SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - Oct. 5, 2020 - The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce hosts their November business meeting in time for regional updates and program announcements. The presentation will feature an informative overview from Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari on small business and moving forward from the Covid-19 crisis. The region's chamber will also present updates on Shop Small initiatives for the holidays, upcoming programs and announce the 2021 strategic plan. In honor of Veterans Day, there will be information packages available from Ocean County Veteran Service Bureau to distribute to the community.

The program includes keynote, staff served breakfast buffet and networking. Hand sanitizer stations will be set up in the private ballroom. The event will require masks unless seated and social distance practices will be in place. The cost is $25 per person, and advance registration and payment required by contacting the Southern Ocean County Chamber directly at 609 494 7211, kate@sochamber.com or through the payment portal located online at:

The Mainland Holiday is located at 151 Rt 72 North in Manahawkin, with event check in beginning 8am with program starting approx 830am. For more information on the region's 106 year business organization go to www.visitLBIregion.com , or follow on @Southernoceanchamber and @LBIregion