Land & Sea

Vol. 4, Issue #2 – March & April 2018

make it

matter

a message from our CEO

With spring comes many new beginnings, and we are always thankful for the opportunity to introduce innovative ways to keep business in our region moving forward. During this busy time with many members reopening for the season and others preparing for increased business, please take time to check out the first-time business events added to our calendar. In the next few weeks we hold our first Food Allergy Class for members in food service and by popular demand expanding our Founded in Family program with a dedicated family business workshop.

With all the preparations, our chamber cannot overlook the importance of advocating for a pristine coastline, that is why our first resolution for 2018 was opposing off shore drilling in New Jersey. With the demand for our materials at travel shows and out of area events on the rise, we remind you to send your 2018 material to our visitor center for consumer display both in locally and to take with us out of area. Thanks to so many of our members who have kept our winter networking and meetings going strong with the highest turn outs on record. Good things to come, looking forward to seeing you there!

Lori Pepenella

Innovate & Caffeinate

April 11, 2018 8:15am The Mainland, Manahawkin.

Staffing, hiring, marketing, inventory and customer service are all keys to success when operating within a peak season time frame. Whether you are an established business or new to LBI Region business climate this session will add much needed sources and tips to your seasonal formula.


The invited panelists are Danni Hagler, Manager of Hagler’s Marina in Brant Beach, Pete Palladino, Director of Restaurant Operations-NJ, Fearless Restaurants which includes Daddy Os, The Plantation and Tucker’s Tavern and Kevin Sparks, Chef/Owner Howard’s Restaurant Beach Haven Terrance Q & A session will be followed up with best practices from a seasonal perspective from Dr Tyrrell.

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upcoming events

march5th

Open for Business

9:00 am – Chamber Building

Accommodating food-allergic guests roundtable discussion March 5th 9am – noon, Chamber Building 2nd floor conference room.

march14th

Pop-up Membership

3:30 pm – Victorian Plaza, Barnegat

Pop up membership in partnership with Ocean County Board of Realtors – bringing our chamber meeting to vacant commercial space to help pair business with expansion or relocation possibilities. 3:30pm refreshments and networking. RSVP to Chamber office. Suggested $10 donation at door benefiting local charities.

march27th

Women in Business Roundtable

10:00 am – Atlanticare, 517 Route 72

Women in Business roundtable at Atlanticare 517 Route 72 West. 10am for tours, breakfast and discussion. Free with RSVP to chamber office.

march29th

Founded in Family Workshop

2:00 pm – Chamber Building

Founded in Family Workshop – Chamber office 2nd floor at 2 pm. Discussing topics that are relative to handling the work place dynamics in family owned and operated businesses. FREE WITH RSVP to Chamber office.

april11th

Innovate and Caffeinate

8:15 am – The Mainland

Innovate and Caffeinate at our morning membership meeting at the Mainland with breakfast and registration beginning at 8:15. Get ready for the summer season with our 2nd Annual Seasonal Strategies Bootcamp featuring a panel of local businesses and discussion of our Stockton University Visitor profile Study to help plan. $25 with a RSVP to Chamber office.

april22nd

Weddings Roadshow & Party Planning Tour

All Day Event

Take place in our 10th Annual Wedding Roadshow & Party Planning tour- this one of a kind event was created to help boost our members geared to destination wedding and special event services. Contact Kate@sochamber.com

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news from the chamber

Food Allergy Class with the LBI Health Department

Free Food Allergy Information Seminar is an Introduction and discussion of accommodating food allergic guests for Retail Food Operators, Chefs & Staff.

Open For Business March 5, 2018
Pop Up Event

In partnership with Ocean County Board of Realtors – we are bringing our March Membership Meeting to showcase vacant commercial space that is currently available helping to pair business with potential new space. Please join us in Barnegat at 890C W. Bay Avenue for networking, refreshments and presentation from Bill Clanton of WBNJ Studios on “How to Translate Research into Real World Market” featuring our recent Visitor Profile Study

Open For Business March 14, 2018
Women In Business Roundtable

Topic- “Women’s Heart Health” Hosted By Atlanticare. Free to attend.

Women in Business March 27 & April 24
Wedding Road Show & Party Planning Tour

2018 brings the 10th Anniversary of our LBI Wedding Road Show, this event has...

Wedding Road Show April 22, 2018
Spring Non-Profit Forum

Tax Reform

Presentation of "The New Federal Tax Law and its Impact on Charitable Not for Profit Organizations."

Join Lauren Holman of Holman, Frenia, Allison, PC for compelling session on how to navigate changes in tax laws. The session will include a discussion on operational issues, fundraising, changes to not for profit financial statements as well as action steps and resources. Networking and refreshments also ...

Non Profit Solutions April 25
Commerce and Cocktails B2B Happy Hour

Join Us for drinks, Evening Fire on the Patio and Table Top Business expo as...

Beach Culture Redefined May 9, 2018
Surf & Sip Brew Trail Nominated for NJ Tourism Award

The first in the country to mix nonalcoholic stops onto a local microbrew trail, our trail ...

Southern Ocean Made May 10, 2018
30th Anniversary Chowderfest Presents: Chowder for a Cause Partner Charity

The participating Chowderfest restaurants of Chowderfest 2017 had the opportunity to vote o...

Chowderfest September 29-30, 2018
Business Watch

Minimum Wage within New Jersey is most likely to go up this July, with state increasing pay raises in steps over the next few years

Open For Business

be on the lookout for
2018 land & sea guide

The region’s most requested get-to-know guide for the Long Beach Island Region is hot off the presses. Grab some at the visitor center and spread the word!

save the date

may2-3

Small Business Week Open House with Ocean County Score

may9th

Commerce & Cocktails B2B Happy Hour

may16th

Annual Summer Kickoff Party at Panzone’s Beach Haven

founded in family

The Sarapoulo Family from Lefty’s Tavern

Eight Years of Milestones and much more in store, the Sarapoulo Family and their team is doing something right at Lefty’s Tavern.

You might say that both Lefty Saropoulos and his wife Jennifer were born to run their family business. Both grew up in Southern Ocean County, spending most of their childhood’s right in Barnegat. In 2009, the opportunity came to them to open Lefty’s Tavern at 547 North Main Street in Barnegat from two employees who worked at the location under the ownership of Monte’s.

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    Chowderfest

    30th anniversary Chowderfest sponsorship opportunities now available. Contact todd@sochamber.com to connect your business with the iconic event.

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    Commerce & Cocktails

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    executive board

    Jilian Elsasser

    President Panzones Pizza

    Christopher Schwab

    1st Vice President Anderson Insurance Agency

    Jeremy Defilippis

    2nd Vice President Jetty Life

    Andrea Driscoll

    Treasurer The Sandpaper

    Lori Pepenella, CDME

    Chief Executive Officer Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce

    Michele Cuff

    Chief Financial Officer Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce

    board of directors

    Laura Benson

    Berry, Sahradnik, Kotzas & Benson

    Malcolm C. Burton

    Architect LLC

    Michele Collins-Davies

    Stockton University

    Elizabeth Giglio

    Barlow Buick GMC

    Tim Hart

    Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission

    Carol Holmes

    Health Village Imaging

    Tanek Hood

    Reynolds Landscaping

    Dorothy Lassik

    TD Bank

    John Bell Maschal

    Bay Village

    Lew Richards

    Crust & Crumb Bakery

    Rick Temple

    Temple Construction

    Jerry Thompson

    The Van Dyk Group

    Partner Members

    New Members