Entrepreneurship Craftfest and Workshops at Ocean County College, Nov. 5-6

A celebration of innovation and community

Toms River, N.J. —Ocean County College’s Engineering Club, Hospitality Club, Fashion Club and Future Business Leaders of America Club (FBLA) will cosponsor the Entrepreneurship Craftfest & Workshops, a dynamic event showcasing student and community entrepreneurship, on Wednesday, November 5, and Thursday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the College’s main campus in Toms River. Admission is free and the events are open to the public.

Join us in the Larson Student Center (Bldg. 8) for a vibrant marketplace where vendors will be selling handmade crafts, accessories, 3-D printed items, and professional services. While you’re here, be sure to try some of the tasty delights being served by OCC’s Culinary Option students!

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops focused on entrepreneurship, hospitality trends, intellectual property, and more. Workshops will take place in the Gateway Building Lecture Hall (Bldg. 101, Rm. 104).

“The Entrepreneurship Craftfest provides a fantastic platform for learners and community members to connect, innovate, and support student-driven businesses,” said Sean M. Bips, business lecturer and chair of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management (HRTM) at OCC. Bips is also the advisor of OCC’s Hospitality Club.

Participants in the event will:

• Support Student Entrepreneurs: Make an impact by purchasing from student-run booths and supporting their ventures.
• Raise Money for Scholarships: Participation helps fund scholarships and promotes educational growth.
• Enjoy Early Holiday Shopping: Find unique gifts crafted by students and local vendors before the holiday season.
• Learn and Be Inspired: Attend workshops by industry leaders on entrepreneurship, hospitality, and innovation.
• Promote Community Collaboration: Experience a lively marketplace that connects students, faculty, staff, and the wider community.