Glow for the Glory: Hand & Stone Celebrates 4th of July with 4-Day Event!

Hand & Stone will be celebrating the 4th of July by offering an array of deals spanning over a 4-day period! For more information, be sure to become a fan of Hand & Stone on Facebook and join the conversation! Deals will begin July 1st and wrap up on July 4th. Deals will be valid at participating locations.

Hand and Stone featured in Asbury Park Press

Hand & Stone was recently featured in an article in the Asbury Park Press, highlighting a local entrepreneur bringing the franchise to Middletown, N.J. Candace Ruddy, of Toms River, N.J., will open her first Hand & Stone in Middletown next week. She discussed bringing the massage and facial spa concept to the area, and highlighted the fact that the business model is one that is affordable during the tough economic time. Ruddy’s sister and daughters will also work with her at the location when it opens its doors. Click here to view the full article!

NJ lost 400 jobs in May; unemployment rate up
Written by Michael L. Diamond

New Jersey’s economy lost 400 jobs in May, and its unemployment rate rose to 9.4 percent from 9.3 percent, the state reported Thursday, putting the brakes on momentum that had been building for three months.

The report was another sign that the economic recovery is so fragile that even a temporary spike in gasoline prices can derail it, observers said.

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