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News from the Middlesex Chamber - February 2019
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There Was Plenty to Learn at the Middlesex County 2019 Economic Outlook
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Dean James Hughes kept the crowd informed and entertained at the
Middlesex County 2019 Economic Outlook.
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, served as the guest speaker, providing a powerful economic forecast for this year.
A Chamber event is always chock full of networking.
Hughes kept the crowd entertained and chuckling throughout his presentation, showing why he is known as one of the most-well quoted economic experts in the state for many years.
Hughes talked about fundamental disruptions, which make economic forecasting tricky. The headaches for economists include: demographics (changing of the guard), innovations in information technology, a post-suburban demography, the transformation of office ecosystems, emerging dominant global "supercities" and the enormous surplus of suburban office space.
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Two Chambers Came Together for the "Global Business Breakfast: Keys to Trade Success in 2019"
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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 in our region and a full breakfast was prepared by DoubleTree Princeton.
Keynote speaker Steven Richman, an attorney with Clark Hill, PLC of Princeton, provided members with 10 valuable takeaways for international success and explained the great companies that are making success happen today.
Members listen to Keynote Speaker Steven Richman as he talks about international business success.
He was also the moderator of a panel of corporate leaders, who are already using the "keys to trade success." The panel included Larry Gottlieb, president of Resin Tech Inc., and Tarek Abousalem, CEO, of ElementOneDigital.
There were also remarks from Janet Robertson, Commercial Officer for the U.S. Commercial Service, who spoke on trade success.
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We Can Already Hear The Chants For "R..U..!"
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"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 is 6 p.m. Expect the game to be a sell-out, or very close to one!
Rutgers Athletics is teaming up with the chamber to show appreciation to all of our members with a Buy One, Get One offer. What a deal, as this is a Big 10 game. You need to buy soon because this offer won't be available on game day. It expires February 15 at noon, if supplies last. Click that "purchase here" button, and enjoy an action-packed night at the greatest basketball venue in Central Jersey.
Go Knights!
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Be A Part of the New Jersey Human Resources Summit 2019
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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 RAC on the Livingston campus.
The program features a keynote discussion on "Culture in Your Organization, What Is It & How Does It Drive Bottom Line Results." There will also be two panel discussions: "Your Company's Culture Impacts It All" and "Create A Culture of Change." There will also be a breakout session focusing on a "Toolbox For Creating A Great Culture, Featuring A Case Study Success Story," as well as handouts, networking sessions and, of course, breakfast with plenty of coffee.
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Bonds Will be Made at the
Emerging Leaders Summit 2019
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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 two panel discussions that will focus on the journey of an Emerging Leader, roundtable discussions, lunch and so much more! There will also be a networking happy hour to follow, sponsored by the Heldrich Hotel.
This year's theme is "We Can Make a Difference," with the focus on getting business professionals more involved in their communities and combining passion with day-to-day activities.
The Emerging Leaders Summit provides professional and personal development for beginning to mid-career professionals and helps current leaders cultivate and mentor tomorrow's leaders.
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February Networking Breakfast
New Brunswick
Friday, February 15
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Chamber Night: Rutgers Men's Basketball Versus Iowa
Rutgers Athletic Center,
83 Rockafeller Road,
Piscataway
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New Jersey Human Resources Summit 2019
The Rutgers Club, 85 Avenue East,
Piscataway
Thursday, February 21
8:30-11:45 a.m.
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Buffalo Wild Wings, 2241 Route 1 South,
North Brunswick
Tuesday, February 26
5:30-7:30 p.m.
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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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Treasure of New Jersey:
State Theatre New Jersey
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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 in 1921, through the decline and resurgence of New Brunswick, to today.
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Get Happy & Healthy With Jon Gallo
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Jon Gallo, President of
"Now I'm Fit" |
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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 want to hear together.
Wanting to grow his unique business is why Gallo joined the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce two years ago.
Gallo believes that the chamber provides enormous value to its members from its events and networking opportunities. He hasn't looked back since he joined.
"You always get out what you put in," Gallo added. "Many people join the chamber just to join and then never use the resources. I was that guy who originally thought that just by joining the chamber my business would grow. The chamber is the resource to tap into. The rest of the work is up to you. Following up and staying consistent is the key."
Gallo moved to New Jersey from Queens, NY three years ago. The chamber has helped him not only make connections but friends in the Garden State.
"Each event I go to, I always come away with new memories," Gallo said. "Now that I am on the panel for the Human Resources Summit (Feb. 21), I know it will be a day to remember and I am definitely looking forward to it."
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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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