http://www.newarkrbp.orgNews related to Newark Regional Business Partnership(c) 2026, Newark Regional Business Partnership All Rights Reserved.5<p class="xxxxxxxxxxx" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Join NRBP, the Urban League of Essex County, and the NJ CannaBusiness Association for an in-depth discussion of the requirements to enter the Cannabis industry in NJ.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="xxxxxxxxxxx" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p class="xxxxxxxxxxx" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Industry and community leaders will discuss paths to entry, as well as barriers, in addition to providing business resources and information. The program will include a discussion of the social equity need for increased access to cannabis industry opportunities and business development resources.&nbsp; Attendee questions will be accepted ahead of the program in addition to during the live program. Join us to learn what you need to know before starting a Cannabis business!</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="xxxxxxxxxxx" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Speakers:</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="xxxxxxxxxxx" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><strong>Christine Bridgelal, </strong>Business Developmemnt/Cannabis Related Business Specialist, Columbia Bank</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="xxxxxxxxxxx" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><strong>Faye Coleman, </strong>Co-Founder &amp; CEO, Pure Genesis </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="xxxxxxxxxxx" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><strong>Edmund DeVeaux</strong>, President, NJ CannaBusiness Association</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="xxxxxxxxxxx" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><strong>Vivian Fraser</strong>, President &amp; CEO, Urban League of Essex County</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="xxxxxxxxxxx" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><strong>Daniel T. McKillop, </strong>Partner, Chair - Cannabis Law, Scarinci Hollenbeck</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="xxxxxxxxxxx" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p class="xxxxxxxxxxx" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m2vT_N-pQHCXWpSsemETeA">Click here to register!</a></strong></span></p> https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3762Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:47:41 GMT<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nationwide, healthcare systems and patient&rsquo;s ability to access care are stressed in unprecedented ways. The ravages of COVID remain raw and continue to have a significant effect on daily life. New viruses such as the rhino-entero virus, are hospitalizing children from infants to 15 years old at alarming levels. A severe nationwide nursing shortage is presenting challenges to providing care with other open positions in a range of healthcare jobs giving rise to delays in diagnosing and treating illness. </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Health conditions untreated during the pandemic are still not being fully addressed and the strain of the last two and a half years is reflected in a decline in mental health and an increase in various addictions.</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Find out how our healthcare institutions and partners are responding to these challenges and what we can do as patients and caregivers.</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Join NRBP for a conversation with:</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Dr. Joshua Rosenblatt</strong>, Chair, Pediatrics, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center &amp; Children&#39;s Hospital of NJ</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Eman Gibson</strong>, Chief Clinical Officer, Integrity, Inc.</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Dr. Peter Fisher</strong>, Medical Director - Eastern Region, Quest Diagnostics</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Brian L. Strom, MD, MPH</strong>, Chancellor, Rutgers Biomedical &amp; Health Sciences</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Mitchell Fogel, MD, FACP, CPE</strong>, Sr. Medical Director, Provider Transformation &amp; National Accounts, HBCBSNJ</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:black">Opening remarks provided by: <strong>Linda Kamateh, </strong>Director, PR &amp; Marketing, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:black">This virtual event is offered complimentary. <strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_79pBtC-6RT65YVe11F8rAw">Click here to register.</a></strong></span></span></p> https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3760Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:21:34 GMT