Business View Magazine | December 2020

355 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2020 planning its yearly Christmas Candlelight Tour; an event revolving around food, decorations, unique handmade crafts, and vintage selections. “They do a tree lighting at the end of Creek Road, complete with a Santa Claus” says Giegerich. “They line the streets with candles and invite the residents into the shops for sales and such. It’s a great opportunity to support local small businesses and artists. Also at the Village Shops are an antique show and craft show. These are usually held monthly and showcase a variety of vendors.” From small businesses to big global brands, the Township of Mount Laurel really does have it all. In addition to the approximately 60 crafters and antique dealers that make up the crafters’ cooperative at the Village Shops, the city is home to Penn Medicine, NFL films, and the headquarters of monster mortgage companies Freedom Mortgage and PHH Mortgage. Mount Laurel also houses the main facilities of Rowan College at Burlington County, a public community college whose modern campus experience rivals that of many four-year universities. For students, commuters, and residents alike, Mount Laurel offers two large-scale entertainment venues: Topgolf, featuring fun and competitive golf games for all ages in climate- controlled playing “bays”, and The FunPlex, an outdoor amusement and waterpark plus indoor arcade complete with Go-Karts. “These types of places are perfect for hosting the visiting corporate businesses that are staying in our hotels,” says Tomczyk. “We’re actually ranked #2 in the State of New Jersey for hotels,” she continues. “Route 73, that’s easy access. You have turnpike access, 295 access. Easy access right over to Philadelphia. A lot of times our hotels fill up, like when the Pope visited, or there’s a convention happening in Philadelphia. Our hotels tend to be a bit more reasonably priced, and we’re also in a commutable area. Plus, we have a lot to offer here. People attending those conventions can To our valued partners at the Mount Laurel Public Library, Thank you for everything you do to support reading and learning in your community. Sincerely, Team OverDrive Borrow ebooks & audiobooks from your local public library with the Libby reading app. TOWNSHI P OF MOUNT LAUREL , NEW JERSEY