County of Monmouth

For Immediate Release:
May 7, 2025

Spring Made in Monmouth event a success
for business owners and shoppers

LINCROFT, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners celebrated a successful Spring Made in Monmouth at the Robert J. Collins Arena and Recreation Events Center at Brookdale Community College on Saturday, May 3.

“On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, I want to thank everyone who joined us on a beautiful spring day to support the more than 250 small businesses participating in our Spring Made in Monmouth event,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Economic Development. “Thousands of shoppers visited the Robert J. Collins Arena and Recreation Events Center at Brookdale Community College to connect with vendors who make their products right here in Monmouth County. This event is just one of the ways we aim show our continued support for local small businesses.”

Made in Monmouth is a free event for businesses and visitors; its purpose is to encourage people to shop local. The participating vendors offered attendees a wide variety of merchandise including accessories, art, custom apparel, food and drink, jewelry, home décor and so much more.

“If you weren’t able to join us, you can find information about all of our great vendors on MadeinMonmouth.com,” said Commissioner Director Arnone.

To learn more about Made in Monmouth, go to MadeinMonmouth.com.

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LINCROFT, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners celebrated a successful Spring Made in Monmouth at the Robert J. Collins Arena and Recreation Events Center at Brookdale Community College on Saturday, May 3. (L-R: Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, Monmouth County Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, and Monmouth County Commissioner Dominick “Nick” DiRocco. Photo by Monmouth County Government.