http://www.newarkrbp.orgNews related to Newark Regional Business Partnership(c) 2026, Newark Regional Business Partnership All Rights Reserved.5<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What&#39;s on the horizon for business in 2024? Attend the Regional Economic Outlook for data and expert perspectives on what&#39;s next for business in the greater Newark region. This annual event features an economic outlook, presented by <strong>TD Bank</strong>, as well as presentations highlighting today&#39;s most pressing business topics.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Opening remarks provided by <strong>Daniel Gallagher</strong>, Relationship Manager, TD Bank.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Speakers and Topics: </strong><br /> Economic Outlook for 2024, <strong>James Orlando, </strong>TD Bank<br /> NJ Cannabis Industry presentation, <strong>Genna Jones</strong>, NJEDA</span><br /> <span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">NJEDA Financing and Small Business presentation, <strong>Naimah Marshall and Maggie Peters, </strong>NJEDA</span></span><br /> <span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Healthcare presentation, <strong>Sarah Jones</strong>, Horizon BCBSNJ</span><br /> <span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Energy Efficiency and Business presentation, <strong>Ria Canagon</strong>, PSEG</span><br /> <span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">AI and the Workforce presentation, <strong>Dr. Hai Phan</strong>, NJIT</span></span></span></span></span></span> &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Workforce Panel Discussion:</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Sam Caucci</strong>, 1Huddle (moderator)</span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Susana Agrusti</strong>, Mercer Health &amp; Benefits LLC</span></span></li> <li><br<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Catresa K. McGhee</strong>, Newark Workforce Development Board</span></span></br<span></li> <li><br<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Rebecca Shulman</strong>, JVS</span></span></br<span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Onsite parking is available at no additional charge.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Photo/Video Disclaimer</strong></span><br /> Your attendance of/participation in any Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP) program, event or webinar constitutes consent to be photographed, filmed, or videotaped and you hereby give the NRBP the unqualified right to take pictures and/or recordings of you and grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image, photo, without compensation, for broadcast or exhibition in any medium and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3778Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:45:17 GMT<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Is your organization prepared for an emergency? </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">In the wake of recent world events, natural disasters and global pandemics continue to be top of mind for business owners and leaders. Emergency preparedness means being ready for all kinds of emergencies and possessing the capability to respond in time of crisis to save lives, property and to help the community return to a normal life after a disaster occurs. Estimates indicate that up to 40 percent of small businesses never reopen following a disaster. It is essential for businesses to have an emergency management plan. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Join NRBP and the NJ Business Action Center for an in-depth presentation that will highlight what should be included in every businesses emergency plan and how you can develop one.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">This program features a presentation by <strong>Donald Newman</strong>, Manager - Office of Small Business Advocacy, NJ Business Action Center.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jj4c6cdrSwqD9kzKTuwXew"><span style="color:#27ae60;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Click here to register and join the webinar!</span></span></span></a></strong></p> https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3779Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:03:42 GMT