Vol. 5, Issue #3 – May & June 2019
make it
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a message from our CEO
Our 105th summer has arrived! Our milestone year is the local history of how small businesses working together can impact and influence the growth of where we live, work and vacation. When we look at images, visitor guides and memos from our past years it is filled with names, places and habits that feel very much like home. As the Long Beach Island Board of Trade, the businesses of the area gathered to support initiatives that helped bring commerce into the region. The Chamber always packed innovation into opportunity so businesses had the option to grown in new directions, and today it is our members who set the bar for what our economy can achieve. Our upcoming business events offer a Small Business/Tourism Week Innovate & Caffeinate, Grand Opening After Hours at Hotel LBI, and Non Profit Resource Sharing Event.
As a nonprofit organization, we have grown strong because of the decades of good people working to make things happen. This spring we take time to enjoy all that has been accomplished, our May 16 Summer Get Acquainted Party at Fantasy Island is an open invitation for our members to bring their staff and families out for a fantastic night in the park. June 12 our Thrive in 105 Gala at Parker’s Garage will be the perfect way to welcome summer with great food and friends. Check out our Thrive in 105 dedicated webpage and hope to see you there!
Lori Pepenella
Southern Ocean Chamber 105th Gala
June 12, 2019 5:30 pm Parkers Garage, Beach Haven
Celebrate with an evening on the bay, as Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce members toast to a milestone year with drinks, dinner and dancing.
Along with a delicious four course menu and open bar, the Southern Ocean County Chamber members can enjoy dinner music, digital photo booth as well as memorable bayside networking.
Tickets are on sale now!
Southern Ocean
Job Opps Social Page
Have a fulltime, part time or seasonal employment opportunity? We have a network of hundreds of potential employees that is shared through our Southern Ocean Job Opps Social Page. This is exclusive to chamber members who can post positions at no charge at any time.
Learn Morenews from the chamber
Hometown Security Seminar covering topics of Active Shooter Response, Physical Protective M...
Our Anniversary Edition has arrived in time to plan for the upcoming year! Pick up a copy a...
Virtual Reality Demo for Small Business & Tourism Week
In celebration of the chamber's 105th anniversary, they have dedicated its Small Business Week breakfast meeting to "Doing Business Then and Now", debut of 105th Anniversary video and Virtual Reality experience.
Get Acquainted Party Hosted at Fantasy Island
Kick off the Summer with a tradition dating back a century! Join our business community for a free old-fashioned night of fun.
Take time to get the season started by savoring the new luxury hotel and its amenities with...
First Responder Fridays
As the chamber celebrates its milestone of 105 years of continuous service, we plan on highlighting the valued relationship that the business community has with our first responders, who as non profit organizat...
Thrive in 105 Non Profit Community Partnership Workshop
As part of the regional chamber's 105th Anniversary, focus continues on area non profit groups with service pairing and resource sharing workshop.
Thank You To The Thrive in 105 Committee
With many decisions to be made that would give direction to 2019, it was noted that highlighting the importance the volunteer Fire Companies and EMS organizations have on our daily lives was key.
Coastal Resiliency
Gathering individuals who would like to contribute to our ongoing resource, if you are interested in sharing up to date information regarding coastal resiliency.
Surf & Sip Brew Trail Partners With Izzo’s Brew Bus
Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce members reach new audiences together as brew trail transportation provides a mini beer vacation.
Lighthouse International Film Festival
See you at the movies! We are excited to be a supporter for the full 11 years!
Water Ferry Service Nominated for NJ Tourism Excellence Award
Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, Borough of Beach Haven, Borough of Tuckerton EDC, Ocean County Planning and Tuckerton Seaport Museum serve on the Water Ferry Committee.
Seafood Festival May 18 & Sept 7– 2- 9 pm Come out and partic...
Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to promote your business to those who serve and sacr...
2019 Wedding Road Show
2019 Wedding Road Show & Party Planning Tour Continues to woo new business to the Region Southern Ocean County Chamber’s 11th annual event pulls out all the stops while presenting a world of options for destination wedding and special event Building on the tradition of a decade of Wedding Road Shows, this April 28 proved […]
legislative updates
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Seasonal Exemption and the Minimum Wage increase
We have worked for representation as a shore community to have the small business and seasonal exemption placed into the new law.
The following bill makes various changes to law governing limited breweries.
Legislative Update: Bill A4520 Excludes transient accommodations in shore counties from var...
Legislative Update: Bill A4191
New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Act
New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Act The new law legalizes possession and personal use of marijuana for persons age 21 and over; creates Division of Marijuana Enforcement and licensing structure. Discusses Processor, Retailer and Wholesale licenses and well as Medical Regulatory Requirements. View full bill here.
Family Leave Law Revision & Voter Approval for the Creation of a New “Art” Tax
Legislative Update: Assembly 3975 Revises Family Leave law, mostly affecting businesses with 30 employees or more working over 20 consecutive weeks. View full bill here. Legislative Update: Assembly 3832 Possibility of towns who wish to seek voter approval for the creation of a new “art” tax to be included within your annual property tax bill, […]
