News from the Middlesex Chamber - May 2021 |
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Member Spotlight: The Chateau Grande Hotel |
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At the Chateau Grande Hotel, a new 108-room facility in East Brunswick, life is just that - grand.
Inspired by classical French architecture, this unique hotel offers luxury lodging and is the perfect destination setting for weddings, executive retreats and corporate events.
But that’s not all. Modern dining and catering offered by celebrity chef David Burke makes the Chateau Grande the “total package,” according to general manager Sam Calello.
“This unique and wonderful hotel offers a product unlike anything else,” he explained. “The partnership we have with David Burke has created a vital relationship between the hotel and restaurant that creates a world-class experience for our guests.”
The Chateau Grande offers two luxury balcony suites and six spacious Bridal Suites along with king and queen guestrooms. The rooms feature crown molding, chandeliers and beautiful hardwood floors that provide the perfect amount of luxurious modern comfort.
When you enter the hotel’s restaurant, Orchard Park, a few things will catch your eye, including the state-of-the-art open kitchen, a 1,500-bottle wine room and a pink Himalayan salt brick wall. Burke, a James Beard award-winning chef, is known for his inventiveness and savory mastery, making the restaurant and catering experience like no other.
Outdoor seating for Orchard Terrace is now available, allowing guests to enjoy warm summer nights surrounded by good food, fire pits and outdoor televisions on a spacious patio.
The Chateau Grande can produce and cater large and intimate events in its ballroom for up to 150 people. Its sister facility, the Park Château, conveniently located next door, can manage larger business and wedding events.
“The environment here is extremely versatile, world-class but very welcoming for all occasions, both business and social,” Calello added. “And if you just want to escape for a night, the Chateau Grande is the perfect place.”
Along with Burke, the hotel and catering partners include Joe and Barry Maurillo, Vito Cucci, and PJ and Pat Calello.
The Chateau Grande hotel is excited about its recent involvement with the Middlesex County Chamber and hopes to foster connections with local businesses, according to Calello.
“We are really looking to develop relationships and partner with local businesses so we can become a good community partner for the tri-state area,” he said.
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Local Business Leaders Honored at Annual Community Leaders of Distinction |
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Local business leaders were praised for making a community impact over the last two years at our annual Community Leaders of Distinction awards ceremony on May 25.
This year’s virtual ceremony honored five individuals for their contributions that have made a difference and improved the quality of life for the communities in Middlesex County. Those honored this year include Carla Scaturro of the Scaturro Insurance Agency; Michael Valentin of Johnson & Johnson; Sherrie Wells of the Hugs for Brady Foundation; and Michael and Barbara Blackwell, longtime residents of New Brunswick.
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Great Day on the Banks for the 75th Annual Bernie Cohn Golf Classic |
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It was a beautiful day for the 75th Annual Bernie Cohn Golf Classic on Thursday, May 13 at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe.
As always, our signature Golf Classic served as an opportunity for business and community leaders of Middlesex County to connect while supporting the Chamber’s efforts to improve the County.
Golfers enjoyed the day filled with networking, great food, on-course games and golf.
Thank you to our sponsors: Magyar Bank, CMIT Solutions, Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, Investors Bank, SSP Architects, Solar Landscape, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Hermann, Withum, The Original Thin Crust Pizza Company, Maul Power Group, OPTEC, Affinity Federal Credit Union, Garland, Toto Group, LLC., Middlesex College, Job Corps, Parker Life Org, First Bank, Campbell Supply Co. HQ, Dco Energy & Forsgate Country Club.
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Middlesex County Q2 ELC – Featuring Senator Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr., D-18
Tuesday, June 1 at 10 AM
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Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Middlesex County Q2 ELC on Tuesday, June 1 at 10 a.m.
The virtual Employer Legislative Committee (ELC) meeting’s confirmed guest speaker is Senator Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr., D-18.
If you have any questions or matters you would like to have covered by the Senator, please email them to Chrissy Buteas at cbuteas@njbia.org. Chrissy Buteas, Chief Government Affairs Officer of NJBIA, will also be providing a legislative update during the meeting.
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Join Us for Employer Guidance: New Secure Choice Savings Program for NJ
Thursday, June 10 at 12:30 PM
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The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents “Employer Guidance: New Secure Choice Savings Program for NJ” as part of the Chamber’s Workforce and Business Resources Series: Connecting You With What You Need to Know on Thursday, June 10th at 12:30 PM. The Program is Courtesy of The Human Resources and Government Affairs Committees.
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Insperity’s New Jersey Business Performance Advisor, Jessica Lavin along with Insperity subject matter experts to bring you an educational panel discussion regarding the NJ Secure Choice Savings Program. The program will include information that we know today on the Program as well as alternative solutions for Employers that will satisfy the requirement for providing a Retirement Savings Plan for their employees.
Our 1.5-Hour Program Will Cover:
- What we know right now about the NJ Secure Choice Savings Act
- Proposed criteria for mandatory participation
- Why offer a retirement plan
- What other states mandate a State-Run Retirement program
- What is a State Run Retirement Program and why are they created
- Utilizing a 401(k) as an alternative
- What are the benefits of a 401(k)
- Q & A
Presented by: Jessica Lavin, Business Performance Advisor – Insperity, Lori Sweeney, SHRM-SCP, Senior Human Resource Specialist, Whitney Eidem Insperity Retirement Services Consultant – Outside Record Keeper (ORK) Plans & State Retirement Plans, and Dustin Braud, Insperity Sales Consultant, Retirement Services
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Join Us for Our June Virtual Networking Breakfast
Friday, June 18th at 9 AM
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Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Somerset County Business Partnership for our Virtual Networking Breakfast at 9 AM on Friday, June 18th. Our Virtual Networking Breakfast is designed to provide Members and Guests with the Opportunity to Network with other Members, Develop New Connections and Grow their Business.
Our Program Features:
- 30 Sec Introductions
- Group Networking
- Interactive Discussions
- Member Spotlight
- Members will receive a list of attendees directly after the program.
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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New Food Truck Allows Elijah's Promise to Serve More People in New Brunswick and
Middlesex County
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Elijah’s Promise already serves thousands every month at its Community Soup Kitchen. The New Brunswick-based non-profit is excited to expand and go mobile with “Elijah’s Promise on Wheels.” This new food truck will get hot meals to hundreds of those who cannot get to the soup kitchen and would otherwise go hungry.
Find the food truck at the following locations for lunch through at least the end of August. In the event of severe inclement weather, the truck will not operate.
Sharon Baptist Church, Saturdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. located at 25 Howard Street in New Brunswick
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. located at 568 Ryders Lane in East Brunswick
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Dine Below the Line
Thursday, June 3rd at 6:00 PM on YouTube
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Tune in live to watch local chefs showcase recipes prepared on a budget with items typically found in a food pantry. Chefs will be judged on creativity, budget, and nutrition. There will be a “People’s Choice” vote as well – those watching will have the opportunity to cast their vote for their favorite dish! |
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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!
The Urban Health Collaborative
Farmers Insurance - Z Austin Agency
Clarity Accounting & Tax Group, LLC
Doc Events
Welcome Back, Returning Members!
Scaturro Insurance Agency
Crowne Plaza Edison
Athreya Inc
Lincoln Technical Institute
Prudential Advisors
Newspaper Media Group
Cowleys Pest Services
New Jersey Office Systems
EXP Realty
Rally Point Title Agency
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Rutgers University
Kramer Industries
Horizon BCBSNJ
Silver Line Building Products
Elijah's Promise
Provident Bank - Gillespie
New Jersey Institute for Disabilities
DJN Raritan Crossing
Merrill Lynch - Bridgewater
Campbell Freightliner
Woodbridge Community Center
RB Manufacturing
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