Tuesday, January 17, 2012


In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Welcome Newest Members
February 16th Luncheon
YPN Mentor Program
Networking Mixer
Women In Business Conference
2012 County Calendar Advertising Opportunities
2012 Bridal Fair
2012 Business @ the Beach Expo
Chamber Scholarship Applications Now Available
CMLF The Traveller

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, February 1
YPN Mentor Program

 Cape Educational Compact 
12:15p.m. to 1:15p.m. 

Thursday, February 16 

Monthly Business Meeting

The Rio Station, Rio Grande

Check-in begins at11:30a.m.

Program starts at Noon

Cost: $22 per person    

 

Thursday, February 23

Business After Hours
Networking Mixer

Yesterday;s Restaurant, Marmora

5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.  

Cost: FREE

 

Thursday, March 1

Women In Business Conference

The Golden Inn, Avalon 

11:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.

Cost: $55 Members / $85 Non-members 

 

Wednesday, March 7
YPN Mentor Program

 Cape Educational Compact
12:15p.m. to 1:15p.m.

 

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WELCOME OUR
NEWEST MEMBER! 

360 Business Solutions
William Peraira
tel: 609-927-6835
e: bp@360businesssolutions.net

Anchor Advertising Agency
David Goldstein
tel: 609-602-4074
e: anchoradvertising@gmail.com

CertaPro Painters of Cape May County
Herman Ford
tel: 856-912-4276
e: hford@certapro.com
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Mark Your Calendars!

February 16, 2012

Monthly Business Meeting

The Rio Station, Rio Grande 

 

March 1, 2012  

Women In Business Conference 

The Golden Inn Hotel and Conference Center, Avalon 

 

March 15, 2012  

Monthly Business Meeting

The Port O' Call, Ocean City  

 

March 25, 2012

4th Annual Bridal Fair @ the Wildwoods Convention Center 

April 25, 2012

Business @ the Beach Expo

Wildwoods Convention Center 

 

June 7, 2012

Annual Golf Tournament

Wildwood Golf & Country Club 

Monthly Business Meeting Thurs., February 16th at The Rio Station  

The Monthly Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16th at The Rio Station.  The Rio Station is located at 3505 Route 9, South, Rio Grande.  Check-in and networking begin at 11:30a.m. and the Program will start at 12:00p.m.  The cost to attend is $22, but after 2/11 the cost is $30.  Pre-registration is required. Please click here to make your reservation.

Get Involved! YPN Mentor Program

The YPN Mentor Program kicked off on January 4th at Cape Educational Compact with great success! The young professionals had the opportunity to share information with CEC students about their own education and career paths and encourage students to set reasonable and realistic goals for their future after graduating.  

 

Interested in being a mentor?  Young Professionals will meet on the first Wednesdays of each month at the Back Porch Cafe for a laid-back conversational lunch with one to two students each.  A strong commitment of participation is required and the time commitment on the 1st Wednesdays is 12:15p.m. to 1:15p.m.  YPN Members are responsible for the cost of their lunch, plus the cost of one or two students each month.  To participate, click here and select the dates you are able to attend from: March 7, April 4, May 2, and June 6.    

 

The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce established the Young Professionals Network (YPN) for those in their 20s and 30s who would like to network with peers, gain skills to further professional development and enhance their community involvement. 

Business After Hours Networking Mixer, Thursday, Feb. 23 

Join the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce on February 23rd from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at the Business After Hours Networking Mixer at Yesterday's Restaurant, Marmora.  This is a fun evening of networking and building your business relationships and creating new ones with Chamber Members.

 

All are welcome, so be sure to invite your co-workers, clients and friends for an evening with FREE admission, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.  

 

To register, please click here or contact Sara at 609-465-7181 x104.   

 

                    Host Venue:                          Sponsored By:                     

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Join Us for the 7th Annual Women In Business Conference 

Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno will deliver the keynote speech at the 7th Annual Women In Business Conference hosted by the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce.  This half day conference will be held on Thursday, March 1 at the Golden Inn, Avalon and is presented by 1st Bank of Sea Isle City and Sun National Bank.

 

Designed for women business owners, professionals, and women seeking to advance in business, this conference will offer workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities.

 

Beginning with bonus sessions at 11:00 a.m. attendees can opt for either a LinkedIn 101 session or select a workshop offering tips for staying fit on a budget.  Afternoon workshops include Social Media Strategies for Success; Managing Your Financial Timeline; Becoming a Career Connector; and Starting, Refinancing, and Growing Your Business - Knowing What Your Bank Is Looking For.  The conference will conclude with a panel discussion with leading businesswomen from Cape May County followed by a networking reception. 

 

The cost for chamber members is $55 and $85 for non-members. To make your reservation, please click here or call 609-465-7181 for more information.  Only pre-paid reservations accepted.


Presenting Sponsors
          1st bank sea isle city    sunbank logo

Gold Sponsors:
 

Silver Sponsors:
     crest savings bank

atlantic cape community college

Bronze Sponsors:
    broadleys mdichris clemans
  franklin bank Cape Atlantic Continuing Care flying fish studio
fbk wealth management   write impressions ssbank logo
Stewart Title     crest consulting   moreys pier

Sunset Beach Gift Shop

Advertising Opportunity Available on 2012 Calendar of Events  

The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the opportunity for you to place an advertisement on the 2012 county-wide calendar of events.  Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your restaurant, tourist location, business services and special events.  From quarter page to full page. there is a size to fit every budget!   

 

The 2011 county-wide calendar was so popular, the Chamber has doubled it's distribution to 50,000 pieces, plus the online calendar. 

 

For more information, please contact John Kelly at 609-465-7181 x104 or john@cmcchamber.com.   

 

2012 Bridal Fair at the Wildwoods Convention Center, March 25th

If Brides and Weddings are part of your targeted customer base, then you definitely want to reserve your space today for the 4th Annual Bridal Fair at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Sunday, March 25, 2012. This is a great opportunity to showcase your products and services as well as network with hundreds of potential brides and wedding parties.

 

Vendors from all facets of the bridal industry, displaying everything from wedding cakes and favors to photographers, florists, reception sites, bridal and tuxedo shops, bands, DJs, honeymoon destinations, transportation and invitation companies and videographers are invited to participate.  To add to the excitement, there will be a fashion show, contests, food tastings and live entertainment.

 

For a full list of vendor opportunities, please click here.   

2012 Business @ the Beach Expo

Position your business for success!

 

The Expo is open to the business public! Come to the Expo on Wednesday, April 25th to shop for all your business needs and make important contacts. The largest business networking event in Cape May County allows you to meet with potential suppliers and network with potential customers. The Expo has received high praise for its relaxed atmosphere which is conducive to making that important business deal.

 

Enjoy an evening of networking and fun on April 25th from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.  Here are a few things to look forward to: 

  • Great Networking
  • Free Admission & Parking
  • Complimentary Refreshments
  • Enter to Win Many Great Door Prizes   
To become an exhibitor, please click hereor contact John Kelly at john@cmcchamber.com or 609-465-7181 x104. 

Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted   

The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting scholarship applications from high school graduates planning to pursue a college education.  This year's program introduced an online application process. 

 

Applications are due by April 4, 2012 and can be accessed on the chamber website  www.CapeMayCountyChamber.com.  Interested students can complete the application by clicking on the scholarship button on the right side of the chamber's webpage. 

 

"Our scholarship committee understands that today's students live in a world that communicates through technology, and utilizing an online application form not only is more consistent with how students relay information but is also much more environmentally responsible", according to Vicki Clark, Chamber President.

 

The application criteria requires that students must be or have been employed by a business that is a member of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, or their parents or guardians must be employed by or own a member business.  Eligible students must also be a resident of Cape May County.

 

For additional information, visit www.capemaycountychamber.com or call 465-7181.

Set Sail with The Traveller: Partnership Re-launches Cape May-Lewes Ferry's Twin Capes Publication

The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) is pleased to announce the re-launch of the Cape May - Lewes Ferry's official publication, Twin Capes Traveller, in a partnership with Today Media, a locally-based publishing and communications company.  To be published twice a year, the Twin Capes Traveller will serve as a guide to the ferry system, as well as a handbook for where to eat, drink, shop, play, spend the night, or buy a home on either side of the Delaware Bay.

 

According to Michael Porch, Cape May - Lewes Ferry marketing manager, the DRBA is enthused to partner with Today Media to re-launch its popular customer service publication. "Last year, our passengers really missed this visitor's guide to the Twin Capes region," Porch said.  "We're eager to get the Traveller re-started, and we're looking forward to working with Today Media, a publisher with extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry," Porch added.

 

Today Media president Robert F. Martinelli is proud to partner with the DRBA and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry in offering this new publication to not only Delaware, but Southern New Jersey as well: "The Twin Capes Traveller is a great opportunity to share all that the Twin Capes region has to offer. At Today Media, we believe this is not only a publication that tourists and locals alike will look forward to, but also an ideal venue for marketers to share their message on both sides of the bay," Martinelli said.

 

From automobile passengers on all vessels to the terminals and beyond, the Traveller will reach up to a million affluent consumers yearly. Easy to hold, and easy to carry, the digest size publication is free to tourists and locals alike.  Browse Cape May-Lewes Ferry information, maps, and useful information from the Twin Capes region in full color. The first edition will cover late Winter, the Spring 'shoulder' season, and the heart of the Summer while our second edition will wrap up the balance of the Summer season while also covering the Fall 'shoulder season,' and early Winter.

 

Twin Capes Traveller was on hiatus in 2011 but had previously been published for more than 10 years.

 

Today Media's award-winning regional magazines which include Delaware Today, Hudson Valley Magazine, Main Line Today and Westchester, Magzaine, reach more than 700,000 readers each month.  The company's custom communications division provides a full range of services including custom content development and marketing solutions with tailor-made strategies to help businesses grow.  

 

For detailed information on the Traveller, email sales@todaymediainc.com or call 800-285-0400 ext. 235. 

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13 Crest Haven Road,  P.O. Box 74

Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

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 The mission of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce is to be voice of the business community by promoting tourism and economic development through legislative advocacy, marketing services, networking opportunities and educational programs for member businesses.