May 9, 2017

ENEWS
A bi-monthly newsletter to keep you informed.


UPCOMING  EVENTS
May Business Meeting
Mr. Thomas Cook 
Executive Director
Delaware River Bay Authority


Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Cape May Terminal; Lower Twp., NJ
May 18, 2017
Check-in 11:30am | Program begins at 12 Noon
FORE Education Foundation Golf Tournament Honoree
The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation will honor Dr. Peter Mora at the annual FORE Education Golf Tournament. Dr. Mora recently retired as the President of Atlantic Cape Community College after a prestigious 41 year career at the college. 

During his tenure at Atlantic Cape Community College, Mora - an Upper Township resident - was instrumental in the opening of the Cape May County campus, changing the name from Atlantic County College to Atlantic Cape Community College, and introducing high school dual/concurrent credit programs with local high schools. With the opening of the Cape May County campus, Dr. Mora supported many partnerships with the business community to provide easy access to business and professional development seminars.


Visit www.CapeMayCountyChamber.com/Golf for more information
about the tournament and to register to play.

Avalon Golf Club
1510 U.S. Route 9., Cape May Court House, NJ
June 8, 2017
Check-in/Warm-up 11:00am |  Shotgun Start 12:30pm
May Networking Mixer
Get ready for the summer by building your network of contacts at the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce networking mixer!  Connect with friends & colleagues or join us to meet CMC Chamber new members in an informal atmosphere. Bring plenty of business cards to  build your professional contact network and to create new  business relationships! 

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar available. 


On The Rocks
Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal; Lower Twp., NJ
May 24, 2017
5:00-7:00pm
Customer Service Seminars
In an effort to heighten the customer experience for visitors to Cape May County in the highly competitive tourism industry, the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce and Atlantic Cape Community College have partnered to provide valuable customer service training free of charge to local businesses. 

The Jersey Cape Experience, Serving Dreams in 2017 will teach front line staffers the importance of being engaged with customers, delivering exceptional service, and inspiring great experiences to visitors to The Jersey Cape this summer season.  Ten sessions for front line employees of tourism businesses will be offered throughout Cape May County from May 31 through June 28.  Two sessions for managers and supervisors of tourism businesses will be offered as well as two sessions for all other businesses in the county who provide products and services in Cape May County. 


CHAMBER  NEWS
Trenton Watch
May 3, 2017
Tracking Legislation and Other Items Important to the Business Community:

IN  OTHER  NEWS
Menendez, Booker, Pallone Reintroduce COAST Act in Response to Trump Executive Order to Expand Offshore Drilling
May 1, 2017
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and Congressman Frank Pallone (N.J.-06) visited the Belmar Boardwalk with U.S. Senator Cory Booker to announce that today they will reintroduce the Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act that would ban offshore oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean.  On Friday, President Trump signed an executive order that takes the first steps towards allowing offshore oil and gas drilling along the East Coast.


Many Paths, One Future Internship Program
The NJ Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) has set a goal to have 65% of NJ residents with a post-secondary degrees or industry valued credentials by 2025, better known as "65 by 25." In support of this goal, LWD has committed to a $1.5 million dollar investment to assist high school and college students obtain paid internships. The Many Paths, One Future Internship Grant will reimburse employers 50% of wages paid to new interns, up to $1,500 per student. To qualify for the reimbursement, companies must agree to consider interns for future job openings. Colleges and high schools will play an important role ensuring that students are in good standing and placed in meaningful internships.

Click here for more information. This is a valuable resource for both businesses and educators. I hope you will share this email with your colleagues and embrace this program.

Grand Openings, Open Houses and Ribbon Cuttings
Join Cape Regional Health System for the Open House and Ribbon Cutting at their new location!
WILDWOOD URGENT CARE CENTER
THURSDAY, MAY 11th   |   4:00 - 6:00 pm   |   406 W. Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood, NJ

Join Quality Electric Services for the Grand Opening of their new location!
FRIDAY, MAY 12th, 10am through SATURDAY, MAY 13th 2pm 
418 Washington Avenue, Woodbine, NJ


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