Metuchen Chamber presents Arts Insurance seminar Aug. 2

The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Education Series continues Aug. 2 with a seminar titled “For the Arts Professional: What Kind of Insurance Do You Need to Protect Your Creative Assets?” presented by Edward van Eckert and Lawrence McCullough of the Edward van Eckert Farmers Insurance Agency.

The seminar takes place from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. There is no fee, but attendees must register by contacting the Chamber of Commerce at 732-548-2964 or [email protected].

Mr. Van Eckert and Mr. McCullough will overview the variety of insurance coverages available to assist creative industry personnel — writers, dancers, stage and musical performers, teachers, promoters and producers, visual and media artists of all genres — in protecting their equipment, events, work spaces and intellectual property.

In addition to being licensed insurance professionals, both presenters are well-versed in business issues faced by the arts entrepreneur.

Founded in 1950, the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce holds a wide range of destination events to attract visitors and businesses to the Borough, including the Metuchen Country Fair, Junebug ArtFest, Cruise Nights, Spring Street Fair, Metuchen Farmers Market, Holiday Tree Lighting, Townwide Garage Sale and Memorial Day, Halloween and Winter Festival parades.

The Chamber of Commerce also organizes member networking, showcase and educational activities that highlight new ideas and services in the ever-evolving Central Jersey marketplace. For more information about Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce and its events and services, visit www.metuchenchamberexchange.com.