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News from the Middlesex Chamber - February 2017
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MCRCC Re-Launches Meet the Mayors Series for 2017
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Discussion topics include economic development, the power of partnerships, travel & tourism, and transportation and sustainability.
 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, February 28, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Starland Ballroom 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville, NJ.
Confirmed mayors are Mayor Brad Cohen of East Brunswick, Mayor Owen Henry of Old Bridge, Mayor John Krenzel of South River, Mayor Fred Henry of South Amboy, and Mayor Kennedy O'Brien of Sayreville.
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Part 2 of our 4 Part Human Resources Series
Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber for the second installment of our Human Resources Series, "Managing the Evolution of Human Capital, Your 21st Century Toolkit for Success: Leave and Confidentiality in the Workplace."
The program will take place Friday, February 24, 9 a.m., at NJ Advance Media, 485 Route 1 S, Bldg. E Suite 300 Woodbridge Corporate Plaza, Iselin, NJ 08830
This program is designed for Small Business Owners, Front-Line Managers, Senior Leaders and Human Resources Professionals. Session 2 is sponsored by NJ Advance Media and held on location at NJ Advance Media in Iselin. Each ticket includes admission to the interactive program and a light breakfast.
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Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center to Host
 You didn't think a little snow would stop a force of young professionals, did you? The Middlesex Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual Emerging Leaders Summit, postponed this month due to snow, is rescheduled just in time for spring on Thursday, March 23.
The summit is designed to provide professional and personal development for beginning to mid-career professionals. Opportunities are provided for business professionals pursuing network expansion and career success. Hear from our panel of speakers who will share their journey as Emerging Leaders and how they got to where they are today.
"Central Jersey is a treasure-trove of professional talent," said Lina Llona President, Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce. "When we provide the tools to best develop that talent, the economic benefits reach the individual, the employer, as Well as the entire region."
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Many thanks to the The Rutgers Club for once again hosting more than 50 Central Jersey business professionals at our monthly Networking Breakfast on February 17!
The event allows Chamber members to showcase their businesses and services in an intimate, high-impact setting -- all while enjoying a delicious breakfast.
The Networking Breakfast is organized by our Ambassador Committee, which supports Chamber membership by welcoming and guiding new members to ensure they get the most out of their experience and quickly become involved. Committee members also focus on retention of existing members by regularly reaching out to solicit feedback on their chamber experience and listen to ideas on how we can improve.
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Snapshots: The February 2017 Membership Orientation
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We welcomed our newest members this morning in 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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We were honored to be part of the New Jersey Golf Show this month at the Garden State Exhibition Center in Somerset - the the largest golf show in the state! It provided an opportunity for the Chamber to register people for our Bernie Cohn Memorial Golf Classic and 71st Annual Outing on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township.
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Noted expert on demographics, housing, and regional economics provides insight on economic viability in Middlesex County
 Dean James Hughes of Rutgers University's Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy provided an economic outlook for Middlesex County in 2017 and beyond last month. Hughes was the featured speaker at the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual economic outlook series.
This year's event took place at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick.
"At 91 months, we're now in the fourth largest economic expansion in the nation's history," Hughes said, but added that there remained lingering effects of the homeownership crisis. "This is the single longest correction in our nation's history."
Read more!
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New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill Discusses The City's Future
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a presentation February 7 by New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill on the future of the Arts in New Brunswick.
Joining Mayor Cahill was Christopher Paladino, president of the New Brunswick Development Corporation (Devco) to outline a a 27-story, $215 million downtown arts and theater redevelopment project that will house new theater spaces for George Street Playhouse and Crossroads Theatre Company as well as residential and office 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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Global Opportunities Breakfast
Crowne Plaza Princeton
Plainsboro, NJ
March 7, 2017
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The March 2017
Happy Hour
Embassy Suites
Piscataway, NJ
March 16, 2017
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March Networking Breakfast
The Rutgers Club
New Brunswick
Friday, March 17, 2017
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