Southern Ocean Chamber To Hold Business & Nonprofit Forum

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  SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Winter Business & Nonprofit Forum on February 10 starting at 10 a.m. via Zoom.

  In partnership with NJSBDC at Stockton University, the region’s chamber presents Dr. Criscione-Naylor and Carol Waties, Esq livestream “Rebounding the Events: Moving past COVID-19.”

  The presentation will discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the industry, local impact, realities for future events, a NJ COVID-19 information hub with in state standards, rebound indicators and predictions as well as strategies for event hosts. There will also be information on how to thrive after COVID-19.

  One of the presenters will be Dr. Noel Criscione-Naylor, an Associate Professor in the Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Studies program at Stockton University. Criscione-Naylor is a multi-certified educational leader with over 12 years of Casino Gaming Management experience.

  Another presenter will be Carol Waites, Director of the NJSBDC at Stockton University. She’s been at Stockton University since May 2016 and is an experienced attorney, nonprofit director, small business owner and Adjunct Professor.

  The Winter Business & Nonprofit Forum is free for anyone to join. Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce members do get priority placement to this event.

  In partnership with Ocean County Culture & Heritage, grant recipients will receive education credits for attending this event.

  To register, contact Kate@sochamber.com or call the chamber office at 609-494-7211. For more information on the 107-year strong business organization, go to visitLBiregion.com.