We have updated our site with new features and more information and this blog is one of them. We intend to keep things fresh and post frequently on the on goings at Global Pursuit as well as in our local community of Stone Harbor, New Jersey. We will be posting on new merchandise, specials, and events as well. So please check back often and see what we are up to. You will also notice the link for Comments below, we are very interested to hear what you think. Please voice your opinion on the topics we post!

Global Pursuit has been featured in the news lately. Check out the following links:

7 Mile Times
Check out page 40 for info on Jake's on 96th, page 65 for info about our involvement with One Percent for the Planet, and page 92 about the Trash Fish Dinner held recently. Go here.

Cap May County Herald
Check out the article on the Trash Fish Dinner. Go here.

Jersey Shore Business Journal
Check out page 21 for an article on Jake's on 96th. Go here.

We're so proud of employee Jamie Merlino.  She took the initiative to start a student sustainability group at her college, Philadelphia University. Check it out at the link below.

http://www.philau.edu/today/headlines/?p=379

Please join us on May 8th at 6pm in Stone Harbor for the first ever "Trash Fish" tasting at Quahog's Seafood Shack. Socialize, taste new food, learn to eat in a sustainable manner and support The Wetlands Institute. This will be an evening to remember complete with local wines, organic produce, and delicious local seafood prepared by Lucas Manteca of Sea Salt, his partner Carlos Barroz, and several renowned local chefs. Sponsored by us as well as local fisheries and farms.

$50.00 per person. Advanced tickets recommended. To purchase tickets call The Wetlands Institute at 609-368-1211.

Go here for directions.

We hope to see you there!

“Jake’s on 96th”, a Life is good® “Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe”

Coming mid May 2008, Andy & Lynn Moceri of Global Pursuit are pleased to announce the opening of “Jake’s on 96th”, a Life is good® “Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe” devoted entirely to the popular “optimistic” line of clothing and accessories.
All of the loyal Life is good® fans, who always picked up the latest designs at Global Pursuit, will appreciate finding favorite items and so many new ones too, in a space that can showcase the whole line.

Life is good® was born at a street fair in Boston as two young brothers, Bert and John Jacobs (that’s where the stick figure’s name Jake comes from), finally had success selling a tee shirt design people loved. They brought the designs to a clothing trade show in the mid 90’s and that’s when Global Pursuit jumped on board. The image of Jake eating an ice cream cone displayed in the store’s window on 96th St. was an instant success. Since then, the brand has grown to include sportswear, house wares, dog products and beach toys. The new store, Jake’s on 96th at 229 96th St. should allow customers to really see all that’s available from this great line in a happy setting that will fit the brand and its’ philosophy of spreading optimism.

The owners of Life is good® early on committed to share their success with those in need, specifically kids facing unfair challenges. Their festival programs such as Pumpkin Fest have raised over 3 million dollars in just a few years and will now be distributed through the recently formed Life is good kids Foundation. 100% of the proceeds from these Festivals and sales of t-shirts made specifically for the event go to the Foundation.

These products will be available at Jake’s on 96th too and we at Global Pursuit are happy to expand our philosophy of corporate giving to a new store as well.

The store is located at 229 96th St and will open in mid May. For more information, call Global Pursuit at 609-368-5556

This year, green tags on products will make it easier to distinguish products from companies making a difference. For 2008 these tags will be used for products made from environmentally friendly fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo, tencel, and recyled polyester. If it works well, next year we will add more colors and identify products from companies giving back to charities. This won’t mean the white tags are from bad guys! Just that their products and donations are not significant enough to draw your attention to them. There’s lots more information on the “What we carry” page and by going to “Companies with a Conscience”. And as always, come by the store and chat with us and we can tell you more about any of our vendors.

In July of 2007 Global Pursuit joined over 750 other businesses committed to donating 1% of their gross revenue (not profits!) to their choice of over 1000 approved non-profits. We are happy to report that we shared those donations between several worthy organizations, mostly in New Jersey, all working to keep our water based environment clean and healthy.

The Wetlands Institute: www.wetlandsinstitute.org

The Ocean Foundation: www.oceandfdn.org

Surfrider Foundation: www.surfrider.org/southjersey

Clean Ocean Action: www.cleanoceanaction.org

The American Littoral Society: www.littoralsociety.org

The Sanibel Sea School: www.sanibelseaschool.org

Turtlesinger, Inc: www.turtlesinger.com