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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
Monthly Business Meeting
Wildwood Golf & Country ClubTopic: Update on The Affordable Health Care Act
Check-in: 11:30amProgram: 12:00pmMember Rate: $24
Soon-to-be-Member: $35
Wed., February 27, 2013 Networking Mixer Yesterday's Bar & Grill, Marmora
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Free to Attend
Click here to register
Thursday, March 7, 2013 8th Annual Women In Business Conference The Windrift Hotel, Avalon
11:15am to 5:00pm
Member Rate: $55
Soon-to-be-Member Rate: $85
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Monthly Luncheon: Update on The Affordable Health Care Act
Monthly Membership Meeting, 2/21/2013
Join us on Thursday, February 21st at the Monthly Business Meeting with guest speakers from the Chamber Health Care Insurance Committee. The Health Care Insurance Committee will update the membership on The Affordable Health Care Act and its effect on you. The Chamber Health Care Insurance Committee is comprised of Aaron Katzoff, Bollinger Insurance Solutions; Mark Senior, Marsh & McLennan Associates; Stephen Sanborne, Thomas J. Heist Insurance Agency; John Armand, MetLife; and Gina M. Salvat, J. Byrne Agency.
The Membership Luncheon will be at Wildwood Golf & Country Club with check-in and networking beginning at 11:30am, followed by the Program at 12:00pm. The member rate is $24 per person and $30 after 2/18. The soon-to-be-member rate is $35. Wildwood Golf and Country Club is located at 1170 Golf Club Road, Cape May Court House. Advanced registration and payment is required.
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Business After Hours Networking Mixer
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
 Join us for Business After Hours Networking Mixer on Wednesday, February 27th from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Yesterday's Restaurant in Marmora. This fun evening of networking and building your business relationships, while creating new ones with Chamber Members is a "Do Not Miss!"
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.
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In celebration of Women's History Month, the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce presents the 8th Annual Women In Business Conference featuring professional development and educational sessions mixed with great networking.
Special invited guest, Tracye McDaniel, President and CEO of Choose New Jersey will kick off the Conference during the lunch program, followed by sessions including: Purse-string purchasing power; He Said...She Said: The Difference in Gender Networking; Which Technology is Right for You; Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling; and a session with Robin Stoloff, NBC40 Health Reporter and Marketing Specialist.
The Women In Business Conference will be held at The Windrift Hotel in Avalon on Thursday, March 7th from 11:15am to 5:00pm. The member rate to attend is $55 and soon-to-be-member rate is $85. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 609-465-7181 x104 or sara@cmcchamber.com.
This event is sponsored by:
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5th Annual Bridal Fair
Sunday, March 24, 2013
The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with the Wildwoods Convention Center for the 5th Annual Bridal Fair on Sunday, March 24, 2013.
If brides and weddings are part of your targeted customer base, then you definitely want to reserve your space today for the Bridal Fair at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Sunday, March 24, 2013. This is a great opportunity to showcase your products and services as well as network with hundreds of potential brides and wedding parties. An estimated 300 to 500 brides to be will be in attendance at this show along with their friends and families.
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 live fashion show, contests, entertainment and more!
Vendor space is affordable at $275 each (additional fee for electricity and internet access). Event registration and payment must be received by Friday, March 1, 2013 in order to secure your space on the exhibit floor.
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Looking for Event Exposure? The 2013 Calendar of Events is the Right Place to Promote Your Event
Advertising available
The 2013 Cape May County Calendar of Events is wrapping up production and there are only a few more advertising spaces available! If you are looking to reach the local population, 2nd homeowners and visitors, this publication is the right place for promote your upcoming festival, event or weekly activity.
This high quality, four color, glossy calendar promotes Cape May County events, festivals, concerts, activities and more. With affordable rates, this very popular calendar is a great way to promote your business to 40,000 visitors and residents! If you have an interest in showcasing your events or would like to feature your business in an advertisement, please contact John Kelly at 609-465-7181 or email john@cmcchamber.com.
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Deadline Extended for Disaster Assistance to March 1, 2013
Cape May County residents are urged to follow through with all options to gain grants or low cost loans to rebuild their homes impacted by Super Storm Sandy. Renters are urged to apply, as well as home owners.
All county residents impacted by the storm must apply first to FEMA at 1 800 621- FEMA or www.disasterassistance.gov. FEMA will review your filing and determine if you are eligible for a SBA loan for home repair and replacement needs up to the loan limit.
Residents must complete the application and send it in by March 1,2013 to be eligible to receive a loan. Residents will have six months after the loan is approved to decide if they want it. This is helpful if someone is waiting for insurance or other funding and does not yet know the amount they will be getting.
If a resident does not submit the paperwork and finds out later that they need a loan, they will not be eligible to apply if they have not submitted the paperwork by March 1, 2013.
Residents can apply electronically at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
All residents, renters and homeowners, whose homes were impacted by the storm should maximize their options by submitting the paperwork to the SBA as early as possible but no later than March 1, 2013.
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Cape May County Chamber of Commerce Calls for $20 Million Supplemental Emergency Funding to Promote New Jersey Tourism
Tourism Funding
The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors passed a resolution in support of a legislation calling for $20 million emergency supplemental funding to address the negative image of New Jersey tourism destinations created by the national media during coverage of Hurricane Sandy.
Assembly bill 3630 and Senate bill 2435 supports this measure which was promoted by the New Jersey Travel Industry Association. The purpose of the bill is to provide the Division of Travel and Tourism with funds to advertise New Jersey's tourism destinations, specifically the shore area which generates $20 billion in tourism revenues. "Tourism is a revenue generator for New Jersey and studies show that for every $1 spent to promote tourism, a return of $36 is realized", stated Vicki Clark, President of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of the NJTIA. "National media coverage during and after Hurricane Sandy created the perception that the entire 127 miles of New Jersey's coast was destroyed. Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina are using that to their advantage and are aggressively marketing to our customer base."
In promoting the need for this emergency funding, NJTIA President Sharon Franz encouraged members of the Legislature to pass this bill quickly in order to launch a marketing campaign in March. "Some areas of New Jersey did experience severe damage to their beaches, boardwalks, and businesses and will take months, even years to rebuild. However, the majority of our coastline is open for business and ready for summer vacationers. We need to make sure that everyone who traditionally enjoys the Jersey Shore, continues to vacation in New Jersey, even if that means that this year, they book their stay in a different part of The Shore."
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Cape May County Chamber of Commerce Releases 2012 Annual Report
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Love of Linda Cancer Fund Annual Beef 'n Beer with Sensational Soul Cruisers
Saturday, February 23, 2013
 The Love of Linda Cancer Fund Annual Beef 'n Beer with the Sensational Soul Cruisers will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 8:00 pm to 12 midnight at the Bolero Resort in Wildwood! Come out for a fun night filled with great music and food for an even greater cause! Also, the first 100 people through the door will receive a reusable shopping tote with a bottle of wine compliments of CAR...S (Cape May Auto Repair Services). Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Call (609) 729-0456 for more information and tickets. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Bolero, Bob's Auto Body on Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood, and will soon be available for purchase online via our website at: http://www.loveoflinda.org/index.html
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N.J. Legislators to Contact
Your participation is requested.
Assembly Bill A3630 and Senate Bill S2435 calls for the appropriation of $20 million from the General Fund to the Department of State for travel and tourism advertising and promotion to communicate that New Jersey's tourism destinations are operational despite damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Please use this list of contact information to urge Legislators throughout New Jersey to support this legislation and pass it quickly.
For the list of New Jersey Legislators, please click here.
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The 2012 Economic Census is Here
Response is due by February 12, 2013
Nearly 4 million businesses have received forms for the 2012 Economic Census, the U.S. Government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy. By law, these businesses must respond by February 12. And because recipients include many of your members, or readers, here's some important information for them:
- Get help with forms and report online at econhelp.census.gov
- Learn all about the Economic Census at business.census.gov
- Mark your calendar for our next webinar at 1:00 EST on January 24 when you'll receive further instruction about the 2012 Economic Census and how to respond. Visit business.census.gov/webinar for more information.
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Shop Rite and ACME Gift Cards Make a Perfect Gift!
The Chamber and Shop Rite team up for the Gift Card Fundraising Program.
 Here's how it works: You pay face-value for a gift card purchased from the Chamber in the amount of $25, $50 or $100 and the Chamber receives a 5% profit from Shop Rite and ACME. This presents an excellent source of new revenue for our organization and with your support we could easily EARN hundreds or thousands of dollars to support our efforts!
This program is a WIN for all grocery shoppers! Whether you make a monthly, weekly or even nightly trip, purchase a Shop Rite gift card in advance, through the Chamber and don't worry about carrying a wallet into the store with you. Chamber members will have the opportunity to purchase Shop Rite gift cards at every Monthly Business Meeting, Chamber events or at the Chamber Information Center, which is open Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
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