Each year, the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce’s Carousel Awards Gala tells the continuing story of the city’s growth as a Jersey Shore hub of commerce, cuisine, and entertainment. Held last Friday at the Asbury Park Convention Hall, the Carousel Awards recognized the contributions of committed leaders, inspirational nonprofits, and innovative businesses that make Asbury […]

The Asbury Park Music Foundation (APMF) will be receiving the Non-Profit of the Year Award at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Carousel Awards on Friday, May 10 at Convention Hall. APMF has been an integral part of the community’s revival since it began in 2011 and has had a number of significant accomplishments over the […]

Holiday celebrations continue in Asbury Park with everything from a tree and menorah lighting to the launch of the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Annual decorating contest. The Annual Downtown Tree Lighting celebration kicks off at 5:30 pm Saturday in Press Plaza [Cookman Avenue and Emory Street], with Santa expected to arrive at 6 pm. […]

The Asbury Park First Saturday initiative is back. Sponsored by the Chamber the Commerce, Executive Director Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi said the initiative offers an array of events, special offers and deals throughout the downtown and waterfront. This year the City has approved free parking from 1 to 5 p.m. in its spaces located inside the Bangs […]

The Asbury Park business community is invited to participate in an update to the recently reinstalled Urban Enterprise Zone [UEZ] – a redevelopment funding program that offers everything from reduced tax credits to debt financing and project improvements in blighted areas. Sen Vin Gopal and James Simmons, the business development representative from the NJ State […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club networking event returns this month with a focus on creating safe work environments, Executive Director Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi. Being held 9 a.m. March 14 at Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, located at 527 Lake Ave, the featured guest speakers include NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault Executive Director Patricia Teffenhart […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2018 Carousel Award honorees. The decades-old event acknowledges those in the community who have gone above and beyond in support of commerce, community and humanity, Executive Director Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi said. Being held on May 11, this year’s boardwalk themed event will pay homage to many well-known […]

The Asbury Park Business Committee is joining forces with the City’s Chamber of Commerce in gauging the needs of the local business community. A short survey asks business owners a series of multiple choice questions that range from identifying their type of businesses and client base to what percentage of their employees reside in Asbury […]

The Annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest returns in Asbury Park. The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce sponsored business window decorating contest will be judged from Dec 8 to 13 by a panel of judges, Chamber officials announced in a written statement. Winners will be announced Dec 18. Six prizes will be given in two categories: […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce and Mayor John Moor were on hand last week for the grand opening of Joe Oz Real Estate Group on Bangs Avenue. “The Joe Oz Realty Group is a fantastic new addition to the community,” Chamber Executive Director Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi said in a written statement. “It takes about two […]