The Castle is hosting a Business Card Exchange & Networking Event that will be meeting on Thursday, February 21st from 6pm to 9pm. Read below for more information:
My invitation is for you to join us for our 2nd networking & business card exchange on Thursday, February 21st. There is no fee for you to attend and we ask that you bring business cards and some brochures that you would like to share.

Please reply here, call or text me at 908-937-6614 if you are interested.

This event is perfect for you if you are…

▪ a seasoned professional that attends networking events regularly
▪ if you started a new position and looking to make more relationships in the area
▪ if you are new to networking altogether and have some great things about your business or how you can help others and want to get the word out.

You do not have to live or work in Union County, NJ to be part of this event, it is open to professionals within and the surrounding area. As long as you bring a smile and value, we welcome you!

A free Health Kids Expo will be held 1:00-4:00pm on Saturday, February 23 at the Westfield Area YMCA Main Facility, 220 Clark Street.  This event will include active indoor fun including t-ball, basketball and track & field stations, the inflatable obstacle course, arts & crafts activities and carnival games.  Dance Academy will offer 30 minute demo classes during the event: 1:30PM for ages 3-5, 2:30PM for ages 6+ and 3:30PM for ages 3-5. Register at www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0b4fafaa29a7ff2-healthy for dance demo classes. Overlook Medical Center staff will host a Teddy Bear Clinic…bring a stuffed animal!

Learning to be safe around water is a life skill that is included in the YMCA Swim Lesson curriculum.  Water safety information is available throughout the Expo in the Gym.  Water safety in the pool will be held 3:00-4:00PM to be followed by family swim 4:00-5:00PM. Adults and kids can visit the Camp Open House to learn more about the Y’s ACA-accredited traditional, sports, S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), leadership and travel camp offerings for campers ages 3-15 years.

Please contact Amanda Aguirre at 908-301-9622 x258 or [email protected] with any questions.

We’re back at Kilkenny 6 days after St. Paddy’s Day and in the midst of the NCAA March Madness games. Come on down to celebrate the start of Spring with good friends, a few pints and your favorite cover band! Plenty of TVs there to watch the games too!

We’ll lead you through the registration processes for the federal and state procurement systems, show you exactly where to go to get a clear picture of who’s buying what, and share the secrets to becoming a sub-contractor, among other essential practices.

This is your opportunity to get the clear directions you need to get started in government contracting. No matter what you are selling, somebody in the federal or state government is probably interested in buying it! You’ll start small, but some of our most successful clients started out with contracts worth just a few hundred dollars!

Already registered with the government but need a refresher in making the most of procurement opportunities? Attend this workshop and you’ll come away better prepared to find relevant postings and close the sale!

Our jewelry expo is Thursday, April 18th from 5-8 PM. There will be light refreshments. All are welcome. Great Mother’s Day gift ideas, bags, clothing, and jewelry.

Marine Corps Vet to receive a Recycled Ride™ from GEICO and Benner’s Auto Body on April 27

Gerrek Marasigan, a Marine Corps veteran and naturalized citizen, recently returned to the United States from the Philippines. Gerrek considers his relocation back to New Jersey in October 2018 as a fresh start because there are more opportunities here than in the Philippines. He is currently enrolled in a labor workforce development course focusing on Supply Chain Management and is completing a certification course to become a Sterile Processing Technician. He has already passed two certification programs. Gerrek is preparing for a secure job future so he can petition to bring his partner and their three-year-old daughter to the U.S.

“We can all be together and have our lives uplifted,” said Marasigan. “I would not want to burden my family with financial and transportation needs.”

Operation Rebound in New Jersey nominated Marasigan.

What: GEICO donates vehicles to the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides™ program to help individuals, families or organizations in need of a hand. Brenner’s Auto Body and its employees have volunteered their time and labor to refurbish the vehicle to a like-new condition, and Enterprise provides a donation to Recycled Ride recipients.

Click the following links for additional information on GEICO, Brenner’s Auto Body, Enterprise, Operation Rebound, and the NABC Recycled Rides™ program.

Where: River and Rail Cantina
230 South Ave E.
Cranford, N.J. 07016

When: Saturday, April 27, 2019
2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

On-Site GEICO contact: Andrew Amaducci 732-433-2777 [email protected]

Share your favorite poem with friends! Participants recite a poem from memory in front of the group. Pizza will be served, and all participants will receive a book of poetry. Registration is required.

This program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community.

This class is a high-level overview of topics covered in Entrepreneurship 101. We’ll guide you through the assessment process and introduce you to the tools you’ll need to start and grow your business. You’ll be better prepared to:

• Determine if you have the traits necessary to be a business owner
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses and how they fit with business ownership
• Assess the feasibility of your business idea within your targeted market
• Conduct market research, business planning, and financial projections

The event taking place after the St. Michael School Spring Concert so approximately 8 pm!

This program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community.

We’ll lead you through the registration processes for the federal and state procurement systems, show you exactly where to go to get a clear picture of who’s buying what and share the secrets to becoming a sub-contractor, among other essential practices.

This is your opportunity to get the clear directions you need to get started in government contracting. No matter what you are selling, somebody in the federal or state government is probably interested in buying it!

This program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community.

At one time or another, almost everyone has had the idea of starting their own business. What separates the successful businesses from the ones that crash and burn is the work done to realistically determine if the business will succeed. The excitement that comes with entrepreneurship needs to be tempered by due diligence before you move forward in your venture.

This six-week course will help guide you through the early stages of the entrepreneurial process and give you the best chance to turn your business idea into a success.

This program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community.

At one time or another, almost everyone has had the idea of starting their own business. What separates the successful businesses from the ones that crash and burn is the work done to realistically determine if the business will succeed. The excitement that comes with entrepreneurship needs to be tempered by due diligence before you move forward in your venture.

This six-week course will help guide you through the early stages of the entrepreneurial process and give you the best chance to turn your business idea into a success.

Vietnam Veteran Jan F. Cook Named 2019 Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal

Vietnam Veteran Jan F. Cook will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2019 Memorial Day parade in the Borough of Roselle Park.

Mr. Cook was born in 1952 and was raised and educated in Elizabeth, New Jersey. While attending Roosevelt High School in Elizabeth, he entered the U.S. Military in 1969 at age 17. After his training at Fort Dix, Mr. Cook attended Jump School Wiesbaden in Germany. He was assigned to the 1/509 Airborn Infantry Brigades until 1975. He was reinstated in 1979 with the 50th Armored Division Discom Class Five. During his service, Mr. Cook was decorated with numerous Awards and Medals.

After 31 years of serving his country, he left the service as E-7 in 1999 and entered into the IRR (Inactive Ready Reserve.)

Upon returning, Mr. Cook became a Pass Commander and a life member with American Legion Post No. 60 of Roselle Park, and with the Downtown Veterans Association of Elizabeth. He is also a member of VFW 7363 of Clark, New Jersey.

Mr. Cook is married to his beautiful wife Mary of 38 years and was blessed with two boys Tommy and Frankie.

Mr. Cook retired from Wakefern Food Corporation in 1999 and has been a resident of Linden, New Jersey since 1984. He enjoys his free time involved in several interests and spends time with his friends at the Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library and American Legion Post No. 60.

The Borough’s parade assembly will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Sherman Elementary School and will step off at 10:00 a.m. from the school on East Grant Avenue, marching toward Chestnut Street.

Marching will pause for 3 minutes for each group to display their talent and achievements at the viewing stand in front of the Methodist Church on Chestnut Street and end at the Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library for the annual Memorial Day service.

After the service, everyone is invited to the Town Picnic at the Casano Community Center (free food and refreshments) hosted by the Borough.

Mayor Signorello and the Borough Council honor the memories and service of veterans of all wars and invite everyone to attend the parade and service.

If an organization or group would like to march in the parade, or requires more information, please contact Rupen Shah at 908-245-0666.

St. Michael Church will host its third annual Memorial Day Parish Picnic, Monday, May 27, 12:00-3:00 p.m. following the township memorial service. The picnic will take place alongside the church on Miln Street. There will be food, music, games, crafts, and fun for all ages!

There will also be a collection for Operation Chillout at the picnic.

This program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community.

At one time or another, almost everyone has had the idea of starting their own business. What separates the successful businesses from the ones that crash and burn is the work done to realistically determine if the business will succeed. The excitement that comes with entrepreneurship needs to be tempered by due diligence before you move forward in your venture.

This six-week course will help guide you through the early stages of the entrepreneurial process and give you the best chance to turn your business idea into a success.

This program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community.

At one time or another, almost everyone has had the idea of starting their own business. What separates the successful businesses from the ones that crash and burn is the work done to realistically determine if the business will succeed. The excitement that comes with entrepreneurship needs to be tempered by due diligence before you move forward in your venture.

This six-week course will help guide you through the early stages of the entrepreneurial process and give you the best chance to turn your business idea into a success.

This program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community.

At one time or another, almost everyone has had the idea of starting their own business. What separates the successful businesses from the ones that crash and burn is the work done to realistically determine if the business will succeed. The excitement that comes with entrepreneurship needs to be tempered by due diligence before you move forward in your venture.

This six-week course will help guide you through the early stages of the entrepreneurial process and give you the best chance to turn your business idea into a success.

This program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community.

At one time or another, almost everyone has had the idea of starting their own business. What separates the successful businesses from the ones that crash and burn is the work done to realistically determine if the business will succeed. The excitement that comes with entrepreneurship needs to be tempered by due diligence before you move forward in your venture.

This six-week course will help guide you through the early stages of the entrepreneurial process and give you the best chance to turn your business idea into a success.

This program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community.

We’ll lead you through the registration processes for the federal and state procurement systems, show you exactly where to go to get a clear picture of who’s buying what and share the secrets to becoming a sub-contractor, among other essential practices.

This is your opportunity to get the clear directions you need to get started in government contracting. No matter what you are selling, somebody in the federal or state government is probably interested in buying it!