Vol. 5, Issue #6 – November & December 2019
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a message from our CEO
Heading into the holiday season we can take this time to be grateful that we live and work in this remarkable community. We close out our 105th year moving forward into the new frontier of 2020. Our new strategic plan is underway and we will be inviting members to participate in Modernization Summits, Innovate & Caffeinate Breakfasts and increasing the impact our LBI Region Business Community can make. Now it is time to gather and enjoy shopping local, celebrating friends and family as well as supporting our non profit groups that will be making a difference to our neighbors.
We are rolling out some exciting changes to our Shop Small Saturday and Holiday Redefined Program, hosting our Veteran Small Business Week Google Live Stream, presenting a Fall Non Profit Volunteer Symposium as well as planning our annual Holiday Cocktail Party. See you at our November 13 Shop Small Holiday Season Kick off and make time to be merry.
Thanks for all you do,
Lori Pepenella
Shop Small Kick Off: Innovate and Caffeinate
November 13th, The Mainland Holiday Inn
Hear about the latest local holiday shopping program initiative, top customer service trends and what representatives from businesses across the region have planned as the holiday season kicks off.
Help the business community get ready for the holiday shopping season, with kick off of Shop Small Saturday and Holidays Redefined Shopping program with new technology and contests to get retail, restaurants and services into the mix!
The popular Holiday Redefined Shopping program was created to generate extra exposure for retail and restaurant businesses who are offering addition services and extended hours for holiday shoppers. Launched last year, Holidays Redefined Shopping Program shared updated blogs and social postings featuring participating members who are open, as well as in store specials and holiday happenings with new mapping technology. It all begins with us continuing our championing Shop Small Saturday November 30 throughout the holiday shopping season. Ocean County College will share the latest tips and trends for holiday customer service to boot!
The cost to the event is $25 per person, with advance RSVP to the chamber office
For Holiday Promotion Sign up visit: https://visitlbiregion.com/holidays-redefined-shopping-program/.
Keep the Bucks Local
Please use members for Holiday Shopping, Dining, and Services! Go to visitLBIREGION.com to find out where to go for the Big Meal on Thanksgiving and all your Holiday needs!
news from the chamber
New Digital Mapping for Shop Small Saturday
New Insta Contest for #HOLIDAYSREDEFINED The Holidays Redefined shopping program kicks off its third year on Shop Small Saturday taking place on November 30. New this year shoppers can follow the chamber’s LBI ...
Reservations Now Being Accepted!
Join us at upcoming Ribbon Cuttings!
Non Profit Forum Volunteer Symposium
Non Profit Volunteer Symposium November 26th 10 am Manahawkin Campus of Stockton University Non Profit groups are invited to join the regional chamber, Stockton University, AARP and Ocean County Culture and Her...
New: Now Serving Program
This sneak peak is our latest program which was created to showcase their culinary establishment members starting up in 2020.
Veteran Small Business Week Google Live Stream
The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is honored to support the commitment to helping our nation’s military service members start their own businesses. As a Trusted Google Partner, the Southern Oc...
Chowderfest Thank You!
Congratulations to 2019 Cook off Award Winners! We would like to thank all who supported the 31st Annual Chowderfest weekend that took place October 5 & 6 2019. With perfect fall chowder weather, high energy restaurants, enthusiastic crowds and passionate volunteers; the cook off event brought together 13,506 in attendance. Chowderfest was created to extend […]
Calling our Restaurant and Culinary Service Members!
Complete the our Restaurant Tech Survey to help us plan for ways to better serve our changing community. As we approach 2020, we are The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce has begun working on their five year strategic plan, so we can continue to innovate our business community. We are beginning the movement by […]
40th Annual Christmas Parade
Remember Christmas Past at the 40th Annual Christmas Parade We are proud to have been an ongoing sponsor and committee participant for this fantastic family event. There is no better way to usher in this joyous...
Downtown Driven
Our CEO Lori Pepenella is one of the Tourism Experts representing on Panel at 104th Annual NJ League of Municipalities Conference Nov 19-21, the panel will be presided over by Little Egg Harbor Mayor Barbara Jo...
New Jersey Conference on Tourism
Get the latest tourism resources! Want to brand like a rock star, learn about NJ’s American Dream or become a content marketing pro? How about networking during NJ Trivia Breakfast, Celebration of Tourism Lunch...
12th Annual Wedding Road Show April 26th
legislative updates
A 4814 Governor: Murphy Signs Bill Easing Tax On Shore Rentals Governor Phil Murphy signed ...
Legislative Update: Video Recording Restrictions
Legislative Update: Bill: S3926 Prohibits certain video recordings in hotels and transient accommodations. Sponsors: Greenstein (D14) View Full Bill Here
Legislative Update: Bill A4814/4520 This bill amends the definition of “transient acc...
Impact of Minimum Wage Increases on Businesses
Pay scale increase valid as of: July 1st
Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is proud to be part of the Ocean County Complete ...
Legislative Update: Federal ADA Website Compliance
Recent rulings may affect your website, please check if you are ADA compliant. For more information visit: https://visitlbiregion.com/web-content-accessiblity-guidelines-wcag-2-0/.
Family Leave Law
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: Retail
Legislative Update: A5393 Aca (1R)
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executive board
Jilian Elsasser
President Panzones PizzaChristopher Schwab
1st Vice President Anderson Insurance AgencyJeremy Defilippis
2nd Vice President Jetty LifeAndrea Driscoll
Treasurer The SandpaperLori Pepenella, CDME
Chief Executive Officer Southern Ocean County Chamber of CommerceMichele Cuff
Chief Financial Officer Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerceboard of directors
Laura Benson
Berry, Sahradnik, Kotzas & BensonErik Stromborn
Beasley Broadcast GroupFrank Ritacco
LED Mobile BillboardsMichele Collins-Davies
Stockton UniversityElizabeth Giglio
Barlow Buick GMCTim Hart
Ocean County Cultural & Heritage CommissionCarol Holmes
Health Village ImagingTanek Hood
Reynolds LandscapingJohn Bell Maschal
Bay VillageJerry Thompson
The Van Dyk GroupNicole Dougherty
TD BankJoshua Roda
Vinyl Agencythe staff
Lori A Pepenella
Chief Executive Officer, Ext. 101 lp@sochamber.comMichele Cuff
Chief Financial Officer, Ext. 103 m_cuff@sochamber.comCindy Galvin
Business Support Associate, Ext. 105 cindy@sochamber.comLinda Wood
Business Support Associate, Ext. 107 linda@sochamber.comKate Krier
Business Outreach Coordinator, Ext. 104 kate@sochamber.comChelsea Pascoe
Membership Recruitment and Marketing Associate chelsea@sochamber.comTodd Elsasser
Chowderfest Coordinator todd@sochamber.comSamantha Cisternas
Membership & Marketing Associate, Ext. 108 samantha@sochamber.comPartner Members
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Anderson Insurance Agency
Protecting families & businesses across the Jersey Shore since 1967.
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Atlantic City Electric
Southern New Jersey’s safe, reliable & affordable electric service.
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Barlow Buick GMC of Manahawkin
Where everyone is treated like family.
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Bay Computing & Consulting Services, LLC
IT support, computer repair, and networking solutions.
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G Anderson Agency
Choosing to Sell, Rent or Buy on begins with choosing G. Anderson Agency.
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Jetty
Jetty is a lifestyle apparel & printing company born of its East coast roots.
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Panzone’s Restaurants
Serving Long Beach Island’s Favorite Pizza since 1980
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Renaissance Property Management
A roof-to-foundation property inspection services that are unparalleled in the industry.
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Reynolds Garden Shop
Everything you need for your favorite place – your home.
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Terrace Tavern & Delaware Avenue Oyster House
Family owned restaurants where good food and a fun environment bring people together.
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TD Bank
America’s Most Convenient Bank
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The SandPaper
The Newsmagazine of Long Beach Island & Southern Ocean County.
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The Wireless Experience
A leading wireless solution and home automation AT&T retailer dedicated to providing unmatched customer service and product selection.
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Van Dyk Group
Full service agency offering a family of services including Real Estate, Insurance, Financial, Mortgage & Human Resource Services.
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Hotel LBI/ Mainland
Premium amenities and a relaxed atmospherehere; where comfort meets luxury at Hotel LBI! Find the ultimate destination for fun with friends and family at The Mainland
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AtlantiCare
Building healthy communities together.
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Tide Table Group
In each of our establishments, we aim to serve the freshest seafood and provide quality experience.
New Members
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Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty
Katherine Spataro
1120 Long Beach Boulevard
Ship Bottom NJ 08008
609-494-6622
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Bubbakoo’s Burritos
Taylor Bidinost
601 Washington Avenue
Manahawkin NJ 08050
609-489-0001
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Hazel Boutique
Kim Campfield
101 West 27th Street
Ship Bottom NJ 08008
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New Jersey Coastal Coalition, Inc.
Tom Quirk
PO Box 594
Longport NJ 08403
609-412-7409
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Simply Yoga LBI
Mary Durner
412 North Bay Avenue, Unit A
Beach Haven NJ 08008
201-725-7407
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Miked Audio LLC
Mike Milkovitz
Southern Ocean County
609-276-3222
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LBI Boat Tours
Capt. Tom Masterson
Morrison’s Marina, Dock 33
525 Second Street
Beach Haven NJ 08008
267-939-5500
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Artisan Cafe & Grill
Steven Sgarlato
1511 Long Beach Boulevard
North Beach Haven NJ 08008
609-342-0224
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Comcast Spotlight
Joe Balinski
81 East Water Street, Suite 1A
Toms River NJ 08753
201-543-4906
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Jersey Charm
Laurie and Steve Pfaff
415 Route 9, Unit 2B
Lanoka Harbor NJ 08734
609-529-0618
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Absolutely American Pest Control
Wayne Dentroux
Ocean County NJ
609-276-1437
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Art Futures, Inc.
Bernie Rosenberg
Ocean County NJ/p>
732-580-7754
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Wanna Window
John Barbagallo
166 South Main Street
Manahawkin NJ 08050
609-978-4300
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McDonald’s
Jessica Mato
460 Route 9 South
Little Egg Harbor NJ 08087
609-296-5600
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LM Juarez Landscaping
Meinardo Juarez
Southern Ocean County
609-290-8516
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Coastal Wealth Planners
Kyle Hart
364 North Main Street, Suite 10A
Manahawkin NJ 08050
732 554-1099 X 101
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Scott Peraria Builders LLC
810 Barnegat Avenue, Suite C
Ship Bottom NJ 08008
609 494-1100