Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce
January 21, 2019

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The Chamber office is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Feel free to use the links in this email to register for our upcoming events. Our office will reopen on Tuesday morning.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Multi Chamber Networking Event 
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
6 - 8 pm
Galloping Hill Caterers
325 Chestnut Street, Union

Join us
to meet business professionals from the Greater Westfield Area, Cranford Area, Gateway Regional, Greater Elizabeth, Linden, Springfield, Suburban, Union Township, Woodbridge chambers. Enjoy the delicious all-you-can-eat buffet and make valuable contacts. Bring plenty of business cards.
 
General Admission: $40 Chamber Members.
Non-Members $50.
 
This event is limited to 275 attendees.
 
TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST!
LIMITED SPACE, REGISTER NOW!
EVENT SOLD OUT LAST YEAR!!!!
   
Please register today! 
 
First Business After Hours of 2019!
Wednesday, February 13th 
 
The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce Cordially Invites you to Business After Hours
 
Wednesday, February 13
5 - 7 pm
 
Embassy Suites Hotel
 
95 International Blvd, Elizabeth  
 
 
Bring Friends & Business Associates!
 
***Don't Forget Your Business Cards***
ELEVATOR SPEECHES for Cards drawn from Basket!
 
FREE Admission with a Reservation
***Appetizers and Happy Hour Cash Bar***
 
   
 
Thank You!!
The GECC wishes to thank all our Sponsors of last week's State of the City Luncheon: 
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2019 WALK TO WASHINGTON
February 28 - March 1, 2019  
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Messages & events from your Fellow Members
UCEDC Upcoming Seminars to help you Grow your Business this year 
 
TOMORROW: Tuesday, January 22, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
 
UCEDC
75 Chestnut Street, Cranford, NJ 07016
 
 
Thursday, February 7, 2019
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
 
Liberty Hall Corporate Center
1085 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
 
For more info about UCEDC programs contact 
Rogers Ramsey  908-527-1166  
 
St. Mary's HS Alumni Get together!  
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Join us for some fun fundraising!  

Join us for some fun fundraising!  
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Community Access Unlimited Coat Drive!  
Please help someone stay warm this winter.
UCC IBI Computer Skills Training
 
We Bring Training and Education to the Workplace
Register Your Employees or Yourself
for On-Campus Classes!
Classes are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
   
GRANT-FUNDING STUDENTS
For grant-funding, you must be employed for at least 20 hours per week at a NJ-based business or non-profit (non-government), have employer approval, and provide your employer's FEIN number (Federal Employer Identification Number).
 
SELF-PAYING STUDENTS
Tuition for these single day classes is $175 and includes a student manual. These classes are not eligible for senior or other discount. Payment is required at time of registration. 

The Industry-Business Institute at Union County College
Contact Nancy Burke (908) 527-7207 for onsite classes at your premises.
Email us at: [email protected]
   
EDC's Finance your Business Seminar!  
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For More Information about this seminar contact Daniel Devanney 908-289-0262 ext 216.
 
Dance Union Festival at Hamilton stage!  

Port Authority Internship Fair on February 6!  
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EMPLOYERS: To sign up for a booth, RSVP to [email protected]

Recruiters are invited to set up beginning at 9 AM.
Tables and chairs will be provided.
EDC's Economic Opportunity Zone Information Seminar!  
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Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey offers Home Health Aide Training Program     
Save the Date!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County
Youth of the Year Dinner 
 
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Galloping Hill Caterers
325 Chestnut Street, Union
At the Corners of Salem and Galloping Hill Roads  
   
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County will be hosting our annual "Youth of the Year" recognition dinner and awards ceremony.
 
Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member's family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club.
 
The 2019 event will take place at Galloping Hill Caterers, located at 1085 Galloping Hill Road, Union, NJ from 6-9pm.  
 
For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact Joseph DeMaio, Assistant to the CEO at 908-687-2697 Ext. 115 or by e-mail at [email protected]
 
April 29th Golf in support of Union County College Foundation!  
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Sponsorships are available in addition to Golf Participation.
Union County ELC has Sponsorships Available!  
 
 
Thanks to our sponsors, we have been able to keep ELC prices stable since 2016. Their support allowed us to host elected officials including Mayor's, County Freeholders, Constitutional Officers and members of the State Legislature. We are now looking for sponsors for our 2019 season. 
 
This year we are offering the same two levels of sponsorship:  
 
SILVER - Your company's / organization's logo will be on our website, our table cards and all of our email notices; plus you will receive ONE SEAT at each monthly Union County ELC meeting. Cost is $550.00 for the year. 
 
GOLD - All of the benefits of Silver sponsorship, plus you will receive an additional seat (2 total) at each monthly Union County ELC meeting in 2019. Cost is $800.00
 
We hope that we can line up about 10 sponsors for 2019.
 
If you would like to be a sponsor, email, [email protected] or call Joe Steiner at 908-337-9536, and we will make arrangements for you to join our fine cadre of sponsors for 2019. 
 
Union County ELC is a fully qualified 501c-3 organization, tax id number 26-2001748.
 
Thank you for your support of Union County ELC.
 
  
 
Make 2019 Your Year to Shine! Get started by managing your time and money more efficiently.  Open a business account today!  

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Meet New Member: MAS Development Group!  
 
MAS (Spanish for "more") is a vertically integrated real estate company specializing in the creation of urban mixed-use and retail properties in the Tri-State area. The company has earned an enviable reputation for its commitment to working collaboratively with project stakeholders to ensure that all of MAS's developments enhance the fabric of the local communities where they exist, and contribute positively to the revitalization of neighborhoods.
 
Driven by the forward-thinking vision of company founder Sal Garcia, MAS is expert at identifying underutilized or challenged properties and executing strategies that create value. The company's tight-knit team of professionals offers a full-service platform of in-house capabilities that span development, construction, property management and investment.
 
Don Treich
Project Manager
MAS Development Group
908-353-9500
 

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Trinitas School of Nursing Graduates 112!   
 
One hundred and twelve students received their nursing diplomas at the Trinitas School of Nursing's 161 st Convocation Ceremony held at St. Michael's Church in Cranford. Surrounded by family, friends, and staff that supported their efforts every step of the way, 99 women and 13 men proudly accepted their pins and diplomas. They also became eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN registered nurse licensing examination.
 
"The Trinitas School of Nursing congratulates the Class of January 2019," said Dr. Rose Santee, Dean of the Trinitas School of Nursing, a diploma in nursing program which is affiliated with Union County College that also awards the Associate in Science Degree to the graduates. "The administration, faculty and staff continue their commitment to the success of all our nursing students using innovative strategies to promote student success. We prepare our graduates to be entry-level nurses in today's dynamic health care environment."
 
Trinitas School of Nursing, a collaborative nursing program of Trinitas Regional Medical Center and Union County College, currently holds full accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the New Jersey State Board of Nursing. The National League for Nursing has awarded the School of Nursing a third designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education status for the years 2015 - 2020 for Creating Environments that Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development. The majority of the full-time faculty and administration are doctorally prepared and hold certifications as NLN Certified Nurse Educators (CNE). The School holds a 25-year, 50-class national RN licensing examination (NCLEX) average pass rate of 95% on first attempt.    Click to read more. 

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Wed., Jan 30, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Galloping Hill Caterers
325 Chestnut Street, Union 
Wed., Feb 13 
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Embassy Suites
95 International Blvd, Elizabeth

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