Education Archives - MIDJersey Chamber

Michael Mancini Named Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees of Thomas Edison State University

April 5, 2018

Thomas Edison State University President Merodie A. Hancock, PhD, has named Michael Mancini as chief of staff of the institution and secretary to the university’s Board of Trustees. “I am extremely pleased that Michael is … Continue reading

Careers, Education, Member News

Dr. Kathryn A. Foster named TCNJ’s 16th president

March 27, 2018

New Jersey native will return home, bringing to The College of New Jersey 30 years of experience as a proven teacher, scholar, leader, and staunch advocate of public higher education. The TCNJ Board of Trustees … Continue reading

Education, Member News

RCBC raised a record $250,000 for student scholarships

March 20, 2018

The Rowan College at Burlington County Foundation held its most successful fundraiser to date last month, as the college continues to make higher education more affordable and accessible in Burlington County. The ninth annual Celebration of Philanthropy … Continue reading

Careers, Chamber News, Economic, Education, Government

2018 Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Kickoff Breakfast

March 20, 2018

Over the past two years, the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Initiative has employed over 300 youths, ages 16 – 21, in summer jobs in government, nonprofit, and private sector organizations. In this collaboration with the … Continue reading

Careers, Education, Member News

Merodie A. Hancock Selected as President of Thomas Edison State University

December 21, 2017

TRENTON, N.J. – Merodie A. Hancock, Ph.D., was unanimously elected the fourth president of Thomas Edison State University by the institution’s Board of Trustees at a special board meeting today. She will take office … Continue reading

Chamber News, Education, Member News

Librarys Transform during National Library Week

April 18, 2017

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP. Mayor Janice S. Mironov proclaimed National Library Week April 9 to 15, with the theme “Libraries Transform” and recognized the important role of the two East Windsor branches, Hickory Corner and Twin … Continue reading

Chamber News, Education

Mercer Community College Ribbon Ceremony

April 11, 2017

11:30 a.m. The Moving Forward Bus Tour of Recent Trenton Development Sponsored by Greater Trenton Leaves from Trenton Hall, with stops at: – Glen Cairn Hall – Roebling Lofts – NJ Realtors … Continue reading

Chamber News, Economic, Education, Member News

2017 Summer Youth Employment Program

April 6, 2017

Mayor’s Kickoff Breakfast Launched the Summer Youth Employment Program for 2017 Trenton, NJ – On Tuesday, April 4 the Mayor of the City of Trenton, Eric E. Jackson, and various key stakeholders will publicly announce … Continue reading

Education, Member News

East Windsor Mayor Mironov Endorsing Read Across America-NJ

March 3, 2017

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP. Mayor Janice S. Mironov proclaimed Read Across America Day – March 2, endorsing Read Across America-NJ, calling upon East Windsor citizens to read on that day with their children, and recommitting “our … Continue reading

Upcoming Events

May

Wed

May Breakfast Club @ Holliday Inn Express Bordentown

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May 2 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Sponsored by:

The MIDJersey Breakfast Club is your opportunity to meet professionals who mean business – building relationships is the name of the game.

As an attendee, you’ll give your 30-second elevator commercial about you and your business. Bring plenty of business cards.

Breakfast and coffee will be provided.

FREE to Members

NOT A MEMBER? Please join us for a nominal fee to register and see what the MIDJersey Chamber is all about! Contact Jodi for more details.

Categories: Chamber Events Tags: #Breakfastclub #membership

May

Thu

Live Your Best Life Women’s Forum and Expo @ The Hilton Garden Inn

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May 3 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Presented by:

This evening forum is geared towards professional women who are looking for a positive balance in their lives.

Enjoy demos from our exhibitors focused on providing inspiration, meditation and relaxation, overall wellness and products and services to fit your needs and life.

Become passionate about your health and well-being, make new connections and enjoy this relaxing, fun night out!

Sponsored by:

KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY:
Dr. Anjali Bhandarkar Internal Medicine, RWJ Medical Associates
Shirley Roberts, MA, LPC NCC Health Educator at RWJ Hamilton

Dr. Anjali Bhandarkar,

Internal Medicine, RWJ Medical Associates

Dr. Bhandarkar believes in providing comprehensive and well-coordinated care to the patient, and that teamwork plays a crucial role in enabling her to help patients successfully reach their health goals. She also works to empower patients to participate fully in their healthcare by asking questions and openly expressing their views and beliefs to their physician.

She is also a member of the American College of Physicians.

She worked in Manhattan for many years and co-founded the Women’s Health Clinic at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Medical Center. She has taught medical students, nurse practitioner students and residents for many years.

In her spare time, Dr. Bhandarkar enjoys traveling, healthy cooking and playing the violin.

Shirley Roberts, MA, LPC, NCC

Community Health Educator, RWJ Hamilton

Shirley Roberts has been a community health educator at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton for 16 years. She is a licensed professional mental health counselor and certified professional health and wellness coach.

Shirley’s interests are focused on the impact of chronic medical illness on a person’s psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She has published on this subject in state and national counseling journals. She teaches workshops for people with chronic illness, diabetes and cancer, as well as facilitates groups on healthy aging. In addition, she co-teaches a program for families with children who have weight challenges.

Categories: Chamber Events Tags: #women expo

May

Fri

4th Annual Diversity Summit @ Princeton University - Carnegie Center

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May 4 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join the Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce for the 4th Annual Diversity Summit Strategy for Success; Working with Higher Education. Learn key ways to navigate challenges and opportunities of partnering with institutions of higher education and how diversity certification can benefit your organization.

Featuring Keynote Speaker –
Ramona Emilia Romero, General Counsel, Princeton University

Panel Discussion #1
Navigating Challenges and Opportunities of Partnering with Institutions of Higher Education

Panel Discussion #2
How Diversity Certification Can Benefit Your Organization

Meet the Purchasing Teams
Immediately following the Diversity Summit, participants will have the opportunity to network and meet the Purchasing Representatives from the participating Higher Ed institutions.

Registration, networking and complimentary hot breakfast begins at 8:00a.m. program will begin promptly at 8:30a.m.

Categories: Chamber Events

May

Tue

2018 State of Robbinsville Township Address @ The Stone Terrace by John Henry

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May 8 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Mayor Fried is proud to announce that he has selected the Robbinsville Township C.A.R.E. program as the beneficiary of this year’s State of Robbinsville Township Pay It Forward event. Robbinsville Township is committed to taking a more proactive approach in helping those with addiction by providing resources and support to aid them on the road to recovery.

By expanding the C.A.R.E. program and infusing it with funding from generous gifts from our sponsors and the public, Robbinsville Township will be able to provide financial assistance to our partners in order to provide:

Partial scholarships for a participating rehabilitation center
Transportation access
Essential items such as shelter and meals

For more on C.A.R.E., including its complete mission statement, visit www.robbinsville.net.

Sponsorship opportunities can be found here.

Categories: Chamber Events Tags: #mayor #robbinsville

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