November 3, 2014
In This Issue
November Business Meeting
Marketing Toolkit Seminar
New Jersey Ranked Last...Once Again
Listings Needed: 2015 Calendar of Events
Mingle Bells
Businesspersons Needed
Vendors Wanted: 2015 Bridal Fair
Do Business: With Your Fellow Chamber Members
November Business Meeting
Affordable Healthcare Act Update

Guest Speakers*:
Healthcare Committee
Steve Sanborne, John Armand and Mark Senior.   

Please bring non-perishable items to donate for the coming holiday season.

 

Event Info
Bobby Dee's Rock'n'Chair
November 20, 2014
Member: $24  | After November 17th $32
Non-Member: $35
Check-In: 11:30am | Lunch Program: 12:00pm


Starter: Warm Rolls and Butter | House Garden Salad
Entr�e: Fish & Chips or Chicken Quesadilla
Dessert: Key Lime Pie
 * Please note our speaker was changed due to scheduling conflicts.
Marketing Toolkit Seminar
Fill Your Toolbox with Valuable Marketing Tools!

 

Many small businesses and organizations find themselves seeking the right strategies to make their marketing efforts as effective as possible. But with so many different marketing activities that they could focus on, they often miss some of the important marketing concepts that will help them understand why those activities are so important. This presentation is designed to uncover some of those core concepts and show that a little bit of marketing knowledge can go a long way.

 

Event Info

 

Atlantic Cape Community College - CMC Campus
November 14, 2014
Check-In: 8:00am | Program: 8:30 - 10:00am
Member Rate: $20
Non-Member Rate: $35 
New Jersey ranked last in business tax climate once again

Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2014 5:36pm


The Press of Atlantic City

By Kevin Post Business Editor 


New Jersey settled into last place in the nonpartisan Tax Foundation's new ranking of state business tax climates released Tuesday.

New York, which enacted comprehensive corporate tax reform this year, solidified its grip on 49th place ahead of perennial basement rival New Jersey.

The Tax Foundation report said the 10 worst states have complex, non-neutral taxes with comparatively high rates.

"New Jersey, for example, suffers from some of the highest property-tax burdens in the country, is one of just two states to levy both an inheritance and an estate tax, and maintains some of the worst structured individual income taxes in the country," the report states.

Richard Perniciaro, director of Atlantic Cape Community College's Center for Regional and Business Research, said state government unfortunately has chosen to award tax relief and grants to a handful of specific companies rather than pursue general tax reform. 

Read more here...
2015 Calendar of Events
2015 Listings Needed!

 

The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting special event listings for the 2015 edition of the Calendar of Events (a copy of the 2014 edition is enclosed).  This publication is very popular with summer visitors, second home owners and year round residents as the go-to source for special events in Cape May County and is complimented with our calendar listings as well.  Research conducted by the Cape May County Department of Tourism reports that 34% of visits to Cape May County included attending a special event and you won't want to miss this opportunity to list your events.

 

Special events information may be submitted in a Microsoft Word Document (only) and emailed to Brigitta Scott at [email protected].  Due to brochure space constraints, please provide only the following information for each event:

 

Date, Name of Event*, Address of Event, Time, Fee ($) or Free

Website or phone Number (Your choice of which to be included)

 

In order to meet our publication deadline to promote spring events and encourage summer reservations, events must be submitted by January 16, 2015.  We understand that while your calendar may not be finalized with every event for the year, don't miss this opportunity to include your confirmed events.  Additional event listings can be added to the online version of the Calendar of Events. 

 

Contact John Kelly for advertising opportunities in the Calendar of Events.

 

*The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce reserves editorial discretion for the 2015 Cape May County Calendar of Events.  Municipalities with few events may be combined geographically in the final layout for space considerations.  Events not submitted in the requested format assume the risk of not being included in the publication.

Mingle Bells
Annual Holiday Networking Mixer

 

This festive evening of networking includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and fun, but don't forget your business cards!  Cost to attend is one donation of a non-perishable food, unwrapped toy, or a personal care item. All donations collected will be distributed to our member non-profit organizations who provide food and toys to needy Cape May County families. 

For more information contact Chris at 609-465-7181 ext. 103 or [email protected].

 

Event Info

 

Dogtooth Bar & Grille
December 3, 2014
5:00 - 7:00pm
Please bring an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item as your entry fee. All proceeds benefit CMC families in need during the holiday season. 
 
Businesspersons Needed
for the Cape Tech Business Advisory Board

 

The Cape May Tech Business Services program is looking for a few good businesspersons to be active members of its Business Advisory Board. "The best way to learn is by doing. And the best way for my students to learn is by hearing what people in business are doing," said Ed Leszczynski, instructor of the Business Services program. "I'm looking for anyone who owns a business, runs a business or works in a business, and who is interested in talking with students about business finance, marketing, human resources or general business operations." If you think that this might be of interest to you and you want to learn more, please contact Ed Leszczynski at [email protected].

Bridal Vendors Wanted!
2015 Bridal Fair Vendor Space Available!

 

The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce and the Wildwoods Convention Center are hosting their 7th Annual Bridal Fair, the largest bridal event in South Jersey, in the Oceanfront Exhibit Hall at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Sunday, March 22.

Meet face-to-face with hundreds of Brides-To-Be who are looking for everything to plan their dream wedding. This premier event will help your business generate brand awareness.

 


Event Info

 

Wildwoods Convention Center
Sunday, March 22, 2015
(Deadline to register for space is Feb. 27th.)
12 Noon to 4:00pm
Do Business
... With Your Fellow Chamber Members 

 

 Click Here for an electronic directory of our members and their contact information.
Contact Us
Cape May County Chamber of Commerce
13 Crest Haven Rd | P.O. Box 74
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
P: (609) 465-7181   F: (609) 465-5017
W: www.CapeMayCountyChamber.com

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