From Italian to Ethiopian cuisine and everything in between, the 10th-annual New Brunswick’s Restaurant Week has something to offer for everyone’s inner foodie. More than 30 New Brunswick restaurants will offer a selection of special promotions, prix-fixe menus and discounts for the two-week period, from July 13-27. Offerings include all-you-can-eat specials, drinks, desserts and more! “This…
Did you know that a one-time blood donation can help save up to three lives? Help save a life (or many) at Johnson & Johnson’s first Summer Blood Drive, to be held on three separate days this month: July 17, 18 and 30. All participants must bring a valid form of identification if they want…
Join your chamber friends for the July “Game & Greet” on Wednesday, July 31, 5 p.m. at Dave and Buster’s, Woodbridge Center, 274 Woodbridge Center Drive, in Woodbridge. Enjoy complimentary light fare and a cash bar while networking with the best of Middlesex County’s business community. Early Bird admission is through July 10. The event…
Members had a blast at this year’s Annual Meeting at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe on June 20. Members networked with other members and enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by Forsgate. Members also got the chance to meet the Board of Directors as well as hear from the keynote speaker, Kevin Corbett, Executive Director of…
There was plenty of “meeting” and “greeting” taking place at the chamber’s June Meet & Greet June 13 at The Blue Horse Restaurant in Highland Park. Members clinked drinks to the summer season and exchanged business cards as they met new business professionals. Chamber Meet & Greets are a great opportunity for members to network…
Summertime, good company and great food! There was all that and great networking, of course, at the Women’s Leadership Committee June Meet & Greet, June 26, at The Imperia in Somerset. Members talked about summer plans and bonded over delicious drinks. There’s no better way to spend an afternoon during the work week.
Welcome, New Members! Welcome Back, Returning Members! Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.…
Local Entrepreneur Opens New Office to Enhance IT Services and Support for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses PISCATAWAY, N.J. – CMIT Solutions is launching a technology revolution in the Edison Piscataway region. The nation’s leading provider of information technology (IT) solutions company dedicated to delivering enterprise-class IT support to the small and medium-sized business community…
Two decades. That is how long Berkeley College has been a member of the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Jaime Pardo, a Career Services Counselor at Berkeley College, said the members within the chamber are one of the reasons Berkeley College has been a member themselves for so long. “The MCRCC members are honestly…
Summertime, good company and great food. It’s all that and much more at the Women’s Leadership Committee June Meet & Greet, Wednesday, June 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Imperia 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset. We hope to see you there.
Join us on Thursday, June 20 at Forsgate Country Club for MCRCC’s Annual General Meeting. Savor the flavor of a delicious lunch, connect with fellow chamber members, meet the Board of Directors and hear a keynote address by Kevin Corbett, Executive Director of NJ Transit.
Join the Global Opportunities Program as it connects Chamber members over cocktails. Meet Canadian representatives who can help shed light on expanding your business with our closest trading partner. At this fun, unique and engaging opportunity, you will: ● Meet and greet Canadian business expansion experts ● Mix and mingle at this multi-Chamber event ●…
Be a part of the MCRCC’s June Meet & Greet on Thursday, June 13, from 5-7:30 p.m., at The Blue Horse Restaurant, 247 Raritan Ave. in Highland Park. Enjoy complimentary light fare and a cash bar while networking with the best of Middlesex County’s business community.
This year’s 2019 Human Resources Legal Update is presented in partnership with SHRM CNJ. This event will take place Wednesday, June 12 from 8 a.m. to noon at Rutgers University’s Busch Dining Hall, Meeting Room A&B. This year’s presentation will focus on: “Money Ball: Using Predictive Analytics to Manage the Workplace and Litigate Claims,”…
It was yet another terrific opportunity for members to get to know their mayors at the “Meet The Mayors, Part III” event, held May 17 at the Thomas J. Deverin Community Center in Carteret. Members enjoy a breakfast at Meet The Mayors Part 3 Mayor Daniel Reiman of Carteret and Mayor Wilda Diaz of Perth Amboy addressed such topics as arts & culture, travel & tourism, going…
It was a dry, but windy day for the 73rd-Annual Bernie Cohn Golf Classic on May 23 at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe. Members play a game of bean-bag toss Once again, the Chamber dedicated the outing to a man whose magnetism, enthusiasm and his “going out of the way” approach led to his success in business and charitable work.…
Princeton, NJ – On Monday, June 17th, 5 PM, Holiday Inn Princeton will feature an opportunity for Business Professionals to connect with New Jersey’s Largest Trading Partner, Canada. With 19.8% of Total NJ Exports, Canada more than doubles the second closest Country, Mexico which accounts for 8.3%. “Commerce, Cocktails & Canada: Global Business Networking” will…
Welcome, New Members! Welcome Back, Returning Members! Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.…
As the Regional Director of the American Heart Association in Central New Jersey, Patti Harvey’s main duties are leading the Central New Jersey Heart Walk and building relationships with community partners. In other words, she knows how to form relationships and make them stick. The American Heart Association is a proud member of the Middlesex County Regional Chamber…
Here’s your chance to get to know your mayors as the Chamber continues a four-part series of “Meet The Mayors,” Friday, May 17 from 8-10 a.m. at Thomas J. Deverin Community Center, 100 Cooke Ave., Carteret. You’ll get the chance to connect with the Middlesex County mayors as they share Economic Development Opportunities for your…
The 73rd Annual Bernie Cohn Golf Classic begins Monday, May 13 at Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Dr. in Monroe, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Once again we are dedicating this year’s outing to a man whose magnetism, enthusiasm and his “going out of the way” approach led to his success in business and…
It was a night of honor, filled hearts and lots of applause at our Community Leaders of Distinction (CLD) event on May 2 at the Pines Manor in Edison. CLD is one of our signature events that we truly look forward to each and every year. This is our chance to honor those who dedicate…
Members huddle up before they take their first steps on the course The 2019 Central Jersey Golf Tour has begun! Members got to enjoy their first stop of six courses at Neshanic Valley in Branchburg. Members enjoyed a beautiful spring afternoon out on the course and took in all the jaw-dropping views. The Central…
We had such a great time at our Meet And Greet on April 25 at Due Mari in New Brunswick. There was more than enough networking, sipping and eating on a Thursday afternoon. Check out all the photos and fun on our Facebook page at Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to be a part of Tokiwa Cosmetics America’s ribbon cutting April 26. It welcomed the company to its new home in Monroe Township. Dozens of employees, elected officials, family, friends and others attended to support Tokiwa Cosmetics America as representatives cut the ribbon before giving tours…
Dozens of business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs shook the hands of many representatives of state agencies at Rutgers University’s Cook Campus on April 22. These state agencies included the New Jersey Business Action Center, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Department of the Treasury, the State Library, Board of Public…
Welcome, New Members! Welcome Back, Returning Members! Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.…
Jessica Schwartz, Vice President Sales & Marketing of iPlay America, and Adam Livow, Executive Chef at iPlay America, are proud employees of the iPlay America family in Freehold. Schwartz is responsible for all the marketing efforts of iPlay America, the Event Center @iPA Game Time Bar & Grill, Topgolf Swing Suite at iPlay America and the concerts, shows…
The 73rd Annual Bernie Cohn Golf Classic begins Monday, May 13 at Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Dr. in Monroe, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Once again we are dedicating this year’s outing to a man who’s magnetism, enthusiasm and his ‘going out of the way’ approach, led to his success in business and…
Don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Annual Community Leaders of Distinction Thursday, May 2 at The Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27 in Edison from 6-9 p.m. Members are selected for their remarkable achievements and dedication in their professional and personal accomplishments. The nominees carry on the tradition of outstanding individuals in the community. We also…
Don’t miss our April Networking Breakfast, Friday, April 26 at 8:30 a.m., at one of the most well-known restaurants in the Hub City, Due Mari, 78 Albany St., New Brunswick. This delicious event provides members and guests with an outstanding opportunity to network with other members, develop new connections and further grow their businesses. Click Here To…
If you are a business owner and/or aspiring entrepreneur, please join New Jersey’s Secretary of State, the Honorable Tahesha Way, and Melanie Willoughby, the Executive Director of the New Jersey Business Action Center, to learn about the many programs and services that are available to help your business grow and thrive in New Jersey. This great event will…
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce was excited to be a part of Event Center at iPlay America’s ribbon-cutting ceremony March 25 when it unveiled its newly remodeled event space in Freehold. The beautiful, 45,000 square feet facility can be used for large gala events, conferences, performances and more. MCRCC takes part in…
Members got the chance to meet their mayors at MCRCC’s “Meet The Mayors, Part 2” on March 21 at the Rutgers Club in Piscataway. Mayor Francis Womack of North Brunswick took the mic first to explain all that is happening in North Brunswick and what residents can look forward to down the road. Mayor Brian…
The color green spilled through the crowd as members came ready to network and represent St. Patrick’s Day at the annual-joint meet and greet March 14 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway-Somerset. “Bird’s Eye View” of both chambers networking The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce members and the Somerset County Business Partnership members…
Welcome, New Members! Welcome Back, Returning Members! Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.…
Located just four minutes away from the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and just a stroll down George Street in downtown New Brunswick, is the Zimmerli Art Museum on Rutgers University’s College Avenue Campus. The magnificent 70,000-square-foot facility holds a collection of 60,000 pieces of art; with a wide range of media and a survey…
You can definitely say this year’s theme “We Can Make a Difference” stood out to many members who wanted to make an impact at this year’s Emerging Leaders Summit. This year’s summit was held at the Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in downtown New Brunswick March 7. The program featured keynote speaker Dr. Carol Ash, Chief…
Many members warmed themselves up from the cold weather with some hot sauce and a bowl of wings at the chamber’s first Meet & Greet of 2019 at Buffalo Wild Wings in North Brunswick, Feb. 26. Members smile for the camera at the first Meet & Greet of the year. You guessed it, there were…
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce (MCRCC) and SHRM CNJ hosted this year’s Human Resources Summit at the Rutgers Club on February 21. This year’s summit was titled “A GPS For A Rewarding Business Culture,” and focused on how to “drive” through company culture on smooth roads. The keynote, Michael Ehret, Head of Succession Management and…
Welcome, New Members! Welcome Back, Returning Members! Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.…
The 2019 Central Jersey Golf Tour’s Registration is now open. The Tour features Six Courses throughout Central NJ with One Champion. Proceeds Benefit The First Tee and Central Jersey Convention & Visitor Bureau.
Jon Gallo, President of “Now I’m Fit” knows his fitness; there’s no doubt about that. Gallo specializes in creating customized wellness solutions to overcome challenges that most companies might face when it comes to, for example, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and workplace injuries. MSDs are common, and as well as costly: two words you don’t…
State Theatre New Jersey is thrilled to be the first theater in New Jersey to be featured in the NJTV / PBS series, known as “Treasures of New Jersey.” The series spotlights the complexities of operating a modern “presenting theater” and family-friendly, non-profit community arts haven. The event chronicles the theatre’s history from its founding…
Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Emerging Leaders Summit 2019, Thursday, March 7 from noon – 4 p.m. at the Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in downtown New Brunswick. The program features a keynote presentation by Dr. Carol Ash, Chief Medical Officer of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Rahway. There will also be…
Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce and SHRM CNJ for the Human Resources Summit 2019. This Year’s Summit is Titled “A GPS For A Rewarding Business Culture!” and will focus on company culture. The Summit will take place on Thursday, February 21, 8:30 AM at The Rutgers Club in Piscataway, just across from the…
“RU! Rah! Rah!” Practice that chant now because you’ll be screaming it all night, on February 16. It’ll be Chamber Night at the RAC (Rutgers Athletic Center) in Piscataway and the chamber needs your help to cheer on the Scarlet Knights as they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes, another Big Ten school. Tip-off…
It was the first multi-chamber breakfast of the year with the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce, featuring global business CEOs, on Feb. 8. Members take advantage of the multi-chamber event to network with new friends. There was plenty of business networking (of course), a case study panel of CEOs from international companies doing business…
It’s often been said that knowledge is power. Just ask the attendees who got the inside track on local business growth at the Middlesex County 2019 Economic Outlook on January 30 at the Rutgers Visitors Center, Piscataway. Dean James Hughes, Rutgers Professor and Dean Emeritus of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy,…
Welcome, New Members! Welcome Back, Returning Members! Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of…
Members enjoy the delicious food prepared by the Blue Horse Restaurant It was the season to be jolly, and to participate in holiday festivities with friends and colleagues from the Chamber. Many members joined the chamber staff for MCRCC’s Sixth-Annual Holiday Party at the Blue Horse Restaurant, 247 Raritan Ave., Highland Park on Tuesday, December…
Join the Chamber at this year’s “Global Business Breakfast, Keys To Trade Success in 2019,” on Friday, February 8 from 8-10 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton of Princeton, 4355 Route 1 South at Ridge Road in Princeton. Learn 10 takeaways for International Success and the companies that are doing it right! Topics will also…
Ruth Garcis, CEO/Founder of Lightspeed RCM Ruth Garcis has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare/medical billing and service. She was quick to realize that there’s a need for quality Revenue Cycle Management in healthcare. She followed her dream 18 months ago, founding Lightspeed RCM. “My goal is to help private healthcare organizations and practices…
Be a part of The Middlesex County 2019 Economic Outlook on Wednesday, January 30, at the Rutgers Visitors Center, 100 Sutphen Road, Piscataway. Dean James Hughes, University Professor and Dean Emeritus of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, will serve as guest speaker, helping educate members on economic forecasting for the upcoming…
Welcome, New Members! Welcome Back, Returning Members! Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.…
Mayor Peter Cantu, known to many as the longest serving mayor in New Jersey, has been the mayor of Plainsboro for 38 years. With a population of 24, 000 residents, Plainsboro was known as a quiet, farming community through the 1960s. Significant development pressures came into play in the 1970s and attempted to change the…
Cora Park, President of Diamond Business Communications. Cora Park, President of Diamond Business Communications and a MCRCC member, and her company have been added to the 2018 Next-Gen 250 List by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company. Companies on the Next-Gen 250 List meet their customers’ ever-changing IT needs in leading-edge technologies. Diamond Business…
Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Welcome, New Members! Bin There Dump That…
Sold-Out Hispanic Business Expo Was the Highlight, Once Again, of the Summer The Hispanic community contributed more than $1.3 trillion to the nation’s economy in 2017. Just think about it: $3.4 billion a day, $148 million an hour, $2.4 million a minute and around $40,000 a second. Incredible right? Businesses, food (oh, the food), games…
The Hispanic community contributed more than $1.3 trillion to the nation’s economy in 2017. Just think about it: $3.4 billion a day, $148 million an hour, $2.4 million a minute and around $40,000 a second. Incredible right? Businesses, food (oh, the food), games and even dancing set the scene Tuesday, July 17 at Pines Manor…
Kim Bilderback GSEC, CISSP-Senior Director-AT&T Cybersecuirty Solutions, AT&T Services, Inc. was the keynote speaker, discussing the importance of security. Businesses joined the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for a special invitation only event presented by AT&T at their Global Network Operations Center (GNOC) in Bedminster, which is the largest facility of its kind…
Bin There Dump That Central NJ – America’s Residential-Friendly Dumpster Rental Service – cut the green ribbon with the very large scissors Thursday, August 2 celebrating its 100th franchise in the USA, right in Metuchen. Non-members and members of the MCRCC brought non-perishable items to support the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services…
Launched in 1992, the Largest Networking Party (LNP) was created to offer an exciting and relaxed networking opportunity to business partners of Central Jersey. In its 26th year of hosting the event, the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is celebrating all that Middlesex County has to offer with a distinguished event that tops all…
Alex Balish has over 20 years of experience in the field of First Aid, CPR and AED certification as well as training thousands of students. Alex Balish is the proud owner and lead trainer of Care 1st Training Group LLC in Edison. In other words, he saves lives. Care 1st Training Group is a safety…
Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Welcome, New Members! Houck Transit Advertising Lightspeed…
A shot from last year’s MCRCC Hispanic Expo WHEN: Thursday July 17, 4-8 p.m. WHERE: Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27 in Edison Join the Middlesex Chamber as we host New Jersey’s largest, and widely-anticipated Hispanic Expo. Come showcase your business by networking, building community outreach, creating new referrals and expanding your brand awareness. This Hispanic…
Pamela Stefanek, Executive Director for New Brunswick City Market, encourages everyone to experience Restaurant Week Pamela Stefanek has been working as Executive Director for New Brunswick City Market for close to 12 years and has been involved with the Chamber of Commerce for close to a decade. In fact, she is so close to the…
Melanie Willoughby, Executive Director of NJ Business Action Center, addresses MCRCC Great food, and even better relationships, were made at the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, that was held Thursday June 21 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe. Members were welcomed by an appetizing buffet, as they networked and mingled. Melanie…
New Jersey’s Largest Hispanic Business Expo is Back! Tuesday, July 17 From Business Representatives To Different Vendors, Meet New Colleagues, Attract New Clients & Build New Partnerships WHEN: Thursday July 17, 4-8 p.m. WHERE: Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27 in Edison Join the Middlesex Chamber as we host New Jersey’s largest, and widely-anticipated Hispanic…
Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Welcome New Members! Northeast Power Dry Cross…
Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Welcome, New Members! Joe’s Crab Shack Menlo…
Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Welcome, New Members! The First Tee of…
Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Welcome, New Members! Scaldino Basement New Jersey…
Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Welcome, New Members! Aunt Elsie’s Homestays Advanced…