﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Newark Regional Business Partnership Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.newarkrbp.org</link><description>News related to Newark Regional Business Partnership</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Newark Regional Business Partnership All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>NRBP Engage &amp; Exchange: CEO Updates &amp; Members-Only Forum featuring IFEL - Institute For Entrepreneurial Leadership 8/27/2026 10:00 AM - 8/27/2026 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Join us for&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;&amp;quot;NRBP Engage &amp;amp; Exchange: CEO Updates and Member Forum,&amp;quot;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;a monthly virtual gathering designed to foster communication and collaboration among NRBP members. This event will take place on the&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;last Thursday of each month &lt;/b&gt;(unless otherwise indicated).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;During this one-hour session, our President and CEO will share important updates about NRBP initiatives, upcoming events, and opportunities for member engagement. Members are encouraged to bring their questions and insights to the forum, creating an interactive environment where everyone can contribute to the conversation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="530" data-start="382"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Our special guest is&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Jill Johnson, President &amp;amp; CEO, IFEL - Institute For Entrepreneurial Leadership.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Join us to get an inside look at how IFEL is empowering leaders, fueling entrepreneurs, and leveraging venture capital to expand opportunity across NJ. Discover how these inititatives are helping shape a stronger, more inclusive economy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;We look forward to your participation in this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow members and leadership. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s engage, exchange ideas, and enhance our partnership!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Please note:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This is a virtual program that will be held on Zoom. Attendees will receive meeting access information within 48hrs of registering.&amp;nbsp; For questions, please contact Kirsten Giardi at&amp;nbsp;kgiardi@newarkrbp.org.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This is a&lt;strong&gt; members only&lt;/strong&gt; event. If you are not a member, please contact Kirsten Giardi,&amp;nbsp;kgiardi@newarkrbp.org, to learn more about NRBP and the benefits of membership.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5875</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:24:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Garden State Entrepreneurs Expo 9/16/2026 10:00 AM - 9/16/2026 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;NRBP is proud to partner on the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Garden State Entrepeneurs Expo. &lt;/strong&gt;Click the flyer for more information and to register for this&amp;nbsp;&lt;u&gt;free&lt;/u&gt;&amp;nbsp;program.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://njmba.org/"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.newarkrbp.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=9365" style="height: 1035px; width: 800px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5872</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NRBP Engage &amp; Exchange: CEO Updates &amp; Members-Only Forum featuring GreenLight Fund Greater Newark 9/24/2026 10:00 AM - 9/24/2026 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Join us for&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;&amp;quot;NRBP Engage &amp;amp; Exchange: CEO Updates and Member Forum,&amp;quot;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;a monthly virtual gathering designed to foster communication and collaboration among NRBP members. This event will take place on the&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;last Thursday of each month &lt;/b&gt;(unless otherwise indicated).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;During this one-hour session, our President and CEO will share important updates about NRBP initiatives, upcoming events, and opportunities for member engagement. Members are encouraged to bring their questions and insights to the forum, creating an interactive environment where everyone can contribute to the conversation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="530" data-start="382"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Our special guest is&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Tish Johnson, Founding Executive Director, GreenLight Fund Greater Newark.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Learn how GreenLight Fund Greater Newark is investing in proven solutions to address the region&amp;#39;s most pressing challenges while expanding economic opportunity for local residents. Discover how collaboration among business, philanthropy, and nonprofit leaders is creating lasing impact throughout Greater Newark.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;We look forward to your participation in this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow members and leadership. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s engage, exchange ideas, and enhance our partnership!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Please note:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This is a virtual program that will be held on Zoom. Attendees will receive meeting access information within 48hrs of registering.&amp;nbsp; For questions, please contact Kirsten Giardi at&amp;nbsp;kgiardi@newarkrbp.org.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This is a&lt;strong&gt; members only&lt;/strong&gt; event. If you are not a member, please contact Kirsten Giardi,&amp;nbsp;kgiardi@newarkrbp.org, to learn more about NRBP and the benefits of membership.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5876</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:44:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual Outing at Essex Fells Country Club (new location for 2026!) 9/28/2026 10:00 AM - 9/28/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;The annual golf outing supports NRBP&amp;rsquo;s 501(c)(3) affiliate organization, Renaissance Newark Foundation (RNF). The RNF is dedicated to NRBP&amp;rsquo;s economic development efforts in the Greater Newark region. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;We are excited to be at Essex Fells Country Club! As the new home of the Annual Outing, Essex Fells offers a beautiful backdrop for a day of golf, networking, camaraderie, and more.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#377c59;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;New this year!&lt;br /&gt;
* New location&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;* Dinner only option&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;* Pickleball&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;nbsp;...and more!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;We are excited to host our 32&lt;sup&gt;nd&lt;/sup&gt; outing and our first at this new location! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-golf-outing-at-essex-fells-country-club-copy"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#377c59;"&gt;Click here&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt; for reservation and sponsorship details.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;For questions, please contact &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:kgiardi@newarkrbp.org?subject=2024%20NRBP%20Golf%20Outing"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#377c59;"&gt;Kirsten Giardi&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note:&lt;/strong&gt; this event is being held in partnership with Renaissance Newark Foundation Inc. (RNF), NRBP&amp;#39;s 501(c)(3) affiliate organization. Registration and sponsorship are handled via Zeffy, the fundraising platform used by RNF.&amp;nbsp; Zeffy is free for both organizations and donors. When registering, you&amp;rsquo;ll be asked to consider a donation to Zeffy, &lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;this is optional&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;. To skip, just select &amp;quot;other&amp;quot; and enter $0.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photo/Video Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Your attendance at/participation in any Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP) or Renaissance Newark Foundation Inc. (RNF) program, event or webinar constitutes consent to be photographed, filmed, or videotaped and you hereby give the NRBP and RNF 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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5867</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:30:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Jersey Family Leave Expansion: What Every Employer Needs To Know - VIRTUAL 9/29/2026 12:00 Noon - 9/29/2026 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: &amp;quot;Calisto MT&amp;quot;; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; direction: ltr; text-align: left;"&gt;
&lt;div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 12pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; direction: ltr;"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;b data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;New Jersey Family Leave Expansion: What Every Employer Needs to Know&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;New Jersey has significantly expanded job-protected leave through recent amendments to state law, and the changes affect employers of every size. One amendment provides job protection for employees who take leave and receive Temporary Disability Insurance or Family Leave Insurance benefits, regardless of company size. This applies to virtually every employer in the state.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p aria-hidden="true"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;Additionally, the employer threshold for the NJ Family Leave Act dropped from 30 employees to 15 as of July 2026, meaning many small businesses are now covered by NJFLA for the first time. Employee eligibility requirements have also changed and employees will qualify for NJFLA sooner.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p aria-hidden="true"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;Join us for a walkthrough of what changed, who&amp;#39;s covered, and what you need to do now to stay compliant.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;This program is part of NRBP&amp;rsquo;s Professional Development Program Series and included in the benefits package for Catalyst, Innovator, Trailblazer, Visionary and Luminary members. ALL NRBP members should register using their promo code. Non-members register at the full price. For questions, contact Kirsten Giardi &amp;ndash; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:kgiardi@newarkrbp.org" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;kgiardi@newarkrbp.org&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif;"&gt;Facilitator Information&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Amy Vazquez&lt;/strong&gt; is Vice President of the Employers Association of New Jersey (EANJ), where she has spent more than 26 years helping employers navigate the ever-changing landscape of employment law and workplace compliance. In her role, she oversees a broad range of organizational operations while leading the development of services, programs and initiatives that support EANJ&amp;#39;s mission.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p aria-hidden="true"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;Amy specializes in leave laws, wage and hour requirements, workplace accommodations, and mandated benefits, translating complex legal requirements into practical guidance employers can apply with confidence. She also works closely with strategic partners and stakeholders to expand EANJ&amp;#39;s resources and ensure employers have access to the tools, information, and support they need to succeed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please note:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This is a virtual program that will be held on Zoom. Attendees will receive meeting access information within 48hrs of registering. If you have not received your access information by that time, please email kgiardi@newarkrbp.org.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5874</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:47:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NRBP Engage &amp; Exchange: CEO Updates &amp; Members-Only Forum featuring Essex County College 10/29/2026 10:00 AM - 10/29/2026 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Join us for&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;&amp;quot;NRBP Engage &amp;amp; Exchange: CEO Updates and Member Forum,&amp;quot;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;a monthly virtual gathering designed to foster communication and collaboration among NRBP members. This event will take place on the&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;last Thursday of each month &lt;/b&gt;(unless otherwise indicated).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;During this one-hour session, our President and CEO will share important updates about NRBP initiatives, upcoming events, and opportunities for member engagement. Members are encouraged to bring their questions and insights to the forum, creating an interactive environment where everyone can contribute to the conversation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="530" data-start="382"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;Our special guest is&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Denise Williams&lt;/strong&gt;, Director of Purchasing, Essex County College.&amp;nbsp;&lt;span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;Learn how to do business with Essex County College! Whether you&amp;#39;re a small business owner or simply interested in partnering with us, this event is perfect for you.&amp;nbsp; During this informative session, we will share valuable insights and tips on how to navigate the process of collaborating with Essex County College. You&amp;#39;ll learn about the various opportunities available, including vendor partnerships, sponsorships, and more.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&amp;nbsp; Don&amp;#39;t miss this chance to expand your network and explore potential business ventures with Essex County College.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;We look forward to your participation in this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow members and leadership. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s engage, exchange ideas, and enhance our partnership!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Please note:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This is a virtual program that will be held on Zoom. Attendees will receive meeting access information within 48hrs of registering.&amp;nbsp; For questions, please contact Kirsten Giardi, kgiardi@newarkrbp.org.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This is a&lt;strong&gt; members only&lt;/strong&gt; event. If you are not a member, please contact Kirsten Giardi. kgiardi@newarkrbp.org, to learn more about NRBP and the benefits of membership.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5873</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:36:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual Meeting &amp; Holiday Reception (Save the Date!) 12/9/2026 5:00 PM - 12/9/2026 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Newark Regional Business Partnership&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Renaissance Newark Foundation Inc&lt;/strong&gt;. are proud to present the 2026 Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Join us to toast the year&amp;rsquo;s achievements and make new connections.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Celebrate &amp;amp; Give Back:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Your attendance supports a vital cause!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Proceeds benefit the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Renaissance Newark Foundation&lt;/strong&gt;, NRBP&amp;#39;s 501(c)(3) affiliate organization which is dedicated to fueling economic development, attracting businesses, and creating pathways to success for Newark&amp;#39;s diverse communities.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;You don&amp;#39;t want to miss this year&amp;#39;s celebration!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Registration details coming soon!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note:&lt;/strong&gt; this event is being held in partnership with Renaissance Newark Foundation Inc. (RNF), NRBP&amp;#39;s 501(c)(3) affiliate organization. Registration and sponsorship are handled via Zeffy, the fundraising platform used by RNF. Zeffy is free for both organizations and donors. When registering, you&amp;rsquo;ll be asked to consider a donation to Zeffy, &lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;this is optional&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;. To skip, just select &amp;quot;other&amp;quot; and enter $0.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photo/Video Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5870</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:22:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel With NRBP - South Africa 2027 10/3/2027  - 10/12/2027 </title><description>&lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The strongest business relationships are often built through shared experiences.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;That&amp;#39;s why NRBP is partnering with Aventura World to offer a South African Adventure &amp;amp; Safari in October 2027, giving business and community leaders the opportunity to explore, connect, and create lasting memories together. Join us for breathtaking landscapes, cultural experiences, and once-in-a-lifetime excursions that create the perfect backdrop for meaningful connections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re looking to expand your network, reconnect with colleagues, or simply experience an unforgettable adventure, this is a journey you won&amp;#39;t want to miss. &lt;strong&gt;Take advantage of the early booking offer, now through March 31, 2027!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Click the flyer &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rq86gzdg3nnzbt4x2mztl/B3010-SOUTH-AFRICAN-ADVENTURE-SAFARI-NRBP_EWR.pdf?rlkey=qz6fpx8g9oqbwm758vx8lwr83&amp;amp;st=wp4wo8dt&amp;amp;dl=0"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#377c59;"&gt;or here&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;for&amp;nbsp;all details.The link will open a multi-page PDF document. Please read all pages.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;To make your reservation, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://booking.aventuraworld.com"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#377c59;"&gt;click here&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;, create an account and use booking code &lt;strong&gt;ZJZDAE&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;See&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;you&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;in South Africa!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note: All registrations are processed directly through Aventura World. NRBP does not manage registrations for this program.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For questions regarding the registration process, please contact &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:ben@aventuraworld.com"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#377c59;"&gt;Ben Weintraub&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;. For questions regarding NRBP&amp;#39;s role in this experience, please contact &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:kgiardi@newarkrbp.org"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#377c59;"&gt;Kirsten Giardi&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rq86gzdg3nnzbt4x2mztl/B3010-SOUTH-AFRICAN-ADVENTURE-SAFARI-NRBP_EWR.pdf?rlkey=qz6fpx8g9oqbwm758vx8lwr83&amp;amp;st=wp4wo8dt&amp;amp;dl=0" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.newarkrbp.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=9347" style="width: 750px; height: 971px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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