Press Releases

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for an expanding Ocean City business.

Spotted Whale, located at 943 Asbury Avenue, doubled their size by expanding into 941 Asbury Avenue.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for newly relocated Ocean City business.

Rae Jaffe, president of the Arts League, cuts the ribbon at The Ocean City Fine Arts League’s new location on Asbury Avenue.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold ribbon cutting ceremonies for three new Ocean City businesses.

Brothers Justice and Josh Bolz cut the ribbon at their new exciting adventures on the Boardwalk. The brothers opened Liberty Escape Rooms, Liberty Virtual Reality, and Hot Air Balloon Adventures.

Liberty Escape Rooms is a 30 minute, immersive experience in which 2-10 players enter an alternate reality with the task of solving codes, clues and puzzles to achieve the ultimate objective before time runs out! At their 11^th Street location there are three adventures offered; Lost Temple, Wild Wild West, and Space Invasion. Whether it’s a rainy day or you are looking for something to do before dinner with your family, this is a great bonding activity for everyone.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Ocean City business.

Chris and Gabby O’Hara cut the ribbon at their new restaurant Nauti Donuts. Stop by for coffee and fresh, hot, made-to-order cake donuts. Whether it’s a cinnamon sugar donut, topped with apple spice

Ocean City to be Honored as the Coastal Living No. 1 Happiest Seaside Town

Meredith Corporation's Coastal Living, the leading authority on coastal home and travel, announced today the Happiest Seaside Town in America 2018 is Ocean City, New Jersey. The number-one ranking of Ocean City, along with the rankings of all the Top Ten Happiest Seaside Towns, is the result of an online vote. Now in its seventh year, the 2018 Happiest Seaside Towns ranked list is available online. It will also be featured in the July/August 2018 issue of Coastal Living, on newsstands June 15.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for an Ocean City business’s new location.

Jim and Jane Saile cut the ribbon at Mia’s Christmas Gallery’s new Downtown Ocean City location. It’s the same great store that was formerly at 11^th and Boardwalk making its move to Ocean City’s award winning downtown. Mia’s Christmas Gallery features an extensive holiday inventory of ornaments, gifts and decorations. Visit them at 755 Asbury Avenue.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for an Ocean City business’s new larger location.

Seagrass Boutique celebrated their grand opening of their new location with owner, Kevin Heck, cutting the ribbon. Whether you’re a free-spirited wanderer, a present-day bohemian, a woman who embraces luxury and elegance or someone who prefers simplicity as its finest, their fashion collection allows you to make a statement – all while being comfortable. Visit them at 752 Asbury Avenue or online at http://seagrassboutique.com/.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Ocean City business.

Downtown Ocean City now features a fabulous new store by Mim Schreck and Ann Morrissey, owners of Hearth and Sole. Their new venture is Hearth and Sole Garden and Art. The new, second location, features a variety of fun, funky and unique art to make your outdoor oasis stand-out from the neighbors. Visit the new store at 918 Asbury Avenue or online at https://hearthnsole.com/.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Ocean City business on Memorial Day Weekend.

Owners John Caiala and Mike paletta cut the ribbon at Gelato Dolceria on the Boardwalk. Mayor Jay Gillian, Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Gillian, Chamber President David Allegretto, Ocean City Councilman Bob Barr, and Ocean City Councilman Pete Madden were all on hand to welcome and celebrate the new business.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Artisan Body Products new location.

Owner Ione Talese cuts the ribbon at Artisan Body Products new, larger location that is just next door to her original location that opened in 2012. Mayor Jay Gillian, Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Gillian, Chamber President David Allegretto, and Ocean City Councilman Bob Barr were all on hand to welcome and celebrate the new business.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Ocean City business on Memorial Day Weekend.

Along with co-owner Brooke Mesanko and Kenny Macchiaverna, Jason Coleman cuts the ribbon at Playa Bowls on the Boardwalk. Mayor Jay Gillian, Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Gillian, Chamber President David Allegretto, Ocean City Councilman Bob Barr, and Ocean City Councilman Pete Madden were all on hand to welcome and celebrate the new business.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Ocean City business on Memorial Day Weekend.

Along with owners Jody and Randy Levchuk and their families, Jill Levchuk, with her husband Paul by her side, cuts the ribbon at Jilly’s Candy Factory, 1040 Boardwalk. Mayor Jay Gillian, Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Gillian, Chamber President David Allegretto, Ocean City Councilman Bob Barr, Ocean City Councilman Pete Madden, and Ocean City Councilman Keith Hartzell were all on hand to welcome and celebrate the new business.

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce a Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held for the Grand Opening of Sand + Stitch, a new women’s boutique located on the Ocean City Boardwalk.  Sand + Stitch offers fashionable women’s clothing, active and resort wear, and accessories.  

OCEAN CITY, N.J. --- The Downtown Merchants will host a Girls Weekend Fashion Show on April 6^th, 2018 to help kick off the third annual Girls Weekend in Downtown Ocean City on April 7^th  and 8^th, 2018.  The fashion show will be held at Glazed Over Studios located at 704 Asbury Avenue in Downtown Ocean City.  Doors will open at 6pm. Refreshment and local lite fare will be served as you watch local stores on Asbury Avenue strut and model their newest spring and summer fashions down the runway.

The Downtown Merchants will host the third annual Girls Weekend in Ocean City, NJ. The event will kick-off with a Fashion Show on Friday night, April 6^th, 2018. The fashion show will be held at Glazed Over Studios located at 704 Asbury Avenue. Local restaurants will be providing lite fare for guests to enjoy as they watch models strut the newest spring and summer fashions from downtown businesses!

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce announces that Lynne Cates, owner of Sun Seekers Boutique, will receive the 2018 Salute to Working Women Award and will be honored at the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on April 25^th at Ocean City Yacht Club. The award recognizes women in business for their outstanding professional and personal achievements.

OC Chamber April Membership Meeting - April 12, 2018

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a business workshop on Thursday, March 15^th, from 8 A.M. until 10 A.M. at The Flanders Hotel located at 719 East 11^th Street in Ocean City, NJ.

On Thursday, February 15^th, the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce will install their new Board of Directors and Officers at The Flanders Hotel.

Admission buttons are on sale for Ocean City’s New Year’s Eve celebration

First Night attendees will get the first opportunity to visit the newly restored U.S. Life Saving Station 30 at the intersection of Fourth Street and Atlantic Avenue. The station operated in Ocean City from 1885 to 1915 as part of the U.S. Life Saving Service, a precursor to the modern Coast Guard.

A years-long effort to acquire and restore the historic building is nearly complete, and anybody with a First Night admission button will be invited to stop by and tour the station between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Dec. 31.