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News from the Middlesex Chamber - March 2019
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The Chamber Helps Build
Culture for Business Success
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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 Assessment Strategies at Johnson & Johnson, spoke on "Culture in Your Organization, What Is It & How Does It Drive Bottom Line Results."
Keynote speaker Michael Ehret, Johnson & Johnson, talks about how
culture impacts the success of an organization.
There were also two panel discussions that helped navigate members along the winding roads of company culture.
The first panel focused on "Your Company's Culture Impacts It All"
with Barry Rudner, Director of HR Operations at GEP Worldwide, who served as moderator. Panelists included: Joan Kampo, Director of Human Resources at WithumSmith+Brown; Lisa Drumbore, Vice President & Chief Experience Officer at Saint Peters Healthcare; Denille Meloche, Talent Acquisition Advisor for Fulton Financial Corporation, and Arnie Tiangco, President of CMIT Solutions of New Brunswick.
One panel discussed the impacts of corporate culture. From left to right: Arnie Tiangco, Joan Kampo, Denille Meloche, Lisa Drumbore and Barry Rudner
The second panel focused on "Creating A Culture of Change." Moderator Vicki Fackovec, Vice President of Director of Human Resource from Magyar Bank, helped drive the conversation with panelists: Jon Gallo, from Now I'm Fit; Lois Nagie, Director of Human Resources at Delta Dental of New Jersey & Connecticut; Alex Fowlie, Human Resources Manager at CASCADES Containerboard Packaging, and Radia Carr, Director of Client Engagement & Corporate Trainer at Dale Carnegie of Central & Southern New Jersey.
Panelists stressed the importance of having great company culture and how it affects present and future employees.
The second panel addressed creating a culture of change within a business. From left to right: Radia Carr, Jon Gallo, Lois Nagie, Alex Fowlie and Vicki Fackovec
There was also a breakout session, titled "Toolbox For Creating A Great Culture, Featuring A Case Study Success Story," led by Dixita Soni, Supervisor of Human Resources Operations and Talent Acquisition, at Silver Line Building Products.
There was also a delicious breakfast provided by the Rutgers Club and plenty of coffee to help think of engaging questions to ask.
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There Was Lots of Wings & Conversations at MCRCC's February Meet & Greet
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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 plenty of chicken wings and cold beverages to keep the conversations going, and lots of networking. We always like to say, "There's nothing like a meet and greet and some chicken wings on the side."
Members network, network and network at Buffalo Wild Wings in North Brunswick.
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Bonds Were Made at the
Emerging Leaders Summit 2019
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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 Medical Officer of Robert Wood Johnson, RWJUH-Rahway, a panel discussion that focused on the journey of an "Emerging Leader" as well as roundtable discussions.
The focus was for members to get more involved in their community while combining their passion with their day-to-day activities.
Dr. Carol Ash talks about her mentors throughout the years.
Members were fully entertained and engaged by moderator Gabriel Lavigne, Financial Advisor from UBS Financial Services, as well as the esteemed panelists: Tracey O'Reggio Clark, Interim Executive Director from New Brunswick Cultural Center; Steven Rampolla, Head of Finance from Bristol-Myers Squibb and Chris Tsombanos, Director/Enterprise Accounts of Advantage Communications Group.
The Emerging Leaders Summit provided, and will continue to provide, professional and personal development for beginning to mid-career professionals and help current leaders cultivate and mentor tomorrow's leaders.
Gabe Lavigne asks panelists questions on their morning routine.
"This year's Emerging Leaders Summit was thought-provoking and inspirational," said Lavigne, the moderator. "That's exactly what we were going for. It is a summit for both personal and professional development. I want to thank our keynote and panelists because these are people who lead by example every day; they empower their teams while engaging with the community. It's a quality we all should strive to have."
"This year's summit was another success," said Lina Llona, President of the MCRCC. "We really do have the best members and it shows when an event like this is put together and turns out just simply wonderful."
Members also enjoyed lunch, and later a networking happy hour, which was sponsored and prepared by our friends at the Heldrich.
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Keep Calm & Paddy on at the Annual-Joint Meet & Greet
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Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Somerset County Business Partnership for the annual-joint Meet and Greet at Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway-Somerset Hotel in Piscataway, 121 Centennial Ave., Thursday, March 14 from 5-7 p.m. Tickets include light fare and entry. A cash bar is available.
Come meet new faces in and out of the chamber!
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Its That Time Again to
Meet The Mayors (Part 2)
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Here's your chance to get to know your mayors as the Chamber continues a four-part series of "Meet The Mayors," Thursday, March 21 from 8-10 a.m. at The Rutgers Club, 85 Avenue E. 2nd Floor in Piscataway.
You'll get the chance to connect with the Middlesex County mayors as they share Economic Development Opportunities for your business, as well as network with key community and business leaders.
Topics include:
- Arts & Culture
- Travel & Tourism
- Going Green / Sustainability
- Economic Development & More
You'll be fully entertained by our moderator this year, Bert Baron, talk shot host for WCTC-AM in New Brunswick.
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Joint Chamber Meet & Greet
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Piscataway-Somerset Hotel,
121 Centennial Ave.,
Piscataway
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March Networking Breakfast
Due Mari, 78 Albany St., New Brunswick
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85 Avenue E. 2nd Floor, Piscataway
Thursday, March 21
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The Chamber Reflects Central Jersey's Growing Business Community
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The MCRCC is pleased to welcome new members to its ever-growing Central Jersey business community. The Chamber is also grateful to its returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to helping serve and expand local business.
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Be A Part of What Everyone is Talking About at the Zimmerli Museum
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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 of Western art from the 15th century to the present.
The Zimmerli has particularly strong holdings in 19th-century French art, notably prints and rare books; Russian art and Soviet nonconformist art from the Dodge Collection; and American art, especially prints. Selections from these holdings, along with focused presentations of European art, art inspired by Japan, ancient Greek and Roman art, and original illustrations for children's books, are always on view at the Zimmerli. It's all a must see!
Zimmerli Art Museum
The Zimmerli was founded in 1966 as the Rutgers University Art Gallery to celebrate the university's bicentennial. The gallery was expanded in 1983 and renamed the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum in honor of the mother of Ralph and Alan Voorhees, the major benefactors for the museum's expansion.
The art museum is one of the largest and most distinguished university-based museums in the country and is the only art museum located on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus.
"The Zimmerli has more to offer than just beautiful art hanging on the wall," Theresa Watson, Communications Coordinator at the Zimmerli Art Museum, said. "It is a destination you must put on your 'bucket list' when you come to New Brunswick.
Rutgers students perform at Zimmerli as it reopens for the semester
"Visitors may walk around at their leisure or join us for a variety of programs: exhibition tours, concerts, performing arts, talks, hands-on activities, social events just to name a few," Watson added. "We also have a gallery dedicated to exhibiting original artwork from children's books and offer a variety of children's programs (many free), as well as work directly with New Brunswick schools. We hope to see you soon!"
Take a tour and see what everyone's talking about at zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu. The museum is free to the public and all are welcome!
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Don't forget to follow us on our new Instagram account,
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You'll find photos and videos of past events, as well as reminders of events coming up.
#mcrcc
#middlesexcountyregionalchamberofcommerce
As always on Facebook!
Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce
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