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CBS News
2 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Veteran, high school teacher rolls into 24th summer as hot dog salesman in Sea Isle City
At the beach entrance on 59th Street in Sea Isle City, it's hard to miss the food cart to the right, and honestly, it's even harder to walk past without stopping for a hot dog. Earlier this month, Bubba Dogs opened daily for the summer season, rolling into its 24th summer in the beach town. "Who doesn't like eating a hot dog with, you know, sand between their toes?" Bubba Dogs founder Tim McNamara said with a smile. We met McNamara on a rather gloomy day down the shore. Still, the dogs were sizzling. Customers stopped by for lunchtime. One came after seeing the spot on Google Maps and reading the reviews. "If you were to ask me, you know, 25-30 years ago, what would I be doing for a living? Never in a million years would I say this is the case," McNamara said. It started in 2002 when the recently retired lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy had a chance to get a vendor's license in the beach town he grew up visiting. "I've been down here since I was 8 years old, so I think, I guess this is our 50th summer, except for the time that I was on active duty," McNamara said. "What's really gratifying for me is to see those familiar faces, but then to see them kind of grow up as we've been here so long." Some of those smiling faces are past employees, who are often former students. McNamara is a teacher at La Salle College High School during the rest of the year. He even teaches about Bubba Dogs in his personal finance class. "All three of my children have worked here," McNamara said. "They've managed the business for me, so I'd like to set that example for them, but also, most importantly, for the guys that work for me, as well." Typically, summertime means long lines at the hot dog cart. Bubba Dogs is open daily, weather permitting, through Labor Day. Bubba Dogs has clearly gotten the attention of the beach town. Jason Kelce not only has a dog named after him on the menu, but the Eagles' legend has stopped by a few times. "My career here at Bubba Dogs, you know, I couldn't have imagined it. I couldn't script it," McNamara said. A significant part of that success, this hot dog vendor believes, is due to the city and the community.
Techday NZ
28-04-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Rust Forge 2025 to bring global tech leaders to Wellington
A new international technology conference, Rust Forge 2025, is set to be held in Wellington, targeting software developers from New Zealand and overseas. Rust Forge 2025, established by Wellington local Tim McNamara, aims to challenge traditional industry norms and stimulate fresh thinking among participants. Organisers expect around 200 tech developers to attend, with representation from companies such as Adobe, Rocket Lab, and Open Star. Delegates are anticipated from New Zealand, Australia, the United States and Europe. The conference will take place at Shed 6 from 27-30 August 2025 and has received support from Business Events Wellington and WellingtonNZ. The four-day event will include not just technical workshops, talks, and networking sessions, but also tours of Wellington and visits to key local sites, designed to give attendees a sense of the city and its place within the technology sector. According to the organisers, Rust Forge seeks to create connections among changemakers and encourage a collaborative atmosphere within the tech community. There are further plans to involve local tech organisations in a legacy initiative, extending invitations to students in the hope of encouraging more youth to consider careers in technology. Tim McNamara, founder of Rust Forge and head of the consultancy based in Wellington, is known for his advocacy of the Rust programming language. McNamara maintains an active presence through a YouTube channel, a podcast, and international speaking engagements centred on Rust. Business Events Wellington Manager, Irette Ferreira, commented on the importance of events like Rust Forge for the capital, saying, "Bringing conferences of this calibre to Wellington is about more than just the economic impact. It's about putting Wellington on the map as a centre for technology and innovation, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Events like Rust Forge open doors for collaboration and foster the kind of creative problem-solving that is essential for our city's growth." The conference's programming is structured to highlight environmental concerns as well as community building, with organisers describing Rust Forge as aiming to be "provocative and unconventional." In preparation for Rust Forge 2025, the organisers have stated a commitment to celebrating both local talent and global expertise, fostering international exchange, and showcasing Wellington's capacity as an events destination for the technology sector.
