Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce announces funding for local efforts and events

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - Dec. 15, 2014 - PRLog -- The Funding Committee of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce received approval from board of directors to grant $3500 for the first grant cycle of the year. Recognizing the need to provide promotional and operational support to assist activities that have a positive impact in our area, the funding committee reviews applications three times a year to allocate sponsorship dollars.

The December Grant Cycle providing funding for Spring projects included support to The New Wave Special Olympic Swim Team $500, The Hop Sauce Festival $1000 which will take place in Beach Haven May 30 and The Lighthouse International Film Festival $2000 which takes place at multiple venues on Long Beach Island June 4-7, 2015. In addition to financial sponsorship, events will also receive promotional support through the Southern Ocean Chamber Destination Marketing Spring Campaign. A check presentation will take place at an upcoming membership luncheon.

For more information about the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce stop into their visitor center at 265 W Ninth Street Ship Bottom, 609 494 7211, www.visitlbiregion.com or on Facebook as Southern Ocean County Chamber or on all social as LBI Region.