Monday, September 21, 2020
Upcoming Events
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
Monday, September 21, 2020
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us for the Third Congressional District Candidates Forum featuring the Democratic and Republican candidates for New Jersey’s Third Congressional District, which encompasses most of Burlington County and parts of Ocean County – Democratic incumbent Andy Kim and Republican candidate David Richter. Hear from both candidates on their campaign platforms, issues of importance to the business community, and other topics of interest to South Jersey residents and businesses.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
Monday, September 21, 2020
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

*NEW NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY*

The quickest way to expand your network! Connect one-on-one with other CCSNJ members in a fast-paced setting.

PART 1
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Join us for day one of this two day event featuring a keynote address on Creating and Delivering an Inclusive Workplace, and two consecutive breakout sessions on important themes:
  • The Workplace Evolution – Expanding the Definition of Inclusivity
  • Ally, Accomplice, Advocate: The Language of Activism

Panel discussions will each be conversational and leave participants with actionable items that can be used in your professional and personal lives to help ensure a more inclusive community and workplace environment.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

The year 2020 has brought unimaginable challenges to businesses across all industries and the world, while also escalating the advancement and adoption of trends with little time to prepare. Join us for the third event of a five-part series that will examine how different industries in the region are innovating and modernizing their business model to ensure continued growth, while also adapting to the challenges presented by the global pandemic.

Thursday, September 24, 2020
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Join us for a high-level update from two experts at Parker McCay P.A. on Tackling Small Business Challenges: PPP Loan Forgiveness and Updated Guidance on FFCRA and NJ COVID-19 Leave Laws. You won’t want to miss these timely presentations as employers continue to navigate how to handle employee absences amid COVID-19 and the confusing PPP forgiveness process.

PART 2
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Join us for day two of this two day event featuring a keynote address and two consecutive breakout sessions on important themes such as:
  • Inclusive Leadership: Minority Representation in the C-Suite & Board Room
  • The Importance of Supplier Diversity and Closing the Disparity Gap

Panel discussions will each be conversational and leave participants with actionable items that can be used in your professional and personal lives to help ensure a more inclusive community and workplace environment.

Network with fellow CCSNJ members in a fun and relaxing virtual atmosphere!
Tuesday, September 22
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Tuesday, September 29
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The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) invites you to our annual golf tournament benefiting the multiple sclerosis (MS) community. Join us on Wednesday, October 14 from 11:00 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. at Little Mill Country Club in Marlton, NJ for a day full of fun and friendly competition! The cost to participate is $250 per golfer and $1,000 per foursome, which includes greens fees, golf cart rental, boxed lunch (in cart), and 2 drink tickets. If you are not a golfer, consider making a donation in lieu of your attendance to help improve the lives of those living with MS. Register Here>>
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) will be hosting a Virtual Night at the Barnes Foundation in recognition of our 50 years of serving the MS community on Tuesday, October 20 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. The Barnes Foundation, located in Philadelphia, PA and founded by Dr. Albert C. Barnes, is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art of horticulture. We will be hosting a livestream program that will include a private, docent-led tour of the Barnes Foundation collection. 
When Joseph W. Devine, FACHE, retired from his role of Executive Vice President with Jefferson Health and President of Jefferson Health - New Jersey earlier this year, colleagues decided to honor his longtime commitment to the people of Jefferson in a special way. Devine, who resides in Washington Township, NJ, is the namesake of the longtime Emergency Financial Assistance Fund for employees at Jefferson Health – New Jersey facing unexpected hardships. Read More>>
Help make a difference for children and families in our community while having fun! The Boys & Girls Clubs of Gloucester County cordially invite you to our first ever Virtual Gala, honoring long time health care leader Joe Devine. Get your link through a donation and attend a roast for Joe along with other activities that night. The event is Thursday night, October 22nd at 6PM.
TedX ninth season “Body & Soul" comes in the face of an unprecedented national crisis with outstanding presentations released online this October 24th and culminating with an event on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 1:30 pm to 5:00 p.m. at Cape May Convention Hall. 

Speaker: Nicole Simonin, Health & Fitness Coach, Shape It Up Fitness

NJM Insurance Group, a leading property and casualty insurer in the Mid-Atlantic region, has committed $50,000 to the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund’s Trenton Wi-Fi Initiative. The program will provide wi-fi hot spots for Trenton K-12 students engaged in online learning.
Assemblywoman Murphy's Resource Fair
Join Assemblywoman Carol Murphy to learn about 7th Legislative District, County, and State resources!

WHEN: October 18 (Rain Date: November 1)
TIME: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

WHERE: Temple Sinai
2101 New Albany Road, Cinnaminson, NJ

To limit the spread of COVID-19, the event will be held outdoors and face coverings will be required. Social distancing guidelines will be followed.

In this webinar, CohnReznick will be joined by technology industry leaders to explore models for and benefits gained from remote and hybrid work, as well as how to maintain yet transform your work culture to help manage this new operational model. Panelists will discuss elastic tools, tactics, and operating models to maximize operational efficiencies and service customer demand. Register Here>>
Capital Analytics’ in-depth research into the South Jersey market has never been more important. Invest: South Jersey offers comprehensive business intelligence during a time of economic uncertainty. The second panel, “Best practices to promote sustainable business growth in a post-pandemic landscape,” will be moderated by Christina M. Renna, President & CEO, CCSNJ. Register Here>>
Manufacturing Day 2020 - Honoring MFG Heroes
Made in New Jersey’s Manufacturing Day will be 100% VIRTUAL this year but will STILL be the largest networking event of its kind for the New Jersey Manufacturing Industry.

Connect with leaders in business & government, experience the industry from anywhere, and develop relationships that help drive business forward. Register Here>>
The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team. Ms. Lovepreet Buttar, CPA, MBA, CGMA, PSA, a member of the Nonprofit & Human Services Group, was promoted to managing director of The Mercadien Group and principal in Mercadien, P.C., CPAs (the official titles of firm partners). Lovepreet has been employed with Mercadien since 2009 and resides in Burlington, NJ. Read More>>
Camden County College - Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp
In only 200 hours of training, you will gain the knowledge necessary to entry level employment and start an exciting career in the manufacturing industry! This program is funded by the United States Department of Labor through the Career Advanced USA Scaling Apprenticeship Manufacturing grant, which means there are no out-of-pocket costs to you! Learn More>>
It's just about time for our Fall festival, Diggerfest! Come drive, ride and operate with live music, Fall decor, scrumptious Fall snacks, bonfires, machine parades and much more! Happening September 26 - November 14. Reserve your tickets today.

Also, announcing our very first Drive-Thru Holidig Light Show starting mid-November. Drive the theme park and witness a 1,000,000 LED light spectacular show from your own vehicle. More info to come! Read More>>
Patient First now provides COVID-19 Virus Testing at its Sicklerville, New Jersey, location at 606 Cross Keys Road. Virus Testing is available only at designated Patient First testing centers and is by appointment only. The test that is offered is the RT-PCR (Reverse Transcriptase – Polymerase Chain Reaction) molecular diagnostic test. The test sample is collected at Patient First and is sent to a reference lab for testing. Read More>>
Archer is pleased to announce it has achieved Mansfield Certification from the Diversity Lab. Archer is among the 100 leading law firms to achieve the Mansfield Rule Certification 3.0, which measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and attorneys with disabilities – at least 30 percent of the candidate pool – for recruitment, governance roles, equity partner promotions, and inclusion in formal pitch presentations to clients. Read More>>
Emerson Group was honored as the announcement of one of their own was chosen as an American Staffing Association (ASA) National Staffing employee of the Year All-Star! There were five Industry Sectors and Emerson Group’s, Laura Line, was chosen in the Office-Clerical and Administrative Sector. Read More>>
Flu season will be different this year, as everyone deals with the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that influenza sickens millions of people in the United States every year. The very young, the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions are the most vulnerable. When combined with the risk of COVID-19 exposure, the CDC says it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. Read More>>
Rutgers University–Camden once again has been recognized nationally as a research university that provides great value and opportunity for its students.

Washington Monthly magazine again ranks Rutgers University–Camden as a “Best Bang for the Buck” university, which recognizes those institutions that help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. Read More>>
United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service to India and South Africa than any other U.S. carrier and remains the largest carrier between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. Read More>>
LAN Associates has expanded its operations with the opening of a new office in Southern New Jersey. The full-service architecture and engineering firm’s latest location is:

1018 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 11, Voorhees, NJ 08043. 

The new office is part of a shift in LAN’s business strategy which includes replacing the firm’s Philadelphia office with two additional locations, the second located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Read More>>
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