Land & Sea

Vol. 4, Issue #5 – September & October 2018

make it

matter

a message from our CEO

Inspiration is easy to find in the fall, and so are good reasons to gather over the next few weeks. Let’s start with our September 12th Founded in Family Forum. Mix in great business networking events and round out the month with our 30th Anniversary Chowderfest weekend happening September 29 & 30. We are test driving some new events in October and look forward to hearing your feedback. Our partnership with Ocean County SCORE and US SBA will bring Business Bootcamp back with a Franchise focus for members who are part of or considering franchising. New laws and procedures go into effect this October, including New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act. We have information in this issue so you can stay informed. This summer introduced the Tuckerton Seaport – Beach Haven Water Ferry powered by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce which will begin regular service in 2019.

Our office continues to serve out of area visitors, new residents, visiting friends, and family as well as incoming businesses and investors on a daily basis. We find our inspiration in what our members are able to accomplish, and are here to share your story. Please check out our newest features Southern Ocean Close Up, Chowderfest profiles, and our Founded in Family histories that we share on our Southern Ocean Chamber and LBI Region social pages – so you can share the stories that make up our region.

Lori Pepenella

Cheers to Thirty Years
Celebrate Chowderfest

September 29 & 30, Taylor Avenue Ball Field, Beach Haven

Chowderfest Weekend has become a tradition for family and friends to gather together to say goodbye to summer and welcome the fall. Always the weekend before Columbus Day Weekend, join us this year on September 29, 2018, for the fabulous Merchant Mart (free admission) where local vendors offer the best deals of the season, and Sunday, September 30, 2018, for the Chowder Cook Off Classic (a ticketed event).

Get the details on www.chowderfest.com or follow us on Facebook as The Official LBI Chowderfest

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upcoming events

september 12th

Innovate & Caffeinate

8:15 am, The Mainland 151 Rt. 72, Manahawkin

Registration begins 8:15 am at The Mainland 151 Rt. 72, Manahawkin – Founded in Family Forum featuring Stockton School of Business Professor John Boyle with guest panel discussing local family business strategies. The US Small Business Administration will have Specialized Family Business lenders available $25 with RSVP includes buffet breakfast, program, meet the lenders information and networking.

september15th

Makers Fest

10 am – 6 pm, Manahawkin Lake Park

Support 2017 Chowder Champions with chowder ready to purchase at Makers Fest.

september15th

Seafood Festival

3 pm – 9 pm, Taylor Ave Ball Field Beach Haven

Support 2017 Chowder Champions with chowder ready to purchase at Seafood Festival.

september25th

Women in Business Roundtable

10 am, 1395 Route 539, 2nd Floor, Little Egg Harbor

This meeting is hosted by Urgent Care Now, Little Egg Harbor. Gather and enjoy refreshments as our hosts talk about the history, community and wellness program. FREE with RSVP includes program, tours, networking and light refreshments.

september27th

After Hours

5:30 pm, Rt 72, Manahawkin Beach Plum Room

Join us at Hackensack Meridian Rt 72, Manahawkin Beach Plum Room at 5:30 pm to meet new Chief Operating Officer Regina Foley. Networking, refreshments – Free with RSVP.

october10th

Pop-Up Membership Meeting

3:30 pm, Location to be Announced

In partnership with the Ocean County Board of Realtors – bringing our chamber meeting to available commercial space 3:30 pm w/refreshments and networking – location to be announced. Suggested donation to Maximillian Foundation/David’s Dream & Believe.

october11th

After Hours at Tilton Fitness

5 pm – 7 pm, 700 S. Main Street (Rt 9), West Creek

Enjoy light bites and drinks as you network with members, meet and greet with trainers, sign up for a demo class and tour of the club. Free with RSVP.

october16th

Business Bootcamp with Ocean County Score

8am – 1pm, The Mainland, Manahawkin

Are you franchise focused? Learn the latest with this business building workshop and lending sessions.

october17th

After Hours at The Local Market & Kitchen

5 pm – 7 pm, 604 Central Ave, Ship Bottom

Meet the locals at The Local! Light bites and drinks by the fire. The Airstream will be open. Free with RSVP.

october25th

Business for Breakfast Power Hour

7:30 am, The Mainland Kitchen & Pub

Join us and Ocean County Score mentors for an early riser interactive and informative open call breakfast buffet $12.95 at The Mainland Kitchen & Pub

october30th

Women in Business

10am, Stafford Library, 129 North Main Street (Rt 9), Manahawkin

Gathering includes refreshments, discussion on library services including how to research your family genealogy.

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news from the chamber

Chowder for A Cause – David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation

Proceeds earned from Chowderfest Weekend have gone to providing decades of financial support to hundreds of local charities and events, as well as annual scholarships to Pinelands Regional, Southern Regional and Barnegat high schools. In honor of the 30th, last year’s restaurants voted for a qualifying non profit to be the Chowder for A Cause […]

Chowderfest sept 10-14
Make the Most of Chowderfest Weekend with these nights out…

Extend the weekend with Friday and Saturday nights entertainment.

Chowderfest sept 28-29
Merchant Mart Saturday – the place to be and be seen!

The biggest consumer event in our region taking place at Taylor Ave Ball Field, Beach Haven...

Chowderfest Sept 29
Compliments to the Chefs! Chowderfest Sunday

We are the Chowder Capital of the Jersey Shore! Our member restaurants have been giving 110 percent to an event that has been breaking records and raising the bar for food competitions since the 1980’s. W...

Chowderfest Sept 30
Southern Ocean County Chamber Recognizes Our Sponsors Who Have Provided Unprecedented Support

Southern Ocean County Chamber recognizes our sponsors who have provided unprecedented suppo...

Chowderfest
New Legislation that May Have an Impact on Your Business

The NJ Paid Sick Leave Act allows employees to accrue 1 hour of sick leave time per 30 hours worked.

Open For Business
NJ Bag Tax

Bill A3267 imposes a 5-cent fee on single-use bags in chains or any store with retail space...

Open For Business
Short Term Rental Tax

Governor Murphy signed A4587 that imposes the same lodging taxes on short-term rentals that hotels and motels pay. This means operators of short-term rentals that are booked through companies such as Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, or others are now required to add these taxes to guests’ bills and remit them to the state. Beginning October 1, […]

Open For Business
Haunted Events Happening Here

Support our members and come out to these great events Surf City Trunk or Treat – Oct...

Downtown Driven october
Southern Ocean Chamber is a proud supporter of the 64th Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic

October 6 – Dec 9 2018 Southern Ocean Chamber is a proud supporter of th...

Downtown Driven

save the date

november14

Innovate & Caffeinate – Shop Small Kick off at The Mainland

december4

Holiday Cocktail Party – The Old Causeway

december5-6

New Jersey Conference on Tourism – Hard Rock Casino Atlantic City

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Meet The Maschals

We’ve all heard the saying “It takes a village . . . .” Well, it takes an entire family to run a village. Bay Village wouldn’t exist without the help of family. My wife, Maribell and I had the support of her family who’ve been residents of LBI since 1890.

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    2019 sponsorship and donations are available through Tuckerton Seaport to support the brand new vessel that will help transport passengers from Tuckerton to Beach Haven. Limited opportunities available as well schedule information on www.lbiferry.com

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