2023 Minimum Wage Pay Raise, here are the exemptions
Minimum wage will be $14.13 per hour an increase of $1.13 per hour for most employees effective January 1, 2023 Every wage increase will be tied to the CPI-W (The Consumer…
Increase Holiday Sales with Google Tools Live Stream
Local businesses are invited to increase their holiday sales with Google tools our chamber and our affiliate charitable organization SOCA, announce the next event in the Grow with Google Partner…
Non Profit Forum Invites Your Board for A Tune Up
Our fall forum will feature a presentation from Brian Crockett focused on building a board that is active on November 7 at 10am at Stockton Manahawkin Campus In time for…
Alcohol & Cocktails approved for Third Party Delivery Services in NJ
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced that alcoholic beverages — including to-go drinks from restaurants can be delivered third-party services like DoorDash, Instacart and Amazon Flex. This Special Ruling (ABC 2022-15)…
New Flood Resilience Resources
NJDEP adds free email update service and Blue Acres Buy Out Portal Since its inception in 1995, DEP Blue Acres has worked to better protect public safety and the environment…
Residents in Need Can Get Energy Assistance Through Atlantic City Electric
Find our more about Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) LIHEAP provides grants in varying amounts of up to $1,200, with no payback required, based on a household's income,…
2023 is on the Horizon – Get Seen with LBI Region’s Premiere Guide!
Nominated for this year's Tourism Excellence Award, do not miss out on the guide that everyone is looking for! The Land & Sea Passport brings most requested information into the…
LBI Makes Top 5 Summer Destinations in US
In a recent survey by an online hotel booking site, LBI was listed among the top 5 most expensive summer destinations. Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard emerged in first and second…
Find Your Favorite Way to Beat the Heat
Temperatures are rising, and its a good thing you are here! The LBI Region has plenty of ways to cool off your summer! Enjoy the water, air conditioned spaces and…
Chowderfest Announces Music & Beer Line Up for October 1
After hitting the Chowder Trail all of September, come relax in a base camp style setting at the free festheld on Taylor Ave Bayfront in Beach Haven featuring a variety…
Chowder on and Savor the Season with Fall Trail and Fest
Plan to expand this fall, Chowder trail opens Labor Day Weekend with 11 soups to explore by supporting local restaurants and celebrates champions on Saturday October 1 at Chowderfest in…
National Bicycle Dealers Association Names Shore Brake Cyclery Top Retailer
Southern Ocean Chamber Member Shore Brake Cyclery was granted the highest Bicycle Retailer Excellence Award by the National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) Congratulations to Shore Brake Cyclery, located in Brant Beach,…
Add the LBI Region to #celebratenj campaign
Shout out some love for the LBI Region this July as we join other destinations in the #celebrateNJ campaign! There's no denying the history, culture and beauty of the great…
Southern Ocean Chamber hosts Grow with Google Summer School
Businesspeople entering a new industry or companies looking to develop a broader work force can RSVP for Navigating a Career Change livestream with bonus Southern Ocean Job Opps tool discussion…
Off Shore Wind Draft Environmental Impact Statement
The Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Ocean Wind 1, which marks a significant milestone for the project. Please know the…
