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| SHOP LOCAL Posted: 12-12-2012 |
| PIG SKIN PIG ROAST Family Tail Gate Sept 2 to benefit local food pantries Read more... Posted: 8-9-2012 |
| CHOWDERFEST Sept 29 and 30 Posted: 8-9-2012 |
| Live Performances all summer and fall Posted: 8-9-2012 |
| Catch a Comedian at Surflight in August Posted: 8-12-2011 |
| CHOWDERFEST - THE NEW SPOON Posted: 8-12-2011 |
| 16th Annual Taste Dinner Set for May 3 with Celebrating Great American Restaurants from our past, Taste of Southern Ocean Hunger Relief Dinner raises awareness and much needed dollars for local food pantries Read more... Posted: 3-3-2011 |
| TV Wrestling Stars Join Lacey HS & Autism Speaks Fundraiser Sat. 11/20 Posted: 11-8-2010 |
| TV Wrestling Stars Join Lacey HS & Autism Speaks Fundraiser Sat. 11/20 The Lacey Township, NJ Chamber Of Commerce, Autism Speaks, and the Lacey High School Future Business Leaders Of America will be the beneficiaries of a night of National Wrestling Superstars all-star pro wrestling action, on Saturday night November 20th at 7:35pm at the Lacey Township High School Gym (73 Haines Street in Lanoka Harbor, minutes from Route 9 and the Parkway), as NWS presents a huge fundraiser event. Read more... Posted: 11-8-2010 |
| A Study in Scarecrow, an friendly intro to celebrating fall in the LBI Region Giving residents and visitors another reason to explore the Jersey Shore , Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce's Decorated Scarecrow Contest begins October 2 and runs throughout the month. Read more... Posted: 8-15-2010 |
| Chamber's Wedding Road Show goes live with NJ Discover on April 18 Posted: 3-31-2010 |
| Bird is the Word in the Long Beach Island Region of the Jersey Shore Regarded as a one of the best birding destinations in the North East to those in the know; Southern Ocean Birding Map and information added to visitLBIregion.com hopes to take new birders under wing Read more... Posted: 3-12-2010 |
| Winners declared in the Largest Scarecrow Contest on the Jersey Shore The Long Beach Island Region of the Jersey Shore provided thousands of residents and visitors with a whimsical landscape resulting in almost 4000 hits to view this online contest. Read more... Posted: 11-3-2009 |
| 55th Annual Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic - a Fishin' Tradition Bluefish & Striped Bass Classic offers prizes and plenty of sport Oct. 10 2009 through Dec. 6, 2009 Read more... Posted: 9-18-2009 |
| Chowderfest's Merchant Mart, the Jersey Shore's End of Season Shopping Spectacular Shoppers can stroll through over one hundred booths bursting with fall bargains on October 3 as part of this award winning weekend Read more... Posted: 9-9-2009 |
| MERRYMAKIN' in BARNEGAT FOR "PIRATE'S DAY" Free Family Entertainment 9/12/09 Posted: 8-24-2009 |
| Be A PART OF SCARECROW ROW-Complete Rules Last year, dozens of scarecrows were spotted throughout the Long Beach Island Region. These handmade ambassadors welcomed visitors and spiced up our landscape for October Read more... Posted: 8-19-2009 |
| Businesses invited to start their economic engine at May 7 Business Expo PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 27, 2009 – The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the premiere business networking event of the year. They have gathered many of the region’s businesses to present an evening of networking and information on Thursday May 7, at the Holiday Inn Manahawkin on Rt 72 East from 5 to 8 pm. In addition to the door prizes donated by exhibitors, there will be both pasta and carving stations, as well as a cash bar. Read more... Posted: 4-27-2009 |
| 217 East Main Restaurant Welcomes Chef Veloso PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 08, 2009 – The staff and management of Tuckerton’s 217 East Main are thrilled to welcome Chef Guillermo Veloso to the elegantly restored Victorian restaurant and has expertise that offers patrons a dining experience that captures both old world charm with cutting edge cuisine. Guillermo has had a colorful career over that spans over twenty eight years and which gained national attention at the famous Yuca Restaurant in Coral Gables. After spending over a decade in Florida, the New Jersey native returned to the Northeast to join the newly opened Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar in Old City Philadelphia. Read more... Posted: 4-8-2009 |
| Hopping down the Bridal Trail, April 19 Wedding Road Show around the corner PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 03, 2009 – Spring has sprung and wedding season is upon us! Brides, grooms, and their families have the Long Beach Island Region in their sights for a day full of open houses, contests, prizes and surprises. The Wedding Road Show has been in the planning stages for almost a year and it is now only days away. With registration points in Barnegat, Tuckerton and Ship Bottom, brides have the opportunity to begin their tour where they can reach over 50 businesses they need to connect with and then take a leisurely drive exploring the entire region. Each stop will allow the bride and her entourage to sample delicious food, meet wedding specialists that can assist with every facet of the wedding day planning, take advantage of special Road Show discount offers and enter in house raffles. Read more... Posted: 4-3-2009 |
| Wedding Road Show - Something borrowed, something BLUECLAW PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 26, 2009 – Spring signals the start of two very important seasons in our country, wedding and baseball; what perfect way to welcome future brides and grooms to Southern Ocean County than to present Wedding Road Show attendees with vouchers for a Lakewood Blue Claws game. "Brides love this idea, states Lori Pepenella, Destination Marketing Director, "They can offer the tickets for their groom not only to go enjoy the game with the bride, but to bond with some other family members or the bridal party." The Lakewood Blue Claws are supplying vouchers for brides who register for the Wedding Road show with an offer that if they would like more tickets to call the BlueClaw ticket office and they will arrange that for them. Read more... Posted: 3-26-2009 |
| April brings showers of prizes for guests attending Road Show, Sunday April 19 PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 06, 2009 – Local and out of area brides are contacting the Southern Ocean County Chamber with nothing but excitement as the list of members participating in the Wedding Road Show to date was announced. In addition to the many beautiful venues, shops and services that will be featured on this self guided tour d'Amour of th region businesses that directly provide to the wedding industry, the contests leading up to and serving as the grand prize has helped generate a lot of attention. Read more... Posted: 3-6-2009 |
| 14th Taste of Southern Ocean PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 04, 2009 – The old adage "Eat this it will make you feel better" will take on a whole new meaning when the area's top chefs gather to re master classic dishes and to raise money that will help feed local families. The event's co chairs Rick Reynolds, Executive Director of Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce and chef Ian Smith are excited with this year's theme. "This is the perfect year for us to focus on Comfort Food", remarked Reynolds, " dishes that remind you of places and people that are near to your heart". Read more... Posted: 3-4-2009 |
| Something For Everyone at Chamber of Commerce Free Marketplace at Southern Ocean PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 24, 2009 – The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce assures that there will be something to please everyone attending their Marketplace at Southern Ocean this Saturday. Previously titled, Living in Southern Ocean Expo, the new Marketplace will provide more variety than ever. With over 50 vendors registered, each attendee will have a chance to win one of the many door prizes offered, such as Gas Cards from Van Dyk Group, Visa Gift Cards from TD Bank, Pool Passes from St Francis Center, a free wedding cake from Moester’s Bakery and VIP Chowderfest Tickets from the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. Read more... Posted: 2-24-2009 |
| Art and Leisure Weekend puts the spotlight on the Long Beach Island Mid June PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 23, 2009 – With June fast approaching the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is working to capture interests of first time and return visitors for some post Memorial Day activities. Art & Leisure weekend with Restaurant Preview begins Wednesday, June 10 and continues through to Sunday June 14. "There are many first time events taking place during this time, as well as tried and true favorites" claims Lori Pepenella, Destination Marketing Director for the Chamber. This year the chamber is calling upon their restaurant members to create a "restaurant week" type of event, that will span Wednesday through Friday and will feature prix fixe three course dinners ranging from $20-$35, depending on the establishment. This is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to take advantage of specialties and get a great dining bargain as well. The restaurants will offer this specials Restaurant Preview menu along with their regular offerings. Read more... Posted: 2-23-2009 |
| Welcoming future brides and statewide wedding industry in style, Road Show to showcase region PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 23, 2009 – The Wedding Road Show has been a work in progress since last spring, with the chamber working closely with the Destination Wedding Committee Road Show volunteers comprising of chamber members locally and outside the area. "There has been tremendous interest throughout the state from wedding media" says Lori Pepenella, Destination Marketing Director for the chamber, "We have bought on some impressive sponsors to help make our area stand out from the rest of the Beach Wedding Destinations". The first sponsor to come on board was NJWedding.com, who has been actively promoting the Roadshow on his heavily visited site and at over 30 bridal shows since the fall. "Erik Kent is probably the best resource, being so involved with the Wedding Industry on all fronts, we have created a contest that has been on his site since November and has put LBI region in front of thousands of brides each week", stated Pepenella. Read more... Posted: 2-23-2009 |
| The Williams Cottage Inn welcomes new Inn Keepers and a bright 2009 season for Victorian Inn PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 09, 2009 – Guests of the Williams Cottage Inn will be in for a warm welcome from new Resident Innkeepers, Bette and Merle Van Liere. Both hailing from South Dakota, the couple brings strong Midwestern work ethics and a desire to become active in their new community. They are looking forward to meeting and working with fellow Chamber businesses to create the best experience possible for their guests. Read more... Posted: 2-9-2009 |
| AboutNewJersey.com presents “Road Show Getaway“Wedding Planning Weekend at the LBI Region PRLog (Press Release) – Jan 28, 2009 – Have a Spring Fling and take part in the Wedding Road Show Sunday April 19 on a self guided tour of the area’s finest wedding venues, shops and services earning prizes, sampling menus and taking part in demonstrations while meeting with local wedding specialists along the way Read more... Posted: 1-28-2009 |
| Sweetstake Raffle offer by Southern Ocean County Chamber in celebration of Chocolate Week PRLog (Press Release) – Jan 23, 2009 – Have you done your Valentine Shopping yet? Consider topping off your gifts with a beautiful Valentine inspired chocolate gift basket for you to share with the one you love. In honor of Chocolate Week the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is holding a Sweetstakes giving a way a custom made basket filled with gourmet chocolates, toasting glasses and other indulgences. Visit discoversouthernocean.com to enter online or stop into the Visitor Center at 265 West Ninth Street in Ship Bottom for a free entry form. Read more... Posted: 1-23-2009 |
| Long Beach Island Region chosen as a Great Destination in New Jersey Tourism Sweepstakes Southern Ocean County Chamber prize package featured as one of the Garden State’s great getaways. Read more... Posted: 1-20-2009 |
| Valentine Getaways bring new meaning to Puppy Love Pets stay free at Ocean Front Resort February 8-15 during Long Beach Island Region Chocolate Week Read more... Posted: 1-15-2009 |
| Having sweet thoughts of summer? Long Beach Island Region Chocolate Week adds warmth to a Jersey Shore winter Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce members understand the power of chocolate and have created an assortment of deals too good for locals and visitors to pass up Read more... Posted: 1-6-2009 |
| Bloomberg Business News Top Economic Forecaster The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce announces Joel Naroff as key note speaker at Fifth Annual State of the Chamber January 14, 2009 Read more... Posted: 12-12-2008 |
| A Partnership that was Long Overdue Southern Ocean County Chamber DMO teams up with local library branches to promote to community as well as visitors. Read more... Posted: 11-21-2008 |
| Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce A forum for local non profit organizations to discuss strategies will take place at Stafford Arts Center OceanFirst Theater December 17, 2008. Read more... Posted: 11-21-2008 |
| Wedding Road Show Is Off and Running With local and statewide sponsorships the Long Beach Island Region Wedding Road Show will give miles of promotion to the area Read more... Posted: 11-21-2008 |
| A Partnership that was Long Overdue Connecting Tourism Efforts On A Local Level Southern Ocean County Chamber DMO teams up with local library branches to promote to community as well as visitors. Read more... Posted: 11-21-2008 |
| Planning a Wedding Made As Easy SAVE THE DATE: Sunday April 19, 2009 Long Beach Island Region rolls out the white carpet to introduce future brides, media and the wedding industry to the beauty of its Destination Weddings Read more... Posted: 10-15-2008 |
| Inn keepers prepare for a Spirited October Treat yourself to a Halloween in Grand Style while scaring up monstrous savings Read more... Posted: 10-14-2008 |
| Judges Find Making A Decision No Roll In The Hay Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Scare crows leave a great impression on Ocean County Public Affairs Officials Read more... Posted: 10-13-2008 |
| Scarecrow Contest a Hit with Region Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce congratulates the 52 Scarecrows on a job well done Read more... Posted: 10-9-2008 |
| From Russia With Love Southern Ocean County Chamber Member Tuckerton Seaport brings master artist to region for a weekend of basket making classes at the Jersey Shore Folklife Center Read more... Posted: 10-7-2008 |
| 20th Annual Long Beach Island Chowder Cook Off Celebrating 20 Years of Chowder Competition, the 20th Annual Chowderfest took place under tents in Beach Haven on Sunday, October 5, where fans of both red and white chowders voted for their favorite after sampling 17 participating restaurants Read more... Posted: 10-6-2008 |
| Long Beach Island Region Turns Straw Into Gold The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce's first scarecrow contest paves a yellow brick road of promotion for local business and organization's seasonal events Read more... Posted: 10-1-2008 |
| Investing In Past, May Lead To Larger Returns From Comic Books to promotional items, the Pop Culture of the past century has proven a strong investment for many collectors’ future. Read more... Posted: 9-29-2008 |
| SOC Chamber Gets A Windfall Of Promotion Scarecrow Contest, Surf Fishing Tournament and Chowderfest Weekend featured throughout New Jersey and beyond Read more... Posted: 9-25-2008 |
| Something Sweet For Long Beach Island Region February 8-15 2009 brings a celebration of all things chocolate for local businesses and their patrons Read more... Posted: 9-23-2008 |
| 54th Annual Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic The LBI Surf Fishing Classic is one of the longest running fishing contest on the east coast. The tournament has been a lure to Long Beach Island for more than a half century Read more... Posted: 9-17-2008 |
| First Ever Regional Wedding Tour Destination Wedding Committee announces Frank and Diane Elwood of Frank's Flowers in Tuckerton to chair The Wedding Road Show, A Self Guided Tour d' Amore of the Long Beach Island Region Wedding Venues and Services to be held Sunday, April 19, 2009 Read more... Posted: 9-12-2008 |
| Horror/Science Fiction Film Poster Exhibit Bring back vintage thrills by looking into the faces that frightened generations of movie goers as Unshredded Nostalgia opens the lid on its new exhibit Read more... Posted: 8-26-2008 |
| Pirate's Day Marks Barnegat on Merry Makin' Map Join the swashbuckling fun with a Pirate Re enactment Crew, Live Music and Vendor Fair as Pirate's Day invades Historic Barnegat Saturday, September 6. Read more... Posted: 8-8-2008 |
| Contest will help scare up fall promotion Scarecrows to remind visitors that Long Beach Island Region has something to crow about off season Read more... Posted: 7-31-2008 |
| The perfect fall getaway, JUST ADD CHOWDER. Summer fun turns into a fall fling at one of New Jersey's top Beach Destinations Read more... Posted: 7-28-2008 |
| SOC Chamber lifts the veil on Destination Weddings Providing access to helpful information for brides near and far is the mission of the newest Chamber Committee Read more... Posted: 7-28-2008 |
| The Chowder Challenge “Taste Race” The NJ Governor Award Winning Chowderfest has had festival goers’ clamoring for more; Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce announces the Chowder Challenge which can be enjoyed all summer long. Read more... Posted: 7-9-2008 |
| Businesses Make It Easy For Visitors to Be Green From the Pinelands, to the Bay to the Ocean, businesses and local organizations in the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce work together to paint the Green picture for visitors. Read more... Posted: 6-19-2008 |
| LBI Region offers the Summer Stay cation! Staying close to home has never been more fun, with options that embrace every member of family; The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce reminds all residents to celebrate summer at the Jersey Shore. Read more... Posted: 6-19-2008 |
| Antionetta’s Bay Front Restaurant adds Water Taxi Start the evening off in style as you cruise along the beautiful Barnegat Bay Read more... Posted: 6-12-2008 |
| Life's Too Fast...Catch Some Neutral Leave your worries behind and sail off into the beautiful sunset of Barnegat Bay on the Magallanes, Catch Neutral Cruises’ flagship vessel. Cruises depart daily from the Dutchman's Brauhaus, Outbound Causeway, Cedar Bonnet Island, NJ. Read more... Posted: 6-11-2008 |
| Enjoy The Unique Jersey Shore Top Ten Things You Can Do At The Greater Long Beach Island Region Enjoy The Unique Jersey Shore Staying close to home as never been this exciting. Featuring one of a kind events, free activities and classic shore surroundings this list sets the tone for great getaways. Read more... Posted: 6-2-2008 |
| Restaurant Week for 2009 Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce working with members to cook up off season promotion Read more... |
| Get connected at Southern Ocean County's State of the Chamber Wednesday, January 13, 2010 This Sixth Annual Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce event will feature Joan Verplanck, President of NJ Chamber of Commerce as the keynote speaker, presentations from NJDOT,Ocean County Freeholders and several mayors from local communities. Read more... |
| Bird is the Word, free day dedicated to birders and birding takes flight on LBI Calling all birders, from beginner to advanced, on Saturday March 5 starting at 10am Wings Over LBI, a day celebrating winter briding at the Jersey Shore will kick off at the Barnegat Lighthouse. Read more... |
| Southern Ocean Chamber awards funding to sponsor six local programs this summer The Funding Committee and the Board of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce approve over $3000 to benefit local organizations and events for Summer 2012. Read more... |
| Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce wishes Executive Director Much Success The Board of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce accepts resignation of five year Executive Director Rick Reynolds to pursue future opportunities Read more... |
| Are You Ready for Some Football? How about some tail gating to help local families... |
| A dream come true, Somerset County Resident wins Chamber’s Road Show VIP Experience PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 14, 2009 – Kathleen Schmeelck was stuck in traffic on her way home from work when she received the call from NJWedding.com that she was the winner for the VIP Experience Package which includes an overnight stay from Daddy Os on April 18 and a white stretch limo to escort them throughout the Road Show open houses on April 19. Read more... |
| Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce wishes Executive Director Much Success The Board of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce accepts resignation of five year Executive Director Rick Reynolds to pursue future opportunities Read more... |
| Wedding Road Show Makes dreams come true for 2011 Brides The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce's LBI Region Wedding Road Show grants a lucky bride and groom the prize of a lifetime. Read more... |
| Businesses invited to Spring into Success and a few surprises at April 10 Expo Doing business in 2013 will not business at usual, come see why it will be even better at the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Expo at the Holiday Inn Manahawkin, Wednesday April 10 from 4 to 7pm. Read more... |
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