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News from the Middlesex Chamber - May 2017
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Connect with Middlesex County mayors as they share economic development policy insight
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Plainsboro Mayor Peter Cantu
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The Middlesex Chamber will continue its "Meet the Mayors" economic development forum next week, allowing attendees to hear from Middlesex County mayors as they share economic development insights for established businesses, as well as businesses looking to come to Middlesex County.
The event will take place Tuesday, May 23, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Crowne Plaza Princeton - Conference Center, 900 Scudders Mill Road Plainsboro Township, NJ.
Confirmed mayors are Matthew Anesh of South Plainfield, Peter Cantu of Plainsboro, David Cook of Cranbury, and Gerald Tamburro of Monroe. Discussion topics include transportation, volunteerism, and creating partnerships.
"Middlesex County's 25 towns each carry their own appeal as far as what is attractive to current and prospective businesses," said Lina Llona, President, Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce. "This series is intended to provide insights on what it takes to be economically viable as a town and as a region, as well as to explore our commonalities as we bolster Central Jersey's stance as a critical economic corridor in our state," she added.
New Jersey radio veteran Bert Baron of WCTC/1450 AM will lead a media panel to moderate the discussion.
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Annual Community Leaders of Distinction Awards Will Take Place Thursday, May 18, 6 p.m., Pines Manor, Edison
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Our 2016 Winners
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We will honor 4 outstanding Community Leaders of Distinction from the Central Jersey business community May 18, 6 p.m., at the Pines Manor in Edison. These individuals represent those business leaders who have also emerged as community leaders!
"As we know, it's one thing to be a leader in your industry, but to be stand out in both your profession and emerge as a community leader is quite another feat," said Lina Llona, President, Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
This year, we will honor: Bert Baron, Program & Creative Director/Air Talent, Beasley Media Group, Inc.; Tab Chukunta, Executive Director of Community Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion, St. Peter's Healthcare System; Jeffrey M. Hermann, President, Hermann Transportation Services; Joel Pomales, Director of Clinical Outreach, College Recovery.
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Discussion topics included economic development, the power of partnerships, travel & tourism, and transportation and sustainability.
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Highland Park Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler and Piscataway Mayor Brain Wahler discussed their towns' economic development similarities and differences last month at the Rutgers Visitors Center.
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Piscataway, home more than 50,000 residents, comprises Rutgers' Busch and Livingston campuses and Rutgers High Point Solutions Stadium. It plays host to corporate powerhouses like Colgate-Palmolive, Telcordia Technologies, Cintas Corporation, American Standard, and Siemens Hearing Instruments (the world's largest manufacturer of hearing aids). It's an economic powerhouse in Central Jersey.
Highland Park is a bedroom community of 14,000 with a downtown composed of a mix of independently-owned stores and franchises. Culinary diversity rules the day there, with dozens of restaurants showcasing Middlesex County's cultural diversity. Largely built-out although anticipating the development of several hundred new homes over the next few years, Highland Park, unlike Piscataway, relies on the success of its downtown as its primary economic anchor.
But they do share one thing in common: a border. A shared border means the two towns have shared transportation needs and thereby shared economic interests. Drive, walk, or cycle along River Road, a county road, along the Raritan River to High Point Solutions Stadium and you'd never know you crossed a municipal border.
On April 25 at the Rutgers Visitor Center in Piscataway, the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce examined these differences as the Chamber explores successful economic development approaches on the local and regional level. From transportation to housing to business retention, it was clear that "economic development" requires a multi-policy approach.
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Part 4 of our 4 Part Human Resources Series
 On April 28, the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted Part Four of the Four-Part Human Resources Series, "Managing the Evolution of Human Capital, Your 21st Century Toolkit for Success." This final installment, hosted by DeVry University - NJ Metro in North Brunswick, focused on "Employee Discipline, Coaching Effectively, Legal Terminations, and How To Be A Good Manager."
Joan Kampo, Director of Human Resources, WithumSmith+Brown, and Kalut Bayat, Financial Service Officer, Columbia Bank led today's presentation and fostered a great discussion. This program is designed for small business owners, frontline managers, senior leaders and human resources professionals
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If you were a Middlesex Chamber member, you would have enjoyed a gourmet networking breakfast, thanks to the amazing Due Mari restaurant in New Brunswick!
The breakfast was prepared exclusively for Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce members and their guests at our monthly networking breakfast where we hear from featured speakers and then break out into smaller discussions.
Today's breakfast drew more than 70 Central Jersey business professionals, spanning the region's sectors and industries. In just one year, MCRCC's Networking Breakfast has grown from a modest, effective discussion-based breakfast to an institution that is widely anticipated and deeply effective.
Join us! Become a member today.
Join MCRCC today to be a part of the future of the Central Jersey business
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Opportunity New Jersey: Make New Jersey Affordable
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Thank you to Michele Siekerka of the NJ Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) and Thomas Bracken of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for leading the April 2017 Middlesex ELC event at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel.
Siekerka and Bracken addressed Middlesex County business leaders to discuss Opportunity New Jersey, a 501(c)(4), joint NJBIA and NJ Chamber effort to promote economic growth and a New Jersey business environment amenable for businesses and employees.
Specifically, the organization works to address four key policy areas: Tax structure; Infrastructure; Regulatory reform; and Workforce development and jobs.
Opportunity NJ (ONJ) is a non-partisan, grassroots coalition comprised of New Jersey interests representing employers, employees, business, trade groups, community organizations and other concerned citizens in the State. With no direct ties to political parties or government, ONJ serves as an independent voice to provide data based education about New Jersey policy actions - and to support policies that encourage job growth, affordability and prosperity in New Jersey.
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Renowned Playhouse to Take Interim Residence as Future Home Is Built
 George Street Playhouse announced this month it will present its 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons at 103 College Farm Road, just off of Route 1 in New Brunswick -- 2 miles from its current home on Livingston Avenue. Formerly known as the Agricultural Museum of New Jersey, and now owned by Rutgers University, the site will serve as the interim location of the Playhouse for two years as its future home -- the recently announced state-of-the-art performing arts center -- is built on Livingston Avenue.
George Street Playhouse plans to be in residence at College Farm Road beginning in June.
"This building is meant to accommodate large numbers of patrons which makes it the perfect choice for our temporary home" said David Saint, artistic director of the renowned theater. "It is fully accessible, offers an expansive lobby that features spaces for gathering at intermission as well as for private parties, includes free parking, and will accommodate a unique and intimate performance space."
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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.
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Middlesex County ELC
Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel
Iselin, NJ
Monday, May 22, 2017
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June Membership Orientation
MCRCC Headquarters
New Brunswick, NJ
Friday, June 2, 2017
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The MCRCC Annual General Meeting
Forsgate Country Club
Monroe Township, NJ
Thursday, June 15, 2017
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