For
Immediate Release:
October 19, 2022
Monmouth
County Commissioners announce
“Brewed
& Distilled in Monmouth” initiative
Director
Arnone also spoke about tourism & small business grant program
RED BANK, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners announced the launch of the new “Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth”
initiative at a press conference held at Red Tank Brewing Company this
afternoon.
“'Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth
County’ is our new program which will assist in the promotion of our remarkable
wineries, distilleries and breweries,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A.
Arnone. “The first phase of this initiative includes a website that has been
created to assist residents and visitors find information about all of the
breweries, distilleries and wineries in Monmouth County, as well as the local
restaurants and businesses surrounding them.”
“The idea of having all of the
establishments in one place allows residents and visitors to plan a day of
enjoying the local products made in these facilities. It’s our job as
government officials to help these small businesses thrive in our communities,”
said Director Arnone.
"We are really excited about this initiative and thankful to the Board of
County Commissioners for setting it up,” said John Arcara, owner of Red Tank
Brewing Company. “This program is really going to help the tourism here for
breweries, distilleries and wineries I am hopeful this will help kick up business
and I am so proud to have Red Tank Brewery be the launching point for this
initiative.”
The website, www.BrewedandDistilledinMonmouth.com
is live for those who would like to visit the site to learn more.
Director Arnone also announced that
Monmouth County has received two Destination Marketing Organization Grants
through the NJ Department of Travel & Tourism.
“The first grant is for 2023 in the
amount of $246,000 and the second is a three-year Destination Marketing Organization American Rescue
Plan grant totaling $315,000,” said Director Arnone. “The County plans to
utilize this funding to assist our municipalities, businesses and all of our
tourism partners to bring visitors to Monmouth County!”
In addition, Director Arnone spoke
about the Small Business Grants that are available.
“The County is still offering Small
Business Grants available, which reimburses businesses for up to $20,000 for
eligible expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some expenses include
payroll, rent, supplies, machinery, and/or equipment including PPE, and
materials needed to operate and/or maintain a safe work environment for staff
and patrons from COVID-19 and a host of other expenses,” said Director Arnone. “This
funding is available until Aug. 31, 2023 so I invite everyone to go to
visitmonmouth.com to learn more about this program.”
The press conference was live-streamed and can be viewed in
its entirety on the Monmouth County Government’s Facebook and YouTube Channel.
RED BANK, NJ—Monmouth
County officials and representatives from breweries, distilleries and wineries
in Monmouth County gathered for the launch of the “Brewed & Distilled in
Monmouth” initiative which will help promote the breweries, distilleries and
wineries within the County.
RED BANK, NJ—Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone
spoke about the new website, www.brewedanddistilledinmonmouth.com, that was
launched as part of the new “Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth” program at a
press conference at the Red Tank Brewing Company.
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