Ron Turner talks with Michelle Gillian, Executive Director of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, serving Ocean City, New Jersey, providing tourism promotion and business support to families, visitors, and local employers. Gillian discusses how the Chamber supports small, often multi-generational businesses through marketing, workforce outreach, and collaborative events that sustain the local economy. She also outlines year-round programming, infrastructure improvements, and partnerships with schools and civic groups designed to reduce seasonal slowdowns. Gillian highlights Ocean City’s identity as a dry, family-focused community and how that tradition continues to shape its future. Listeners will hear how events like First Night and Miracle on Asbury Avenue draw thousands outside peak season and keep businesses thriving year-round. (https://oceancityvacation.com)
Original airdate: 2/15/2026
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Ron joined K-LOVE in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.
