InnovationNJ Coalition Meeting
2025-07-29 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Recovery Friendly Workplace Workshop – Introduction for Businesses
2026-01-22 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Business Webinar: Retaining Talent in 2026 – Emerging Workforce Trends
2026-04-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
A free virtual workshop for employers, Retaining Talent in 2026 – Emerging Workforce Trends, will be presented at 12:3 p.m. Tuesday, April 28.
This virtual session explores employees identified as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) — individuals who are working yet struggle to make ends meet. For employers, understanding what is impacting employee engagement is crucial to retention.
Data about this workforce segment is compiled by the nationally recognized United For ALICE research team, delivering data analysis that provides employers with insight for targeted solutions to improve retention and engagement.
All employers are invited to join the webinar to learn how their organization can apply these insights and participate in the next ALICE at Work cohort.
To join the webinar, go to ALICE at Work Insight Session – Register Here
One HRCI and SHRM recertification credit is available upon completing attendance of the entire session.
Contact cary.dawson@unitedwaynnj.org with any questions.
