Capital Arts Grant Guidelines Now Available
WHAT IS THE CAPITAL ARTS GRANT PROGRAMThe Capital Arts Grant Program supports capital projects for arts organizations located in New Jersey. Approximately $4 million in funds are available for the…
LBI Region part of Tourism Recovery Panel at New Jersey League of Municipalities
We are excited to announce that Southern Ocean County Chamber will partner with the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association to present at the 106th Annual NJ State League of Municipalities…
Shop Small Business this holiday and Win Big in the LBI Region
Shopping local retailers, services and restaurants will mean a lot this Holiday Shopping Season. Earn chances to win, every time you visit a participating business on the Shop Small Win…
Emmy Award Winning Travel Host to Present at Closing Ceremonies
Erik Hastings, a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy, host of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for PBS to recognize 2021 ChowderMonth restaurants. We are proud to announce the…
Shop Local, Shop Small, Win Big!
This shopping season will once again prove to be challenging for the small businesses that make up our community. Building on our branded Shop Small Saturday and Holidays Redefined shopping…
Become a Bayfront Festival Food Vendor
Please complete and submit this form if you'd like to be a food vendor for the Bayfront Festival on Oct 2 & 3. An invoice will be sent for payment…
ChowderMonth Kicks Off with New Traveling Taster Technology
The Chowder Capital of NJ brings in new way to make supporting local restaurants on the Chowder Trail interactive and easy. Beginning September 4 through October 2 the Long Beach…
Hiring Crisis Obstacles and Solutions
We have been working with business leaders from across the state to discuss employment issues that affect businesses across all industries. Our organization participated in the recent Hiring Crisis Press…
Innovate and Caffeinate Small Business Week Conference
Celebrate Small Business Week and join chamber members on Wednesday, September 15 at The Mainland Holiday Inn, Rt. 72 East, Manahawkin from 8-10am. There will be breakfast, networking, and presentations by Sheryl…
Helping Members Shine on Good Morning America
Our chamber was established in 1914 to help foster economic development for the small businesses and resort areas within the Long Beach Island Region. As globally accredited Destination Marketing Organization,…
Stanley Cup made it to LBI as part its New Jersey Tour
The Stanley Cup was greeted in style Friday evening July 16 on the rooftop of Hotel LBI. With the Tampa Bay Lightning win of the 2021 NHL Championship, each player…
Hit the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail while you are on LBI
Discover the New Jersey culinary roots of the late Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef, best-selling author and globe-trotting food and travel documentarian, on this designated food trail. The Anthony Bourdain Food Trail pays…
Make Plans to Soup Up the Economy this Fall
Though restrictions have been lifted, there are still many concerns about planning and executing a capacity festival this fall. The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce has been working closely…
Southern Ocean Chamber Member Receives American Institute of Architects Honor
Malcolm Burton has been named the recipient of the 2021 AIA Jersey Shore Architect of the Year Award and moves to statewide consideration for the AIA New Jersey Service Awards. The…
Coastal Resiliency and NJ
In a continuous effort towards a stronger New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 89 on October 29, 2019 establishing a Climate and Flood Resilience Program within DEP developing a Climate Change Resilience…
