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Join Us On Oct. 7, 2026 for the 10th Annual Charity Golf Classic
Presented by the Ocean County Business Association Wednesday, October 7, 2026 LBI National Golf & Resort 99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087 [Directions] Join the Ocean County Business Association for a day of golf, networking, and giving back at the 10th Annual Marty Aronow Charity Golf Classic to benefit CAREing for…
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Building a Stronger Downtown Toms River Through Business, Arts and Community
Downtown Toms River is changing, and much of that work is centered on a simple idea: give people more reasons to visit, stay, return and support the businesses and organizations that call downtown home. At a recent Ocean County Business Association meeting, guest speaker Melissa “MJ” Fernandez-Torres shared an inside look at that work. As…
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Vote for OCBA Members in the 2026 Community’s Choice Awards
The voting round is officially open for the 2026 Official Community’s Choice Awards, and the Ocean County Business Association has plenty to celebrate. OCBA member businesses have earned nominations in more than a dozen categories across the Ocean County and Monmouth County awards, recognizing businesses and professionals in fields ranging from finance and home services…
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Robert Ott Landscaping: Decades of Experience Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces Across Ocean County
A well-designed landscape does more than improve curb appeal. It creates outdoor spaces your family enjoys, increases property value, and solves practical challenges like drainage, privacy, and accessibility. Those improvements also need to stand the test of time, which comes down to proper planning, quality materials, and experienced installation. During his recent Ocean County Business…
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Sandra Levine Shares Practical Marketing, Public Speaking, and Podcast Tips
Better Business Communication Starts with Better Storytelling Every business has a story. The challenge is communicating it in a way that people remember. At a recent Ocean County Business Association networking meeting, member Sandra Levine of Sandra Levine Productions shared lessons from a career spent telling compelling stories through television, documentary filmmaking, corporate video production,…
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Beyond Credit Card Processing: How Michael Feliz Helps Businesses Reduce Costs, Stay Compliant, and Leverage Better Payment Technology
At a recent Ocean County Business Association (OCBA) meeting, members heard from Michael Feliz, founder and managing partner of Shore Merchant Services. Michael has spent more than two decades helping businesses through the increasingly complex world of payment processing. While many business owners think of merchant services as simply “credit card processing,” Michael’s presentation revealed…
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What New Jersey Business Owners Need to Know Right Now from NJBIA’s Chris Emigholz
At a recent OCBA networking lunch, members heard from Chris Emigholz, Chief Government Affairs Officer at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA). His presentation offered a clear, honest look at the current economic climate in New Jersey and how state-level decisions are directly impacting local businesses here in Ocean County. For business owners,…
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Join OCBA at Cocktails at the Court, A Multi-Chamber Networking Event at Georgian Court University
Why Do Business Leaders Love Networking with OCBA? The Ocean County Business Association has long been a pillar of business development and networking in the area. As an industry-exclusive networking group, OCBA fosters meaningful relationships among local business owners and professionals, providing opportunities for referrals, strategic partnerships, and community involvement. The organization prides itself on…
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Get Your Business Featured During the FIFA World Cup 2026 in NY/NJ
The FIFA World Cup is one of the largest global events in the world—and in 2026, that spotlight is coming right to our region. For local businesses in Ocean County and across New Jersey, this presents a rare opportunity to connect with new customers, increase visibility, and be part of something much bigger than a…
