Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce to Host Signature Events in Upcoming Months

Spring has sprung and the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) 2021 calendar of upcoming events is in full bloom! From promoting the advancement of young professionals and recognizing women leaders to presenting informative seminars and hosting fabulous fundraisers that support worthy causes, the MRCC is proud to sponsor numerous weekly, monthly, and annual events, meetings, and activities to benefit businesses, organizations, and residents throughout Monmouth County. For now, some events remain virtual and others will be a hybrid combination of both in-person and virtual attendees, following CDC guidelines for safety and with options based on people’s comfort levels. The following events are open to both present and future members of the chamber, as well as other supporters and members of the public.

Leadership Summit

On Saturday, May 1 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, join the MRCC Young Professionals Group as they host the 2021 Leadership Summit. This virtual Zoom event will feature keynote speaker Patricia M. Marseille, Director of Trade Management for The Walt Disney Company, discussing the topic of “Conscious Leadership.” Participants will also engage in educational breakout sessions hosted by speakers representing a variety of fields to network, learn, and receive coaching in the areas of Self-Awareness, Communication, Influence, and Learning Agility.

Leadership Summit tickets are $20 for college students, $30 for MRCC members, and $40 for future MRCC members or guests. Register at http://bit.ly/MRCC2021LS0501.

Golf Tournament

Wednesday, June 16 is the date of the 2021 MRCC Golf Tournament, held this year in honor of Colonel Sam Fuoco, former president of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter and beloved member of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, who was deeply devoted to the community. A portion of the net proceeds of the event will benefit an AUSA Jr. ROTC Scholarship in Colonel Sam’s name. The golf tournament will take place at Bella Vista Country Club in Marlboro, NJ, with registration at 10:30 am, golfer breakfast at 11 am, shotgun start at 12 pm, and an awards reception at 5 pm.

The cost for an individual golfer is $200. For non-golfers, tickets for the awards reception only are $80 each. Journal ads and sponsorships offering a range of amenities at various price levels are also available. Event registration, sponsorships, and ads may be paid online by credit card at www.bit.ly/MRCC2021GOLF or mail checks to Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, 330 Mounts Corner Drive #423, Freehold, NJ 07728.

Beacon of Heroes Awards

The 2021 Beacon of Heroes Awards event will be held on Thursday, July 22 at the Bella Vista Country Club Pavilion in Marlboro, NJ, with a live cocktail hour beginning at 5 pm and a hybrid awards reception at 6 pm. Traditionally, the MRCC Beacon of Excellence Awards are designed to honor those who are nominated by MRCC members and from the public for their outstanding service, leadership, and achievement to enrich the community. This year, the Beacon of Excellence Awards have been rebranded as the Beacon of Heroes as a way of recognizing the efforts of so many who served the community during the pandemic.

Beacon of Heroes tickets for the live event are $75 for MRCC members and $85 for future members and guests. Tickets for the virtual event are $20 for MRCC members and $30 for future members and guests. Journal ads and sponsorships, at a range of price levels that include various benefits, are also available.

Event registration, sponsorships, and journal ads can be paid online by credit card at http://bit.ly/MRCC2021Beacon or mail checks to Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, 330 Mounts Corner Drive #423, Freehold, NJ 07728.

ATHENA Leadership Awards

The ATHENA Leadership Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, November 5. To date, plans are to host the event in the same virtual format that was done so beautifully last year. This will be the 36^th consecutive year that the MRCC will present the prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award and the seventh year it will present the ATHENA Young Professional Award for emerging community leaders. The International ATHENA Awards Program honors individuals who have achieved professional accomplishments, provide significant community service, and act as mentors and role models to encourage women to reach their leadership potential.

The MRCC is currently seeking nominations for the awards, with applications due by June 30, 2021. Businesses, organizations, and individuals are also invited to become ATHENA event sponsors and join the chamber in identifying and honoring leadership by and for women throughout the community.

Event details, nomination forms, and sponsorship opportunities can be found at https://www.monmouthregionalchamber.com/athena/.

Sponsor Benefits

Sponsorships for any or all of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce events offer your business or organization significant opportunities for brand exposure and networking with a broad segment of the region’s influential leaders, from corporate executives and entrepreneurs to elected officials, educators, and civic and community leaders, plus countless family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues who support them. The caliber of MRCC events also often draws media coverage. Your participation associates you with exemplary members of the community and cultivates important personal and professional relationships. Additionally, the development of quality virtual events allows the chamber to reach an extraordinary audience that would not be otherwise possible and to have your branding continue long into the future through viewership on the MRCC YouTube channel.

Please note that for all sponsorships, the earlier you submit your information, the greater the amount of promotional exposure the chamber can provide and the more value your sponsorship will bring.

About the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit volunteer organization that serves as a resource leader for businesses and the Monmouth County community.

Information about the chamber and details on all of these MRCC signature events and many more – including Friday morning Perkolator Breakfast meetings, monthly Women in Business Group meetings, Lunch and Learn info seminars, Young Professional Group meetings, and Business After Hours events – can be found on the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce website at https://www.monmouthregionalchamber.com/. Please contact the chamber at info@monmouthregionalchamber.com or 732-462-3030. You may also follow the MRCC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MonmouthRegionalChamberofCommerce and subscribe to their YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/MRCCYouTube, where you can view past events, as well.