Municipal Clerk’s Office at Town Hall.
**GVAA Fall Baseball Registration is now open. The cost is $50 for your child to play fall ball. Team assignments will be made right after Labor Day, with the fall season starting around the weekend of September 12. Sign your child up at https://gvaabaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/402680573.
** Voorhees Township is offering discounted tickets to Morey’s Piers in Wildwood. Tickets are available in the Municipal Clerk’s Office at Voorhees Town Hall. Prices vary according to the type of ticket and several options are available to residents and non-residents. Voorhees also offers discounted tickets to Clementon Lake Park via our online services. For more information about tickets or to order online, visit www.voorheesnj.com.
