Founded in 1984, the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce is a member based non-profit organization that represents and promotes the business community in the Township of Ocean and surrounding area.
Also known as the GOTCC, we are devoted to providing networking, educational and promotional opportunities aimed at increasing business for our members; and giving back to our community by sponsoring and participating in social and outreach programs and events, including annual scholarships for deserving community-minded high school seniors and support of the Community Hope Fund. A member of the New Jersey State Chamber
of Commerce, we serve as a liaison between the local business community, local government and nearby business organizations and chambers.
Embarking on a new era, we are always seeking new and innovative ways to help our members increase their business base through improved networking events, cutting edge educational opportunities and the development of this high functioning Website that allows us to further our members' exposure.
A member of the Jersey Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, we provide information to potential visitors and out-of-town guests including shopping and dining referrals.
We have added many new features to this site, including online event reservations, payment for events and membership, online sponsorship registration and more. You will also find archived articles from our newsletter inside "The Today Paper" that will help your business grow; Tech Talk a plain-English column from our newsletter that tells you what you need to accomplish on your computer and electronic gadgets; and how; and our current and past newsletters. "The Today Paper," with a U.S. mail circ. of 28,000 homes and businesses in Ocean, Tinton Falls and Eatontown, contains our "Publicize!" column where members can submit 50 word PR bits each month.
We welcome your suggestions so that we can become the best chamber we can be for our members. 732-660-1888 or gotcc@gotcc.org.
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KATHERINE KING |
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Kathy King is the Vice President of Commercial Lending and Business Development for Central Jersey Bank, a divison of Kearny Federal Savings Bank, for the southern divison of Kearny Federal Savings. Kathy has been a member of the GOTCC board for three years, and has served as Secretary and Vice President. Kathy is also the long-time Planning Chair and has been involved in several committees, including as co-Chair for several years of the Golf Committee. |
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NICHOLAS GRADONE |
| Nicholas is the proprietor of Atlantic Kitchen & Bath in Ocean Township. He has sat on the Board since 2010. Most recently the Secretary of the Executive Board he is currently our Vice President. Nick served as Co-Chair of the Golf Committee in 2010. and 2011, and is currently a member of that committee and the Membership Committee. |
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LOIS WHITE |
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Lois White is the Marketing Director for Piccola Italia, a fine dining Italian restaurant located in Cobblestone Village in Ocean Township. Piccola Italia offers a unique take on classic Italian dishes, fusing fresh Mediterranean flavors with traditional regional styles of cooking. It has been on Zagat's top Italian list in New Jersey for the 3rd year in a row. Lois joined Board of Directorr and became Treasurer in 2010, and has been involved with the Scholarship Committee for the past two years. |

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KIM RISE SOMERVILLE |
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Kim is Vice President and Branch Manager of Two River Community Bank in West Long Branch.. Kim has served on the Board of Directors since 2010. She is Chairwoman of the Annual Business & Consumer Expo for the 3rd year, and also sits on the Golf, Planning, Scholarship and Membership Committees. |
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TERI SCIAMARELLI |
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Teri Sciamarelli is proprietor of SNJ Remodeling in Ocean Township, where her primary focus is marketing, business development and day-to-day operations of her firm which specializes in small remodels through large home additions. Teri is a NJ certified WBE and Past President of NAWBO Central Jersey. She has been a member of the GOTCC since 2007 and has sat on the board of directors and executive board for 2 years. She enjoys the relationships that she has forged both with Chamber members and through her volunteer work with the Chamber in the community. |
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| DR. JOHN AMATO |
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John has served as an adjunct professor for more than 18 years at several colleges including Monmouth University. He was the Executive Director of Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Education and held other high ranking volunteer positions at prestigious national and international associa-tions. He is also involved with the NJ DOE's trained "Leader 2 Leader" program helping ne w school administrators get started. John recently became a realtor for Weichert Realty in Oakhurst. John serves on the Scholarship and Golf committees. |
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| MICHAEL H. ANSELL, ESQ. |
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Michael is an Associate at Ansell, Grimm & Aaron, PC in the Labor & Employment, Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice, and Zoning & Land Use Departments. He has concentrated his practice in the field of civil litigation, particularly labor and employment. Mr. Ansell is a me mber of the Labor and Employment Committee and the Professionalism Committee of the Monmouth Bar Association; a member of the Haydn Proctor American Inn of Court; member of the New Jersey Association for Justice, the New Jersey State Bar Association, Monmouth Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, New York County Lawyers’ Association, and the American Bar Association. |
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ANNA BURIAN |
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Anna Burian, Ocean – Assistant Vice President of Operations, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Anna holds a Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. .She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Medical Group Management Association. |

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| DR. STUART CHAVIS DMD |
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Stu is the proprietor of Ocean Township Cosmetic & Family Dentistry. Stu has been a long-time member of the Chamber, is a past President, and has served on the Board of Directors for 2 decades. Stu currently sits on the Membership and Installation/Awards Committees and is Chair of the Wine & Chocolate Tasting New Member Drive that he founded. |
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KEITH DORNEY |
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A financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments of Ocean, Keith has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Keith helps individual investors and business owners develop a strategy to help achie ve their long term financial goals and estate plans. Keith maintains FINRA Series 7 and 66 licen ses and a NJ life producer’s insurance. Keith is an avid golfer and the Chair of the 2013 Golf Outing. He also sits on the Membership and OpportunityConnect (Youth) Committees. |

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BARBARA FALOTICO |
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Community Relations Assistant at the LADACIN Network, Ocean Township. Barbara has worked in the Development office at LADA CIN Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy, since 2006. Prior to her employment at LADACIN, she worked there for many years a volunteer due to a long-time association with the organization based on her son having been born with cerebral palsy and being a client of LADACIN. |
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LYNNE GROVES |
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Lynne is co-owner of Roy Press Printers with her husband R alph Lawrence. Family owned and operated for 122 years, R oy Press is a full-service, socially and environmentally responsible printer located in the Township of Ocean. Lynne is theChair of the Italian Festival Committee and a member of the Membership, Expo, Scholarship and Golf Committees 2012 Italian Festival Committee Chair, m |

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| THOMAS MADDEN, ESQ. |
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Thomas is an attorney with the Law Offices of Timothy F. McGoughran, LLC, specializing in family law, matrimonial and municipal matters. He has been a member of the GOTCC since 2007 and has sat on the Board of DIrectors since 2010. Tom was the Chair of the GOTCC's 17th Annual Golf Outing - Ray Catena Lexus Classic. He is now a member of the Planning, Sponsorship and Golf Committees. |
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ROSE O'CONNOR MYER
Rose is co-owner of Shore Antique Center with her husband Chris Myer. Shore Antique Center is a full service center
offering appraisals and consultations in many areas. Chris & Rose Myer have more than 60 years of combined experience in the field of antiques and fine art. Rose is Co-Chair of the 2013 Scholarship Gift Auciton and sits on the Expo Committee.
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Jonathan Roos, West Long Branch - Assistant Athletics Director for Sales and Development at Monmouth University. He is responsible for all athletics corporate sponsorships, ticketing, licensing, online sales, special events and fundraising. Before Monmouth, he worked at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida for 6 years as the Director of Marketing and Corporate Sponsorships. He earned a Masters of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Sports Administration. Jon sits on the Golf and Sponsorship Committees.
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| MARIA VALENTINO SANT |
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A retired teacher, and former Mentorship Coordinator at the acclaimed Communications High School, Maria created her company - Authentic Life Expressions to reach out to the community as a business owner within the framework of her chosen field. Maria is the Chair of the OpportunityConnect (Youth) Committee. She also sits on the Scholarship, Membership, Planning, Golf and Expo Committees. |
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KIM HORN BLANDA |
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Kim is the Executive Director of the GOTCC. A founding member of the Chamber, she has created and chaired several events over the years, and designed and edited the Chamber's long-time newsletter "Business in m'Ocean." In addition to running the day-to-day activities of the Chamber, and working with all committees on the development and implementation of events and programs, Kim has been designing this Website to provide valuable and up-to-date information for our members. |
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Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce - 163 Monmouth Road Oakhurst NJ 07755
(732) 660-1888 | Fax (732) 660-1688 | gotcc@gotcc.org