It’s a pre-summer tradition for business owners and staff – get out and have some fun together before really getting down to the business of another hectic summer season. That chance took place courtesy of Fantasy Island Amusement Park in Beach Haven for more than 400 members of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Friday night, June 9.

FUN TIME: (From left, standing) Southern Ocean Chamber CEO Lori Pepenella and Jennifer Quinn of Fantasy Island greet members with (seated) Kate Krier and Samantha Cisternas of the chamber. (Courtesy of SOCCC)

The Southern Ocean County Chamber, which was founded in 1914, has held a kick-off party each summer throughout its 109-year-history.

At a time before many schools let out into summer, chamber members enjoyed a bright “Get Acquainted” night for their…