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News from the Middlesex Chamber - July 2017
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Monthly breakfast is designed for members and their guests to network and develop new connections
 The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking breakfast tomorrow, July 21, 8:30 a.m., at Due Mari, 78 Albany Street in downtown New Brunswick.
Come enjoy a full, gourmet buffet breakfast in the way only Due Mari can as you network with representatives of the Central Jersey business community.
Tomorrow's member spotlight will be Cherise Kent, Director, Corporate Engagement, Office of Research and Economic Development at Rutgers University.
Click here for more information.
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More than 1,000 business representatives and vendors descended upon Edison's Pines Manor Expo to break into new markets, attract new clients, and foster influential partnerships
 The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its widely-anticipated Hispanic Business Expo, this week at the Pines Manor in Edison, and, as usual, the event delivered as advertised.
The bonanza of a networking event has grown to attract nearly 1,000 business owners, employees, policymakers and exhibitors representing the nonprofit, health care, retail, finance and hospitality sectors.
This year's event included a panel discussion that included entrepreneurs Carlos Serrano of Freehold, aka, "the Empanada Guy," and Hipatia Lopez of Elmwood Park, creator of the Empanada Fork. Ronaldo Linares of Martino's Cuban Restaurant moderated the discussion.
Click here to read more and to view event photos.
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The MCRCC Annual Meeting at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe focused on long-term goals, programs and initiatives, and our vision for sustainable economic viability for Middlesex County.
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MCRCC's 2017 Board of Directors
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The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce (MCRCC) held its annual meeting and installation of officers and directors June 15 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe. We were honored to have Elizabeth Arnett Williams-Riley of the American Conference on Diversity as our keynote speaker.
Williams-Riley, who speaks around the country on the power of inclusion and diversity, emphasized the Chamber's role in one of most diverse parts of the country-Central Jersey.
"When you talk about diversity, don't make it an after thought - make sure you include it when creating your business plans," she said.
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Awards will be presented on September 13, 2017
Nominations are being accepted now through July 25 for The New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards, sponsored by a broad-based coalition of New Jersey groups, including regional and bi-national chambers of commerce, immigrant advocacy groups, and other community organizations joining to celebrate the important role of immigrants in today's economy and to honor the contributions of immigrant business leaders to their communities.
The awards will be presented on September 13, 2017 from 8:00-11:30 AM at the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce/Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce Global Opportunities Summit "Building Bridges to Business Connections" to be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Princeton, NJ.
The NJ Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards honor current first-generation immigrant business leaders helping local New Jersey communities thrive. The Awards were created to highlight the history and academic influence of New Jersey's immigrant entrepreneurs and their contributions to communities throughout the state. The intention of the New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards is to bring together business groups from across the state to join in celebrating the important role of immigrants to today's economy. The awards honor immigrants for their achievements in growth, advocacy, innovation, sustainability, and leadership.
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Due date for back-to-school supplies donations is August 4, 2017
Each year, the Salvation Army in New Brunswick seeks to provide needy Families assistance with the Back to School Program. This program has helped out tremendously and the organization is asking once again for your help.
Preferred donate items are: backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, rulers, highlighters, scissors color pencils, paper, glue sticks, markers, calculators, 1" binders, 3" ring notebooks, pens, student planners, pocket dictionaries, and erasers.
The due date for back-to-school supplies donations is August 4, 2017.
For more information, please contact Erika or Lorraine at the Salvation Army at (732) 545-1477.
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We welcomed our newest members June 7 at our monthly membership orientation! There, they learn about how they can get involved in leadership opportunities within the Chamber in order to further bolster and enhance the Middlesex County business community.
Thank you to Investors Bank for sponsoring and hosting our breakfast.
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The Central Jersey Convention and Visitors Bureau Sponsors Annual Tour
The 2017 Central Jersey Golf Tour, sponsored by the Central Jersey Convention and Visitors Bureau, is a three-county, four-course golf tournament that showcases the finest Central Jersey golf courses. Each outing begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun and concludes with a barbecue lunch. If you're a golfer, you won't want to miss this. Four courses, one champion.
Golfers receive a continental breakfast, a round of golf, and lunch!
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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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Women's Leadership Summit
Forsgate Country Club
Monroe, NJ
Thursday, September 28, 2017
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July Networking Breakfast
Due Mari
New Brunswick, NJ
Friday, July 21, 2017
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August Happy Hour
The Courtyard by Marriott Edison Woodbridge
Edison, NJ
Thursday, August 24, 2017
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