Recovery Friendly Workplace Workshop – Introduction for Businesses
2026-01-22 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Somerset County Business Partnership, 50 Division St., fourth floor, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Business owners, senior leadership, and HR professionals are invited to attend an upcoming workshop showcasing New Jersey’s first Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) program, administered by Somerset County Human Services and supported by opioid abatement funds.
The workshop, hosted by CiC for Prevention & Recovery, will be conducted on Thursday, January 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Somerset County Business Partnership at 50 Division St., #400, in Somerville.
The session will highlight the fiscal and organizational benefits of creating supportive, stigma-free work environments for employees impacted by addiction and co-occurring behavioral health challenges.
Register for the event by using the QR code in this flyer. Contact David Martinak at dmartinak@communityincrisis.org or 973-722-5333 for more information about the event.

Employer Webinar: Using Metrix Learning/Skillup for Staff Training
2026-03-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-03-05 15:30 - 16:15 | Virtual Event
Employers in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties are invited to attend one two webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be used to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5. 2026. During each session, there will be examples of how local employers are using the platform for staff training and participants will also learn about other GRWDB paid-training opportunities for businesses.
Employers may join either session by using the following link: https://meet.goto.com/510433933.
The SkillUp Greater Raritan Metrix Learning® platform is a free online learning-management system featuring more than 7,000 courses, which can be done individually or with cohorts. The courses can be used for new hires, development for longtime workers and manager skill enhancement. The $199 per person cost of the employee training program will be covered by GRWDB grant dollars.
Employers can choose a preset learning path, or they can customize the employee learning system to fit their needs. Metrix Learning® personnel will collaborate with employers to create a program that fits their learning needs. This easy online learning-management system will also keep track of employees’ course progress, course completion, and hours of training.
Employers interested in getting started with this program immediately may email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790, and they will be connected to the GRWDB’s Metrix Learning training partner.

HINJ Pulse 2026: Saving Lives Globally, Driving Our Economy Locally
2026-03-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ, 08818, United States
The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey will present its second annual Summit from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday March 13, at Middlesex College, West Hall, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison.
Pulse 2026: Saving Lives Globally, Driving Our Economy Locally is a state-of-the-industry event exploring the latest policies, innovations, and collaborations shaping the future of pharma and medtech in New Jersey. The event will feature two panels and a fireside chat on “New Jersey’s Role in Global Health.”
Panelists include:

Chrissy Buteas, president and CEO, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey
Ali A. Houshmand, Ph.D., president, Rowan University
Dan Leonard, executive director, We Work For Health
Peter Mesenbrink, Ph.D., executive director biostatistics, Advanced Quantitative Sciences Development, Novartis
Emily Meyers, executive director, Arthritis Foundation – NJ Chapter
Christopher Paladino, president, DEVCO
Michele Siekerka, president and CEO, New Jersey Business & Industry Association
William F. Tate IV, Ph.D., president, Rutgers University.

Tickets to the event are $50. To register, go here.

Builds Bio+ New Jersey Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development
2026-03-23 08:00 - 14:30 | The Rutgers Club, 85 Avenue E, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
The Builds Bio+ Inaugural New Jersey Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at The Rutgers Club, 85 Avenue E, second floor, Piscataway.
The organizing group represents a convergence of academia, industry, government, and economic development leaders who have shaped a high-impact agenda designed to reflect New Jersey’s unique scientific strengths, workforce priorities, and innovation ecosystem.
The full-day conference is for senior executive and thought leaders in the life science industry who will talk about ways to drive collaboration, innovation, and long-term growth across the region.
For the event agenda and fees as well as additional details about the organization, go to https://BuildsBio.org/jersey2026.

Employer Webinar: Using Metrix Learning/Skillup for Employee Training
2026-03-24 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Employers in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties are invited to attend one of two webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be used to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026. During each session, there will be examples of how local employers are using the platform for staff training and participants will also learn about other GRWDB paid-training opportunities for businesses.
Employers may join either session by using the following link: https://meet.goto.com/510433933.
The SkillUp Greater Raritan Metrix Learning® platform is a free online learning-management system featuring more than 7,000 courses, which can be done individually or with cohorts. The courses can be used for new hires, development for longtime workers and manager skill enhancement. The $199 per person cost of the employee training program will be covered by GRWDB grant dollars.
Employers can choose a preset learning path, or they can customize the employee learning system to fit their needs. Metrix Learning® personnel will collaborate with employers to create a program that fits their learning needs. This easy online learning-management system will also keep track of employees’ course progress, course completion, and hours of training.
Employers interested in getting started with this program immediately may email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790, and they will be connected to the GRWDB’s Metrix Learning training partner.

Hunterdon Polytech Advanced Manufacturing Special Event
2026-03-25 08:30 - 13:00 | Hunterdon County Polytech North Campus, 2 Regional Road, Annandale, NJ, 08801, United States
Hunterdon County Polytech is hosting an Advanced Manufacturing Special Event at its North Campus from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, to highlight it Advanced Manufacturing and Aeronautical Sciences programs in partnership with the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB).
Polytech has submitted a proposal to the MIB seeking funding to further equip and enhance its program, and this event marks the long-awaited next steps in launching the program first considered a number of years ago. Regional manufacturers are invited to attend this meeting to learn more and support the program’s continued development.
The MIB is an initiative of the U.S. Department of the Navy focused on strengthening America’s naval power by revitalizing the nation’s shipbuilding and repair capabilities. Polytech’s goal is to educate and train students in Hunterdon County with the technical skills necessary to support the MIB’s mission while also strengthening the local and regional workforce pipeline in advanced manufacturing and related high- demand industries.
To RSVP, use the QR code in this flyer.
