Memorial Day Holiday
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Entrepreneurship Craftfest & Workshops – A Celebration of Innovation and Community
Join us at Ocean County College for the Entrepreneurship Craftfest & Workshops, a dynamic event showcasing student and community entrepreneurship. Taking place on Wednesday, November 5, and Thursday, November 6, in the Larson Student Center and Gateway Auditorium, this festive event features a vibrant marketplace where vendors sell handmade crafts, accessories, 3-D printed items, and professional services. Make sure to try out some of the tasty delights being served by OCC’s Culinary Option students!
Attendees can participate and further their knowledge in workshops focused on entrepreneurship, hospitality trends, intellectual property, and more. Supported by OCC’s Engineering Club, Hospitality Club, Fashion Club and Future Business Leaders of America Club (FBLA), the event aims to support student business endeavors, promote early holiday shopping, fund scholarships and foster innovation and community engagement.
Entrepreneur Craftfest Marketplace
Hosted by Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Dates: Wednesday, November 5 and Thursday, November 6
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm
Setup time for vendors: 11:30 am
Location: Larson Student Center (Building 8)
Participating Clubs:
- Engineering Club – 3D printed items and custom vinyl prints
- Hospitality Club – Providing free seasonal delights
- Fashion Club – Selling T-shirts, hats, accessories, and headbands
- FBLA – Resume services and information on FMLA
Entrepreneur Craftfest Workshop
Date: Wednesday, November 5 and Thursday, November 6
Location: Gateway (Building 101, Lecture Hall)
Time: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Session A (Morning)
- 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. — Laura P. – Entrepreneurship
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Speaker Cancelled
- 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Sean Bips – Hospitality Trends
- 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. — NASA T2U (pending)
Session B (Afternoon/Evening)
- 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Laura P. – Entrepreneurship
- 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. — Speaker Cancelled
- 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Hospitality Trends
- 7:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. — NASA T2U (pending)
Food Provided by the Hospitality Club (for purchase):
Fall soup (French onion), Fresh bread, Apple cider slushies
Have any Questions?
For more information, please contact Pam Bogdan:
