Small Business Startup 101

Co-sponsored by the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce

Presented by Regina Longo, Robert Hazelrigg, and Perry Weyser

Join members of the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce as they discuss the various aspects of small businesses. Regina Longo, Executive Director of the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce, will discuss networking, community engagement, and benefits of joining your local Chamber of Commerce. Robert Hazelrigg will share the most effective ways to market your business in the digital age using artificial intelligence, including the key dos and don’ts every business owner should know. And Perry Weyser will share information about taxes and accounting for your small business.

About our presenters:

Regina Longo is the Executive Director of the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce. Her role is to develop, organize and oversee a range of services and events for GOTCC members. A key representative advocating for business owners and employers, she is responsible for creating networking and marketing opportunities for local businesses to connect and grow. Regina is a professional multimedia marketer and seasoned freelance copy and content writer with 25+ years’ experience helping businesses navigate the marketing maze.

Robert Hazelrigg is a seasoned branding and marketing consultant with four decades of award‑winning experience helping businesses stand out, scale up, and communicate with clarity.

Perry Weyser, CPA, CFP® has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1993, having earned his B.B.A. degree from Pace University, New York. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Financial Planning Association.