The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce hosted Diane Raver, Executive Director of the New Jersey Film Academy and the Garden State Film Festival, as keynote speaker at its February Business & Breakfast. Speaking to a standing-room-only crowd, Raver highlighted the expanding film and media opportunities coming to Monmouth County with Netflix’s new studios and detailed the hands-on training programs preparing local residents for these emerging careers. The Chamber also announced Raver as the recipient of its 2026 Community Impact Award, to be presented at the Annual Awards & Installation Luncheon on March 24.

The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce’s mission with the scholarship program is to help offset the cost of post-secondary education for well-rounded students pursuing college, trade school or other accredited educational programs.

The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Executive Board Retreat and Elections, celebrating outgoing President David Kolakowski and introducing the 2026 Executive Board led by incoming President Robert Acerra. The retreat highlighted record growth, strategic planning, and the Chamber’s continued commitment to supporting the local business community.

The Boss’ 107.1 Morning Show DJ, Rochelle Gagnon entertained the crowd as the Master of Ceremonies. This year’s headliner comedians were Joey Vega and Fred Rubino. The duo kept the audience laughing all night long. “It was obvious by the reaction of the crowd that these comedians were resonating with this group,” said David Kolakowski, GOTCC Board President. “It was great to see people out having such a good time. It was exactly what we all needed!”

Ocean Township, NJ –The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) has donated $1,500 to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, presented to Ashley DiRobbio, Coordinator of the National Golf Series. The contribution represents a portion of the proceeds from the Chamber’s 2025 Ansell Grimm & Aaron “Golfing Fore Heroes” Golf Outing.