NJ Signs Legislation to Support Small Businesses
Stronger customer service for NJ Business Action Center and more ways to resolve violations New bills were signed into law on March 20, 2023 to create stronger support for small…
Shop Small Season Kicks off with Ocean County Administrator and J1 Visa experts
Join us and fellow businesses to usher in the 2022 Holiday Shopping Season for the LBI Region with our November 16 breakfast meeting at The Mainland, Rt 72 in Manahawkin,…
NJEDA Opens Main Street Micro Loans to Help Businesses with Less than 10 Employees
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will start accepting applications for its Main Street Micro Business Loan program starting October 6, 2022. Eligible microbusinesses in New Jersey with 10…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
NJ Tourism Economic Report 2021
The New Jersey Tourism Industry Association (NJTIA) is a non-profit trade organization with a membership that represents every aspect of NJ's multi billion tourism industry. In recognition of National Travel…
Recreational Cannabis Update
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will be issuing licenses to seven alternative treatment centers (ATCs) to begin adult-use cannabis operations, including at 13 retail dispensaries, starting on Thursday, April…
2022 Road Trip Survey – The Results Are In!
We were happy to take part with DMOs from across the country to get a better understanding of our #1 market. The National Travel Center and Road Travel have analyzed…
