Economic Archives - MIDJersey Chamber

Gender Wage Gap Costs New Jersey Women More Than $34 Billion Each Year, Finds New Analysis Released for Equal Pay Day Tomorrow

April 10, 2018

If the Wage Gap Closed, New Jersey Women Could Afford 13.6 More Months of Child Care or 9.4 More Months of Rent Each Year A state-by-state analysis released for Equal Pay Day tomorrow reveals that … Continue reading

Chamber News, Economic, Government

2018 State of Ewing Township – Gallery

March 27, 2018

On March 27th, Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann addressed the business community for the annual State of Ewing Township Address at Trenton Country Club. Over 100 elected officials and community leaders were in attendance. Thank you to … Continue reading

Economic, Food & Drink, Member News

Baguette Bistro Restaurant Opens in Town Center Plaza on Route 130 North

March 27, 2018

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP. Mayor Janice S. Mironov, joined by Deputy Mayor John Zoller, Council Members Perry Shapiro and Peter Yeager and restaurant owners Vi Trieu and Rosa Trieu, celebrated the grand opening of Baguette Bistro … 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

Economic, Finance, Member News, Non-Profit

Berkshire Hills Announces Employee and Community Investments

January 5, 2018

Pittsfield, MA – Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), the parent of Berkshire Bank, today announced additional investments in its employees and communities following the recent passage of federal tax reform legislation. These investments include: … Continue reading

Careers, Economic, Government, Member News

Hamilton administrator retiring, mayor names councilman to job

December 1, 2017

John Ricci will retire as Hamilton’s business administrator at the end of the year after nearly 40 years in public service, Mayor Kelly Yaede announced Thursday. And the mayor said she’s selected outgoing Councilman Dave … Continue reading

Economic, Food & Drink, Member News, Retail, Small Business

DIAMOND’S of HAMILTON OFFICIATES SECOND LOCATION

November 28, 2017

Hamilton, NJ – Sunday, November 26, 2017 Tommy and Anthony Zucchetti along with the Honorable Mayor Kelly Yaede officiated their second location with a ribbon ceremony and after samplings of their Italian menu originated from … Continue reading

Arts & Culture, Economic, Food & Drink, Member News, Sports

NJM and the Trenton Thunder – The Capital City’s All-Star Team

November 14, 2017

West Trenton, NJ – November 8, 2017 – NJM Insurance Company, one of New Jersey’s leading insurers, announced today that, beginning next year, it will be the Presenting Partner of the Trenton Thunder, the Double-A … Continue reading

Awards, Economic, Government, Member News, Utilities & Energy

Greater Mercer TMA Awards Businesses, Schools and Municipalities for Leadership in Sustainability and Safety

November 3, 2017

Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association (GMTMA), the Regional Transportation Management Association for Mercer and Ocean counties held its Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Princeton, on Friday, Oct 27, 2017. During the event, … Continue reading

Arts & Culture, Economic, Leisure, Lifestyle, Member News

TRENTON COUNTRY CLUB WILL CELEBRATE 120TH ANNIVERSARY IN OCTOBER

September 20, 2017

On October 13, the Board of Directors of Trenton Country Club (TCC) will host a Commemorative Flag Dedication Ceremony to kick off a celebration weekend in honor of the club’s 120th Anniversary. Local elected dignitaries, … Continue reading

Upcoming Events

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Member Benefit: Business Writing Workshop @ MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce Training Center

Tickets

Apr 25 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Exclusive Member-Only Professional Development Workshops are back, and available exclusively to MIDJersey Chamber member at no-cost.

Benefits to Participant:

This workshop presents fundamentals of effective business writing. It emphasizes development of a clear, persuasive writing style suited to the modern office and focuses on logical organization, word choice, tone, and clarity. This presentation is customized for participants based on student writing samples.

Workshop Highlights

• Understand the components of writing
• Recognize the effects of organization and word choice
• Convey a desired tone
• Adapt to the audience
• Write clear, effective memos and letters
• Write clear emails

Each class is limited to a maximum of 20 participants. All of the workshops will take place at the MIDJersey Chamber office. Only Chamber members in good-standing are eligible to attend. A full course list is available online.

Mercer Institute, a division of Mercer County Community College, provides businesses and organizations with customized training and development programs. Visit www.mercerinstitute.com for more information

Categories: Chamber Events

May

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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!