T.C. IRONS INSURANCE
Thomas Monaghan, Commercial Lines Producer
Thomas is a third generation Commercial Insurance Broker. He can offer all types of commercial and personal insurance including Property, Workers Compensation, Auto, Professional Liability, Cyber Liability and any other required coverages. "I learn your business and tailor the policy to you to give you an affordable, yet solid insurance policy."
TMonaghan@TCIrons.com - 609-953-2282 x212

FREEDOM BARKS
DOG PARK at Freedom Park 82 Union Rd. Medford, NJ 08055

Freedom Barks Dog Park is unlike any other dog park in the state; visitors come from all over the tri-state area to enjoy what Freedom Barks has to offer! Rover lists Freedom Barks as the #1 dog park in NJ. Not to mention, in 2015, Freedom Barks was recognized by USA Today as one of the top 10 dog parks across the country!

JIM'S JARHEAD JERKY

MBA Member Jim Ewen started sending home made beef jerky to his son in law while deployed in Iraq back in November 2009. What started out as a 2 pound care package from home turned out to be 50 pounds, then hundreds of pounds. All sent to our men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jim is honored to share a little bit of his home to those brave men and women protecting our country.
He served in the United States Marine Corps. from 1972 to 1978 and was stationed at Marine Barracks 8th & I Washington, D.C.

Semper Fidelis
What inspired you to create your products/services?
WE needed to support our family member and other heros deployed in harms way.
Can you share any customer testimonials or success stories related to your products/services?
We have been recognized by the White House, Congress, The Food Network and several Military bases

Jims Jarhead Jerky is available at several local stores and on line at www.JimsJarheadJerky.com and on Facebook!

THE CENTER
LIFE IN BALANCE

MBA Member Susan Constantino Drummond, Reiki Master and Intuitive Medium helpS you bring out your best self. Susan believes that total wellness is a combination of a well body, mind and spirit. Her wellness techniques include integration of Reiki, energy balancing, intuitive guidance for healing. Through intuitive channels, you will achieve optimal health, wellness, happiness and personal empowerment.

What does your company specialize in, and what sets it apart from others in the industry?
The Center, Life in Balance specializes in wellness, literally offering everything from A (acupuncture) to Z (The Zen Den on Main). Everything we do, workshops and services, is geared to helping people balance body, mind and spirit. We have 16 practitioners that work out of the building and we offer over 20 workshops a month. What sets us apart from others in our industry is community. Each practitioner owns their own practice but we come together as community to help clients and each other.

Can you tell us about your journey into the business world and what inspired you to start your own business?
My personal healing journey inspired me into the business world. A long time ago I was working at a job I liked, had a family, but felt something was missing. In 1998 I received a physical healing from an "alternative" healer. This completely changed my life. I knew I was "called" to offer this to others. I started my business, I built a reputation and an email database (remember this was in 2000, long before social media). I kept true to my integrity and intention of being of service to others and was led to open a wellness center, in Medford Village, in 2011. For over 13 years we've been in Medford, at 45 S Main for the past 9 years.

Can you share any upcoming projects or initiatives your business is working on?
We offer a monthly Psychic & Healing Fair the third Saturday of each month, while the Fair itself isn't new, we're changing it a bit and bringing in new presenters to offer free talks/mini workshops. Recently we hired a social media professional, I wear many hats, but this is one that doesn't fit me lol. A presence on social media has brought in more interest.

How do you balance the demands of running a business with your personal life?
I make a schedule and I keep to it 95% of the time. It wasn't always like this. When I first opened I thought I needed to be available 24/7 and this certainly deleted all balance. Now I realize a lot can be done on a schedule and if not, it can usually wait.

You can make an appointment with Susan at www.thecenterlifeinbalance.com and follow on Facebook!