News from the Middlesex Chamber - July 2021 |
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Member Spotlight: VoiceNEXT |
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VoiceNEXT has been in the business of creating effective hybrid work models long before the pandemic forced splitting time between the office and home to be the ‘new normal.’
As a NJ-based company, VoiceNEXT has provided unparalleled service to its customers for upwards of 18 years and has transitioned from a voice communications to a cloud communications company over the years, according to Chief Executive Officer Gary Cooper.
“We help businesses work in the same space whether the employees are in the office, virtual, on the road, at the beach, or on the golf course,” Cooper said, adding that the company specializes in both internal and external communications.
VoiceNEXT is a hosted PBX phone company, meaning that the brains of the phone system are hosted in the cloud on the company’s network. A business’s phone then gets connected to the Internet and it connects back to the PBX in the cloud, ensuring uninterrupted service even during power outages.
“We make it easy for businesses to communicate, especially during critical times like inclement weather and power outages,” added co-founder Michael Galkin. “To increase efficiency and productivity, it all starts with communication.”
Cooper and Galkin pride themselves on VoiceNEXT being a phone company that actually answers the phone, guaranteeing customers 24/7 live support. Along with 24-hour support, the company offers free onsite installation and training at no cost to clients in the New York metro area.
The founders also believe in being a good community partner, so they work with a wide variety of local non-profit groups, providing them with exceptional service for minimal cost.
“I always say that the highest form of spiritual energy is helping others, and that's the reason we’re here,” said Cooper. “We care just as much about our clients’ businesses as they do.”
The company has been a member of the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce and other local chambers for 15 years, being an important sponsor at events, including the annual Largest Networking Party.
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Let's Celebrate in Royal Style!
August Meet & Greet
Wednesday, August 11th, 5:30 PM
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Let’s celebrate our August Meet & Greet in royal style at the beautifully landscaped Kensington Place Courtyard! Enjoy complimentary wine and tapas, provided by VintEdge Wine Bar, while networking with the best of Middlesex County’s business community.
Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for our August Meet & Greet on Wednesday, August 11th, 5:30 PM, outdoors at the Kensington Place Luxury Apartments, 527 Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick.
Guests can check-in at the main entrance and will be shown to the courtyard.
Early Bird Admission through July 31st: $10 for Non-Members. After July 31st, $25 for Non-Members
Non-Members – please e-mail Kathy Shaw at kathy@mcrcc.org.
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Network with Other Members, Develop New Connections and Grow Your Business |
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The 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.
Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for our Virtual Networking Breakfast at 9 AM on Friday, August 13th.
Our Program Features:
- 30 Sec Introductions
- Group Networking
- Interactive Discussions
- Member Spotlight
- Members will receive a list of attendees directly after the program.
MCRCC Members $10, Affiliates $18 and Guests Non-Members $25
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Meet Us at the LNP
Central Jersey's Premiere Business & Networking Expo
Monday, September 20, 4 PM
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Launched in 1992, the Largest Networking Party (LNP) was created to offer an exciting and relaxed networking opportunity to business partners of Central Jersey. In its 28th year, the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is celebrating all that Middlesex County has to offer with a distinguished event that tops all others.
Join us on Monday, September 20th for Central Jersey’s premiere business & networking expo. Held at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, hundreds of professionals swarm to the largest showcasing of Central Jersey businesses each year, making it the event to not miss.
All Sponsorship Packages include an expo table, tickets and marketing elements ranging from e-mail and website exposure to print, at event, & more!
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The Networking Breakfast is Back
Thursday, September 23 at 8:30 AM
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The Networking Breakfast is back! Join us for our September Networking Breakfast at the Pines Manor in Edison from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 23rd.
The MCRCC Networking Breakfast is designed to provide members and their guests with the opportunity to network with other members, develop new connections and grow your business.
Event Overview:
- 8:30 AM Doors Open (Breakfast available)
- 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM – Breakfast
- 8:50 AM to 9:30 AM – Introduction & 30 Second Intros
- 9:30 AM to 9:55 AM – Structured Networking
- 9:55 AM – Closing & Follow Up Networking Activity
Early Bird Pricing Available! $38 for Members – $45 for Non-Members through August 23rd
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Announcing the New Brunswick Heart Festival
Saturday, August 14th at 4 PM
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State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and Above Art Studios present the New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 4pm-7pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon. This free family-friendly festival celebrates all the vibrant arts and history that New Brunswick and Middlesex County have to offer with live performances, interviews, crafts, and more. The festival will take place in New Brunswick in-person at Monument Square at 2 Livingston Ave and will be live streamed on YouTube. For more information, visit NewBrunwickArts.org.
“We are thrilled to bring together so many amazing arts and community partners for the second annual New Brunswick HEART festival,” said festival organizers, Tracey O’Reggio Clark from New Brunswick Cultural Center, and the Arts Institute of Middlesex Country; Kelly Blithe from State Theatre New Jersey; Dontae Muse from Above Art Studios; and Sarah Ferreira from New Brunswick Cultural Center and the Arts Institute of Middlesex County. “We are also happy to provide attendees with the choice to enjoy this year’s festival live and in-person or watch the live-stream on YouTube.”
This year's lineup includes the New Brunswick Brass Band; New Brunswick Latin band, Sonido Latino; jazz violinist Bri Blvck; a salsa dance class party with Elvis Ruiz; inspirational opera singer Sonya Headlam; tap dancer Omar Edwards; the Hearts of Oak Youth Pipes and Drums band; guitarist Dennis McDonough; an English-Spanish musical performance for the kids by The Bilingual Birdies Trio; and New Brunswick Vinyl Society and Silent Knight.
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Virtual Member Orientation
Tuesday, August 17th
9 - 10 a.m.
Please join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for Member Orientation.
Orientation is a great opportunity for new, current and prospective members to meet the staff, network and learn about the resources provided to them through their Chamber Membership.
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Cyber Security Awareness Training: How to Spot a Phishing Scam
Thursday, August 19th
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents “Cyber Security Awareness Training, Empowering the First Layer of Defense: How to Spot a Phishing Scam” as part of the Chamber’s Technology and Business Development Series: Cyber Security Awareness Training.
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Cyber Security Awareness Training: How Security Policies and a Password Manager Will Protect You From a Data Breach
Wednesday, Sept. 15th
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents “Cyber Security Awareness Training, Empowering the first layer of defense, “How Security Policies and a Password Manager Will Protect You From a Data Breach” as part of the Chamber’s Technology and Business Development Series: Cyber Security Awareness Training.
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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!
Overmyer Insurance Agency
The Alternative Board of Center NJ
Friends of Cyrus
Europastry
Montclair Hospitality Group
Home 2 Suites by Hilton
Saving A Life Teaching
FDU Rotham Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Entry India
Welcome Back, Returning Members!
M&T Bank - Iselin
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
The Junk Luggers of Central Jersey
Home 2 Suites Edison
Access Self Storage
Middlesex County Workforce Development
TapSnap
Hugs for Brady Foundation
The Imperia
Township of Plainsboro
DoubleTree by Hilton, Somerset Hotel
Acme Motors
State Theater
Stern Capital Management
Top Golf USA
Nano-Ditech Corp
A.J. Perri
Optec Communications
Kraus Marketing
Insperity - East Brunswick
Metro Self Storage
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
Lanxess Corporation
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