News from the Middlesex Chamber - November 2021 |
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Member Spotlight: Middlesex College
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When Middlesex College rebranded at the beginning of this year to remove the “County” from its name, it saw the need to destigmatize the perception of community college.
“There is such an immense value of an education that starts at a two-year institution and grows from there,” said Jeffery Herron, Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Compliance at the college. “Middlesex College offers an education that allows you to transfer to great local schools like Rutgers, and does it at a cost that can make a real difference for people concerned about whether they can afford a college education.”
Herron, who has been with the college for 12 years, highlights that the cost to attend Middlesex College is a third of most four-year public schools in New Jersey for the first two years. The college also has long-standing transfer agreements with many premier four-year institutions, allowing students to easily transfer to earn a prestigious bachelor’s degree.
The pandemic has made Middlesex College move to an even more flexible format. It runs courses in person, online or remote live, which provides all of the elements of an in-person class (including group work) through Zoom and in hybrid (partially in-person, partially online) formats.
“The majority of our students work at least part time, and many have families and other outside responsibilities, making flexibility a must,” added Herron.
Middlesex College has a bucolic, sprawling campus in Edison, as well as two urban satellite centers in Perth Amboy and New Brunswick. The proximity of these campuses makes it easy for Middlesex College to provide education and training to students in areas that are in high demand throughout Middlesex County such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, supply chain management and more.
“As a member of the MCRCC, we have an opportunity to hear first-hand from businesses regarding their workforce needs, as well as develop partnerships that result in training programs tailored specifically for them,” said Herron.
Middlesex County Chamber President Lina Llona has served on the College’s Business Advisory Committee for many years and when the college joined the chamber in 2010, the relationship further blossomed.
“Middlesex College has always been a great community partner and is integral in training and educating the future workforce for the county,” Llona said. “The college is a gem in Middlesex County, serving as a tremendous gateway to higher learning and challenging careers for generations of our residents.”
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Members Connect & Engage at the November Networking Breakfast |
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As always, the November Networking Breakfast provided members and guests with the outstanding opportunity to network with other members, develop new connections and further grow their businesses.
Over coffee and French toast, members enjoyed 30-second intros and structured networking with other attendees at The Rutgers Club in Piscataway.
Thank you to our Board Host, Bill Neary, Executive Director of Keep Middlesex Moving Inc. (below left) and our Member Spotlight, Marc Mustahio, Development Manager at Kraus Marketing (below right.)
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Give Back this Holiday Season
MCRCC and South Brunswick EDC Team Up with
South Brunswick Social Services
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At the Fall Networking Wine Tasting Event on Nov. 16, hosted by MCRCC and the South Brunswick EDC, the South Brunswick Social Services raised donations for local families in need.
“There are needy families and individuals right here in South Brunswick who find themselves without proper food, shelter, and essential medical care through no fault of their own. Low wages, job loss, injuries, illnesses, age, domestic violence, and divorce are all factors that can result in sudden upheaval and turmoil,” said Ginger Haber, member of the SB Social Services team.
Donated food items are distributed to the approximately 100 families each month as well as the 200+ families we help during the winter holiday season.
For anyone wishing to donate:
South Brunswick Social Services is collecting gift cards from the following stores:
- Grocery Stores: Shop Rite, Stop and Shop, Aldi
- Clothing/Housewares, etc: Target, Walmart, Kohls, Amazon
- Gas Stations/Food: Wawa, Quick Check
- Pharmacies: CVS, Walgreens
- Any local restaurants
- Visa gift cards
The following food items are needed to make Holiday food boxes:
- Stuffing
- Potatoes- boxed, canned or fresh
- Rice
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Canned meats- tuna or chicken
- Boxed baked goods
- Shelf stable milk
- Oatmeal
- Turkeys
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See You Friday! Holiday WinterFest 2021
Friday, December 3, 8:30 AM
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Join us for the Chamber’s Annual Holiday WinterFest at Forsgate Country Club on Friday, December 6th from 8:30 AM to 11 AM.
Attendees receive breakfast, networking opportunities and holiday shopping!
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Come One, Come All! To the December Meet & Greet
Tuesday, December 7, 5 PM
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Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for our December Meet & Greet on Tuesday, December 7th, 5 PM, at The Chateau Grande Hotel, 670 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick.
Come one, come all! Join us as we celebrate the Splendor of the Chateau Grande Hotel and the Joys of the Holiday Season!
Menu will include: A pasta station, assorted international cheese and meat display, and butler passed hors d’ oeuvres. There will also be a cash bar. During or after the event, the sales team will conduct tours of the fabulous guest rooms, for those who are interested.
There will also be a raffle for a few overnight stays coupled with dinner for two at the famous Orchard Park by David Burke.
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Blood Donors Needed to Save Lives this
Holiday Season
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Meet the Mayors - Dec. 2
Thursday, Dec. 2nd
8 - 10 a.m.
Connect with Middlesex County Mayors as they share Economic Development Opportunities for your business. Our four-part series offers the opportunity to network with key community & business leaders.
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December Networking Breakfast:
Thursday, December 9th
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for our December Networking Breakfast at The Rutgers Club, 85 Avenue East in Piscataway from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 9th.
The MCRCC Networking Breakfast is designed to provide Members and their Guests (See Below For Details) with the Opportunity to Network with other Members, Develop New Connections and Grow Your Business.
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Meet the Mayors - Jan. 7:
Friday, Jan. 7th
8 - 10 a.m.
Join Us for the Rescheduled Meet The Mayors Part 1 on Friday, January 7th, 8 AM at the Crowne Plaza Princeton in Plainsboro.
Connect with Middlesex County Mayors as they share Economic Development Opportunities for your business. Our four-part series offers the opportunity to network with key community & business leaders.
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76th Annual Bernie Cohn Golf Classic:
Tuesday, May 3rd
7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
You’re invited to our Bernie Cohn Memorial Golf Classic and 76th Annual Outing on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 7:30 AM at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. Each year our Annual Golf Classic serves as an opportunity for the business and community leaders of Middlesex County to connect while supporting the Chamber’s efforts to improve Middlesex County.
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Welcome, New Members! Welcome Back, Returning Members! |
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Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community
The MCRCC 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 America’s greatest chamber!
Welcome, New Members!
Hellenic News of America
Payroll Vault
Joyful Home Care Services, Inc.
K&K Accounting Systems
Welcome Back, Returning Members!
I.B.E.W Local Union #456
Hermann Services
Sheldon Gross Realty
VoiceNEXT
Point Vantage Benefits, LLC
Aaron and Company Inc.
Ross, Anglim, Angelini & Co. LLP
Ronald McDonald House
Dress for Success
PrideStaff
Delta by Marriott
CEA
Saint Peter's University Hospital
Glen Eagle Advisors
MWWPR
Stategies for Wealth
Access Bio, Inc.
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