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Berkshire Bank Expands Asset-Based Lending in Mid-Atlantic Region

March 28, 2018

Berkshire Bank, has announced the appointment of Jim Crumlish as VP, Asset-Based Lending and Relationship Manager. Crumlish will be tasked with continuing our growth initiatives by maintaining strong client relationships in the Mid-Atlantic region while … 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

Awards, Member News, Non-Profit

Advancing Opportunities Announces Honorees for 3rd Annual Spring Hoedown

March 27, 2018

Advancing Opportunities, Inc., a leading provider of services for people with disabilities, announced today the individuals and organizations that will be honored at their 3rd Annual Spring Hoedown on Friday, May 4, 2018. The Spring … 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

Member News, Mergers & Acquisitions, Retail

L & A Tent Rentals Acquires Big Top Tent Company

March 26, 2018

L & A Tent Rentals, of Hamilton, New Jersey, recently completed the acquisition of Big Top Tent Company, of Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Big Top Tent Company was founded by Tom Soffel, in 1986, and … Continue reading

Member News, Mergers & Acquisitions

Townsquare Announces Aquisition of Trenton, NJ Radio Stations

March 23, 2018

Greenwich, CT – March 22, 2018 Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE: TSQ) (“Townsquare”, or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire three radio stations in Trenton, NJ from Connoisseur Media, LLC, … Continue reading

Awards, Member News

Hutchinson Honored for Work on Edison Solutions

March 20, 2018

CHERRY HILL, NJ – – Hutchinson was recently presented with the highly coveted Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) “Excellence in Construction” 2017- NJ Project of the Year award for work on the Edison Retail Solutions … 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

Food & Drink, Government, Member News

Hamilton Mayor to Host Networking Event

March 18, 2018

Mayor Kelly Yaede and the Hamilton Township Economic Development Advisory Commission (HTEDAC) welcome local business professionals and residents to attend an informal evening with Mayor Yaede and her key staff members at this networking event. The event will take … Continue reading

Careers, Finance, Member News

BB&T names Rhodes to lead Greater Delaware Valley region

March 18, 2018

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — BB&T today announced Travis Rhodes has been named president for its Delaware Valley Region, which includes BB&T Community Banking markets in Philadelphia and surrounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey counties. Rhodes, who currently serves as regional corporate banking manager in Charlotte, … Continue reading

Upcoming Events

Apr

Wed

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

Wed

May Breakfast Club @ Holliday Inn Express Bordentown

Tickets

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

Tickets

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!