NJEDA Webinar: Resources for Somerset County Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups
2024-06-11 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
During a Somerset County Business Partnership-sponsored webinar from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, participants will learn about state tax credit and grant programs to support the launch and growth of new business ventures.
This webinar, presented by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), is designed for entrepreneurs, as well as banks, CPA’s and other financial advisors who work with emerging and start-up businesses.
To register, go here. The Zoom link is provided on the registration page.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2024-06-13 11:00 - 11:45 | NJ
Employers are invited to attend a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions are conducted at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month – on April 11, May 9 and June 13, 2024. During each session, examples of how local employers are using the platform for training will be shared.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 7,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. To participate in any one of the webinars, go to https://meet.goto.com/510433933
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Growing Workplace Charging Opportunities in Somerset County
2024-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Growing Workplace Charging Opportunities in Somerset County, an electrifying webinar, will be presented at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13.
Business participants will learn about workplace electric vehicle charging, the benefits it can provide to a business and its employees, and how affordable it can be to install this amenity because of available incentives and resources.
Presenters include: Sara Catherine Lichon, Communications & Outreach Manager for Ridewise; Anyesha Sanghani, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives Specialist at RideWise; Caroline McCallum, Co-Director of the New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition; and Brian Kirk, the lead for commercial electric vehicle incentive programs at PSE&G.
To register, go here.

Navy Talent Pipeline Manufacturing Summit
2024-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033, United States
The North Jersey Manufacturing Partnership and TMG will present a Navy Talent Pipeline Manufacturing Summit on Thursday, June 13, at Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth.
Topics include the Navy Talent Pipeline, Photonics, Offshore Wind and Apprenticeships.
Use the QR code in this flyer to register for this event, which includes a free lunch buffet.
For more information, email Ronda.Merritt@dol.nj.gov.

New Jersey Statewide Multicultural Business Expo
2024-06-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Pines Manor, 2085 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ, 08817, United States
Businesses will have the opportunity to market their services, display their products and network with local and global business leaders at the Pines coming to Edison in June.
Hosted by the Middlesex Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event on June 25 at the Pines Manor will kick off with the New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year Awards followed by a celebration featuring food, live performances and entertainment from around the world.
There is no admission charge to enjoy the festivities, network with owners of multicultural businesses and meet potential clients.
Sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor spaces are available now for businesses, organizations and nonprofits of all sizes. Go to the MRCC website here for more information.

Resources for Employers to Pay for Training and Degrees
2024-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | NJ
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, June 26, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees.
NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages.
Go here to register for this webinar.

Resources for Employers to Pay for Training and Degrees
2024-07-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, July 24, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees.
NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages and can be used for recruitment and retention purposes.
Go here to register for this webinar.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employer Training Needs
2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-19 11:00 - 12:00 | GoToMeeting
Employers are invited to attend a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions are conducted at 11 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month – on September 19, October 17, November 21, and December 19, 2024. During each session, examples of how local employers are using the platform for training will be shared. In addition, other business-focused programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) and state partners will be reviewed.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 7,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. To participate in any one of the webinars, go to https://meet.goto.com/510433933
For details or to get started with the program immediately, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

NJDOL Employer Lunch & Learn Webinar: Wage & Hour
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The next New Jersey Department of Labor Lunch & Learn webinar will focus on Wage & Hour rules. The session will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, October 9.
Participants will learn about rules and regulations for: Minimum Wage; Record Keeping; Methods of Wage Payment; Overtime; Earned Sick Leave; Misclassification; Workers’ Compensation; and Anti-retaliation.
This session will be conducted on Microsoft Teams. To participate online, use this link: Join the meeting, Meeting ID: 247 187 538 10; Passcode: [REDACTED] To join by phone, call 856-338-7074.
In addition, the NJDOL Division of Wage and Hour Compliance is collecting questions from webinar participants in advance of the presentation. Applications can be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/F8ZcW57qPQ.

Resources for Employers to Pay For Employee Training, Degrees
2024-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Tuesday, October 22, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees.
NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages.
Go here to register for this webinar.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employer Training Needs
2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | NJ

Webinar: The Impact of Immigration on American Workers
2025-01-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Under what circumstances does immigration strengthen the overall economy, including the job prospects and earnings levels of American workers?
And when might immigration harm the interests of U.S.-born workers?
A webinar, The Impact of Immigration on American Workers, aims to address these questions while providing insight into labor conditions in New Jersey and the extent to which the Garden State should rely on immigrant labor in the future.
The webinar will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, January 16, and is hosted by The Garden State Immigration Policy Institute, a joint project of the NJ Business and Industry Association and the NJ Business Immigration Coalition.
The keynote speaker is Professor Zeke Hernandez, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and the author of the recently published book “The Truth About Immigration.” His talk will be followed by a panel discussion of industry representatives.
The event is free and open to the general public. To register, go here.

United for ALICE@Work Information Session: Retaining Talent in 2025
2025-01-29 12:00 - 12:45 | Zoom
The next information session for the employer-focused United For ALICE@Work professional development program is set for Wednesday, January 29, from 12 to 12:45 p.m.
The “Retaining Talent in 2025” program aims to assist employers with talent retention workforce strategies that foster successful outcomes for businesses and their employees. The program is an outgrowth of United Way’s #ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) initiative.
United For ALICE@Work includes:
— Company specific employee data-analysis to guide corporations in understanding their ALICE population.
— Professionally designed course with instruction (in-person or virtual) that incorporates the needs of employers throughout the curriculum.
— Tools, resources, and support for each company to develop an individualized Action Plan focusing on improving the employee experience.
— A growing library of Case Studies and Resources where companies can highlight their best practices and learn from others.
— 12 SHRM Professional Development Credits: After the successful completion of the 12-hour course.
To join the conversation, go here.

NJEDA Small Business Grants and Loan Workshop at SCBP
2025-02-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Somerset County Business Partnership Business Hub, 50 Division St., 4th floor, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has several products designed to support small businesses in New Jersey.
Saurin Parikh and Kathy Guzman from the Small Business Team at NJEDA will be at the Somerset County Business Partnership’s Business Hub at 50 Division St., fourth floor, Somerville, from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, to share information about NJEDA small business grant and loan programs that may be of interest to small businesses and community partners.
The discussion will include

New! Main Street Acquisition Support Grant (closing cost reimbursement)
Small Business Lease Grant
Small Business Improvement Grant (reimbursement grant)
Small Business E-Commerce Support Program
NJEDA Loan Products
NJ Capital Access Fund
High level overview of additional NJEDA Products
Q & A

Go here to register to attend this event.

RVCC Program on “AI and the Future of Business”
2025-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Raritan Valley Community College’s Business and Public Service Department will host “AI and the Future of Business: Strategies, Investments, and Opportunities,” on Thursday, February 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the college’s Branchburg campus.
The program is free and open to the public. The event will feature keynote speakers author Joseph Hudicka and business entrepreneur Jeffrey Robinson who will discuss:

The evolution of the digital age and how AI can transform and transcend how data and information are shared
How and why large technology companies are investing in AI
How AI empowers businesses to not think of it as another digital tool, but as a partner, resource, and transformational direction impacting the way businesses/organizations execute their ventures
How AI affects the hiring landscape

Hudicka is an international author, innovator, teacher, speaker, and philanthropist who is interested in accelerating critical supply chains with visibility, transparency, and trust. His most recent publication is “The AI Ecosystems Revolution: Transforming the Global Supply Chain Through Real-Time Collaboration.” Copies of the book will be available at the event.
Robinson is a business entrepreneur who focuses on information technology and software development solutions for major shippers and ecommerce businesses.
For additional information about the program, contact Tracy Rimple at tracy.rimple@raritanval.edu or Keith Spero at keith.spero@raritanval.edu.

Employer Webinar: Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Training Needs
2025-02-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Employers in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties are invited to attend one of a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be used to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, March 20, and April 17, 2025. 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 any of the sessions by using the following links:

bit.ly/FebEmployerWebinar
bit.ly/MarchEmployerWebinar
bit.ly/AprilEmployerWebinar

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 Chamber of Commerce HR Roundtable: Internal Anti-Harassment & Discrimination Investigations
2025-03-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, 119 Main St., Flemington, NJ, 08812, United States
The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce’s first HR Roundtable, “Internal Anti-Harassment & Discrimination Investigations,” will take place Wednesday, March 19, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Unity Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, Main Street, Flemington.
The guest speaker will be William P. Flahive, Flahive Burke Attorneys at Law, LLC.
To register, go to HR Roundtable: Conducting Internal Anti Harassment Investigations – Event Registration

Business Webinar: Financing Manufacturing: Bank & Alternative Strategies
2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
NJMEP and Rosenthal & Rosenthal are hosting a live session to help manufacturers navigate financing options.
The online session is planned from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Whether working with banks, the SBA, or alternative lenders, this session will break down funding solutions, credit strategies, and ways to secure the capital you need.
To learn more and to register, go here.

Lunch and Learn: Keeping Your Employee Handbook Current and Why it Matters
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, 119 Main St., Flemington, NJ, 08812, United States
The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, with support from the Hunterdon County Commissioners, is offering a Lunch and Learn Wednesday, June 11 at 12 p.m. on an important topic for all employers — “Keeping Your Employee Handbook Current and Why it Matters.” This workshop is for business owners, managers and HR representatives. Lunch will be provided.
The speaker, Leslie Parikh, Gebhardt & Kiefer Law Offices, will focus on how an Employee Handbook should align with today’s workplace and legal requirements to effectively communicate policies and standards. Her practice concentrates in the areas of employment law, civil rights litigation and municipal law. At the conclusion of the workshop, attendees will walk away with practical information which can be used immediately to ensure an organization’s Employee Handbook is the resource and tool that provides up to date, clear information on policies, procedures, and workplace requirements.
The workshop will be conducted at the Unity Center for Business and Entrepreneurship, 119 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822. To register, go to Keeping Your Employee Handbook Current and Why it Matters – Center for Business & Entrepreneurship Workshop – Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit the Chamber’s website or call 908-782-7115.

Business Resource Event at Middlesex College
2025-07-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ, 08818, United States
In partnership with Middlesex County Economic Development, the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) will host a “Resources for Growth” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Middlesex College’s West Hall in Edison.
This initiative brings state agencies and other business organizations directly to the small business community to help business owners and entrepreneurs discover the various financing and incentive programs, technical assistance, and services available to facilitate business growth and success.
Agencies to be on hand include the N.J. Small Business Development Center, N.J. Economic Development Authority, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Department of the Treasury, Retire Ready NJ, Board of Public Utilities, N.J. Department of Environment Protection and serval more.
All businesses are invited to attend. To register for the free event, go here. Registration and entry will open at 9:45 a.m. Free parking is available, and light refreshments will be provided (Pre-registration and ID are required.)

InnovationNJ Coalition Meeting
2025-07-29 09:00 - 11:00 | New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
The next InnovationNJ Coalition Meeting will be conducted from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center: 11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
Christopher Paladino, president, New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO) and CEO of HELIX NJ, will be the main presenter. An update from NJBioFutures also will be given. The meeting also will include general updates and open discussion.
To register, go here.

Healthcare Apprenticeship Information Session for Businesses in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties
2025-08-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Apprenticeship is an increasingly important part of the offerings available through workforce development programs – and one that is expected to get more attention and funding from Washington, DC.
To share information on local opportunities, the GRWDB is partnering with Kaizen Technologies, based in Edison, to present a virtual program for employers in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties on how to become part of Kaizen’s Registered Healthcare Apprenticeship Program. The session on Zoom will be conducted on Monday, August 18, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This session will provide insights into how this Registered Healthcare Apprenticeship program can help local businesses train and retain talent using an existing program that meets national quality standards while reducing turnover costs, increasing productivity, and taking advantage of free, expert technical assistance and other related benefits.
To join this event, use the link in this flyer or go here.

Healthcare Apprenticeship Information Session for Businesses in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties
2025-08-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Apprenticeship is an increasingly important part of the offerings available through workforce development programs – and one that is expected to get more attention and funding from Washington, DC.
To share information on local opportunities, the GRWDB is partnering with Kaizen Technologies, based in Edison, to present a virtual program for employers in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties on how to become part of Kaizen’s Registered Healthcare Apprenticeship Program. The session on Zoom will be conducted on Monday, August 25, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This session will provide insights into how this Registered Healthcare Apprenticeship program can help local businesses train and retain talent using an existing program that meets national quality standards while reducing turnover costs, increasing productivity, and taking advantage of free, expert technical assistance and other related benefits.
To join this event, use the link in this flyer or go here.

NJ Conference for Women 2025 in Princeton
2025-10-03 07:30 - 16:00 | Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
NJ Conference for Women 2025 will be conducted from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, October 3, at the Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center,
Princeton. Presented by the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Alliance, this is the largest one-day gathering of professional women in the Garden State, typically attracting 700-plus attendees.
The event will include 40-plus exhibitors, breakout sessions, a breakfast buffet and a celebration luncheon. The opening keynote speaker is Melanie Curtis, a former investment banker turned stunt-woman world-record pro skydiver (she’s jumped out of an airplane over 12,000 times), life coach, author, activist and entrepreneur. The closing keynote speaker is Adriana Carrig, founder of Little Words Project, a jewelry brand focusing on inspiring a kinder world.
For more information and costs, visit njconferenceforwomen.org.

Kaizen Technologies Registered Healthcare Apprenticeship Program for Businesses in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties
2025-12-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Apprenticeship is an increasingly important part of the offerings available through workforce development programs – and one that is expected to get more attention and funding from Washington, DC.
To share information on local opportunities, the GRWDB is partnering with Kaizen Technologies, based in Edison, to present a virtual program for employers in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties on how to become part of Kaizen’s Registered Healthcare Apprenticeship Program. The session on Zoom will be conducted on Tuesday, December 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This session will provide insights into how this Registered Healthcare Apprenticeship program can help local businesses train and retain talent using an existing program that meets national quality standards while reducing turnover costs, increasing productivity, and taking advantage of free, expert technical assistance and other related benefits.
To join this event, use the link in this flyer or go here.
