September 26, 2017
Upcoming Events
73rd ANNUAL MEETING & INSTALLATION DINNER
Celebrating the 325th Anniversary of Cape May County
Presented by OceanFirst Bank
Don't miss the Annual Meeting! Enjoy fabulous networking and a social hour followed by an elegant dinner featuring the installation of Officers and Directors. The evening also includes the presentation of awards and a special presentation by guest speaker, Rita Marie Fulginti. Fulginiti will share a brief history of Cape May County in recognition our 325th Anniversary as a County.
Where: The Flanders Hotel, Ocean City
When: Wednesday, October 18, 2017
5:15pm Cocktail Hour with Dinner Program to follow


Learn more about how you can advertise at the Annual Dinner.
Grow Your Business with Booking.com
All accommodations professionals are invited to meet and hear from Booking.com representatives at this informative event. Enjoy a complimentary lunch too!

Where: Wildwood Golf Club
When: Wednesday, October 11, 2017
10:30am to 12:30pm

A few of the topics in discussion will be:
• Preparing for post season occupancy
• Weekday Bookers
• Renting to under 25 age group
• General knowledge and updates on online bookings
AM Rush Networking
Join us for a new networking experience! This event is aimed to help you maximize your networking in a short amount of time. Unlike our networking mixers, A.M. Rush Networking is fast paced and provides a structured format.

Where: Avalon Links
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2017
8:30am to 10:00am

Chamber News
2017-2018 Officers & Directors Announced!
The following Officers have been elected for the Cape May County Chamber:
  • Maura McMahon Primus, Chairwoman
  • Cheryl Pivola, 1st Vice Chair
  • Doug Burke, 2nd Vice Chair
  • Tom Hutchinson, Treasurer
  • Tom Rippman, Secretary

The following new members have been elected to the Board of Directors: 
  • Denise Wieand CEO/Owner of Allegra Marketing, Print & Mail
  • Maria Kellett, Dean of Atlantic Cape Community College, Cape May County Campus
  • Sydney Patrick, TD Bank Wildwood Store Manager

These new Officers and Directors will be installed at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Installation Dinner on October 18 at the Flanders Hotel in Ocean City. 
Cape May County Chamber Announces Annual Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2017 Award Winners!

Tourism Marketing Packages Now Available For 2018
Are you looking to market to visitors for the 2018 season? If so, then consider investing in the Chamber’s marketing packages along with the other numerous best-of-the Jersey Cape businesses already signed-up.
 
The Chamber’s package includes the widely distributed Jersey Cape Vacation Guide , often visited Jersey Cape Website , and email marketing to a long list of visitor subscribers. Packages can also include brochure distribution at busy travel shows and additional website banner ads. All of this is backed-up by the Chamber’s tourism advertising campaign.
Call today to secure the best rates and to customize a package that fits your needs and budget.
 
Contact: John Kelly, 465-7181 [email protected]
Want to show your support for the Chamber?
Contact Chris today and set up a time to take a picture or record a short video showing your support. The video does not need to be long and will be used on Chamber social media and future emails.

To contact Chris email [email protected] or call 465-7181 x103.
In Other News
Cape May County Government Partners with County Chamber of Commerce to Host UAS Conference
The Third Annual Conference on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), will be held October 16-18, at the Cape May Convention Hall in Cape May, New Jersey. The 3-day conference will focus on drones and drone technology and their varied uses in today’s commercial and government environment. In addition to speakers, there will be technical exhibits, demonstrations, industry experts and innovators.

Where: Cape May Convention Hall
When: October 16-18, 2017

Please visit UASCMC.com for conference details, more information and to register.
Member Press Release
Atlantic City Tourism Performance Indicators
GALLOWAY, NJ _ Atlantic City Tourism Performance Indicators (AC-TPI) released by the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism (LIGHT) today showed a continuing pattern of sustained, positive growth for the Tourism Industry in the second quarter this year.

Member Press Release
Bucket Brigade Brewery Moving Towards Fall Opening, Names Head Brewer
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Nestled in the heart of Cape May County in the County Seat of Cape May Courthouse a spark has ignited. This spark was started by Brothers Karl and Kurt Hughes, the firefighters behind Bucket Brigade Brewery, a new startup brewery and tasting room located on Main Street in the heart of town. The Brewery will be located in the old HB Christman and Son Automotive and Marine Parts (it was most recently Fox Electric) building located at 205 North Main Street. Kurt and Karl are clearly excited to be part of the brewing community and there is much anticipation for their opening, pending licensure, later this year. And, in breaking news, the Hughes Brothers have announced... 

Member Press Release
Stockton University Receives 'Diversity' Award
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — For the second year, Stockton University has received a 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine.

“Stockton is committed to our mission of developing engaged and effective citizens with a commitment to life-long learning and the capacity to adapt to change in a multicultural, interdependent world,” President Harvey Kesselman said. “The university has always valued differences and promoted mutual respect, fairness, community outreach and the open exchange of ideas.”

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