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Made in Monmouth market spotlights local small businesses at Brookdale
Summary
Monmouth County officials hosted the biannual "Made in Monmouth" market at Collins Arena, showcasing dozens of free vendor booths and highlighting the county's support for small businesses; organizers also previewed America 250 events and a monument dedication.
Tom, a Monmouth County official, opened the Made in Monmouth market at Collins Arena, Brookdale Community College in Middletown Township, welcoming vendors and visitors to the county's biannual showcase of local small businesses. He said the county provides the market free to vendors and called it "a great county initiative" to drive exposure and sales.
Mayor Tony Perry of Middletown praised the event as an "amazing opportunity" for small businesses across the county and thanked Brookdale for hosting. Organizers said the market is held twice a year, is in its 12th year of operation, and draws repeat vendors and strong foot traffic. The county framed the event as part of broader America 250 semi‑quincentennial activities, including a planned monument unveiling and a series of partner events.
